Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

My mum-in-law was admitted to Leaming Bar after a hospital stay. We didn't have many options as to where he would go due to Covid, however, she was made so welcome, cared for and she was happy from day one. To see her cared for and looked after was a huge relief for the family. The staff have been more than helpful to mum-in-law, but also the family, reassuring us as tall times nothing is a trouble.

Amazing staff and very professional, also thoughtful and very caring staff as well. Visiting the care home is always welcoming.

My Mum and Dad stayed at Leeming Bar Grange Carehome over Christmas and New Year. They enjoyed their time there. They had nothing but praise for the staff and home, loved the food! Thes staff was lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for looking after them both.

My husband was in Leeming Bar Grange over Christmas 2020, in isolation. Being unable to visit I only have a vague idea of his care, but it seems to have been very good. Staff are very friendly, professional, helpful and kind.

The staff at Leeming Bar Grange are very warm and caring. My nana settled in far quicker than I ever expected. It's lovely to hear how much happier she is now since being in the home. She is always telling me about the amazing cakes! A huge thank you to the whole team!

My husband was very pleased with the care he received. He has been telling all our friends about the food and how good it was. The staff was very helpful.

I go to see my brother on most days. I went on Saturday 2nd February. He was frozen in his bedroom. They said they would get someone. They said they would be there within four hours. I went again the next day and he was frozen again. They said they would get someone within four hours. I don't think that is right. There should have been a heater or something. On the 3rd February, they moved him out of his bedroom and put a new bathroom in. They moved him back into his bedroom before completed. Everything was alright until Barchester moved in. I do hope it is going to improve.

My mum went into the home for respite care while we installed a more user-friendly bathroom in her apartment and while she was a little apprehensive for a couple of days she soon settled, joining in the craft activities, singing when the choir came in and dancing. Mum is 91 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the beginning of the year. When she came home she said she would go back again. She was well looked after, the food was good and everyone was friendly and kind to her and she made a friend who we will be going back to visit.

Management was always helpful to resolve any issues no matter how small. Resident I have been visiting has sadly died, but her end of life care package was so dignified and human. A credit to those involved in her care, making a difficult situation easier to cope with.

My husband's physical health has seen a marked improvement in the time since admittance. He is settled and content. The staff do a wonderful job looking after him and are kind and caring.

Seems ok, my dad seems very comfortable. The staff seem very nice and helpful. Dad's room is nice and the food seems to smell good.

Drinks (as in juice) need more monitoring. Despite these observations, I am happy my husband is here.

The staff at Leeming Bar Grange are helpful and kind. I have found their attitude and care for my mother to be respectful and attentive.

My mother has been a resident at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home for 20 months and settled in very quickly. She has told me that she is very happy living at the care home. She enjoys participating in the activities at the home and particularly enjoys visits from Jack the dog and the miniature ponies. My sister and I are generally happy with the care my mother receives at the care home.

Caring staff and modern facilities. My mother-in-law has advanced dementia, but the staff still try to engage her in activities and encourage her to sit in the lounge with the other residents. The staff are adaptable to her needs and ensure that we are informed of any developments.

Both my parents moved into the care home within a few weeks of each other (March 2018/April 2018). The first few months in the home were difficult for both my parents, who found it very difficult to adjust to life in a home. My mum was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and needed extra support. Both my parents were encouraged to join in with a number of weekly activities, especially the singing which they really enjoyed and life became a little easier. Sadly, my mum passed away in July, the staff that looked after Mum have been incredibly supportive to my dad, brother and myself. Dad has been greatly affected by Mum's death and I am grateful for the support and care that he is receiving by members of the staff at Brighterkind. He is closely monitored and my brother and I are updated regularly regarding his progress. Communication between the home and myself has improved over the last few months.

My mother is clearly very happy in the home and gets on well with the staff. She likes being able to sit outdoors in the garden when the weather is fine. She always seems busy and has enjoyed the activities on offer. She likes seeing the therapy dog and talks about him. I always get a friendly welcome when I visit and so do other members of my family.

My mother is very happy at Leeming Bar. She has been there for almost 4 years and likes to join in activities and chats with the staff and patients.

The staff are all very caring and the food is good. I do find that communication is a problem. It would be very helpful to have a nominated key worker for each resident. As regards activities they are limited at the moment upstairs. It would be very nice if music could be played in the sitting room as often happens downstairs. Armchair exercises would also be desirable on a regular basis. In the summer it would be good if residents could be taken outside to sit under the nice umbrellas or walk around the excellent gardens. It is nice to see the windows upstairs are usually open in fine weather.

I have found the home is kept very clean and free from smells. The staff are very good and do their best under great difficulty. The meals are presented with dignity to the residents and I would recommend this home to anyone who has someone suffering from dementia.