Sunhill Court

After battling with severe stroke damage for many years mum was then diagnosed with dementia. To watch this agonising condition slowly take my mum piece by piece again was the most difficult thing I have ever witnessed. Our only realistic option was to place mum into residential care. After a previous establishment failed her I was so grateful to find Sunhill Court nursing home. The manager and her team were so very kind and helpful throughout mums stay. Mum had a Lovely clean room with beautiful downland views,I know that she was kept clean and dignified and offered good food and experienced care every day. The home has good facilities and the staff are always attentive and patient with the residents. Thank you for making mum's last months a comfortable time.

My mother had Alzheimer's Disease and had reached the stage where she needed round the clock and complete care. She was with Sunhill for five years and in that time she was always kept clean, tidy and comfortable. Her room had a beautiful view and was of a good size with a shared wet room with one other resident. I always found the staff to be pleasant and attentive. There was always a nice atmosphere to the home and not too big so I felt reassured that mum would get the attention she needed.

Thank you very much for all the love and care, they are a good crowd.

My father was diagnosed with dementia in later life and went to live at Sunhill Court Nursing Home.

The management and staff were always approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about my father's condition.

The personal care, given to my father, was a 10/10. When visiting, he was always clean and tidy, this was also the same for his room and communal areas.

Every year Sunhill had a summer garden party and group activities weekly; these stimulated him and kept his spirits high.

My father always had a good appetite and that never changed when he moved to Sunhill. He enjoyed a balanced diet and was always given plenty of tea and soft drinks to keep him hydrated.

I was always kept informed of my father's condition throughout his stay.

A big thank you to the team at Sunhill Court.

When my Mother arrived at Sunhill Court in March she was very frail, undernourished and confused. As a direct result of the care she has received, there she is now thriving and engaging in everyday activities again, something which didn't happen at her home. I feel that the staff have given me my Mum back and I can't thank them enough for that.

All the staff, whether they be directors, managers, nurses, carers, cooks or cleaners are so caring and respectful to the individual. Some of the staff are from Europe and although English is not their first language, this is not a barrier to communication and they always have a welcoming smile. The conservatory where most of the residents spend their day is light, bright and well furnished with lovely views, the bedrooms are a good size. A lot of effort is put into seeing that there are activities for the residents to participate in should they want to.

My father was at Sunhill Court for over 3 years and during the whole of his stay the care received was second to none. I cannot speak too highly of the directors, managers, nursing staff, care staff, catering staff and cleaners. Many from Eastern Europe who were all a delight and provided wonderful care alongside their British colleagues. On entering the home you always receive a warm welcome from staff on duty. The home always smells fresh which is due to the care staff and cleaners and the resident's common rooms are kept really nice. Where possible the residents are brought together in a common area where suitable activities take place. These also include visiting musicians and a variety of shows. Sadly my father passed away on the 7th October 2016 and I have to say how grateful to the nursing and care staff who not only looked after my father so well in him last hours but also looked after me and my husband. Sunhill Court thank you all.

Food is well cooked and more than adequate although not always entirely suitable to residents abilities to consume them. Due to the numbers requiring assistance with feeding it is not always possible to provide adequate supervision at meal times.

The TV's are on but cannot be seen due to huge conservatory windows, blinds are put down but not enough. The bedrooms are worn, and rooms are so small that they cannot have a bedside table next to the bed, meaning the resident cannot manage to have a drink on their own in the night, leave a book or magazine next to them to when they wake up in the morning. I have still found my mum in bed at 11 and did not have access to the buzzer to ring for help, she was distraught.