Widecombe Nursing Home

The Widecombe Nursing Home in Luton was absolutely fantastic when my mother went there for palliative care. From the moment we first contacted them, they went out of their way to help us during an incredibly difficult time.

A special thank you to Susanne from the admin team, who went above and beyond to ensure my dying mother received the care and support she needed. Her kindness and dedication meant so much to us.

The nursing home itself was excellent - every member of staff was caring, helpful, and compassionate. I have no hesitation in giving the whole experience 10 out of 10, and I will always be grateful for the kindness shown to my mother and our family.

My uncle has advancing vascular dementia and was sent to Widecombe Nursing Home by Luton Borough Council for a 28 day assessment.Having spent a fortnight in hospital previously he was weak and had lost weight. After an initial period of confusion on his part, he started to settle in. The ease in which he was able to do this is in no small part due to the friendly and caring nature of the nursing and care staff. He is now a long-term resident there and I am very happy with them up to now.My uncle eats well and has put on weight and likes watching the world go by from his seat in the corner of the room by the window. He told me he likes the staff who come to his room.I am called immediately if something is wrong or if he needs anything, and the manager of the home is always friendly and welcoming when I visit.At this stage of his life my uncle needs looking after by qualified staff who know what they're doing and most importantly care about him. At the moment Widecombe meets these needs.

Gloria and her team were nothing short of angels. Everything was made as easy as possible for me to settle my Dad into their care. Daily telephone calls to me and monitoring to let me know that Dad was settling. The food was lovely and Dad enjoyed all he ate....most of the time.... he was a fussy eater! They asked what his favorite foods were when admitted and they did all they could to give Dad what he liked. Activities were a plenty but my Dad was happy to stay in his room. There was always a welcoming smile and someone was on hand to help in anyway they could. When Dad passed away they were with him and were so kind and considerate when making that middle of the night call to me to tell me my dad had passed. Thank you Gloria and your Team, so very much.

Referring to my Uncle who died that day as the 'corpse', and calling his wife at 10:30pm to demand the Funeral directors number was appalling. At the very least understanding sensitivity training is needed. Collecting his belongings the next day, the day staff were lovely and the place seems nice.

Although my Dad was only in Widecombe for 8 days before he died, we found the staff kind and friendly. His room was neat and warm. We were pleased he was able to have family photos around him and he could have music playing as he did at home. We are very grateful to everyone who helped my Dad.

Thank you again for all your care and support.

I was very happy with the care my wife received at Widecombe, and the staff there were very good at all aspects of the care and to myself. As I said, I would have been happy for my wife to stay there except for the distance etc, and this is good for the family unit. My wife is nil by mouth, so food is not applicable.

My mother came here after she was admitted to hospital with a broken hip. She took a while to settle in as she just wanted to be at home, but after a few months she did. She is in a room with a lovely few of the garden and when she's not asleep she is happy. We all noticed that she has looked the best she has in a long time due to the care she is getting here, which is all we want for her.

I would like to thank everyone in Widecombe nursing home for looking after our mum. She was there for a short while but the care and respect she got from management, the nurses to carers was excellent. They made us family feel so welcome. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

This is a truly wonderful home. Has the feel and smell of home, Not a care home. A small single-storey building, with nice gardens, in a quiet area. The staff are happy and caring, happy to talk and discuss your relative's needs and care. Actively asking, for information on their likes/dislikes to ensure they have the best experience. It is a warm, clean, safe place, for my brother. Unfortunately, my brother has to be moved due to his personal needs, which I am truly sad about. Thank you to every member of staff.

I will be eternally grateful to the staff for the compassion shown and care given to my mother during his stay.

The staff at Widecombe have been understanding and caring about my mother’s condition She can be challenging. The home is clean. The food is excellent. The management is always on hand to speak with me. Very friendly.