Garth House

The team at the Garth gave Mum excellent care, the same people looked after her and so got to know what she needed, with her condition this prevented her from becoming confused. The care and nursing team showed great compassion keeping us informed and up to date. We could visit most times of the day and the activities kept Mum stimulated, her favourite was the sherry social.

On visiting I felt part of the family, the staff were always so welcoming. I would highly recommend Garth House.

Garth House provided our mother with respite care for two weeks. We received a very positive welcome and mum soon settled into the home. She has enjoyed the company of residents and excellent staff who were very attentive. She especially enjoyed the daily programme of activities and being able to sit in the lovely garden. Mum is coming home fitter and ready to resume life.

Garth House care home sets a really high standard that all other care homes should aspire to. From the manager to the housekeepers, all of the staff show that they are proud of their high standards of care. I'm just amazed at the amount of activities available to the clients and the interaction there is with clients, entertainers and fitness professionals. If or when I need to move into a care home, this is the one I would want to stay in.

I can't thank Garth House enough for the care given to her and would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone. I don't think we could have found anywhere better.

We would just like to say our mother is very happy here.

Garth House staff welcomed Mum into the home in December and the standard of care and thoughtfulness have been excellent. Sadly, Mum has recently passed away, it is very reassuring that Mum spent her last weeks in such a caring environment. We are so glad we chose Garth House.

My mother received the most loving and professional end-of-life care possible from Garth House. Together, the nursing home manager, nurses, Mum's GP, and I agreed that the best place for Mum's last few days would be at Garth House. All the staff made sure Mum was comfortable and without pain. Garth House is a great team and over those last few days, the carers and nurses (day and night shifts) competently checked and cared for my mother, looking after her with great dignity and always checking that I was ok too. Even the catering staff looked after me giving me sandwiches to keep me going. I think the standard of care was exceptional for the whole team at Garth House, from the manager, nurses and carers to the admin staff.

My brother moved into Garth House over two years ago following a serious fall and five months in the hospital. He has settled in very well and regards Garth House as his home. The staff are so professional and caring and my brother is very fond of them. The food is very good and nothing is too much trouble for them to ensure he enjoys his meals. His room is bright and airy with an en-suite looking out into the garden. The staff ensure that my brother walks regularly, while supporting him which he really enjoys as he is wheelchair-bound for most of the time. I cannot recommend Garth House highly enough.

My mother looks relaxed and cared for since she moved in a few weeks ago. The Christmas trees and decorations look beautiful throughout the home. Lovely to see photos on the website, seeing all the festive cooking i.e. Christmas cakes and biscuits. The staff are all very kind, caring and welcoming. My mother really enjoys the music jukebox. I have suggested that a jigsaw can be set up, so at any time she can do it, and anyone else of course.

Mum attended for end-of-life care. She was treated with gentleness, care and compassion.

The home has a very friendly atmosphere, relaxed and welcoming. Standards of hygiene are good and food always fresh. Staff at all levels show genuine interest and deliver warm care. People's needs are varied and demanding, but everyone always gives their best. Thank you.

My mother came into Garth House last October expecting to live 7-11 days. She was treated at all times with dignity and respect. Miraculously, she rallied and ended up spending 9 months in their care. The staff were wonderful and Mum felt genuine affection for them. In time, she was able to get out of bed and started to go for a daily walk. The staff called her “ Speedy Gonzales” because she would take off at such velocity on her walking frame. I cannot thank you all enough for your kindness and care - I know some of you found Mum’s pragmatism and dark sense of humour a bit unusual, but be assured that she was very grateful to you all and so am I.

I visit my Mum once a week. As I have to use an electric wheelchair the staff are very helpful toward me in opening the side door to enter and leave. As well as visiting, I also phone once a week and I always feel relaxed as I chat with the staff about Mum. If Mum has ever had a change in medication or an issue has risen, I have always received a phone call with the details. I feel that the care that is given to Mum is excellent.

Dad was discharged from hospital and went to Garth House for palliative and end of life care, so he was only there for a short time. I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful the staff there are. As soon as he went to Garth House they attended to his personal care, this had been neglected for the two months that he was in hospital. Everyone knew his name and spoke to him when they went to his room, even though he was unable to respond. We, his family felt that he was cared for there as we would have cared for him ourselves. In his last days he was given his dignity back, which he had lost in hospital and was treated with care and respect. His family will always be grateful to the staff of Garth House for everything they did for him and by extension, us.

My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved to Garth House during the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are so pleased that she went to live in such a wonderful care home. The management of the home is excellent and all the staff are very friendly and caring, even whilst having to work so hard through this difficult period. Mum seems very happy at Garth House and has never had a bad word to say about any element of her new life. She is clearly treated with dignity and is pleased to be included in the activities that take place for the residents to enjoy. My impression is that all residents are treated with great care to suit their various needs, but the atmosphere of Garth House is still fun and lighthearted, so residents can feel relaxed and comfortable and very much 'at home'. I would not hesitate in recommending Garth House.

Marvellous care home.

The staff at Garth House have always done as much as they could for my mum and our family. They have been very kind and helpful throughout.

Care home staff are always friendly and happy with residents and visitors. Recently visited during COVID-19 social distancing measures. Was very impressed with the level of cleanliness and procedures to keep my cousin safe from COVID-19. A lovely peaceful area set up for visiting.

Mum moved here when she had mental health care and nursing needs due to dementia, initially early onset, but finally, after three good years, terminal. Mum lover her room and enjoyed sitting in the lounge and taking lunch and supper in the dining room. Despite the usual widespread staffing challenges, the home looked after Mum well, and kept her safe. Many of the permanent staff were excellent and genuinely caring. I found the home were responsive to Mum's needs.