The Homestead

My mother-in-law was a resident at The Homestead for five years. In that time, she received outstanding care. The staff were wonderful and always kept myself and our family updated. The food was always lovely and adapted well for my mother-in-law's needs. Her room was nice and kept clean and tidy. Current management appears to have a lot of passion and care for residents and staff.

My Dad has been at the Homestead for many years. The staff there have always been kind, compassionate and caring to both - us as a family and my dad with his needs. Being wheelchair-bound this isn't always easy on them or him but he gets good care, a bath more often would be great but we understand how pushed the staff are sometimes. The staff always go above and beyond to fulfil my Dad's needs, no matter how demanding he can be. The last couple of years have been ever so hard on Dad and the staff with covid19 doing the rounds, lockdown did stop us from seeing Dad, but when we were able to go back to visiting, we felt very safe and all measures were taken to make sure my Dad was safe. The staff are always friendly and happy to help.

Thank you to all the staff at The Homestead for the kindness, consideration, respect and care given to my Aunt during the pandemic. My Aunt has been at the Homestead for six years and is now 97. I can honestly say that she was given a new lease of life when she moved in and that is due to the level of care that she has received and continues to receive every day. After being an independent woman all her life, she values her privacy but has been encouraged to take part in activities and outings that she has thoroughly enjoyed. Her room is spacious, comfortable and clean and she is able to move around in and out of her room as much as she likes. The food is excellent and plentiful and she enjoys the variety. I always look forward to a cup of tea and a cake with her when I visit and we are both looking forward to the day when we can enjoy that treat again! Hopefully, that will be soon! I contact her regularly, knowing she is in good hands! I highly recommended The Homestead!

All the staff are excellent, they go above and beyond to make sure my mother is catered for and happy. They always welcome me and the family and answer any questions regarding my mother promptly. The cleanliness is very good and the food is excellent. Thank you all so much for making it Mum's home.

Moving our Mum into care was a huge and daunting step for her and us, especially during a pandemic. From the outset, the care and support from the MHA team was incredible. Staff are caring, respectful, funny and attentive. Everything is kept spotlessly clean. There is always something going on and a wide range of activities to take part in. The lady who heads up the activity program is full of ideas to entertain the residents - she makes sure there is never a dull moment. The home manager has shown great empathy towards relatives in trying to maintain contact with their loved ones, under such difficult conditions. Whilst putting the safety of residents first and following government guidelines, he has also ensured relatives have been able to maintain safe contact. His thoughtful approach has been very welcome. He is also a great dancer and my mum loves him. Mum loves her new home, her carers, her new friends and feels safe and happy. It’s a great relief.

My grandmother was a resident at The Homestead for 5 years and she received outstanding care. The carers were all wonderful, cheery and happy. We were kept up to date and communication was fluent and frequent. Our family were very impressed with the activities and food also.

All The Homestead have cared for my mother for the past 7-years. As a family, we have always been extremely happy with the aspects of her care. The staff have always shown her total respect and kindness. The home provided excellent activities, which she really enjoyed when able to take part. All her needs were catered for. We appreciate the care given to her by all the staff and management.

Thank you to the Homestead for everything you do. I can't thank you enough.

My mother has been living at the Homestead since July 2018. I have always found the staff really kind and caring and they go out of their way to make Mum comfortable and maintain her dignity despite her dementia. During the Covid 19 virus lockdown it has been really hard not being able to see Mum in the usual way but the staff have been absolutely amazing at keeping me in touch with posts, calls, outdoor visits and, at last, now that it is possible indoor visits. I always feel reassured that Mum is getting all the care she needs and she always seems happy and calm. Thank you to all of the staff and to the manager.

My overall experience of the home is very good. Staff are always helpful. Due to Covid, I have not been able to join in any of the activities or other things that usually go on. When I visit Mum, she always seems clean and well cared for.

My father, sister and I have been visiting my mother at Homestead for over 6-years now. Sadly, during the hight of COVID, we weren’t able to see her, but the staff kept in regular contact. We have never had to worry about Mum's care. The staff are wonderful, not only to Mum but they are so kind and helpful to my father when he visits. The home itself always looks fresh, clean and welcoming. We can’t thank the team enough for looking after Mum so well, all these years. Particularly in such difficult times.

My mum has been in The Homestead for about 18 months, she has settled well with the help and kindness of all the staff. I cannot speak highly enough of the care they have given my mum she is always treated with the utmost respect and dignity. We have had a difficult time over the past few months after a short spell in hospital, but the staff are always there to support my mum and myself as her needs change. I would certainly recommend The Homestead, it's a home where you know your loved ones will be safe and looked after with an excellent standard of care which they deserve.

The Homestead is welcoming, friendly and caring. All staff engage well every time I visit and always have time if I need any information or advice. There are plenty of activities to suit everyone and there is generally a happy vibe to the place.

As far as the care my husband receives, I can't fault it. Very caring staff and I can go home and have peace of mind.

I cannot thank the carers enough for their care.

Very good.

I cannot praise the wonderful staff at the Homestead enough. From my initial enquiry through the lovely home Manager and her colleagues, my mind was immediately put at rest that we had found the right place for my Mother. When I see my mum settled in her beautiful room surrounded by all her home comforts I cannot believe she is in a care home it’s more like a hotel. My mum is 90 and finds walking a struggle and due to this is prone to falls, I am now able to sleep at night knowing my mum is a button push away to access lovely caring staff who attend to her needs quickly and responsively. My mum like many older people is still fiercely independent and although she is not able to do everything for herself even though she thinks she can, the staff recognise this and treat her with dignity and respect and offer assistance if she needs it and never assume that she can’t manage to do things for herself, they are so kind and caring and absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them.

The staff are all caring and supportive of residents and families. They ensure participation in the many activities in a very personal way. The music therapy and musical activities are particularly good at getting my mum involved and communicating. I am very happy that she is in such a safe, caring environment.

I am very pleased with the care and attention everyone gives to my father, he is very happy at The Homestead.

My father lived at The Homestead for almost 3 years before passing away earlier this year. He always received the best care appropriate to his deteriorating ill health. The staff were always caring, knowledgeable, available and I always felt they had time for my father and the other residents.

I was always welcomed on my many visits whatever the time of day, and I was kept up to date on his progress and care. My family were very grateful that my father was able to spend his last days in a place he considered his home surrounded by people he knew and that cared for him.