Parker Meadows

...although an informal closing...to all - a big hug, smiles and wet eyes...

Thank you.

I am a carer for my brother-in-law, but following my replacement knee operation I was unable to carry out the necessary care he required, therefore the only option was to place him in respite. Reviewing a number of care homes, I came across Gracewell Healthcare. The reviews were very good and their website provided all the information I needed and when I contacted them they were extremely helpful and their medical assessment covered all the necessary requirements you would expect from a professional care home. On visiting Gracewell of Fareham the staff were very friendly, professional and I found they had everything to give me the confidence my brother-in-law would receive the continuing 24/7 care to ensure he would be comfortable and have the medical treatment he needed. The facilities in Gracewell of Fareham are excellent with an atmosphere and environment different from many other care home providers. It's bright decor give the feeling of a five-star hotel. Rooms have everything to ensure comfort.

I am so glad we opted for Gracewell to take care of mom as the carers and nurses are very caring and helpful and mom has settled in so well. Having had a previous bad experience at another home, we were afraid she wouldn't like Gracewell but each time we see her now she says how nice it is. Mom recently went on an outing organised by Gracewell and loved every minute of the trip, so much that we have put her name down for another one later this month.

The assessment placers were quick and efficient leading to a smooth admission. The room is nice, like a hotel room. Plenty of staff, all of whom are helpful and charming. I am confident that my wife is receiving excellent care, kindness and consideration. I am delighted that we chose Gracewell.

I am absolutely delighted with the care my Mother received by everyone at Gracewell. All the staff were kind, polite, jolly and lovely in every way I am so very very happy that my Mother went there as a broken distressed elderly woman and left after 2 months a different person. She received nothing but kindness and has left saying she would be very happy to return so thank you Gracewell from the bottom of my heart.

I have found the staff to be very kind and caring while looking after my father, this has all helped him to settle into his new surroundings which can be very difficult at his time of life, especially when not well. Thank you.

My Mum went there for end of life care. Unfortunately, she died just one week later but during that week, we saw some of the kindest and most caring staff we have seen anywhere. The kindness and care were also extended to us, her family, and helped us all at a very difficult time. The food offered was amazing - although pureed, it was still very tasty and helped Mum to eat better. A fantastic place with fantastic staff. Thank you.

I came in for respite care. I was very pleased with the experience and would happily come back full time should the necessity arise.

My wife and I were fortunate that her Mother spent the last 11 months of her life at Gracewell of Fareham. The care she received from all the staff from the administration team to the nursing staff was simply superb. After visiting her we could return home knowing that she was being looked after by caring considerate staff who treated her with dignity but also as a friend. She was happy and referred to Gracewell as her home, a testament to the manner in which the home is run. Sadly she passed away just before Christmas 2018 but knowing she was so happy there has given us comfort. We will miss visiting Gracewell as we too had a warm relationship with both staff and other residents.

My father has very recently moved into a bungalow at Gracewell. As a family, we feel assured that we really have made the right choice. As my father who has dementia does not currently need a high level of care he can live more independently in a bungalow but at the same time, we know that he is safe and is being monitored. When the time comes for him to have more care, he will benefit from being in the familiar surroundings of the home. The relevant staff have gone out of their way to make his move as smooth as possible; nothing has been too much trouble and he has been/is being treated with compassion respect and understanding.

The Nursing staff, carers and associated staff at Gracewell of Fareham provided an excellent level of care to my mother during the final month of her life. The Clinical Nurses ensured that she was provided with the right level of palliative care and pain relief, while the Care Assistants assisted to make her as comfortable as possible as well as showing great compassion and respect towards her. Nothing seems to be too much to ask of any of the staff there. I am pleased that she was able to find such a wonderful nursing home and as a family, we felt that it was one of the best decisions we could have made on her behalf.

The care and compassion shown to both my mum and us, as a family, by the entire team at Gracewell has been outstanding - from our first enquiry to the admission and settling in period for my mum, we have been informed and involved in a hugely informative and supportive way - this was a huge decision to make but absolutely the right one for our dearest mum .

Overall we feel my mother is being treated with dignity.

Life saver.

Gracewell's staff made this process from hospital to care home an easier process than we had anticipated. All staff welcoming and friendly and we were well informed about the functioning of Gracewell's. My mum is now settling down nearly and I have less worries about her knowing she is in very capable hands. Many thanks to all at Gracewell.

He could not manage at home but the nurses and staff soon got him back on his feet.

A real shame but we would not want our dad to remain somewhere where he was not wanted.

The home is very restful, we enjoy the activities provided. Happy with the food and all of the staff are lovely.

My hope is that when my time comes, I can be here and feel safe.