Bedford Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1RJ
Milton Ernest Hall was built in 1856 and is the only country house designed and built by the noted architect Sir William Butterfield. An impressive Grade I Listed former Home to the Starey family, it is now beautifully refurbished to retain its character. As well as many years as a private residence, the house has been a base for US Armed forces during World War II and a country house hotel.
The Hall stands in sixteen acres of landscaped grounds within the picturesque village of Milton Ernest, five miles north of Bedford, eight miles from Rushden and about an hour from London. Despite its village setting, Milton Ernest Hall is accessible, with convenient access to the A6 trunk road with public transport links.
Extremely spacious en-suite bedrooms, suites and companion room, all fully furnished and tastefully decorated to a high standard. All rooms have private direct-dial telephones, electric profiling beds, television points, a lockable facility for valuables, a nurse call alarm and smoke detectors.
The home provides personal and nursing care on a long term, convalescent and short stay basis. Twenty-four hour cover is provided by a qualified, experienced and committed care team specifically recruited for their sensitivity, dedication and professional expertise in this area of care. All specialist equipment is available.
All Majesticare’s homes put residents’ choices first, and at Milton Ernest Hall you are free to eat your meals in dining rooms or in your own room. Happy to provide meals for visitors as well for a nominal charge. Fresh home-cooked food is nutritionally balanced and caters for special requirements such as vegetarian or soft foods.
Group: Majesticare
Person in charge: Rosetta Goodman (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Bedford Borough Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home with nursing – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 29 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Old Age • Physical Disability
Specialist Care Categories: Cancer Care • Hearing Impairment • Huntington's Disease • Motor Neurone Disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson's Disease • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 60+.
Single Rooms: 29
Rooms with ensuite WC: 29
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Milton Ernest Hall Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.7 (maximum of 10) for Milton Ernest Hall Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Milton Ernest Hall Care Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.736 for Milton Ernest Hall Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.736
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Milton Ernest Hall Care Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 5.8 positive Reviews (29 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 13 Reviews ÷ 5.8 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Milton Ernest Hall Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) from 18 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Micheale H (Granddaughter of Resident) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My grandma is very happy here. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the home meets all of my grandmas needs. The domestic staff are always keeping my room nice and clean. Thank you Milton, Great team!
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Claire C (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 5 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
The home enabled my mum to visit her grandson in France just after his birth. They arranged for a carer to travel with her. Mum seeing her grandson made her year. Thank you to the manager for making this happen. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The activity staff provide trips out according to what the residents want and take my mum walking daily.
The staff made a Christmas Market happen in the home which my mum had requested. They even provided roasted chestnuts which mum requested.
I think this is an amazing home.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Patricia A (Friend of Resident) on Thursday 4 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Great Christmas fayre! Lots of fun had, Great home.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Victor W (Friend of Resident) on Tuesday 12 December 2017. Relates to December 2017.
I attended the Christmas Fayre at Milton Ernest Hall with my dear friend who has been living here for the past year. It was a great day and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
The staff are excellent, friendly and always there to help when needed. The management always take time to talk to me and have a chat.
The home is beautiful, set on lovely grounds which all can enjoy!
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ray (Husband of Resident) on Monday 30 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
It's 12 months now since my first review of the nursing home. In that time my life has been turned around and my energy for living has gone up 100%. I don't have to worry any more when I want time away as I know Carol is being well looked after. During the last 12 months, I decided to become a volunteer as I am there nearly every day. Being a volunteer gives me time to chat to other residents, be an assistant carer on trips out to the various places they have been to over the past year. It’s quite funny when someone other than my wife Carol goes out, when we get back they thank her for the loan of her husband. She feels very proud of that. I also get involved with the entertainment team, playing games, flower arranging etc. etc. It's certainly been a new adventure for me. I have gained empathy and confidence to chat to someone on a positive note if they are feeling sad, as I was very sad last year. It is great to be able to give something back.
I have the greatest respect for all staff, a great team of people.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Tryntje H (Resident) on Tuesday 24 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Very good home with excellent nursing care. Carers come and go and some carers use of English language is not easy to understand which is not easy for the elderly.
Milton Ernest Hall Care Home is a beautiful building, the plumbing is a problem as it is ancient. The food is excellent!!
The minibus has finally managed to obtain another driver, which is necessary so the elderly can be taken out.
We have a wonderful life enriching team which is great when you sit in a chair all day.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Shirley S (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 3 October 2017. Relates to September 2017.
The carers and management are always happy to discuss any queries the family have. Mum has settled in with the help of the caring staff.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Liz C (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 22 August 2017. Relates to August 2017.
