The Gables Nursing Home

The excellent staff are so caring and my sister seems so happy here. Run very well and the staff all engage with the patients.

All staff are really friendly.

My sister and I are happy with the care our mum receives here, and we feel our mom is happy being here. I think they do an amazing job and feel the pay should match the great work they do!

The Gables Nursing Home is a fantastic care home. The staff are always so attentive and caring and I know my mom is well looked after and cared for. the management team are always available to respond to any concerns or queries and will always communicate any issues. In particular, five members of staff are amazing at what they do but there are so many other staff I could mention but don't have room. Thank you all.

The Gables staff are always so friendly and welcoming. You can tell that they really care about all of the residents. They made a real effort for Nan to feel special on her birthday, decorating her room and bringing her a cake. They make sure that there are lots of lovely enriching activities to keep the residents happy and entertained.

The caring staff are a credit to absolute health care. They haved nursed patients throughout the pandemic, there is a warm family atmosphere and the management team are approachable and professional. I have seen first-hand the warm caring attitude of the staff, and the home provides good, wholesome well balanced meals. Well done to the team, I hope to visit again soon.

All the staff can't do enough for the patients. We are always welcomed with a smile. The nurses are always helpful if we need to ask anything. The rooms are always kept clean. The patients are very well looked after. I couldn't ask for a better home for my brother to be in. We find it an exceptional place and would highly recommend it.

As a relative unable to visit their parent throughout the Covid pandemic, I have been overjoyed at the person-centered approach offered to my dad, especially in relation to activities. The staff have sought to get to know my Dad, to find out about his hobbies and interests. They risk assessed his abilities and provided relevant and appropriate activities to stimulate his interests. I have felt reassured seeing photographs on the Facebook relatives page of Dad doing what he loves best and fully encouraged to do so. Whether that be helping with decorating, supporting to build garden furniture, helping to hang pictures or helping to put out bird feeders, Dad has loved it and thrives because of it. When Dad entered full-time care we envisaged him sitting in his room all day lonely, isolated, and being encouraged to take part in activities in which she had no interest such as jigsaws or board games. Thank you to the wonderful staff who are helping my Dad to still live well, despite dementia.

My Dad was only at The Gables for a few months before sadly passing away. The staff were amazing with him, calm and caring every day. In his final days, they were supportive and respectful to my dad as well as the family that visited him and those who were with him at the end. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done.

My father was a resident at The Gables Nursing Home, Oldbury, West Midlands for 3 years. Since Absolute Care Homes took over, the standards have risen remarkably. Unfortunately, my fathers condition deteriorated and he died in early 2019. The staff are excellent, they are friendly, caring and professional. My father was very happy in the home and it was a pleasure to go there. I can’t recommend The Gables enough.

It is a difficult task for a family to quickly trust a care provider for the care of an ill parent. After viewing a number of homes we found comfort in The Gables philosophy of care and the assurances of maintaining the highest quality of life for residents. We are grateful for the guidance and honest approach from the Gables staff (from carers to senior management), especially during sensitive issues. All staff have dealt with my Father's dementia and challenging behaviours by providing an individual and considered plan, patience and understanding. We are provided with regular communication about my father's condition, future care and feedback from medical appointments.

This is a lovely care home. I have been visiting since February 2018.

I am always made to feel welcome before I walk through the front door, no matter what time it is. Everyone is friendly and cheerful.

I do feel however that more could be done to provide activities to engage the residents and hold their interest. There’s often little to do for them. More use of outside help would be a start. E.g singer, exercise coordination, outside walk in the local park etc. Perhaps some of the challenging behaviours would be addressed if residents were occupied for at least part of the day.