I stayed at Nowton for six weeks respite care. It is a lovely old
building set in wooded area, very peaceful. Staff go out of their way
to help but it is not a care home as such and one needs to be aware of
the actual services provided. Care services such as help with bathing
or mobility issues are contracted by you with an independent care
company....
My mum has been a resident of Nowton Village for nearly a year now. I
cannot recommend and thank all the staff enough for the care, attention
and warmth they have shown and continue to show. Mum is well and truly
part of the Nowton family now and alongside the wonderful staff the
facilities are just beautiful. Mum living at Nowton is such a comfort...
Our experience at Middleton House has been mixed although the overall
experience is good. We have put 'satisfactory' against 'treated with
dignity' because although the office staff are wonderful, care staff
were on the whole poor, with little regard (from some) for the person in
their care, talking about my mother as if she wasn't there. Kitchen
staff...