Foxholes Care Home

My mother lived at Foxholes from November 2019 until July 2024, whilst she was bravely battling dementia. She was treated with respect, kindness and patience by all the staff during that time, for which I am truly grateful. She was gently encouraged to join in activities and particularly enjoyed ones involving music. There were also regular events for the family to attend with her, which were well organised and most enjoyable. During her final few days many of the staff popped in to see her. The care she received during that time, and the kindness, compassion and support we, as a family, were shown really was second to none. I can't thank the staff enough. I will never forget their kindness. They deserve the highest recommendation.

Overall, the best care home in the area.

My mother has been a resident at Foxholes for over seven years. I cannot fault the care she has received during this time. I find the home is very family orientated. Lots of activities to take part in. My mother has dementia and is treated with kindness. The staff always have time to sit with her if needed.

My Mum has been at Foxholes for a few years now, with advancing dementia. She is content to stay in her peaceful, bright room overlooking trees, horse paddocks and the beautiful new gardens. She cannot speak now, but all the staff are so kind and considerate with her, anticipating and checking on her needs, treating her with dignity, and making sure she is comfortable.

I have always been very happy with the care she receives at Foxholes - the management team are always visible, the home has a lovely family atmosphere, and I am always kept aware of any health concerns about my mother. They have wonderful staff and I see them treating residents with kindness and compassion. I am so grateful for the excellent care they give to my Mum.

For anyone looking for a place for their loved one, I would recommend looking at Foxholes - the whole team does a wonderful job.

It is very early days for my dad at Foxholes who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. My first impressions at the home have been entirely positive. The staff have been consistently friendly and professional. Communication with the care home has been good which has been so important for our family. It has been wonderful to see photos of dad enjoying several activities and interacting with others. The home is immaculate and has a wonderful, relaxed family feel to it. Dad's room has a spectacular view and is spacious, light and well-furnished. The grounds, layout and facilities are of a very high standard and it is wonderful to see dad being incredibly well cared for.

Mum was with Foxholes for almost 2 years and joined with vascular dementia. Mum loved Foxholes from her very first visit and throughout. The warm, friendly, family environment is evident as soon as you walk in. The team are incredible and treated Mum with dignity, compassion, empathy and love. As a social character, Mum loved being amongst the many activities that were on offer and the grounds and facilities are lovely. Mum was happy, secure and content in Foxholes and her experience was the best final chapter for Mum that, given her circumstances, we could hope for. As her family, we also felt part of the Foxholes family and were welcome to visit any time. Even a couple of local cats choose to visit! My experience with the team has been overwhelmingly positive and I am both grateful and thankful that Mum was cared for at Foxholes.

This care home is a wonderful place for the elderly to live out their lives. The home is immaculate and clean and the care is fantastic. The staff are friendly and extremely caring for residents and their families. My mum has been there since the middle of October and she has improved significantly due to the outstanding care that she has received and I am truly grateful for it. She is happy and settled which in turn makes me happy as I know she is safe and well cared for.

Thank you to all the staff at Foxholes.

My mother had two weeks of respite in Foxholes and was made to feel at home straight away with the friendly staff. The facilities are very nice. She was looked after very well. My room was very comfortable. The staff even found her a recliner chair and a fan. The food was very nice and the activities were very good. You can join in if you want to. I would definitely recommend it to other people.

My husband lived at Foxholes Care Home from May 2018 until his death in December 2022. During that time his care was exemplary. He was always looked after and was contented throughout his stay. He received appropriate care all through his time there. When he first went to Foxholes, the Home Manager said it would be a home for life but I was sceptical feeling pretty sure that they would move him on if he proved difficult or his needs were too great. I was wrong. Apart from one ten-day hospital stay in July last year, he remained at the home until his death. It really was home to him and during his last days, many of the staff popped in to see him. The care and support we received from everyone during his last days were amazing and deserve the highest recommendation. I really can't thank the staff at the home enough for caring for him and appreciating him as a person throughout his time there. I always knew he was in safe hands and content where he was.

We're so lucky to have found Foxholes. My father has dementia and had struggled at another care home. Having looked at 10+ other places, I knew we'd found what we were looking for the moment we walked in. The residents were smiling and actively engaged with one another (4 were playing scrabble) and the outlook is gorgeous: horses and green fields as far as the eye can see. The accommodation is also top-notch. Everything feels luxurious, and perhaps the most important thing - the food - is top quality. For my dad that was the key. Every meal for him feels like a special occasion. He's also really enjoyed the weekly 'Gents Lunches' which remind him of his days in business. Again, this was a clincher for us because we'd looked at so many places that seemed only to cater for elderly ladies. This one feels like it has a proper mix - like the real world. The staff are very attentive, and communication between staff and our family has been easy and regular. Foxholes is a very special place.

