Hallamshire

The staff and management are amazing and residents are well cared for, a lovely home and good value for money. It is also a nice clean home. Lots of activities that go on throughout the day as well. I would so recommend this care home.

My mother has been a resident for nearly two years. During that period the staff have been wonderful. She has been seriously ill and their care and consideration for her and for her family has been outstanding. When she is well they try very hard to combine the best physical and mental care to give her the very best quality of life.

Staff are always polite when I have spoken with them. Stunning home. When I have previously visited it has always been clean and tidy. The new manager seems very hands-on and keeps me informed of any changes as requested. My relative has always been happy here.

Friendly staff and management. All the residents seem very content and it's nice to see them enjoying activities. I’ve noticed there is always entertainment and activities on big occasions, for example VE Day etc. Very pleased with the care and attention my friend receives.

Recently visited an old friend. Staff friendly and caring and very helpful, explained visiting procedures clearly. The home is decorated beautifully throughout, with lots of entertainment and activities happening.

The Hallamshire care home is definitely a home from home. The food is good and plentiful. The staff are all patient and caring, taking time to focus on the residents. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone active. I would recommend the Hallamshire care home to anyone needing residential care.

My mum moved into Hallamshire Care Home in December due to worsening dementia symptoms. The staff and manager were wonderful at a very upsetting time. Mum has some challenging issues with her dementia, but the staff have all really helped her settle in, to the very best of their ability. She also has some friends she's palled up with and she has been engaging in some of the activities. To be able to look for photos of my lovely mum engaged in things with other residents such as crafts, and movement class is a real comfort to me. Mum's room is always spotless, and Mum always has her hair done nicely, her make-up done, and often her beloved earrings in place, which to me just shows the extra level of care that is shown here. So far, I have to say the home has exceeded my expectations, and the beautiful grounds are an added bonus!

I would recommend this care home to anyone.

My relative stayed at this care home for a recent respite stay. I found the admission process very easy. Excellent communication from the home manager, and all round fantastic care given. I would not hesitate for my mother to return to this home if need be.

Always great, the staff are amazing and residents well cared for.

Since moving to the home, her health has improved and Mum is very happy in a safe and caring environment. The Management and staff continue to be excellent, particularly in the most recent challenging times. The prompt decision to "close" the home to visitors and families at the beginning of the Covid outbreak was clearly a difficult but necessary decision. The visiting tent in the garden is a great idea and the most successful way to meet loved ones in a safe and caring environment. The dedication of all the management and staff, levels of care and humour is inspirational. Finally, the entertainment packages provided on a daily, weekly basis continue to be stimulating and good fun.

It was a very difficult decision choosing a home for our mum and we visited many homes in the area. We are so pleased we chose Hallamshire as she has been very happy there and we have felt extremely comfortable that she is receiving great care and love. The home has a good family feel to it with many visitors knowing other resident's names and saying hello and chatting with them. The staff are great and it is clear they care for their residents very much despite how difficult some of them might be at times. There are lots of activities both in and out of the home (pre-Covid) and there is plenty of communication of this, with photos etc. I would definitely recommend this home and would make the same choice if doing it all again.

Mum has been very well cared for in the Hallamshire for 6-years now and clearly feels safe and looked after. Covid-19 has been a massive challenge, and I have been so impressed by the dedication of the staff and their determined good humour, good cheer and resourcefulness. They have done their absolute best to give residents a good quality of life and provide a positive environment. Their care and concern are very evident.

Our mum went to the Hallamshire for respite care in March and, once lockdown began, ended up becoming a permanent resident. The staff have been absolutely amazing at making the transition easier for her and we cannot thank them enough for all they have done. In what has been a difficult time for everyone, it is so good to know that Mum is being cared for and great to see what she is up to with their daily activity posts on the blog. Given the limitations over what the staff can do without visiting entertainment, the amount of activities they put on for the residents is also fantastic. Finally, we are very thankful for their innovative way of allowing visitors via their marquee – it has been wonderful for our family.

This is such an amazing place and it's been run by amazing people. Thanks to you all.

However a huge thank you must be said to everyone during COVID-19 for keeping everyone safe and well. Also for the imaginative ways they have kept everyone occupied plus the ways used to keep relatives informed. This has helped to give peace of mind to me whilst I have been unable to see mum on a regular basis during these trying times. Thank you!

Although my Mother has been at the Hallamshire for several years and I have always been extremely impressed, I can not praise the Home enough for how it has conducted itself over the last few difficult weeks. To have remained free of COVID throughout this distressing period is a testament to the staff and Manager. The idea of the outdoor visitor tent is amazing and means that once again I can visit after 14 long weeks without contact. My Mother looks well and happy - I am so very grateful to the Home and everything that they have done.

Mum has been a resident for four years and she has been cared for so well during that time. All the staff are kind, caring, patient and good-humoured. The Home makes sure that the staff are trained and that they have frequent updates and refresher courses so that they are abreast of changes. This means that I can feel secure in the knowledge that she is getting the best possible care from staff who genuinely love her. There are daily activities and entertainment- I think that is why Mum's condition has been so stable since she went to live there. They are happy to see you at any time (pre-Covid) and have arranged for a temporary tent in the garden so that we can meet our loved ones in a safe environment now that restrictions have been lifted a little. The last 3 months have been a stressful time for us all, but I have been reassured that Mum is being kept safe, comfortable and entertained throughout.

The Hallamshire Care home has transformed life for Mum and us, by giving her care and support in a friendly and stimulating environment.

In these uncertain times, it is vital that care homes protect their residents and the Hallamshire has done this very effectively. The staff have kept us informed and involved through daily Facebook updates, with photographs of activities showing our loved ones looking well and happy. We have had personal messages and video calls but the highlight was last Saturday, my mother's birthday when we were encouraged to visit the newly erected gazebo that allowed us to feel as though we were all in the same room, but with a very effective wall and a plastic window between us. After three months apart, it was magical.