I am very grateful for the care given to my mother throughout her 3 and a half years stay, especially when she arrived at a low ebb and during subsequent health issues. It is an amazing historical house and all the rooms are individually decorated which helps to create a real home. The senior staff are very approachable and responsive and they work very hard to maintain a high standard. My mother appreciates all staff and is fond of several of the team. She has responded well to the activities and entertainments and I have been willing to join in the major social events.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amanda F (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 21 August 2017. Relates to July 2017.
In July Milton Earnest Hall held their annual Summer BBQ. This is the 3rd year in a row that I have attended with my mother who is a resident at the home. Each year it gets better and better. The effort made by all the staff is incredible. This year we had the Glen Miller Band, a singer, Urban Safari, Ice Cream Van, Shetland Pony rides, Bouncy Castle, Tombola and a raffle as well as the BBQ, and the sun came out. It was a lovely day for all the residents and relatives to enjoy. I cannot thank the staff enough for the tremendous effort made not only for this event but for their enthusiasm with all the activities they arrange for the residents (and there are lots).
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paul H (Nephew of Resident) on Monday 14 August 2017. Relates to July 2017.
In the last 2 years since we have been associated with the home, they have an annual BBQ which is themed. All the residents, family, friends and staff turn out. The staff whether on duty or not all pull together and make a really special day.
Having good weather to appreciate the lovely grounds the home is set in makes it perfect.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by David P (Husband of Resident) on Friday 11 August 2017. Relates to August 2017.
I have known this care home for about 12 months and I can report that it is generally excellent. Well organised, well run with enough staff and management, with an excellent general environment and staff variations. I enjoy going there to visit my wife which I do most afternoons. They provide good entertainment with games and music in the afternoon and there is ample opportunity for such recreation as is feasible for the residents. My wife has been there for almost a year, suffering from dementia and she was relatively content given that she must live in a care home. The administration is really very good as compared with other care homes that I have seen.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Diane L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
What an amazing place! Cannot believe how lucky we were to be able to move our mother to Milton Ernest Care Home for her final few weeks of her life. The care was shown to her and to us as family/other visitors was wonderful. The management was especially helpful and obliging. We wish so much that she could have come here earlier so that she could have enjoyed the facilities available to her, sadly she was bed bound.
Just like to say huge Thank You to all the staff who tendered to our mother's needs with such kindness.
Our true thanks
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How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ann M (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 2 May 2017. Relates to April 2017.
In the past four years, I have always found the staff to be patient, cheerful and friendly. The activities and entertainment organised are well received. The home itself is clean and tidy and a "bright" place to visit.l The catering is of a good quality and standard.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rita C (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 24 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
Mum is very well cared for. She is always clean, fresh and well presented. Her room is bright and cheery. Good home-cooked food and the staff are lovely. Always lots going on, outings and entertainment.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Julie Emmott, Business Development at Milton Ernest Hall Care Home responded to this review on 24 Nov 2016:
We are really proud of the team at Milton Ernest Hall and are delighted that you are so happy with all aspects of the home.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Yvonne B (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 19 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
In March 2016 mum asked us to find her a residential nursing care home near Bedford. Although living on her own for the past 35 years, a recent spell in hospital with respiratory problems, many other ailments and a fall resulting in a broken wrist, the need to find the right new home was urgent and decisions needed to be made under pressure. My husband searched the internet to discover a shortlist. A visit to Milton Ernest Hall within 24 hours and an assessment carried out by the care home manager the next week were all positive. The following week she moved in.
The last 2 months she and us have adapted to the change of lifestyle. The whole family is convinced the right choice was made and we are most indebted to all the staff at the home for their sincere and professional endeavors to make this happen. If you have similar problems please visit Hilton Ernest Care Home and see for yourself. My mum is looking forward to the future having had her dignity restored as she starts on her 99th year.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Nigel B (Son of Resident) on Monday 11 April 2016. Relates to March 2016.
For 6 months in 2014-15 my father was a patient there and was very happy with the care. Just relinquished regular GP visits to home. Feel current staff very caring and supportive.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Val P (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 21 March 2016. Relates to February 2016.
My mum stayed st Milton Ernest Hall following her discharge from hospital until she passed away (approx 6 weeks). All staff were very kind and caring towards her, to all her family and visitors. We were immediately made to feel welcome and we visited every day that she was there. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone and the atmosphere was always friendly and welcoming.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Janet T (Resident) on Friday 4 March 2016. Relates to February 2016.
It's nice being able to get out and walk around the grounds. The staff are all very helpful. Also I like to go out on trips in the minibus.
How likely would you be to recommend Milton Ernest Hall Care Home? Likely
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1 Bed Vacancy
posted 03 Apr 2018
Thank you for viewing our Home. We currently have one vacancy please contact the Home Manager, Rosetta for more information.
March 2018
Recipient: Milton Ernest Hall Care Home
Date: Wednesday 21 Mar 2018
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