Shipston Lodge Nursing Home

I was recommended by a medical professional to explore the possibility of respite care following a severe medical condition which had left me isolated, without food or drink for 36 hours, alone in my bedroom. I contacted the manager of Shipston Lodge who immediately arranged for me to come and stay the following day. Following admission, I integrated into the care home community and was well treated, enabling me to make a full recovery and return home.

My husband lived at Shipston Lodge for his final eighteen months with a rare condition, corticobasal degeneration. During that time he received first-class care and comfort. The staff were outstanding in their efforts to give him the best quality of life within the confines of his condition. They were simply wonderful to me and our daughter as his life came to a close. We will never forget their compassion and understanding. Thank you so much.

Following a short stay in hospital, a very dear friend of mine required some respite care. Wanting somewhere close to where I live, I made some enquiries in the area and Shipston Lodge came to my attention. Following a personal visit, I then had a very friendly and reassuring meeting with the manager, who was warm and very welcoming. What followed was almost three months of a caring and very friendly stay at Shipston Lodge. My friend was very content and it was very apparent that he received first-class care in a very pleasant environment and, although not a recipient of the care, I would have no hesitation in recommending Shipston Lodge and its very warm and friendly staff.

From first entering Shipston Lodge Nursing Home, I felt heard and understood. A Father with dementia and a Mother with a broken hip required very different care. Food was and is tailored to their needs; it is prepared by talented chefs. I cannot recommend this nursing home highly enough. It has the most professional nursing staff, who, with the support of the kindest care assistance, housekeeping, maintenance and activity coordinators, deliver exceptional care!

Caring and understanding - go beyond. My husband came to Shipston Lodge in January before Covid - he has been extremely well looked after as his condition gets worse. The quality of care is really good and all the carers care. The food etc is second to none.

Everything possible was done to put my husband and me at ease, as this was his first residential experience. At the end of his respite, my husband was full of praise for everything about his experience - food, staff, facilities and activities.

My mom came here at very short notice after an acute deterioration in physical and mental status. The staff have been kind, itself, indeed "fantastic" to use my mum's words. We have changed from a family of constant worry about Mum's frailty to one which has every confidence she is as safe as it is practically possible to achieve, and we can really enjoy our times visiting her.

I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Shipston Lodge to anyone requiring high-quality, permanent or respite care.

My sister and I found it a very challenging, emotional and stressful relocating both our parents at the same time into a nursing home. Both have major mobility issues, and one has dementia as well. On arrival, we were welcomed by many members of staff. All staff are very friendly and always eager to help. Shipston Lodge is very clean, bright and well-appointed. Food is excellent, laundry efficient, and nursing care is excellent. Mum loves getting her hair done, and both enjoy the wonderful and carried activities. Our parents are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Phone calls and emails are answered promptly and efficiently. We are always informed if there are any issues. Care reviews have been useful. We are so pleased with their transition into Shipston Lodge.

My mother-in-law has settled into Shipston Lodge really well. She has everything done for her in a kind and empathetic manner. He demeanour has changed as she's settled, and her smile has come back! We are always made to feel welcome and are met with a lovely smile from the receptionist. The carers really care. The home offers a safe, modern and clean environment with so much to do and be involved in.

A very clean, modern, luxurious home with warm, friendly, efficient staff.

Sincere thanks again. from all our family.

I cannot thank everyone at Shipston Lodge enough for the exceptional care and kindness shown to my mum during her short stay and the support given to us, the family, during her last few days; it is a very special nursing home. Thank you.

Whilst my mother was only in Shipston Lodge for a few months, my sisters and I lost count of the times we said, “we can’t fault” it. The facilities are obviously first rate but much more importantly so are the staff and management. Nothing was too much trouble when caring for both my mother and her family as visitors. Exceptional care, communication, sensitivity and dignity at a difficult time. Thank you so much.

I cannot thank the care home enough for the outstanding care given to my nan. The staff are so attentive, kind and caring, and Nan loves them. The home is clean, and the reception you get from the staff is exceptional. Thank you, Shipston Lodge, for all you do.

My mother-in-law has stayed recently, and we were overwhelmed with Shipston Lodge staff, especially with the manager. She is absolutely wonderful, as is all the staff. The treatment, food, everything is unbelievable. Everywhere is so clean and fresh. I wouldn't think of ever going to another care home with my mother-in-law. She absolutely loves her time here. I would recommend Shipston Lodge to anybody who is in need of care.

We had been trying to find somewhere for my mother to go into respite care, and Shipston Lodge was recommended. As soon as we walked in through the door, we fell in love with the place straight away. When we arrived, on admission day, the manager and the staff were so friendly, as if we have known them for years. The rooms and all areas of the home are absolutely beautiful. Since then, four times we returned for respite, knowing she will be well looked after. I can not stress enough how wonderful and caring the manager and her team are with my mother. She treats her like she is her own mother. I will recommend Shipston Lodge to everybody who wants quality care.

We could not have asked for anything more.

My parents were apprehensive and daunted at the prospect of two weeks of respite care after Dad was struggling to be independent with a fractured collar bone. They were given a warm, friendly welcome to bright, sunny surroundings. They comment that the kindness from all the staff has been outstanding, and have gone home stronger and refreshed. The food has been especially commented on. The Lodge has been a very positive first experience of respite care.

Shipston Lodge is a really lovely care and nursing home. My mother-in-law was at "home" from the moment she moved in. The facilities, staff, food, care and stimulation are all exceptional.