Withens Nursing Home

I have been visiting the Withens Nursing Home for the previous ten years as a pastoral care visitor for the local church. I always feel welcomed and acknowledged as from the "church". The staff have some difficult residents who are always treated with the utmost kindness and respect. I would highly recommend for any of my relatives to be cared for there.

My husband has Lewy body dementia and has been at the Withens Nursing Home for 6 months. During that time he has been cared for with great patience by the staff. Without exception, all the carers have looked after him with great kindness. I am also made to feel welcome and kept informed of my husband's health. The Withens is a fantastic home.

My mum has been a resident at the Withens for over 4 years. During that time she has received a very good level of nursing care appropriate to her needs. I am able to visit at any time of the day, and always receive a warm welcome. An added bonus is their onsite catering and freshly prepared food and cakes. The staff are considerate and compassionate, and always approachable. The home itself is not too big and has a nice, homely feel.

Always receive friendly welcome from staff and at reception on arrival. Although my mother is bedridden and in advanced stage of vascular dementia she is monitored regularly by carers and nurses. Also I am very impressed that she is never left out if there is a special event or entertainment happening Mum is visited in her room by singers, etc. My sisters and I are confident that Mum is being looked after at the Withens.

I have nothing but the highest regard for all the staff at the Withens Nursing Home. Their professionalism is beyond reproach and their care towards my mother and for my mother's needs are outstanding. I would like to give a special mention to the care team.

Cannot thank the staff enough for their excellent care for my mother. She is or can be quite demanding and the staff are very patient and caring.

I feel very happy about the management of care in what is often a difficult situation. Call bells are answered in good time and they try to communicate with my relative. They have excellent chairs which allow patients to get into the lounge for company and activities.

My Mum was taken into Withens last week and I want to thank them for all they are doing to make her comfortable and welcome. We had a wonderful first impression when we met the Manager in hospital and were so relieved to see the home was exactly as they described. The friendly, professional team answered all our questions and you can tell they are very person-centred, getting to know what my Mum needs and wants, and it's very inclusive - if you can't come to the activities, they can come to you, so no one is left out. We are grateful to you all for making a tough time a little easier.

My mum was taken into the Withens Nursing Home in February. They have been amazing with her. I couldn't have asked for better care. They have been so supportive of myself as well, which has really helped me cope with the whole situation. Having been her sole carer for seven years, it was very hard initially but the staff there made it possible. I can't thank them all enough.

The staff are very welcoming and friendly. We were offered coffee or tea whilst our friend was receiving some personal care. We were then allowed in to see her. She seemed content enough. We know that she is awaiting a bigger room which will hopefully be lighter and more airy. There was only one chair in the room and it seemed no spares. The interior of the home needs a bit of a paint and maintenance job. It is situated in a beautiful setting though and easy for us to find.

The home is small, friendly and very homely which is exactly what we wanted for Mum.

Lovely staff, really friendly and caring. Looking after my dad at present. He's comfortable and well looked after. Lovely gardens and day room. Parking is limited, but I've never had a problem so far.

My uncle was not at Withens for long unfortunately as he passed away, however, I was very happy with both the management team and the nursing and care staff. They were all very caring and helpful, the home is clean and well cared for and he had a lovely room overlooking the garden. Cannot fault it, and would recommend this home to anyone looking for a home for their elderly relatives.

My brother was treated magnificently at Withens Nursing Home, I cannot thank all the staff for their care enough. I will highly recommend this caring home and the wonderful staff (including domestics and kitchen staff). The food was amazing and the staff were always happy and did everything they could to help you with anything. When you leave a loved one to the care of home... this is the one to leave them, you will have peace of mind.

Withens Nursing Home is a clean, friendly and special home. Mum has been here for over six months now and she settled in well. The staff go out of their way for Mum, always friendly and polite. Clean and well cared for home.

My husband has Lewy body dementia and many morbidities. He needs help to walk to the toilet in the room and wheelchair to other areas. The management is excellent in every way! He has been on an assessment bed since April. The staff have been so lovely in making him feel welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. The home is in a lovely location and near to where I live. It is clean to immaculate! I cannot fault the home or the staff. They are incredible in all they do!

My mother has been in Withens Nursing Home for three weeks now following a lengthy stay in hospital. I can't fault what I have seen of the home, it is small and friendly and all of the staff seem super helpful and caring. I have spoken to the manager on a number of occasions and he always has time to talk and the front office manager is friendly and welcoming. My mum is being very well cared for and seems happy and settled.

The only criticism I have is the parking, the home holds countless meets, this results in the car park being full, relatives visiting the home have to park in the community hall car park approximately quarter of a mile away. My thoughts are, why don’t all attending the meetings park in the community car park, freeing off spaces for relatives visiting their loved ones.

I find all the staff extremely kind and caring, the Business Manager has been very helpful when I have spoken to her concerning Mum's care.

My mum has been at Withens since the beginning of February and I can honestly say I cannot speak highly enough of the home and the staff. It is such a caring and friendly environment, you can tell straight away how much the residents are cared for and there are plenty of activities going on for the residents. I am so pleased with the home and most importantly I know Mum is safe and well cared for. Thank you all for all you do, such amazing, caring people.