Coombe Dingle Nursing Home

This was the only occasion of a parent having to go to a care home. Coombe Dingle is in a quiet part of Caterham Surrey and looked very pleasant from the outside. We got a very warm welcome when first visiting my mother, the staff were very pleasant and helpful showing us to Mum's room which was very pleasant and warm as Mum really felt the cold, she was very comfortable and liked the staff and enjoyed the meals and sweets offered, she had a tv to see her favourite programmes, the staff would check on her many times during the day and make sure she was washed and ready for bed and had her nightcap. The staff were very professional, helpful and would do anything we asked them to do. The staff nurse was extremely helpful and kept us informed on how Mum was and fully explained Mum's condition and medications as they were given and what they were for. The manager was extremely helpful and very kind during Mom's stay, we couldn't have wished to meet anyone nicer. We recommend 100%

Thank you so much for looking after my mother.

The rooms were adequate, but a bit tired and dated. Unfortunately, over the years, we did experience missing items of clothing and bedding (that had been named), and often found other people's clothing in his wardrobe. However, the staff and management were always cheerful, helpful and supportive. The staff were professional and treated residents with dignity and respect. Their communication and updates about Dad were good, especially towards the end. Thank you for your hard work and care.

Dad went into Coombe Dingle following hospital when I agreed I didn’t have the experience to continue to care for his increasingly challenging needs. He took a while to settle, but thanks to the manager and staff he was comfortable, clean and safe during his 2 1/2 years there. The nurses and carers go above and beyond their duties and always treated Dad with respect and kindness. I was always kept up to date with everything and, at the end, all the staff were wonderful with both Dad and us.

My dad experienced exceptional care at Coombe Dingle. The staff have gone out of their way to look after him and cater for his love of cricket, even getting him up early to watch the test match with other residents.

Mum continued to deteriorate during her seven months in the home, but all the staff worked tirelessly to help her and kept me informed at every step of the journey. All the staff were so kind, cheerful, and positive with Mum and with me as I visited. They were always respectful and dealt with her extreme needs in a dignified and loving way. In mum's final few weeks, staff members took turns to be with her when I couldn't be and read to her or played her favourite music. I am so grateful for their care and support at such a difficult time.

Coombe Dingle are lovely and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody.

The rooms are not the best but are reasonable. With regard to the staff and management, I cannot speak highly enough of their commitment and the professional way they treat residents, they work tirelessly and are always cheerful and willing to help where ever they can. I cannot praise them enough.

My husband was desperately unhappy at the nursing home. Our visits to him were frequent and he always said he was not happy being there. Many items of his clothing went missing including eight pairs of brand new socks which he never wore. A blue striped long-sleeved shirt, an military green brand new sweater which he wore a couple of times, and a book written by his best friend. I spoke to the manager and nurse several times and they simply said they did not know what had happened to all these items. I am not happy at all. An apology is not good enough. There is a lack of care of resident's personal property that needs to be addressed.

My wife stayed in Coombe Dingle Home for 5.5 years. Of the 5.5 years, the Nursing Home looked after her very well. She always had clean clothes on and the Nursing Home was spotless. The staff were well trained in dementia care under the leadership of the owner and the manager and always very caring and friendly. They kept daily records at all times. I would often ask to see the latest records of my wife’s health. The food also was very good. Management was excellent, especially when my wife was dying, which was over many days. The Head Nurse was very supportive together with all the nursing staff. They offered me a bed for the night and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend Coombe Dingle Nursing Home.