Bowes House

Bowes House were excellent in supporting my father-in-law during a short stay following a prolonged hospital admission. They were welcoming and supportive and the progress he made during that time was excellent, gaining mobility back. The staff made him feel welcome and were kind and supportive. I feel this all contributed positively to his recovery.

Bowes House were brilliant in helping get my father in for respite care. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout his stay with them and helped him get from being bedridden to back walking with a frame. We are all extremely grateful for the care and support that he received with them.

The staff are caring, approachable and friendly. My parents are being cared for with love and compassion. The wishes of my parents are respected. They are both settling in well, they enjoy the meals, the varied entertainment and the support of Bowes House staff. They keep me informed about my parent's health and welfare.

My grandmother was in Bowes House Care Home for almost a year, up until her recent death. Bowes House is such a wonderful place, not only the place itself but their support and care is just amazing and the staff are so lovely too. There's always lots going on and the residents who join in always seem to have lots of fun. My grandmother's final stages of life were made much better thanks to the team at Bowes House.

My father's well-being has improved since his arrival at Bowes House. For 8 weeks in hospital, he hardly ate and did not drink enough. With no tv or stimulation, Dad's will to survive declined. I love his room, the decor, the comfy bed and the garden view. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Bowes House made Dad's 99th birthday a memorable one with lots of decorations and a special cake. I feel so much happier knowing that Dad is enjoying his final stages of his life. Thank you Bowes House.

My father-in-law has improved since he arrived at Bowes House. Good food. Good care. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Comfortable room. On reflection, an ideal care/nursing home.

My husband has been a resident of Bowes House since February 2022. I am very happy with the care and consideration he has been given. He has settled well and has made a lot of friends amongst the staff.

Exceptional - the care shown by the nurses, the standard of the facilities and the daily schedules have been brilliant and taken the worry out of looking after my mother in her final years.

I cannot express my thanks enough to the staff on Barley. They looked after my husband right to the end. It helped me come to terms with my loss. We were married for over 62 years and I took care of him and loved him deeply for all that time and the staff on Barley took over from me and I can't thank them enough.

Mum is settled into a routine. She is joining in with activities and enjoys her food. The staff keep me informed of progress on a daily basis when I ring Mum every day. I feel happy that after six months, she is finally enjoying life again, with company around her.

My mother stayed at Bowes House for two weeks respite in November. She was initially unsure about staying, however, soon changed her mind after a couple of days and loved her stay. The staff were excellent and made her feel at home and included in all activities. She became more energetic and social whilst staying.

The staff at Bowes House have been truly amazing. Nothing is too much for them and they have provided my mum with amazing care and a new lease of life.

I initially contacted Bowes House, when we were in crisis with my father. From the very first telephone call, right through to when my father sadly passes away, every single member of staff we came into contact with was professional, compassionate and caring. We could not have wished for a more peaceful end for my father. Thank you to all the staff, you are a very special group of people.

I do not have one bad word to say about Bowes House. I have worked in the care system and I wish that all homes were like here. The building is clean, bright and doesn't smell of over-boiled cabbage. All the food is fresh and cooked in their own kitchen, the residents have a choice of two mains and two desserts every mealtime. It has a cafe where residents and their friends and family can all enjoy a cuppa together, even a bar. There's activities during the day if a resident wants to join in. Today I saw a man come to sing live and some ladies were up and dancing, it's a very happy environment. The rooms are comfortable and warm, ensuite/wet rooms and cosy. The staff go above and beyond to make your loved ones feel like nothing is too much to ask for. The few members of staff that I was personally involved with, from management to cleaning, felt like family (I will miss them). I wish I could give it more stars, very highly recommended.

You made a very difficult time as comfortable as it could have been.

I was visiting a friend at the care home, which I have done many times and was lucky enough on the latest occasion to arrive while activities were on and was able to see the amazing work the staff do. All so friendly, going the extra mile to ensure all residents have a good time and are well looked after. Well done to all the staff.

My mum spent six weeks respite in Bowes House. During her time there, Mum was treated with respect and she received excellent care. All my dealings with the arrangements for her stay were dealt with promptly and efficiently with the utmost professionalism. This was our first experience of a care home and I would not hesitate to go back to Bowes House if it was needed. Thank you.

My father was admitted about two months ago. He is doing much better since he arrived and has been able to get out of bed. The staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. I would recommend Bowes House.

My mother is very happy at Bowes House. Although her memory is fading, she is always pleased to have visitors and is very positive about her new home. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty to allow us to visit (from New Zealand), at the end of lockdown. We had a private place to meet with masks, other ppe and sanitiser after lateral flow and temperature checks. Everyone is kind and friendly and I can't commend the facility highly enough.

Mum has been a resident at Bowes, for over five years and is happy and content at the place she calls home. The staff at Bowes are what makes it such a special place. The care and kindness shown to all residents, is excellent and helps ensure the residents are able to maintain the best possible quality of life. Thank you, Bowes House, for all that you do to look after Mum, we appreciate all that you do.