Choosing Alton Place for Mum was a big leap of faith in a brand new space and the management. As we were the first resident in the door we weren't able to see what day to day life would look like. All the management staff were kind and took time connect genuinely with mum, and have been dedicated to building a sense of community from the get go. Any worries on my behalf quickly dissipated. They proactively reviewed medication with the doctor, thinking about mums needs and wants. They quickly sorted the district nurse which I had been struggling to achieve in the community for a long time. All the carers have been so kind they have formed a great team all with different strengths. Choosing a care home is a difficult and very weighted decision and so I am very grateful for the people at Alton Place, and all the effort, kindness and connection shown to my mum every day.
I have to visit the new Alton Place nursing home several times each week to care for an old married couple who are in their late 80's and who are enjoying their stay so much that they can no longer remember the bungalow that they were living in and still own. In fact, the home is so lovely and new that you could mistake it for a 5-star hotel. The staff are all so friendly and helpful which makes the atmosphere so relaxed, and nothing is too much trouble for them. The home has a beautiful cinema room and a luxury hair salon. The outlook from the rooms is across a lovely lawn to a forest of trees and since the rooms have French doors and windows to each side the rooms have a lovely view and are very light and very spacious. All in all, if you like luxury you will not be disappointed if you have to go into this nursing home.
Alton Place's greatest asset is its staff. Without exception they are compassionate, patient, hardworking, dependable and fun. They could not do more to cater for the residents' needs, always with good humour. There is a varied programme of daily activities, many of which are open to family, friends and sometimes the wider public. Outings in the adapted minibus are undertaken to local places of interest or maybe just to a suitable shop or cafe. Everything possible is done to keep the residents mentally and physically active and engaged, though quieter sessions are also planned for reminiscing, creative activities, etc. The furnishings, decor and layout are bright, stylish and spacious. There are frequent film shows in the purpose built cinema, complete with popcorn and pamper sessions in the hair/nail salon. The menu choices sometimes seems a little inappropriate for older residents, but this is a work in progress and can be adapted according to popularity.
Choosing Alton Place for Mum was a big leap of faith in a brand new space and the management. As we were the first resident in the door we weren't able to see what day to day life would look like. All the management staff were kind and took time connect genuinely with mum, and have been dedicated to building a sense of community from the get go. Any worries on my behalf quickly dissipated. They proactively reviewed medication with the doctor, thinking about mums needs and wants. They quickly sorted the district nurse which I had been struggling to achieve in the community for a long time. All the carers have been so kind they have formed a great team all with different strengths. Choosing a care home is a difficult and very weighted decision and so I am very grateful for the people at Alton Place, and all the effort, kindness and connection shown to my mum every day.
I have to visit the new Alton Place nursing home several times each week to care for an old married couple who are in their late 80's and who are enjoying their stay so much that they can no longer remember the bungalow that they were living in and still own. In fact, the home is so lovely and new that you could mistake it for a 5-star hotel. The staff are all so friendly and helpful which makes the atmosphere so relaxed, and nothing is too much trouble for them. The home has a beautiful cinema room and a luxury hair salon. The outlook from the rooms is across a lovely lawn to a forest of trees and since the rooms have French doors and windows to each side the rooms have a lovely view and are very light and very spacious. All in all, if you like luxury you will not be disappointed if you have to go into this nursing home.
Alton Place's greatest asset is its staff. Without exception they are compassionate, patient, hardworking, dependable and fun. They could not do more to cater for the residents' needs, always with good humour. There is a varied programme of daily activities, many of which are open to family, friends and sometimes the wider public. Outings in the adapted minibus are undertaken to local places of interest or maybe just to a suitable shop or cafe. Everything possible is done to keep the residents mentally and physically active and engaged, though quieter sessions are also planned for reminiscing, creative activities, etc. The furnishings, decor and layout are bright, stylish and spacious. There are frequent film shows in the purpose built cinema, complete with popcorn and pamper sessions in the hair/nail salon. The menu choices sometimes seems a little inappropriate for older residents, but this is a work in progress and can be adapted according to popularity.