Nazareth House - Lancaster

My mother was admitted to Nazareth House in February 2015 having spent two month in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. When she arrived she was very weak and inactive. After receiving care in the first floor nursing unit she began to improve, put on a little weight and become much more aware of her environment. She had always said that she did not want to go into a nursing home but after a few weeks she began to like the care she received and the warm and friendly atmosphere created by the staff. She was so pleased with the care that she decided to sell her flat so she could stay. It was a relief for me to know that she was being cared for and that she was happy. Even though she was in the nursing unit this did not stop her joining in activities. One day the carers took her downstairs to see a demonstration of owls, something she did not forget even though her memory was very poor. There were other events she was taken to but in line with the caring attitude of Nazareth House, she only did the things she wanted to do.

I would like to thank the care staff for their hard work and dedication. I would also like to thank all the other people at Nazareth House who made my mother's last few month as comfortable, happy and dignified as possible.