Foresters Nursing Home

They were always open and honest about issues pertaining to her care and managing her end of life care.

I cannot express my gratitude to all the staff for the care and attention that my father was given. Nothing was too much trouble. Kind words were offered from the beginning of the day to the end. Words, compassion, care, dignity and love are words I use when prescribing the Foresters staff.

It is a pleasure to write this review on behalf of our family for the excellent care shown to my very special uncle; we are extremely grateful for all the empathy, compassion, kindness and care beyond the norm shown to him in his last days.

During the two years that my mother was a resident, she was shown nothing but love and kindness. All the staff were very caring and they looked after her really well. Whenever me and my daughter visited her we were given a warm welcome by all the staff, as were all her other relatives who visited her.

In the end, all staff were understanding, sympathetic and moved heaven and earth to make this time easier to deal with and ensure as a family we knew his last days were comfortable and he was not alone.

I can only say thank you with all my heart. Anyone who has the tough decision to make of finding a caring home for a loved one will find the Foresters the right choice.

To sum up, we would highly recommend anyone using their facilities if they need care for a loved one.

My mother was admitted to Foresters from hospital. We expected her to be there for four weeks. In the end, it turned into 10 weeks while Social Services were sorting out what sort of care Mom needed. While we were waiting for provision to be sorted out, Mom was treated with loving care and attention to detail with regard to the medication and the personal care she needed. Mom was towards the end of her dementia journey and she deteriorated quickly over her time in Foresters. The care staff were aware of her needs and her mood changes and tried very hard to make Mom as comfortable as possible in spite of mood changes and aggression. The staff consulted with the family at all stages of Mom's deterioration and we were able to express our wishes and know that they would be acted upon. Mom had excellent care and, as a family, we were enabled to be with Mom quietly as she passed away. Staff enabled Mom to die well and we would recommend the high standard of the care they offer.

On return from holiday, I was distressed to find that my Mum had deteriorated to such an extent that she was now doubly incontinent, very confused and in physical pain. Within 5 hours of calling Foresters Mum was in, safe and being cared for. It wasn't easy but two weeks later she felt fit and well. She will never be who she was but at least she is now stabilised.

My father was at Foresters after leaving hospital for approximately 7 weeks.

The care he received was very good. Some of the carers were excellent with my father.

Thank you for caring for my father. He was treated with dignity, patience and understanding.

My husband was there for 2 weeks while I was away on holiday. On my return, I could see he had been very well looked after and had been encouraged to keep mobile - so necessary for him. He was clean, clothes were too. Thank you to all staff for looking after him so well. While away, I sent photos of grandchildren to the manager and she kindly showed them to my husband. So kind.