Canford Manor Nursing Home

I visit most weeks to see my Uncle. The Home is always welcoming and all the staff are friendly and approachable. Its very clean and homely too. I have visited relatives in other care homes and worked at a residential care home myself so I know a good place when I see one. Hats off to all the staff as they are always cheerful and chatty, Uncle has a lot of banter with them.

Mum was only with you for six days before she sadly passed away following a longer stay in hospital, but we are so grateful to all the staff for the care and kindness she received at Canford Manor.

Every member of staff was so caring and compassionate throughout her time there. We are especially thankful to the lovely nurse who called us during the night, giving our family the chance to be with Mum when she peacefully passed away.

Your kindness and support during such a difficult time will never be forgotten.

The staff at Canford Manor looked after my wife for 7 weeks while she was in palliative care. They made her comfortable and sustained her with care, consideration and thoughtfulness. They were also very caring for her family when we visited. Everyone was lovely and respectful.

Really calm, kind and caring location. Always open. Helpful staff. Very pleased with how care of Dad is delivered. They also answer the phone quickly if you have a question, and are able to give detailed response.

The communication from the home is exemplary and I do not feel that calling to see how he is a burden.

When looking for a care home for Dad, almost a year ago, he was not necessarily requiring a full nursing home/care but Canford Manor was highly recommended and a room was available. We are so pleased we chose this home as it is such a happy home both to reside and to visit. The staff and management offer excellent care and seeing a decline in Dads dementia/confusion over the year we know he is in safe and kind hands. He enjoys the options offered for afternoon activities his favourite being the music events where he soon finds his rhythm and is up dancing and looks forward to meeting up with his friends at the men's lunch table. Dad is well established now and we feel is future proofed for any nursing needs he will require ahead. He is coming up for 97yrs and plans to make 100yrs which I am sure will happen..

My mum will not be able to live alone again, but we know she is well looked after and we are always welcome to visit her and enjoy the activities or to have a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Well-led and managed this home ticked every box required for my mixed dementia-suffering wife's nursing and care needs to ensure she was looked after and safe.

This home is exceptional, I cannot recommend it enough.

The family was supported through a very difficult time.

Mums end of life care was expertly carried out and gave her a dignified death.

I can't praise the manager and her team enough.

My mother was staying at Canford Manor for 12 weeks after a fall and a short stay in hospital. Canford made the last few months of her life much more enjoyable as she was lonely at home. The care she received was excellent and she made some lovely friends. I cannot thank the home enough for the love and support given to Mum, my brother, and me as she slipped away and took her final breath.

The care home is lovely, with a warm homely feel to it. It’s not plush like some homes, but the quality of the care she received from the staff was superb. It’s the staff who make Canford so special. They know their residents and treat them with respect, dignity and love. There are plenty of activities, trips out and residents are encouraged to get involved. Mum loved it and enjoyed banter with the staff. They were like an extended family to her. Sadly we lost Mum on Valentine’s Day after a short illness. The manager went to see her in the hospital and she and another lady washed Mum and made her comfortable, which was so touching. They pulled out all the stops to get her home to die and cared for Mum and us with love and kindness.

Canford Manor and its staff have dispelled all the 'horror stories' that I have heard about adult care. I cannot express fully the care that my mum received, with staff who were full of joy and love. I knew that I did not have to worry about Mum from the minute that she moved in from the hospital. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I would like to thank Canford Manor and all the staff and volunteers who made my mum's stay as pleasant as possible in the short time she was there. I myself would like to say how helpful the staff were in any way and always a joy to talk to.

My aunt was cared for at Canford for 5 months, teh staff were all wonderful to her, very friendly and helped her settle in from day one she was treated with dignity and understanding. Her ground floor room was lovely and bright and well maintained. Her medical care was excellent and she felt the staff really cared about her wellbeing. The food was very nice, homemade and bespoke to her needs. I'm so grateful to her 'Canford family' for making her so welcome and for the excellent care they gave her. Canford really is a special home.

I could not have wished for a better place for my ninety-one year old father to spend his last six months of life. The care was superb from all staff. The family were included and cared for as well. Could find not fault. Excellent.

She is happy and safe and being looked after amazingly and at Canford Manor it’s like she is part of one big happy family. I know she’s in the best place for her needs and I have no hesitation in recommending this home to everyone who is looking to put their loved one in an outstanding care home.

Excellent care all-round. Staff are lovely. Nothing is too much trouble. Managers are very approachable. Communication is excellent. Meetings are held with residents and also relatives regularly. Always prepared to listen to problems/issues, no matter how small, and rectify or find solutions. Always looking at ways to enhance the resident's experience of being there with activities and entertainment. The food is good. After staying for respite care, Mum decided she wanted to stay, as she felt very well cared for, safe and, most importantly, happy.