My elderly and much-loved Dad was diagnosed with dementia earlier this year without having made any preparations or expressed any preferences. It caused many months of stress for my sister and me, the single biggest problem obviously being locating the best place for him. Due to decades of hard work and saving Dad was luckily in a position to afford the very best care; we were able to consider it anywhere. The first place Dad went to didn't suit for many reasons but then my sister found Foxholes. Dad has now been there for six months and we could not be happier. The premises and grounds are beautiful, Dad says the food is first class and most importantly the staff, from the very top-down, are wonderful. I believe that the fact it is family-owned and run, rather than the asset of some corporate entity, may well be a key factor in this. And if I'm being really direct it isn't as expensive as Dad's previous place. I couldn't recommend Foxholes more highly.

My father-in-law had spent several weeks in hospital and sadly received news that his condition was terminal. This happened at the height of the pandemic and we did not want him to spend his remaining time in a small room with minimal care. Foxholes was quite simply our lifeline. From my first call to them, they just helped. They listened to his needs and our worries. They listened to him and what he wanted and carried it out to the letter. His last days were spent in comfort, with a beautiful view over the paddocks (one of the things he asked for) and in a place, both he and we, as a family, felt genuinely cared for. The move from hospital to Foxholes was smooth, with an update once my father-in-law arrived. At a horrible time, Foxholes were our saviours. They stepped in and helped at a time when Coronavirus stopped us, we couldn't even view and instead were sent photos of the building, surroundings and even the room. They showed us all a kindness we will never forget.

Mum has been living at Foxholes Care Home for just over two years now following a series of strokes that greatly reduced her vision and mobility. Before this, she was a very independent person in her mid eighties. Since then, the life changing events have created new challenges that she has met stoically. What has greatly assisted this process is the absolute care and support Mum has received at all times from all the staff at Foxholes Care Home. It is fair to say, Mum retreated into a personal bubble following the strokes and was most happy in the sanctuary of her own room. Over the months, staff have managed to get her to interact in some of the numerous activities they provide and get her out into the gardens where she has enjoyed the visceral experience. Every small step is of great comfort to me. I know Mum feels safe and secure at Foxholes Care Home and I remain so grateful that Mum is now able to call it her home.

Foxholes provides a caring environment and despite the restrictions that Covid-19 has placed on all of us, they are still able to provide a range of activities to engage and entertain the residents. It is a comfort to me and my siblings to know that our Mother is well looked after by the team at Foxholes.

Mum moved to Foxholes in mid-February and settled in very quickly to life at her new home. She loves her new room and spacious bathroom, and the staff have been exceptionally kind and attentive. Within two days of coming out of isolation, she'd been taken out to look at the horses in the field and had her hair done at the on-site salon. Since then, she has taken part in a range of activities, from cooking and flower arranging to bingo. The staff facilitates a daily FaceTime call with the family on Mum's iPad, which she always enjoys. We have been able to visit Mum safely in the 'Visiting Room' behind a plastic screen, and I'm delighted that I'm now able to sit with Mum in her room for an hour a week. All these opportunities to remain connected to the family have been hugely important in maintaining Mum's health and wellbeing. I highly recommend Foxholes.

My mum who is 89 had been ill for some months and agreed reluctantly to go into a care home as we, her kids, were exhausted. The whole experience was so much more positive than she imagined. Every member of staff was extremely kind and helpful. Her room had huge windows and was bright and clean and the bed comfortable. Mum has a very little appetite but she thought the food was very tasty and varied. As a family, we were able to relax for the first time in ages knowing she had help available 24 hours a day. Mum stayed for two weeks this time but will definitely be returning when needed. Well done Foxholes!

Foxholes go above and beyond to look after my father. My sister and I very much appreciate the quality of care offered and we see the evidence of it in how well he looks and how cheerful he is in talking about the activities and the attention which he is given. Staff are kind and patient in their interactions with him and with us. They have managed to work within Lockdown restrictions to offer him a quality of life that simply was not open to him outside of that environment.

Foxholes is a truly wonderful place. Everyone is so welcoming and the love and care Mum has received, since moving in, has been fantastic. Mum has always been reluctant to consider residential care and due to her being blind and with limited mobility, she lacked confidence to socialise outside of the family. Thanks to all the staff and carers at Foxholes, who have encouraged Mum to take part in activities and to socialise with other residents, her confidence is slowly building and she is now making new friends. During these difficult times, the management and staff have managed to keep residents close to their families with portal calls, videos of activities even live streaming events. It was lovely to see Mum enjoying the Christmas party as it was happening. Mum has been with Foxholes for six months now and the family cannot thank them enough for the love, care and dedication they have given mum. It is a lovely feeling knowing Mum is now settled and being taken care of by the wonderful Foxholes team.

My Mum recently needed respite care following a period in hospital. The Foxholes team were excellent in making the entry process fast and simple. My Mum was initially very nervous about going into a 'home'. The staff and residents made her welcome and she rapidly warmed to Foxholes. Her initial two weeks soon became a month. Although COVID19 meant that I could not visit, I did receive daily update e-mails from the team. These always agreed with what my Mum was telling me when I phoned her. One thing that sticks in my memory is that part way through her stay my Mum needed some extra clothes. I dropped these off with the lady at reception. She had only met me once, briefly - and with me in a face mask. The lady on reception knew who I was, knew who my Mum was, knew which activities she was doing and who her friends were among the staff and residents. My Mum was much fitter and healthier by the time that she left.