Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Everything that was needed was available, such as different types of therapy. The accommodation was excellent, with its own spacious room and en-suite. There was also a wardrobe, drawers and TV. The staff were all lovely and helpful. They communicated well with me. There was a lovely dining room, with delicious food. Meals could also be eaten in the bedrooms. It was also possible to make your own drinks.

The staff were all lovely and the standard of care was excellent, he made genuine progress with his speech difficulties which was the main focus of his recovery after suffering a stroke in July 2024.

The care provided by the team is excellent. Our Grandma has a good routine which keeps her busy. We are made to feel welcome every time we visit and always offered food and drink. The manager and the activities team do a superb job creating a busy schedule of things to do as well as special events.

Thank you all so much for allowing us to have our Dad back.

On the day of my visit, it was my mum's birthday. The staff were so lovely to mum. They made a real fuss of her. the social staff hung a banner and balloons. The chef made her a beautiful cake and they all came in to sing Happy Birthday. Mum felt really special. I really can't fault the staff, they all make a real effort with mum. This is lovely as I live abroad and don't visit often.

The unit was immediately friendly and welcoming. My mother went there straight from a hospital ward and it was so nice for her to have her own room with an en-suite and a beautiful view over the countryside through her window. The carers always looked after her so well and the therapists were brilliant and enabled mum to improve really well with her impairments she suffered after her stroke. I would thoroughly recommend the ABI Unit needing support after a brain injury.

My husband came to stay at the home at the end of February and since then he has had the best care possible. All the staff are amazing, so patient, calm and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Family and visitors are made to feel welcome and the entertainment ladies who occupy the residents are so good and imaginative. They really cheer everyone up. Thank goodness for a care home like yours.

My 91-year-old mother was referred to Manton Heights ABI towards the end of March 24 following a 5-week hospitalisation as a result of a stroke that had left her left side impaired and only able to swallow pureed food. She was bedridden in hospital and completely immobile. In truth, I was sceptical as to whether a period in a rehabilitation centre would achieve much particularly, as my mother was also on a fairly rapid dementia journey so her ability to relearn even normal activities would be challenging. However, the achievements of both the therapists and care team at Manton Heights ABI have been remarkable and my mother is now eating normally and is able to walk quite strongly with the aid of a walking frame. All this was achieved within a period of six weeks, allowing Mum to return to her normal care home residence. The family are very appreciative of the love, care and professional skills shown by the whole of the Manton Heights ABI team. Thank you.

After a recent admission at the ABI unit, and I cannot express enough gratitude to the entire team for their exceptional care during my stay. Following my referral due to MFS, a variant of GBS, I received nothing short of outstanding care. I faced significant challenges with mobility and coordination, but thanks to the dedicated efforts of the team, after six weeks, I left with the ability to walk, albeit with the aid of a walking stick for emergencies. The care, support, and daily therapies I received were exceptional. The team at the ABI unit not only provided professional treatment but also fostered a warm, family atmosphere that made a significant difference in my recovery journey. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every person involved in my care. Your collective efforts transformed what initially felt like a daunting ordeal into a story with a happy ending. To the entire team: thank you, thank you, thank you. With immense gratitude.

We are extremely grateful for all the care and assistance that was afforded to our daughter following her stroke in January. She was transferred to Manton Heights directly from hospital in February and she made steady progress following extensive treatment including physiotherapy, group exercise, psychology and occupational therapy. Many thanks to all the staff involved in her care.

Very attentive friendly staff who are always talking to and looking after the resident needs.

Lovely, very impressed. I would be happy to stay here if I ever needed to and Mum is happy so far and that's top priority and peace of mind for me and family. It's like a hotel and warm and friendly and caring.

Once again many thanks from all of us and from Dad.

My brother has been at Manton Hieghts since October 2022. The staff are brilliant - very friendly and caring to both the residents and their family. They do their very best for the residents who can sometimes be challenging. The home is well kept, and the food is great - I am able to eat with my brother which is a lovely touch. Although he doesn't join in with the activities much, the staff do try to encourage him. I am kept informed of any issues and it is such a relief to know that he is being so well cared for. Thank you to everyone at the home.

The kitchen staff and chef are brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is so clean. The care home is very clean and tidy and everyone is looked after. I am happy to know my Mum and Dad are together and are being well looked after and entertained!

Both my grandparents are currently residing at Manton Heights and I’ve been so impressed with not just the big things but the attention to detail. Their rooms are big and clean, the food is amazing and well thought out for their needs, the entertainment is lovely but most of all the staff are wonderful and so kind. Two ladies have been especially kind and very empathetic to our family's situation, I feel they really have our back which means so much. I hope my grandparents can stay here as the relief of knowing they are so well cared for is beyond comforting. I might even book myself a room for the future (just in case)

Excellent and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Very caring, friendly staff and well-kept premises.

From there she was discharged to the ABI Centre at Manton Heights in Bedford a small (12-bed) specialist rehabilitation unit. We have had no experience with this before, but cannot stress enough just how good this unit has been. First-class facilities, a tailored, well-structured daily programme of speech therapy, physiotherapy and counselling complemented by voluntary but encouraging group sessions with others who had also suffered a stroke, and easy, relaxed visiting. The results have been truly remarkable and our step-mum has now returned home, with a fully structured care package following excellent liaison between the unit and Social Services.

From the day that Mum arrived at Manton Heights ABI unit, there was an individual plan for her rehabilitation. Every single member of staff at the unit contributed to Mum's development and to the excellent communication with family members. It was amazing to see the steady improvement whilst she was a resident and, because I was included in the planning, I was able to learn how to support her to continue to improve once she returned home. The sense of community in the unit was an important aspect for Mum and she was able to re-learn, first to communicate and then to support and encourage others. I was amazed one day when she told me about the fit of giggles that had started in a group exercise class. I would not hesitate to recommend the team at Manton Heights to anyone who needs ABI rehabilitation.