Little Holland Hall

My mother was a resident for 3 years following a stroke; unable to walk or eat, she continued to smile and enjoy living. This is partly due to the love and concern that was always shown to her. We have nothing but admiration for all the staff, the management team, the nurses, the carers, the cleaners, the laundry lady, the handyman all of whom were warm friendly and understanding. At the end, her death in the home was peaceful and there was no sense of having to hurry to empty the room. All of this has made her passing easier. I shall miss my regular visits to the home where I was always made welcome. Some would say that the rooms themselves are a bit like hospital rooms, not luxurious but need to remember that this is a nursing home where there is always expert nursing care available 24 hours a day, not merely a residential home. I would say that the quality of the nursing and the care is far more important. I will always remember my mother's last years there with gratitude.

My wife was only in Little Holland Hall for eight months during which time she was extremely well cared for. They have a lovely garden which we used from time to time in the summer months. Our family were kept updated with her needs and requirements. During my wife's last few days the staff were so kind to myself and my family and went out of their way to help and support us. My wife was treated with kindness and her dignity was always at the top of their list when caring for her.

My mother was discharged from hospital into palliative end of life care in January, to Little Holland Hall. At that time her life expectancy was 4-6 weeks and she was refusing solid or liquid nutrients. After some weeks of further deterioration, her condition stabilised and she started to accept liquid nutrients and even small amounts of solid food. Unfortunately, her dementia has advanced but she remains stable and comfortable (although fading). I attribute her continued existence to the wonderful care and kindness she has received since her arrival at Little Holland Hall and the wonderful carers who have made her feel very comfortable and dignified at all times. I cannot thank Little Holland Hall enough for extending my mother's time with us.

I would love to say that the care my lovely dear wife received was excellent and also the support for me was very good as well. So from the bottom of my heart on behalf of me and my family, I would like to say a big heartfelt thank you for all of the care and support you gave all of us.

I would recommend anyone to go to Little Holland Hall.

I can not praise you all enough

Compared to others, this place is like home!

Although my mother was only a resident here for a short while I cannot fault the care and support provided - not only to my mother but also to myself - by every member of staff. We were welcomed with a cheery smile and hello every time we visited and nothing was too much trouble. They really care.

Our mother has been resident for a few months now. Her health has improved immensely since being here. The staff are extremely caring and professional We have the luxury of a worry free life due to our confidence in the home.

Mum became a full-time resident this year and is extremely happy. The staff are friendly, helpful, respectful and attentive without being intrusive. This home is everything a resident home should be. The nursing staff are vigilant and keep Mum well looked after calling in medical attention when necessary. The entertainment is superb. It is a very well run home.

Having had a stroke, my mother was admitted to Little Holland Hall from Colchester General Hospital. As a family, we found the whole team worked really well together. Very, very helpful and always around when you needed them, no job was ever too much for them. They looked after and cared for my mother first class. My family and I were very impressed with the dignity and care they all showed her. We would like to thank them all and we would recommend Little Holland Hall 100%.

My wife has been here for over two years now and has been looked after well. She seems happy even though she cannot speak to say so. I am here most days and I would have noticed any difference. The home is kept very clean and tidy. Top marks for the laundry for getting clothes back in time. Could do with more staff as I feel they are often under pressure to get things done.

On behalf of her family

Although my beloved partner was taken in for '24 hour care' at Little Holland Hall for a short period of time, I found that the overall standard and support of staff (male and female) and management was 'second to none'. My partner was treated with the utmost dignity, friendly, cheerful TLC, one would hope to find in such circumstances. My own experience from my daily visits, was that my partner passed away peacefully and that I was able to be by his side. I was also afforded the same comfort and support from staff and management alike.

She applauded the facilities with which any request was treated, and rarely failed to remark on how clean everything was kept. Altogether, her protracted stay has been a happy one. Thank you all!

I have been very impressed by the real care provided, both practical and emotional. She is treated with respect by staff at all times. They are prepared to give time to encourage her to accept care when she is reluctant say to have her hair washed 20 minutes of encouragement to get her to be happy to have her hair washed (10mins!), the staff do not ignore of go against her wishes, but have found workarounds. Other examples are their encouragement has meant she eats mores than she says she will and has put weight on steadily despite her facility.

I live in Liverpool a distance from my mother who did reside at Clacton on Sea. My only contact with Little Holland Hall care home has been by telephone in order to speak with my mother on a regular basis to enquire on her progress. Every time that I have made contact with the care home, I have been treated efficiently with care and understanding and obviously, my mother mentions her care.