St Brendans Care Home

Although expensive, all homes are, it's much more value than these other homes.

Many thanks to everyone for all the amazing work you do.

Thoroughly recommended.

Highly recommended . friendly and helpful staff always keeps me informed on my mother's health and needs. My mothers been here now for nearly two years she said wish could have come earlier as she has made friends here and very happy .

St Brendans is lovely to my Uncle and we are delighted with the care he receives. They treat him as an individual. The staff are very friendly, approachable, kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and very willing to help.

My husband cannot walk/stand. He has Alzheimer's plus many other problems. His care is immaculate. No worries at all.

Thank you to all!

It’s hard enough going through this devastating illness. When you are thrown into the world of care, you want to be able to deal with supportive people who are helpful and maybe even a much-needed friend. I’m sure there are some staff here who do this and try their best. Sadly though we did not have a good experience. Close supervision on day one appeared lacking which meant our relative was not kept safe. It was distressing to hear they were going to ‘put my elderly loved one into a taxi to my home’. Money appeared to be a priority over mental well-being and we were pushed to pay for 1:1 care. No one appeared to investigate our loved one’s mental health or well-being until they reached a crisis point. Most reputable care settings would encourage honest and open reviews/feedback and find ways to work with relatives. This one appeared to close it down and instructed us not to talk to staff. I’m not an expert but the lack of compassion felt abusive and negligent.

My mother has been at St Brendans for 5 weeks now, she has settled in marvellously, her mobility on arrival was not good but the excellent work the staff have done for her is so amazing. She is always smiling and loves the attention she is receiving. This gives us such a peace of mind.

My mother moved in during July this year. She will be 98 this month and has lived independently. She decided she needed more help so we viewed St Brendans. She is content with her move and we (the family) are pleased with her care.

My brother-in-law resided here for approximately two weeks. He was extremely well cared for at all times and the staff went out of their way to assist both him and his visitors, even going so far as to make arrangements for me to return to Crowthorne station following my visits. Kindness and compassion were exhibited by every member of staff I came into contact with. He was treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout his time there and I would recommend this home without reservation. I would also like to thank all members of staff who came into contact with my brother-in-law - their care and attention really was second to none.

Mum has been at St Brendans for over a year, having previously been in another care home following a stroke which affected her mobility. Throughout Mum’s time at St Brendans, she has been treated with the utmost respect, and her care has been first-class. The care home manager does an excellent job, and my family and I only wish we had been aware of St Brendans sooner. I am kept well informed of Mum’s care, and admin matters are immediately addressed. The food is very good, and the menus offer a wide variety of choices. The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming. There are plenty of activities and services available to the residents. Very importantly, Mum is happy at St Brendans, and I can sleep at night knowing that she is well looked after and cared for. My family and I are always made welcome, and the staff are kind and friendly. I have no complaints whatsoever and highly recommend St Brendans to any family looking for a safe and well-run care home for their loved one.

Since Mum joined as a full-time resident six months ago, we have been very happy with St Brendans. In particular, the friendliness and care shown by the staff have made the transition as smooth as possible for such a life-changing moment. Visitors are always made feel welcome, and the atmosphere is always positive whenever I visit. The lead staff are very open to discussing any health or well-being issues that we may have regarding Mum's care. The regular activity programme led by a very enthusiastic coordinator provides opportunities for my mum to mix with other residents and try new things. I can recommend St Brendans without reserve.

I am kept well informed of matters concerning her.

My mother has been a resident at St Brendans Care Home since she was discharged from hospital in October 2021. She has dementia and had started to wander outside at night and sometimes fall over. It has been a great relief to me that she is being cared for in such an excellent care home. St Brendans looks after her incredibly well. She always seems very happy, calm, relaxed and well whenever I visit. She enjoys the food, the garden and the company of the lovely, friendly staff as well as being able to chat to the other residents. The care home staff are very welcoming to me and are always able to update me on my mother's daily life. If my mother has any health or behaviour problems I am always contacted by a senior member of the staff to discuss and agree any actions. I looked at several care homes locally before my mother was admitted and St Brendans, with its homely, welcoming atmosphere, was my first choice.

My mother has been a resident since November 2021. The care she has received in this superb facility has been outstanding. I know she is really happy there, and it has been great to see her come to life again in her twilight years. I am delighted that we have found such a happy, friendly, caring, professional environment for her to live.

I am extremely happy that my mum is being well cared for by an excellent team.

Thank you for taking such good care of my father during his recent stay with you until he passed away.

He settled in quickly, and it was heartening to hear that he was taking part in activities, was part of a social group, and that he remained the gentleman in his final weeks that he was throughout his life.

It was reassuring that you took the Covid precautions so seriously, but that you didn't let this detract from making us feel welcome when we visited.

Moving a parent into a care home is never going to be easy, but from our initial visit, your care, consideration and thoughtfulness, left us in no doubt that we had made the right decision and that his final weeks were as stress-free as possible for both my father and the rest of his family.

My wife was very well cared for as far as I could tell, given the conditions during the pandemic.

The staff have been lovely and caring towards my mum. She went into St Brendans in September 2020 and will be joining my father at his home next week. It has been difficult for everyone during Covid. Staff have always been polite and willing to help when I have called despite all the pressures and measures in place. As I haven't been able to come into the home I haven't been able to grade some of the options below.