Merryfields

The staff at Merryfields have always taken very good care of my elderly Mother, and are thoughtful, kind, and patient with all the residents, even when some of them are confused or anxious. My Mother is still somewhat mobile, but they are always happy to help her when she needs it. The shared areas and resident rooms are pleasant and cosy, and there are organized activities every morning and afternoon, so the residents are kept alert and entertained, and there's always some joy, fun and life in the home.

I have come to know some of the staff and residents quite well over the past two years, and I'm always welcomed with a smile. If I need to take my Mother out for a while, they almost always have her ready with her coat, and sitting in her wheelchair ready to go. They have provided her with caring, safety and dignity in her twilight years, for which I am very grateful. I hope that all of us receive such care when the time comes. Thank you Merryfields!

The home is everything one could wish for. The staff are amazing, the activities and music inspiring, food choice and quality impressive, the care and love beyond call. All residents are treated with dignity and respect. We are always welcome and treated very very well whenever we arrive. The daily posts on social media are so much appreciated - they are viewed daily by Mum's children and grandchildren (quite often by friends as well) most of whom live abroad. We are so pleased we found Merryfields!! Mum's in very good hands.

Her room is spacious and delightful with a patio door. The food is appropriate for her age and tasty. The staff are just lovely! I cannot fault her care - she's clean, happy and treated with such respect. So many activities too!

She needs such a level of support that her family could never provide. We feel rest assured that she is given the highest level of care. All the staff have always been very kind and helpful to mum and to her family. We would always recommend Merryfields.

Having visited many Care Homes I can honestly say that if your loved one has dementia, Merryfields is "Simply the Best" The staff provide the very best care and respect residents needs, with patience and understanding. Staff and residents all use christian names, which I feel creates a homely environment.

Plenty of activities throughout the day, always make you feel welcome anytime of the day.

Merryfields and all the staff have been amazing. They have given my mum the care and support we would have hoped her to have had we been able to be caring ourselves and lived around the corner. It is a family, not a service and we couldn't wish for a nicer place. We feel lucky and grateful, my mum is safe, happy and living the best life possible with the demands of her dementia.

A lovely small, caring, homely environment. Activities in place to keep residents engaged. Everyone is so caring and treat residents (and visitors) with respect. They are all approachable and happy to respond to any questions/queries. We knew that our mum would be so overwhelmed if she was in a large setting with dozens of residents whereas at Merryfields, she joins in with the others. She and I appreciate all the people who assist her. A lovely environment with dedicated and supportive, friendly and caring staff

My sister quickly settled into the home 4 months ago and seems very happy. After caring for others all her life, I am so grateful that she is now receiving the care she deserves in a very 'homely' home. The staff are so patient and caring. The daily activities prove to be very popular and keep the residents moving. My sister does not have a great appetite and is also on a gluten free and diabetic diet, which is challenging but the catering staff do their best to tempt her appetite. Visitors are always given a welcome and treated with respect and offered a cuppa.

I have been really pleased with the care and dedication the staff at Merryfields have given to my mum. At first, I was apprehensive about moving Mum into a care home but I should not have worried. She has received a high level of care tailored to her needs. The staff are extremely kind to Mum and treat her with as much dignity as they can, her comfort and quality of life have been given a high priority.

Merryfields has a very friendly and homely atmosphere. The staff make great efforts to provide a comprehensive programme of entertainment and to include all residents in this - they are not left alone in their rooms and can participate or not as they wish. The food seems good with choices available at each meal, and the homemade cakes at tea time are excellent.! The staff keep a close eye on medical needs and conditions, there are regular checkups from medical staff and the doctor is always called quickly if there are any infections or issues, and we are contacted and kept informed of the situation.

My lovely mum moved into Merryfields when she was no longer safe at home. She has been living there for nearly two years now and is always happy, clean and dressed beautifully whenever I visit. Mum's appearance has always been an important part of her life. At Merrifield Mum's individual identity has been nurtured and loved by all. What a wonderful relief and weight off my mind.

We had to make a decision to put Dad in a home after Mum passed away in 2023, although hard at the time, it was the best thing we have done. The care and support he has had since he has been a resident has been excellent from every single person at the home. The trips out and activities that they encourage him to do are marvellous, he is well-settled and very happy in his new home. Sister and I can't praise Merryfields enough for what they do. Thank you!

Merryfields feels like a family. They provide a wonderful standard of empathetic care catered to the needs of the individual. My mother has dementia and I appreciate the effort they go to with activities to provide stimulation and fun to what is essentially end of life care. As a visitor I enjoy the flexible visiting and that I also am made to feel part of the Merryfields family.

From the moment my mother entered Merryfields, where she was washed, clothed and tidied up after a prolonged spell in hospital, I knew it would be a good place for her. In the two months since arriving, she has regained weight and her (zimmer frame) walking has improved. Merryfield organises many activities, and Mum participates in as many as she can. Staff are caring and personable, food is great and varied, the garden is well maintained and there are a number of communal rooms so you can choose where to sit.

Every day there was a meaningful activity taking place and during the last few weeks where my mother was unable to partake, 1-1 time was spent with her. Everyone treated my mother with such dignity and compassion.

We could not have wished for a better place for our mother to spend her final year.

My sister and I can not thank the staff enough for the wonderful care that they gave our mum in her last few years. Mum had been living at Merryfields for 5 years, and living with dementia. The staff have always treated her with patience and kindness, always preserving her dignity, always with a smile and a kind word. They made Mum's last days very calm and happy. As her final days drew closer, they were always in touch, talking through any events and discussing her needs. They welcomed us into the home to be with Mum for long periods and were incredibly supportive in her final hours. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the staff for their warmth and care during that time. We would not hesitate to recommend Merryfields as a loving, safe and happy home to anyone's elderly relatives, especially if they suffer from dementia

Lovely home, like being part of a family. My mum loves it there. She has a great room with a French door window.

Overall I feel Mum is in the best place.