Allenbrook Nursing Home

My 90 year old Mum has enjoyed three periods of respite care at Allenbrook, which enabled my Dad to recharge his batteries and concentrate on himself. The consistency of care always impresses me and Mum recognises the staff, most of whom have worked there for a long time. They always give her a genuinely warm welcome and make sure she is always spotless and very comfortable. When it was plain to see that Mum couldn't manage at home any longer and needed to come and live at Allenbrook, the transition was seamless and a lot of the worry had been taken away. Our family feel very confident that her needs are of the utmost importance to all the team.

My elderly cousin has settled in brilliantly and both her physical and mental condition have greatly improved. This, I believe, is due to the care and attention she is receiving at Allenbrook. They provide a warm, safe, professional and caring environment - she is having so much fun and we would recommend Allenbrook to anybody.

My association with Allenbrook is because my wife is a resident . I spend 8hrs a day with her and this makes me well qualified to comment.
This is a country house that stands in beautiful gardens and the ambience is a tonic in itself. The home has a reputation that Fordingbridge is pleased to be associated with and there are times each year when events are shared between the home and community.
There is a level of support between the nursing staff and the local GPs which is an asset in itself.
Over the years the home has been extended to give a variety of room sizes that lends itself to different requirements. Staffing is good to excellent with special mention going to the chef and team. A dedicated management team provides social activities under difficult circumstances and the carers work sympathetically to provide support to the residents.
Last but not least, credit to the admin team working quietly in the background and to the maintenance team that look after the home and gardens.

My father went in for 2 weeks and at his request, he's been there 2 months already. Whilst he won't be there long term he is very happy there. They have been very accomodating. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful. He'll be sad to leave. Being able to take his dog there was a big plus for him.

My Mother was at Allenbrook for a period of ten weeks following a fall. I was very impressed with the care she received, especially when she was transferred directly from hospital and pain management was so important. This was managed very efficiently by the nursing staff, thus aiding her recovery.
My mother has very little vision and at all times great care was taken by everyone to ensure she felt safe and became familiar with the environment.
Any requests made be me or other family members were dealt with promptly and efficiently and it was always possible to talk with members of staff when we visited.
All visitors were made to feel very welcome, even boisterous great grandchildren!
The food was excellent, with choice and variety.
I would strongly recommend Allenbrook to anyone looking for a caring, safe and friendly environment for their relative.
My mother says she will be happy to return to Allenbrook when she can no longer manage at home. A recommendation in itself.

My sister and brother-in-law have been at Allenbrook Nursing Home for almost a year. They have a double room together as they have never been apart in all of their 61 years of marriage. They are very happy there, they love the food and staff are very good to them. Excellent care home.

My mother resided here for 3 years, 9 months and would still be there but unfortunately due to her illness has had to move. During her stay, all staff have been supportive, kind and caring. The home has a very homely feel which is clean and tidy. There is also a very good selection of daytime activities.

My gran went into Allenbrook 3 1/2 years ago. The staff has been very supportive and caring towards her (this is in all areas carers/cleaners). The home is tidy and has a homely feel. The food is lovely and they have lovely menus. There is a good selection of daytime activities. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

The care provided for my father in his final year was outstanding. All members of staff (including manager, catering staff and ancillary workers) remained so caring and friendly, and made me feel we were all part of a large extended family.
In dad's final hours and afterwards, everyone was very professional and caring - I would certainly recommend Allenbrook to anyone.

My Aunt has now been in care for a number of years. The process of ageing inevitably indirectly involves such things as managing income, and lifestyle and with increasing years these activities become the remit of relatives. So when the every day life of a loved one is in the care of people that you can trust and you know that they will always do their best for the people in their care its an immense relief.

I can honestly say that Allenbrook has helped make the transition into full term care as smooth as possible. I have nothing but praise for the management and staff.

A very understanding, flexible and relaxed atmosphere is also helpful.

