I would definitely recommend Linden House as a care provider for dementiaH E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Our mother has thrived on the companionship, numerous activities and frequent mini-bus trips.Sarah P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
I would definitely recommend Linden House as a care provider for dementiaH E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Our mother has thrived on the companionship, numerous activities and frequent mini-bus trips.Sarah P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Created exclusively for people living with dementia, Linden House brings together specialist expertise with an environment designed to feel calm, uplifting and reassuring. Set in the coastal town of Lymington, the home reflects the latest thinking in dementia care while helping every resident continue to live with confidence, familiarity and purpose.
Life unfolds within smaller household communities, where consistent teams take time to understand each person's story, routines and preferences. Bright...
Created exclusively for people living with dementia, Linden House brings together specialist expertise with an environment designed to feel calm, uplifting and reassuring. Set in the coastal town of Lymington, the home reflects the latest thinking in dementia care while helping every resident continue to live with confidence, familiarity and purpose.
Life unfolds within smaller household communities, where consistent teams take time to understand each person's story, routines and preferences. Bright interiors, sensory gardens and thoughtfully designed living spaces support independence while encouraging meaningful social connections and moments of quiet reflection.
Rather than expecting residents to fit around the home, daily life is shaped around the individual. Whether enjoying music, creative activities, gardening or time with loved ones, every experience is adapted to suit personal interests and changing needs.
Specialist dementia care is delivered with warmth, patience and deep understanding by colleagues who appreciate that wellbeing extends beyond clinical support. As part of the award-winning Colten Care group, recognised as the 2025 National Care Award winner for Medium-Sized Provider and a carehome.co.uk Top 20 Group for 11 consecutive years, Linden House combines nationally recognised expertise with an environment designed exclusively around the needs of people living with dementia. Freshly prepared meals, attentive hospitality and maintained surroundings create an environment where residents feel secure, valued and at ease.
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Linden House has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Linden House has 142 reviews.
All the staff at Linden House were always professional and friendly. And they looked after my friend beautifully. Despite her severe dementia she was always content in her surroundings.
All the staff at Linden House were always professional and friendly. And they looked after my friend beautifully. Despite her severe dementia she was always content in her surroundings.
Thank you for your kind words about Linden House. We're so sorry for your loss, and it means a great deal to know your friend felt content and well cared for during her time with us. Creating a calm and supportive environment is something our team takes great pride in, and we're grateful for your thoughtful comments.
The gardens are well-kept, especially the roof...
There are plenty of activities for the residents with emphasis on those special occasions. Well done to all concerned
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences at Linden House. It's lovely to hear that you continue to feel so positive about the home and that you feel welcomed with each visit. We really appreciate your kind comments about our wonderful team, and I'll be sure to pass them on. Thank again.
From the very first meeting with staff of Linden House, I was extremely impressed with their professionalism, compassion and guidance. It can be a frightening and bewildering situation for all concerned and the support provided by Linden House is very comforting. The home offers bright and airy...
From the very first meeting with staff of Linden House, I was extremely impressed with their professionalism, compassion and guidance. It can be a frightening and bewildering situation for all concerned and the support provided by Linden House is very comforting. The home offers bright and airy rooms which you are encouraged to make them feel like home. The staff are nicely presented and are always smiling and know each resident by their Christian name. Drinks and cakes and biscuits are always available and the residents are offered "show plates" on meal times to display the options available. Plenty of activities are carried out during the days as well as trips out locally. You can rest easy knowing your loved one is being well looked after and are safe. I would highly recommend this facility.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Linden House. It's lovely to hear how supported you felt from your very first visit, and that the warm, welcoming environment helped provide reassurance during a difficult time. We're so pleased to know that the team's care, kindness, and attention to detail made a positive difference. Thank you again for your kind words.
My Dad was at Linden House from April 2024 until January 2025. The care he received was amazing. All staff were very kind and caring towards Dad and very welcoming when we visited. The nursing staff were very good at keeping us up to date with Dads condition and were so lovely. One member of staff...
My Dad was at Linden House from April 2024 until January 2025. The care he received was amazing. All staff were very kind and caring towards Dad and very welcoming when we visited. The nursing staff were very good at keeping us up to date with Dads condition and were so lovely. One member of staff in particular was incredibly kind with Dad and helped my brothers and I at a particularly difficult time. It was very hard putting him in a home but we were very happy knowing he was being well looked after. I would recommend Linden House to everyone who has a parent or partner with Dementia. It is 'outstanding' for a reason.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that your dad received the care and support he needed at Linden House, and that our team was able to help during such a difficult time. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and our doors are always open if you'd like to visit.
