Fernihurst Nursing Home

Very impressive, thank you.

When father-in-law became a resident, my husband and I were relieved to be able to hand over the nursing care and everyday care to the home. It had become increasingly difficult for us to provide for father-in-law's needs, but they were beautifully catered for by all the wonderful staff at the nursing home. He was treated throughout with care and compassion. His end of life care was beautifully managed.

The team at Fernihurst were fantastic. Warm and friendly and conscientious. I was very impressed with the general environment in the home and pleased that my grandfather can be in a place so clearly suitable for his needs. A few of the things I liked most, included that each resident gets their own 'front door', the well thought out living space and the garden. Whilst it's more stressful for my dad having a father with Dementia, it's still stressful for us grandchildren, and I feel I can rest more easily knowing my grandfather is with such caring people in such a pleasant environment. Thanks to all of the team.

My mother has been here for nearly 5 years. She is really well cared for. The staff are so kind and helpful to us when we visit and are always available to answer any queries we may wish to discuss with them. The home is always clean, warm and a very happy place to be.

Myself, I think the home is very nice and I am happy she is in Fernihurst, as she cannot be at home with us.

Nursing and care staff are friendly and informative compassionate and respectful. A warm and caring environment. A big happy family for residents and staff alike.

Mum was very anxious and agitated. The carers on duty showed her kindness and gave her the attention and care she needed until she was in a better frame of mind. She was made a cup of coffee and music was put on to keep her calm. Which was a wonderful way to help mum cope.

My 92-year-old mum spent a short time in Furnihurst Nursing Home before her sudden death.

I have to say that we were greeted very warmly by the staff and felt greatly assured that mum had the necessary care she needed whilst living with the lovely staff at Furnihurst. Dementia is a very heartless disease but all patients were treated with respect and always a smiling face. The home is bright, airy and modern. Great staff.

Thank you to all the staff who cared for mum in her last difficult days.

Such excellent and caring attention to my aunt in her last 18 months. Staff were compassionate and supportive. The home was very well managed and always clean. Good food always available. Thoroughly recommended.

To place your loved one into a home after caring for him for 8 years with dementia is a very big step to take. I searched hard and long for such a place. I live in Exeter and my loved one is 20 miles away (round trip). But when I walked into this home, I felt at once it was the right place. He has been at Fernihurst for almost 4 years and I truly would not have him anywhere else. We are both made to feel part of a family, with great kindness and respect.

My mum had severe Vascular Dementia as well as medical problems. She passed away on February 13th 2016. 'Fernihurst Nursing Home' gave Mum the best end of life care that was possible in the terrible situation with so many problems she had. I could not have coped had it not been for the care home manager and all the staff who cared for her with dignity and compassion and no matter how busy, they always made time to talk to me which was a great comfort at a most difficult time, always keeping me informed on everything that was being done to keep Mum pain-free. I and the rest of the family can never thank them enough.

My father has been at Fernihurst since Christmas 2014. We had little time to find a care home when dad was released from hospital back in a late 2014. I wondered if I had done the right thing in going for Fernihurst after one visit but time and again I have felt that I made the right choice. They really care. The home is friendly and my father is treated with care and respect. He is happy and really well looked after. I am so glad that I found Fernihurst.

The management and staff are helpful, very friendly and dedicated to their duties, family and friends are always made welcome at anytime. I can highly recommend to future residents and their families.