Aniska Lodge

The care provided was excellent. Always made to feel welcome. Clean and tidy. Felt as though residents believed they were at home. They appeared happy and comfortable.

I couldn't be in a better place.

The most important thing for us is that our mother is happy.

I can relax and visit her daily happy in the knowledge she is well cared for. They are truly great with her ever-changing dementia 10/10.

My mum was in your care for 6 weeks, I was very happy with the service and care you offered, lovely staff who genuinely respected the residents. Tranquil rooms and view. Thank you for treating my mum as a friend.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to everyone for the excellent personal service you gave her when she entered the final phase of her life and the support you gave us when she passed away.

My father was nervous about being at Aniska Lodge but very quickly we realised just how friendly everyone was. There was always something going on, singing, art, movement, dogs visiting, etc. I know at times my dad could be grumpy but this never phased anyone. He was not with you for long but everyone was kind and he did talk about the people he liked. He was very happy you always remembered his favourite pudding. You have all been marvellous. Thank you so much.

This is my first experience of a care home and it's much better than I envisaged. The staff are brilliant, always happy and attentive and do lots to keep the residents occupied i.e paintings, puzzles and even trips to garden centres etc. Both the management and staff are well informed about the residents and keep us relatives up to date with what's going on. There seems to be plenty of food available and the carers make the effort to encourage and help them eat it. I've sampled sandwiches and cake and they've been delicious! Cheaper than other care homes.

The care my mother received was very good, she enjoyed her stay here.

My husband spent two weeks respite at Aniska Lodge in October. We were warmly welcomed with tea and biscuits. Everyone was helpful and friendly. His room was spotless and comfortable. He was looked after and I could ring the home at any time for an update. As my husband is unable to give an opinion, I will fill in the options from my own observations. I cannot comment on value for money as we are now council-funded. The staff were really caring and helpful. The manager personally returned some clothes that were in the laundry when we left. I would gladly use this nursing home again for respite.

The home has been very good to my son and he loved it there. He always had a laugh with all the staff and loved playing bingo and painting. I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff, keep up the good work.

The staff are friendly, even offering tea and understanding.

Mum was admitted to Aniska Lodge due to her need for nursing of Alzheimers care. She was unable to make use of many of the facilities due to her illness but other residents seemed very happy. The staff were attentive and very friendly. Mum was always nicely dressed in clean clothes and was showered often.

My mother passed away at Aniska Lodge on 7th March 2023. The palliative care she received was excellent and I was treated with such kindness as well. I was allowed to stay by her bedside and spent her last forty-eight hours with her which meant so much and I am sure it gave her much comfort. I can't praise Aniska Lodge enough, my heartfelt gratitude goes out to them all.

The staff were excellent in looking after my father, at all times they showed professionalism. They kept me informed on a regular basis of his health and any concerns that they felt I should be aware of. Most of all I am grateful that they contacted me so that I could say goodbye to my father. The administration side was easy to deal with and explained in an easy-to-understand package.

The care home was always clean and my mother was always well-presented. The staff showed great caring and compassion for both my mother and family. We were well informed about any changes to her condition/needs. She was always shown respect even though she could not communicate. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone.

Respected our wishes at all times.

Thank you for your care and support that you also provided myself over this difficult period.

I can't rate all the facilities because my mother was only in Anisja Lodge for a week before she died. I was really impressed by their responsiveness and efficient communication. However, I was in a difficult position, having to find a dementia nursing place with short notice, and Aniska Lodge filled the bill. They assessed and admitted her within a week and then provided thoughtful terminal care, which was needed.

My mother was a resident for eleven years. She was well looked after and felt like a member of the family.