Linden House is the most, kind, loving, caring, and professional, care home I have ever delt with, (and I have used a lot) the team from the reception to the back door are fantastic. My love one had the best possible care going. I thank you one and all long may it continue x
Linden House is the most, kind, loving, caring, and professional, care home I have ever delt with, (and I have used a lot) the team from the reception to the back door are fantastic. My love one had the best possible care going. I thank you one and all long may it continue x
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about your experience at Linden House. It's wonderful to know how much you appreciated the care and support from our team. Hearing how your loved one received the best possible care means a great deal to us all. I'll make sure your lovely comments are shared with the team. Thank you again.
I am happy to have my wife spend her final days in Linden House. She will be well looked...
I am happy to have my wife spend her final days in Linden House. She will be well looked after.
Thank you for your review of Linden House. Our team works hard to create a kind and supportive environment, so it's very reassuring to hear that you feel your wife is well cared for and supported here. We truly appreciate your comments and thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback.
Linden House is an excellent care home. Everything is done with kindness and consideration, from the management and administration to the care itself. Finding the right environment for a family member living with dementia can be a troubling experience. But at Linden House there is a high level of...
Linden House is an excellent care home. Everything is done with kindness and consideration, from the management and administration to the care itself. Finding the right environment for a family member living with dementia can be a troubling experience. But at Linden House there is a high level of expertise backed by values of compassion and respect. You and your loved ones are in safe hands. For residents, it is also a very engaging environment with lots of carefully thought-through activities and stimulation. Everything seems to be done with a kind smile.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Linden House. We are pleased to hear that you found our care home to be a kind and considerate environment, from our staff to the daily care provided. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right setting for a family member living with...
Thank you for sharing your experience with Linden House. We are pleased to hear that you found our care home to be a kind and considerate environment, from our staff to the daily care provided. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right setting for a family member living with dementia, and it's encouraging to know that our expertise, compassion, and respect have made a difference for you and your loved ones during this process.
My mother has only been at Linden House for 6 weeks and we are very pleased with everything. The staff are exceptional and very friendly and responsive. We feel that Mum has settled in very quickly and is happy as we know that she is being well cared for. I am sure that as time goes on and Mum gets...
My mother has only been at Linden House for 6 weeks and we are very pleased with everything. The staff are exceptional and very friendly and responsive. We feel that Mum has settled in very quickly and is happy as we know that she is being well cared for. I am sure that as time goes on and Mum gets used to the change, we will have even more good things to say about Linden House.
Thank you for providing your feedback and kind words about your experiences so far. We are delighted to have you and your mum as part of our community. Our team works hard to make the transition as smooth as possible when coming into the home, so it gives us great pleasure to hear that you feel your mum is settling in well at Linden House.
My mum has been in the home for 3 years, and her dementia and frailty increased. The nursing and care staff are caring and kind, meeting her needs and communicating changes or concerns with her health to me. Concerns I have are always well-addressed and transparently communicated. Housekeeping...
My mum has been in the home for 3 years, and her dementia and frailty increased. The nursing and care staff are caring and kind, meeting her needs and communicating changes or concerns with her health to me. Concerns I have are always well-addressed and transparently communicated. Housekeeping staff are friendly, helpful and hardworking. The reception staff are welcoming, and eager to please and help. Managers are approachable and friendly with a great listening ear. I would definitely recommend Linden House as a care provider for dementia, to others.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Linden House. We're grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that your mum has received compassionate and attentive care over the past three years. It's encouraging to know that our nursing, care, housekeeping, and reception staff, as well as...
Thank you for sharing your experience with Linden House. We're grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that your mum has received compassionate and attentive care over the past three years. It's encouraging to know that our nursing, care, housekeeping, and reception staff, as well as our managers, have met your expectations and provided excellent support. We value your feedback and will continue to prioritise the well-being and comfort of our residents.
I always thought home was better until I discovered Linden House. Mum has been very happy there for the past almost 10 months. She has a lovely room and particularly enjoys and is mentally stimulated by the weekly activities and Christmas/summer parties. I visit most days and find the carers kind...
I always thought home was better until I discovered Linden House. Mum has been very happy there for the past almost 10 months. She has a lovely room and particularly enjoys and is mentally stimulated by the weekly activities and Christmas/summer parties. I visit most days and find the carers kind and helpful.
