Coote Lane Residential Home

I would definitely recommend this lovely home.

Tracy is good at providing distractions to liven up the residents eg; today's party, hiring a singer, playing bingo, quizzes. Tracy also went the extra mile for my mother's 100th birthday, even getting it in the press, and organising children's visits from her school. But on an ongoing process I think other distractions could be provided eg, animal visits, a fishtank. Normally it just daytime tv on the tv and for my mother its tedious. (and me) I don't know how other residents feel about it.

Its hard to liven up sleepy residents with dementia, but I've seen how a sing song really wakes them up went a singer is hired.

The home have involved us throughout and have listened to mums wishes to ensure she is central in all decisions. They have also been supportive to myself and my sister for which we will be forever grateful. The quality of care and investment in staff is evident by my mums improved wellbeing.

He is very happy at Coote Lane which is great to see.

My Mother -in-law had been a resident for many years. I found the staff very caring and friendly. In December 2025 my mother-in-law, was on end of life. The staff where respectful and caring, keeping us updated when we asked. In the last couple of days, nothing was too much trouble we where all looked after. They understood that it was a very hard time for us, and accommodated us. They provided support 24/7 and allowed us to spend as much time with her as we wanted. When the family could not be there, a member of staff sat with her. I was comforted by the way they responded to us, as a family and to my mother-in-law. I would recommend this care home to anyone looking for one for a family member.

My mother has been in residence at Coote Lane for just over a month. The care and attention she (and we) have received has been touching and reassuring, with all staff showing consideration and respect to all residents and visitors. When I have asked questions or expressed a worry about my mother the staff have responded immediately and sought external help for other services in a diligent and timely way. I have been particularly impressed with the teamwork both with staff in the home and also the wider community nursing and medical services. My mother enjoys the food and finds all staff kind and supportive. I feel a particular mention needs to be made about staff on the night shift as mother is so impressed that she only needs to press the call bell once and she gets an immediate response. She is so reassured that there is someone there to bring her a cup of Horlicks should she need one and will sit and talk to her while she drinks it

I can not thank the entire staff of Coote Lane enough for looking after my dad Jimmy during the three years he was there. I'm still coming to terms with his recent death at a tad short of his 102 birthday but I will be forever grateful for the outstanding care he received whilst he was there. I got to share the lives of many of the staff there, from engagements, weddings and even births which seemed to make Coote Lane more homely and always a pleasure to visit. Jimmy was not always in the same "24hrs" as everyone else but the staff would always inform me when he was up so I would shoot down to visit and I was always offered a cuppa no matter the time of day or night, they went above and beyond and they would always offer me a cuddle to cheer me up particularly towards the end even when I didn't realise I needed one. Thank you Coote Lane, I couldn't of chosen a better place .

I feel the relatively small size of the home helps to provide a more personal approach to providing care to the residents. There is a good friendly atmosphere in the home which is good for both residents and visitors. Mum took time to settle which is what I expected but after recent stays in hospital Mum now seems happy to be going back to Coote Lane. Vicky has been very good in helping Dad to join Mum at Coote Lane and in taking a keen interest to help him settle. Overall I feel Coote Lane would compare favourably to other care homes in the locality.

I cannot thank the staff enough for looking after mum, she has been at Coote Lane for seven years now and is sadly bedbound but the care is wonderful nothing is too much trouble. The staff are very approachable and you can visit anytime you like, no need to make an appointment. The food is good and there are always choices at meal times to. My coffee during my visits is much appreciated, thanks again I highly recommend this lovely care home.

I think it is a very well run care home. The staff are attentive and friendly, they always offer to make a cup of tea when we visit. The manager is also friendly and accessible. I have had had several useful chats with her. The home is clean and the food is good. The staff also offer reasonably regular activities for the residents.

Generally good, staff are friendly and always seem smiley and welcoming. It would be nice if there were more activities arranged for residents and days out if possible. Family are always made to feel welcome and the fact that dogs can come into the home and mums room is very much appreciated

I feel I can go to work knowing that my mum is looked after. It will never be her home but in my opinion it was close as possible for the needs she has.

I would definitely choose this home in the future if the need arose.

Welcoming staff, always smiling staff, offering drinks and biscuits. Staff working today, massive credit to company! Great staff, well done.

Staff are excellent, giving 5 stars. They are working hard.

Always welcoming, fantastic care, wonderful staff. Gran is really well looked after and happy here.

I arrived from hospital where I had been treated following a fall when I fractured my hip, I was poorly and unable to walk, on arrival. Here I received help and encouragement. The initial stages were difficult but with help, encouragement and determination I was enabled to walk unaided. As a results of the kindness and help of the team I am now able to return to my home which was initially deemed inadvisable.

My experience of Coote Lane Residential Home is of the highest standard. My husband has had two weeks respite and been very happy here. I have had a well earned rest and re-charged my energy. Thank you to everyone.

The home smells lovely and it is clean. The staff are very caring and very welcoming. My Mum felt very safe immediately and her words were "Don't move me from here". The deputy manager was very professional and thorough.

Me and our family would like to thank the entire staff team for providing the best love, care, and support for our Mother, and all our family. Every effort was made by all the staff. It's truly an amazing place.