Elmwood Care Home

My mother has been at Elmwood for nearly a year now and I must say it really has been an excellent experience. She is really well cared for and is very happy. The carers are friendly, attentive and genuinely lovely people. Mum now spends a lot of her time socialising with her new friends in the day room, playing games, having her nails done and being entertained by the many visiting groups (singers, visitors from church, mobile shop, animal visitors etc). She was also taken out shopping the other day which I thought was beyond her. She has also had really good medical input, including timely GP reviews. It’s been all that we hoped for and thanks for keeping my mum happy!

My husband was admitted to Elmwood Care Home in January 2023 from hospital and was with them until he sadly passed away in March 2023. We knew from the moment the manager came to assess my husband in the hospital that we had picked the right place for him to stay. Everyone from the managers, nurses, care staff, cleaners, kitchen staff and the two reception ladies made the whole family feel welcome and could not do enough for us. My husband had a bad leg and couldn't walk, he also had a bad foot which the nurses treated very professionally and with care. All the staff were wonderful to him and had little jokes with him to keep him as happy as he could be. He knew all the names of the staff that were looking after him. We would recommend this home to anybody who is in need of care. Thank you.

When visiting my nana I feel the care she gets from staff is brilliant. Staff go above and beyond.

Lovely place with staff that seemingly do their best. They care and do what they can. Sometimes it's very busy and things get missed but nothing you can do much about being so busy. They have kept great standards through covid and we are happy with the service provided. Thank you.

My husband has been a patient at Elmwood for 3 years now. He is regrettably reaching the end of his life but has always received the best care and kindness during his stay. I shall always be grateful to everyone at Elmwood.

Dad came to Elmwood from hospital after yet another fall and the effects of previous strokes back in April 2021. At the height of the pandemic, we were thrown into a very difficult time. The admin staff at Elmwood were extremely helpful with our initial enquiries and ensured the transition was as simple as possible. Our main objective was for Dad to be safe and for Mum to no longer have the daily stress associated with his 24-hour care needs. We are overjoyed with the care Dad gets, and he seems 'happy as Larry'. Whilst his memory isn't the best, he lives in the moment and appears to have built good and fun relationships with the staff. He's never far from an awful joke, song or anecdote! When we visit, he is always well turned out and groomed (now the hairdresser is back) and seems very happy. The biggest plus for us is the new lease of life that Mum has. Whilst it's a wrench to no longer have Dad at home, her stresses have been removed. Thank you, Elmwood; roll on open visiting!

Overall, the service has been excellent, and I would recommend this home to family and friends.

Elmwood staff are friendly, kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble, whether for me or my mother, who is the resident. The greatest tribute of all is that my mother calls Elmwood her "home".

After a long time trying to keep her independent, we had no choice but to find a nursing home that we were ok for her to stay. We are so pleased with the care she gets at Elmwood. She is a lot safer than on her own, she is normally very reserved, but they have encouraged her to mix with other residents and join in with the activity's; it's like she has found a new lease of life. She even likes going in the gardening and has helped to plants some flowers, she lived in a 1st floor flat, but we could not get her down the stairs. It must be around 2 to 3 years since she has sat in a garden. She was very fussy about which meals she would eat, but again she is eating all the meals and puddings given to her, and it's all freshly cooked on-site by their own chief. She gets on great with the carers and has a laugh with them. I must say that we made the right choice with Elmwood nursing home and would recommend it to anybody's family member. It's a great relief not having to worry all the time if she's safe.

Mum's total lack of mobility and dementia meant she could no longer live in her own home. The care and attention she has received since going into Elmwood made the transition between her own home/hospital and care home much easier and acceptable to her. In these difficult times of limited visits, we have always found the staff to be very helpful in a professional and friendly manner to ensure the visit goes well. Mum is enjoying the activities provided at Elmwood and has welcomed the opportunity to meet other residents in the lounge and out in the garden, which is encouraged by the care staff. The care staff are looking after her extremely well from both a health and wellbeing aspect. Mum enjoys the interaction with the staff, and she tells us the food is lovely. We could not wish for her to be in a better place; she now seems to be enjoying life.

My mother had a stroke in February 2006 and had to go into care. After three different care homes, we found Elmwood. This home has been my family’s savour. The current manager and staff are absolutely wonderful, caring and accommodating, nothing is beyond their remit.

Having moved our mum here a few months ago from another care home, we were worried that she wouldn't settle in. How wrong could we be. The care and attention is faultless, and although it has been a difficult time for visiting, the worry about her well-being has been lifted. Thank you Elmwood.

My wife became a resident four years ago. She was the victim of a catastrophic stroke and a long-time sufferer of Parkinsons disease. The nursing care, love and attention she received from all staff has been second to none. I cannot thank the Elmwood staff enough for making my wife's stay with them as comfortable as it has possible to have been.

Elmwood was my first choice when it came to choosing a care home for my sister. I had visited before lockdown and the staff were welcoming and professional. Everyone was so friendly and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The residents were always clean and treated with dignity and respect. We were obviously very concerned about the lockdown, however, I haven't been disappointed. All the staff have gone above and beyond to look after my sister and the other residents with lots of activities on offer, but with safety being first and foremost with any decisions made. My sister has settled so well and I can't thank everyone enough.

Under extreme pressures and uncertainty Elmwood has continued to provide exceptional care for my grandma. We haven't had to worry about her care or wellbeing as Elmwood has always kept us informed and reassured with the wonderful security it gives to her and to us. She is so happy and living there is still a joy for her. Whatever is happening in the world her wellbeing is always paramount to them. Thank you so much for the reassurance you continue to provide to us.

My wife's cousin was a Christian and regularly visited care homes. She saw many. She chose this nursing home herself. Ultimately she suffered 2 massive strokes and eventually was on 'care for life'. Instead of 48 hours, she lasted many days. All the staff were superb and the care and devotion were excellent. May God bless your work.

My mother is happy and comfortable, which gives us so much comfort during these challenging times. The group should be very proud of the Elmwood team. Thank you.

There are too many individuals to single out as special, all I can say on Mum's behalf - is thank you to each and every one of you for your genuine care (which has not wavered during these last difficult months) and ongoing hard work in looking after all your residents to the very best of your abilities.

The care that my mother received was above and beyond. First-class nothing was too much trouble. The staff were so friendly and efficient. Thank you so much for all that you did for her.

An excellent care home. From the first day, my mother was treated with respect and dignity. Elmwood staff and management have gone out of their way to ensure that all of my mother's needs are met. The staff are courteous, friendly and caring. They are compassionate, attentive and highly professional. I would highly recommend Elmwood to anyone seeking a care home for their loved one. Well done Elmwood and a massive thank you.