Barchester Hollyfields Care Home

Since the new manager took over some months ago, I have noticed a very dramatic difference in the nursing home.

It seems to have affected the care staff also. They were always pleasant to us, and seemed to care for my husband as best they could. It is also good to see care staff on hand in the dining room whilst patients are eating their food, it reduces the risk of 'choking' which we always worried about. I am so pleased with the changes being made and sincerely hope that it continues into the future.

We, myself and mum, have always been very pleased with the care my beautiful dad has received at Hollyfields over the past 9 years.
Recently, the home has had a change of management and we can really see the positive changes already.
The home looks cleaner, more staff around, (who seem much happier too) a drinks machine and I felt a need to write about this, as it's such a noticeable difference and wonderful to see.

At the time of my visit, the home had a female singer as part of the activities. What a joy to see that many of the residents were taking part and thoroughly enjoying themselves. It appears that this singer visits on a regular basis and provides a much welcome relief. The food always looks very good with generous helpings. Overall I see that the staff really care for the residents, and visitors are made to feel welcome. I would have no issues in recommending this home to anyone seeking a place for their loved ones.

Staff are very professional, caring, helpful and approachable. The entertainment is excellent, especially the singer she involves all the residents and staff.

I have found Barchester Hollyfields Care Home to be a very loving and caring environment for the residents to live in. The staff are very efficient, professional and pleasant. They show great respect in all of their contact with residents. I am very impressed with how well the home is run by management and care staff etc. I would highly recommend the home to anyone considering a permanent place for their loved ones.

Very calm and relaxing for the residents. A very good team working at Hollyfields.
Very pleased with my husband's care.

Friendly - reassuring. Nice presentation with tea.

My Mom did not wany to come into care facilities because she didn't want to live with old people! She has changed her mind since being at Hollyfields. She is well looked after, eats very well, clean clothes every day and the staff are lovely.

I find all the staff friendly and approachable I call mostly on mornings and find her comfortable and the room perfectly clean and warm. Because of mams condition, she can only be fed liquid type food. Again because of her condition she cannot take part in group activities, I can fully recommend Hollyfield Care Home for their care for the residents.

All staff are very accommodating, they look after my friend with such dignity. They all work very hard and enjoy their jobs. I like the welcome in reception. Lovely touch. Cake and a cuppa if needed. I love their happy faces and the fact that they appear to do the extra mile. Nothing is too much trouble.

My mom has only been at Hollyfields for three weeks and already she seems so much better than she was in her previous home, she seemed to settle straight away the staff are very cheerful and kind and so far my sister and I are very pleased with mom's care.

Have complete faith in all of the staff that my dad's needs are met, treated and cared for very well. Barchester Hollyfields Care Home is set in a lovely peaceful location. The home is clean and has memorabilia all around for service users to reminisce. There are activities to do every day and the food is amazing. The staff are friendly, approachable and professional.

Since my husband arrived at Hollyfields I have been extremely satisfied with the level of care and support he is being given. Staff are always helpful and courteous to me and keep me well informed. My husband has always been dressed very smart. Unfortunately he had a fall two weeks and after an operation he is being nursed in bed. Staff are very vigilant regards pressure areas etc. Before this happened he was enjoying social interaction and also trips into the garden. He has a lovely spacious room kept clean and tidy.

Always a warm welcome, when entering the home. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, if you need advice there is always one of the staff to help you. Certainly would recommend. I think they need more staff on at weekends, as carers cannot be everywhere when needed.

When entering Hollyfields care home, you always get a very warm and friendly welcome. The staff are always around and about if you need help or advice. also impressed that there are refreshments available for visitors if needed.

The staff at the home are very friendly and welcoming. They know all our family and are very kind and caring towards my Mum. The job of the carers is very difficult at times but they are always professional and treat the residents with the maximum respect and maintain their dignity. There are plenty of activities organised for the residents and the decorations around the home change to fit the seasons.

My mother has been at Hollyfields Care Home for nearly 7 years and I have visited weekly at various times and on different days during that time. I have always been very satisfied with the care that she receives. The staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful, both the admin staff and the carers. There is always someone to ask if we have a query about Mum's care and we feel very much included in the decisions taken relating to her care or the running of the home.