For a very busy home on the whole they cope really well. Occasionally more staff would be great to keep up with all the demands from the residents, going to the toilet ect as this is time consuming and two carers are needed, and I feel it's their right to go. We would all like a path onto the lawns so we could wheel their wheelchairs out safely and it would be nice to have access to the garden for them. Also it would be lovely to have some transport of their own at Allenbrook.

My father made a decision he could no longer look after himself in June 2015, so subsequently moved to Allenbrook Nursing Home. He was extremely happy there and joined in with many activities and trips that were organised for the residents. Christmas was indeed good for him, but unfortunately his health deteriorated after his 91st birthday in March 2016, and he passed away peacefully on 16 May. Every member of staff were like extended family to us, and we will always feel dad was loved and cared for just as he deserved.

My mother received excellent care at Allenbrook Home following her discharge from hospital last June. It was sad that she could no longer be looked after at home. However, we, as a family, had the utmost confidence in the care she received from the obviously highly qualified nursing staff but also all the carers there. All were considerate of her needs and we were always consulted about matters concerning her care. They exuded warmth to all of us and were extremely friendly and welcoming. My father visited at least once a day, every day and was treated with extreme sensitivity as she declined. She was not able to take part in the activities so I cannot comment on that and she was paid for by the NHS so I cannot comment on value for money either. From what I could see the other residents enjoyed the things that were organised for them. I have no hesitation in recommending Allenbrook.

My Wife and I are most impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of all the Allenbrook staff. From the first point of contact to current day they understand the needs of my Mother and have unreservedly shown compassion and understanding during what is undoubtedly a difficult time of adjustment, for not only her but also for the family.
There is no doubt their mission is to ensure their residents are happy and settled in their new environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Allenbrook to anyone who finds themselves experiencing such a traumatic change in life circumstance.

When putting my aunt into a care home I was full of apprehension. Allenbrook put all that to rest. They have been more than kind, helpful, considerate and more than any time caring for people who really need it.
My aunt puts it in one phrase "I have joined a small family community." This puts all my worries to one side.

All the staff from managers to cleaners are friendly and helpful. Many have been there for years. They treat the residents with understanding, patience and attention to detail. The amount of entertainment is very good. The food is very good.

I could not wish for a better care home for my father. The staff made his life a very happy one and after only a couple of weeks there he said that he did not want to go home. What better testament can you get than that. The staff are caring and considerate. They make the residents feel wanted and as if they are in their own homes. The house and grounds are very beautiful and well kept. A great variety of entertainment is available and trips out are regularly available. The meals are very good and varied.

I was extremely pleased with the care my father experienced at Allenbrook and I would readily recommend it to others.

Allenbrook is the best care home ever! My father-in-law was very happy there. He loved the banter with the staff and other residents and enjoyed taking part in the many activities. The staff are all very kind and helpful. They are always willing to go the extra mile to make somebody's life happier or more comfortable. The house and gardens are beautiful and well-maintained and residents are encouraged to sit on the sunny, bright terrace so that they may enjoy the views and the stunning flower displays whenever possible. I cannot fault Allenbrook at all and I would certainly recommend it to others.

My father-in-law reached his hundredth birthday and this was largely due to the special care he received at Allenbrook. I am so grateful to all the staff there for making him so happy.

You cannot find a nicer nursing home than Allenbrook. The staff are kind and caring and do everything to make the residents feel welcome and happy - it is a home from home. My father was a resident there for the last three years of his life and he loved it. He loved the entertainments and trips out and he especially enjoyed the banter between staff and residents. He was well taken care of, he always looked neat and tidy and the food was excellent.

The biggest recommendation I can give is that my father was always smiling.

I find the home very warm and friendly, nothing is too much trouble for either resident or family. All is catered for.
Food is very good, cooked to a high standard.
Activities has a variety from singing to playing instruments, to outings. The location is outstanding with all outlooking onto wonderful gardens.

Allenbrook nursing home has a warm, friendly atmosphere everyone is very welcoming and warm, nothing is too much trouble for the resident or family members. My father in law was well looked after always dressed smartly. He loved singing activities especially, the food has a very good variety to choose from.