Barham Care Home

My wife has been at Barham for nearly six years. For me in the whole of that time there is no equal to Barham. It is such a very special place.The care and love she receives is beyond outstanding. The care, skill, dedication and patience of every single member of the team is of the highest standard. They have my utmost admiration and respect. I am always singing the praises of Barham to the relevant local community. To visit Barham is always a joy and pleasure so very warm and welcoming. When I first went to Barham to enquire it was during lock down so I could not be shown around. However just going to reception to ask for a brochure I immediately knew it was the place I wanted my wife to be and that view has not changed one bit in six years. Thank you Barham is not enough!

We have always been happy with my husbands care at Barham. The staff are so kind to my husband Robi. The food is amazing, and the rooms are bright & cheerful. its good for dementia to have lovely colours. The entertainment is god but need more live music please. The laundry staff are amazing for the hard job they do.

Barham Care Centre has caring and engaging staff who cannot do enough to help and look after the residents. There is a lovely, relaxed and happy atmosphere and all the staff are really professional and so hardworking. We really couldn't fault this care home for our family member and we, as well as our family member, are treated with kindness and respect always. The carers never know when we are visiting and it is always the same lovely, calm atmosphere.

Thank you, everyone, for all your care and commitment to your jobs, which are often stressful.

The manager was welcoming and friendly when we arrived and each time that I came was concerned about my well-being as I live in Colchester, at least 30 minutes away and have to be driven. My husband has had one-to-one care and all the staff have been kind and caring and made him feel at home and taken an interest in him. He has never once complained and has a good relationship with the staff. He enjoys the meals and he's put on weight. The nurses have made sure he takes his medication. There is a very good atmosphere in the home and my only regret is that it is not situated in Colchester. They have made certain he is active and walking and safe.

I have been extremely pleased with the care my husband has received since being admitted in September. All the staff are very helpful and caring. I am pleased that I chose this care home as he needed nursing care and would be very pleased to recommend it.

Leaders set the standards and have very high expectations.

I find everybody who works there very very kind and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Always say hello with a smile and welcome you with a cup of coffee. They tell you how your loved one has been while you're not there. The bedroom is always spotless and his clothes, washed and ironed. If I ever had to go into care, this is where I would want to go.

The first time that I visited Barham Care Centre I was immediately impressed by the care of the staff. It was after lunch and a few residents were still in the dining room with very patient carers. My opinion over the last few months not changed. Friendly, caring staff - each and every one of them.

Room bright and freshly decorated. Staff excellent and listen to residents. Inhouse, homemade catering, very high standards. 10 out of 10. Thank you.

Care home is very well organised. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. The food is very good with a balanced diet.

A very friendly home, my cousin seems very happy here.

It was a very unpleasant time for all the family but especially my dad.

On my recent visit to the care centre, I found the staff and management to be kind, thoughtful and helpful. The dinners being served at lunch time looked very appetising.

I cannot fault this care home in any way. Amazing professionals and a happy space. The staff are so friendly and all go out of their way to be kind, gentle and helpful. My father-in-law, unfortunately, had a short stay here before passing. But I was able to see firsthand and be there for a few days to see how wonderful everyone is with the dementia patients and other patients. I cannot fault it at all. Thank you so much to all the staff and the lovely environment of Barham care centre. Nothing was too much trouble to make my father-in-law or myself comfortable, from providing ongoing cups of coffee or a bed for me to rest on. So grateful. I only wish he could have been there earlier.

The kindness and patience are wonderful under very difficult conditions.

My cousin 95m, has been a resident for approximately a year. He is very happy, has a pleasant ensuite room and loved the meals. Everyone is kind and friendly and I have no hesitation in recommending Barham.

Staff and management very helpful, patient, understanding and caring.

Barham Care Centre has provided excellent care for my mother for the past two years and eight months. I highly recommend the staff, management and facilities.

They clearly are motivated to go above and beyond, the residents are treated as if family. As a joint Director in Social Care, I have nothing but praise for the care.