Holmwood Care Centre

My mother in law has only been in Holmwood Care Centre for a number of weeks. She deteriorated rapidly at home and spent two weeks in hospital prior to admission here. On arrival, she had poor posture, jerks and looked unwell. Se has steadily improved since being in Holmwood. She seems happy and content. Hair and nails perfect which shows attention to detail. Well cared for. Staff are really lovely and professional. No complaints all.

My 92-year-old mother spent the last 12-days of her life at Holmwood Care Centre, and she received excellent care. I am very touched and impressed by the conscientious and warm demeanour of the entire team of staff. It was so important for Mum and myself to be well supported during such an emotionally challenging time, and we certainly were not let down by the Holmwood Care Centre team.

When I have visited the staff have all been so lovely, right up to the day she passed, popping in and out of her room, and when I have been to the reception office. Just think management should make themselves a little more known.

My father went into Holmwood Care Centre for three weeks respite care. He enjoyed his stay so much he stayed. The staff and the care have been faultless. He has been well cared for and loved. After his cancer diagnosis, his care was excellent and our family kept well informed. The staff did everything they could for him.

Dad had a good time on respite care earlier in the year and we were very pleased at the care and attention he received. After a visit to hospitals, we had no hesitation using Holmwood Care Centre for what turned out to be end of life care. He was treated well and with dignity for his last few days and we were kept regularly informed as to his condition. Thank you, Holmwood.

My mother went into respite for 8 days and was treated very well, extremely well! So much so that she would like to go back in 2022. It is a very friendly place and the staff were that obliging! Definitely have a return visit.

Not much to write about because of lockdown. I was able to talk to my husband on his phone every day, had garden visits at first then I went in the pod.

I have always been happy with the care my mum has received in Holmwood Care Centre. They have cared for and looked after residents well, especially in the recent difficult times. Though I can leave a review, it relates to when I was last allowed into the home before the Covid pandemic.

At this time another management has taken office and as yet I have not noticed any changes in residents care or relatives contact.

My mother, I know, is very happy and comfortable at Holmwood.

Mum received excellent care from a very special team of caring and compassionate staff. In particular, during Mum's final days, the nurses and carers demonstrated a true sensitivity of understanding of Mum's needs and also provided the support to me that I needed. Thank you.

The care that all the staff gave to my mother during the time she spent at Holmwood was wonderful. It is a team effort by everyone and considering the current circumstances, they went above and beyond what we expected. We chose Holmwood for her end of life care due to the reviews on here. She wasn't the easiest of patients, suffering from Parkinson's and late-stage Lewy Body Dementia, however, they cared for her with concern, respect, safety and dignity, trying different things to manage her sundowning and hallucinations and different food to get her to eat. They communicated with my dad every day, sharing information and when we couldn't visit we sometimes saw her via Skype. My mom was very happy during her time there. At the end, we were allowed to visit her every day and say our goodbye's. The home is kept clean to a high standard, is well kept and there is plenty of staff onsite. Thank you to the manager and the team for all your care.

There is new management, and this seems to be working well with excellent staff. I feel my mother is loved and cared for by all members of staff. Everyone is very friendly. I have not been able to visit my mother for over two months due to Covid-19. The home has kept me very well informed with emails, I have spoken to my mother on Skye and telephone. My family and I are quite content with the way the home is looking after our mother during the present situation.

At the end, the way we were guided through with compassion and dignity will remain with me.

While I am so happy that my husband is safe and cared for, while I am not with him, more thought needs to be put into activities for the residents, more active, rather than just crafts.

I have nothing but praise for the care and kindness shown to my husband since he became a resident 6 months ago. Nurses, carers, housekeeping, and all staff are efficient, caring and friendly. Recent management changes have improved things even more. They also look after me too which is much appreciated. It's hard to have your loved one in a care home, but I go home from him each day, confident he is well looked after. Having had a bad experience in the past with a nursing home feel I have something to compare it too and would not hesitate in recommending this care home.

Nice clean home, with what seems to be caring staff.

Friendly and helpful staff.

My husband and family are loved and cared for so well. The carers are amazing. The management is so very helpful. It really has a family atmosphere. It took me a while to accept anyone could look after my darling husband as well as me, but they surpass my expectations, the gentleness and respect everyone shows to the residents is amazing. The kitchen staff, cleaners and laundry staff are just the same, food is great.

Holmwood is an outstanding care home. The staff are all very kind and caring. Our relative was there for two and a half years and had a very happy last chapter in her life.