Bramble Down Nursing Home

I could find no fault in the building, bedroom, surroundings and general atmosphere of Bramble Down Nursing Home, congratulations on running such an excellent establishment.

My husband has been at Bramble Down Nursing Home for 5 plus years so the whole staff have become his other family. The care and support received have been appropriate and thoughtful and I have been happy that he is well looked after. The whole team from the managers to the cleaners have been excellent.

After one week in respite care in a residential home resulting in repeated falls and leading to five weeks in the hospital, we finally managed to get Dad discharged into Bramble Down Nursing Home, but all very late for him to get the care he deserved. But the care he did get while he was there for his last 4 days was wonderful. He had a warm and comfortable bed and wonderful doctors, nurses, and carers whom I cannot commend highly enough. His last days were peaceful and he died with great care and dignity. If only we could have got him out of hospital and into Bramble Down weeks earlier, it would have been so much easier for him and us. The nurses and carers who cared for Dad also showed the same care and kindness for us, and his family, which was moving and helped us tremendously. We are so appreciative of the staff there and thank them with all our hearts.

My father came into Bramble Down Nursing Home on the 30th October, he had a fabulous warm welcome from all the staff who made sure that he was comfortable and settled in ok.

Dad would spend time in the canteen area having his lunch, having a laugh with other residents and staff. He loved the food, but mostly the puddings and cake every day and the odd G&T ice supplied by kitchen.

Dad's health sadly deteriorated rapidly and after only 1 month he passed away on the 25th November 2023.

I would like to thank you all so very much for looking after our dad. You gave us peace of mind knowing that he was being looked after and cared for with the utmost respect.

The Bramble Down staff also welcomed us in as if it were our home, offering comfort and reassurance, sandwiches and loads of cups of tea, the cheese toasties were amazing and well needed.

Thank you all so very much.

Truly amazing, every single member of staff are on another level when it comes to the love, care and respect that they show to the residents here, that also extends to the facilities and the six weeks that our dad spent here were happy weeks, enabling us to laugh and make memories with him. On the odd occasion, when there were tears, they were all there to love and support us through, all the while remaining professional. You have nothing to fear if your loved one is in the care of these people.

Thank you so much.

Thank you to the manager for taking my aunt in at short notice when I had other family issues to attend to. On the occasions I was able to visit, I felt included in the care and support ethos and was grateful. All in all, a very positive experience and outcome. I happily recommend Bramble Down Nursing Home.

My family and I were very pleased with the care our aunty was given. Some members of staff were outstanding and treated her with deep dignity and respect. We couldn't have asked for more. Covid reduced activities that she would have enjoyed. She had a complex problem with swallowing and so providing the correct food was challenging, but the kitchen did extremely well.

Although our mum now lives in a home that specializes in dementia care, everyone at Bramble Down Nursing Home played a huge part in helping us all towards the very best future for our mum.

We have always been treated with respect and warmth and amazingly so, during lockdown. The manager and staff were very professional in all actions to us as visitors and our friend who we visited almost every week. The standard of care to our friend is exceptional. Bramble Down's standard of cleanliness is excellent. No odour. We would recommend to anyone seeking a care home for a loved one. Our friend has been in Bramble Down for nearly three years and the above still holds.

Have found the home to be very friendly, loving and helpful. The home is very clean, the food good, staff are outstanding, both to residents and family members. As my sister is unable to use the homes activities, that is an area I cannot comment on.

The staff at Bramble Down look after my 95-year-old mother, very well. My mother has Alzheimer's, which means her behaviour can be very challenging at times, but the staff are always caring and patient with her. My mother appears to be very happy and content. Her room is nice, with a lovely view of the gardens. My only complaint is that they seem to lose Mum's socks on a regular basis. Other than that, I have no complaints at all.

My husband spent twelve days respite care at Bramble Down Nursing Home. Due to his condition he was unable to join in activities, but he said the staff were extremely kind and gentle and would pop in and out to check on him. He had a lovely room and every time i spoke to him he said the food was delicious and he was quite content.

Dad had been in Bramble Down for nine years. We only ever had a positive experience. The staff are so caring and kind. They didn't just take care f his needs, but were his family and friends. He was treated with dignity and love. It was a comfort to us, knowing how well he was being looked after. We would have no hesitation in recommending to others.

I was unable to visit my husband as often as I would have liked, but when I did manage to visit, I found, except for one occasion, that he was pain-free and peaceful. He smiled more than I have seen him smile for a long time. I could only be happy that he was going the way he wanted and was able to die in peace.

The dates that my husband was at Bramble Down were at the height of the covid epidemic, when everyone was stretched to capacity, so I am unable to comment on all sections. However, I found everyone very capable, understanding and friendly. The nursing staff were superstars. My husband was treated with respect and dignity, his room was adequate, the bed was comfortable and although he couldn't express it himself, I'm sure he would give one huge smile and a big thank you for the care he received. As do I. Thank you Bramble Down.

I am very happy that my mother has a place in Bramble Down in Denbury. We were very lucky to get this place for Mum, as it is very local to Newton Abbot, where my sister and I live, thanks to social services. But I would like to say that all the staff are really, really good to Mum, or so she tells me. So I can't really ask for more. They are all friendly and they will do anything to help when we ask. Much better than another care home. We are very happy and can't thank them enough.

Our father was at this home from November 2019. He sadly passed away in January. He was well looked after and the staff were very fond of him. The manager even attended his funeral. He was treated with kindness and patience.

My brother was only at Bramble Down for a short while, but the care he received was second to none.

A lovely, peaceful countryside environment with beautiful gardens. Warm and caring staff. Interesting activities and beauty treatments. Excellent homecooked food. Efficient and friendly admin team. My mum was very happy there.