We're grateful to receive your positive feedback about your experiences at Linden House! Creating a comfortable and stimulating environment for our residents is important to us, and we're very pleased that your mum has been happy throughout her time here so far. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our carers; their kindness and support are fundamental to the care we provide.
Mum is very well cared for. She is amazed at how things go on, even if sometimes she's not sure how it happens. Mum's life is all a big guess and she describes it as 'interesting'. On those particular occasions, Linden House is her foundation. Mum says it's an experience in human nature!
Mum is very well cared for. She is amazed at how things go on, even if sometimes she's not sure how it happens. Mum's life is all a big guess and she describes it as 'interesting'. On those particular occasions, Linden House is her foundation. Mum says it's an experience in human nature!
I feel Mum is safe and very well cared for.
I feel Mum is safe and very well cared for.
We greatly appreciate your feedback. The team at Linden House are passionate about creating a happy and welcoming environment for residents and their loved ones. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, like your Mum, is our top priority. It's wonderful to hear that you feel confident in the care she receives.
From the outside, Linden House appears like a hotel but once inside, the warmth and care generated from the reception and staff is very evident. On my first visit, I felt like a VIP. All my questions were answered and I had a lovely tour around the whole of the building, which was very impressive....
There can't be many dedicated dementia homes, but Linden House must be one of the best.
Linden House has been amazing for us as a family. Mum and Dad were struggling to care for my dad's twin brother who suffered with dementia and Linden House is taking amazing care of him. The staff are all fantastic. We also feel cared for as a family.
Linden House has been amazing for us as a family. Mum and Dad were struggling to care for my dad's twin brother who suffered with dementia and Linden House is taking amazing care of him. The staff are all fantastic. We also feel cared for as a family.
For 7 years you provided brilliant care for my mother. She was safe and content as well as being entertained! We knew that she could not have been in better hands, the whole team at Linden House showed her great kindness and you cared for her with great skill and kindness right up to the end of her...
For 7 years you provided brilliant care for my mother. She was safe and content as well as being entertained! We knew that she could not have been in better hands, the whole team at Linden House showed her great kindness and you cared for her with great skill and kindness right up to the end of her life. For me and the rest of my mother's family and friends, it meant we did not have to worry. We had absolute confidence that all her needs were catered for. Linden House is a wonderful and loving environment.
Since being a resident in March this year, all staff have gone above and beyond what I would have thought possible to settle Mum into a care home environment. Our mother has thrived on the companionship, numerous activities and frequent mini-bus trips. The staff treat all residents with the...
Thank you to all staff for their outstanding care and support to Mum and family.
Somehow they seem to have plenty of staff around, they always have time for a chat and nothing is too much trouble. We...
Somehow they seem to have plenty of staff around, they always have time for a chat and nothing is too much trouble. We get regular calls just to check we're happy with his care, or to let us know they are planning an outing. On one occasion he had fallen and needed a hospital check-up - we were kept fully informed at every step. The home is purpose-built and well-designed, so it feels light and airy. The residents can move about quite freely and yet safely. There are lots of thoughtful ideas to provide stimulation, and a good programme of activities to keep residents engaged.
My sister has been a resident at Linden House for the past nine months. She was welcomed in a friendly and caring way which made the transition from home to care home easier. My sister has been encouraged to join in with the variety of interesting activities that are available. I cannot thank the...
My sister has been a resident at Linden House for the past nine months. She was welcomed in a friendly and caring way which made the transition from home to care home easier. My sister has been encouraged to join in with the variety of interesting activities that are available. I cannot thank the staff enough for the level of care and kindness shown to both my sister and myself when visiting.
The care received by my husband is excellent and I am very happy to recommend this very well-run home.
The care received by my husband is excellent and I am very happy to recommend this very well-run home.
Lindon House is a beautifully presented dementia care home. The rooms are spacious and every effort is made to personalise them. There are activities everyday and trips out on a minibus frequently. The staff are attentive and caring and know all the residents by name. There is a hairdresser, cafe...
Lindon House is a beautifully presented dementia care home. The rooms are spacious and every effort is made to personalise them. There are activities everyday and trips out on a minibus frequently. The staff are attentive and caring and know all the residents by name. There is a hairdresser, cafe and lovely garden with many thanks to stimulating memory. My sister is very happy here.
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Priya leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.
Mitch is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.
My role is to support the Home Manager and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the home. The main focus of my role is high-quality care...
My role is to support the Home Manager and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the home. The main focus of my role is high-quality care delivery. I work closely with the care team to ensure that all care staff are equipped with the knowledge, training and understanding to provide consistently high levels of care for each resident.
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