Latest Reviews for Bowes House
17 August 2025
My Dad has been at Bowes House for respite care for a few weeks and we've just extended his stay with every hope to make it a permanent home for him. My Dad has settled so well and we can see a real improvement in him. The whole team at Bowes House have been exceptional, so caring, friendly and supportive to us as well as Dad. Everyone knows his name and greet him with a smile and friendly chat. We know he's safe and well cared for. I can't recommend this home highly enough.
07 July 2025
My stepmother has been a resident at Bowes house for 2.5 year now, although the association with Bowes began months before this when she decided to move into residential care. Despite being towards the end of the Covid pandemic, communication was excellent form day one. The care that my stepmother receives is second to none, both personal and social. Having worked in Health and Social care for much of my working life, I feel I can say this with authority. The care goes well beyond physical needs, ensuring that individual resident's social interests are well met and exceeded. The staff at Bowes go out of their way to provide a huge variety of activities from music, to art, board games to exercise classes. Religious needs are also well met. Significantly, the recent Care UK's granting wishes charity project is enabling to attend an opera. It was no mean feat for the staff at the home to arrange the tickets, wheel chair taxi and two carers to enable her dream to come true. I highly recommend Bowes.
07 July 2025
Warm, welcoming, friendly and caring staff in a beautifully equipped care home, with excellent management. Residents all seem very happy with a relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of daytime activities for residents to take part in, very good food selection at mealtimes. Comfortable and well equipped rooms. Well worth a visit to see for yourself!
23 June 2025
Lovely, modern care home. Very tastefully furnished. Friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities and excellent food. Rooms very nice with private patio area. Lot's of activities for residents.
13 June 2025
My husband was admitted for two weeks respite care . He said he was cared for well and treated with respect .He enjoyed the food and entertainment. The room was large and en-suite. I was kept informed by the staff and manager on how he was progressing . So pleased to have found Bowes House .
04 June 2025
My sister and I are mum's carers. Mum's 97 and whilst reasonably independent still needs looking after. Bowes was just what the family needed whilst my sister was in Canada visiting her daughter. Continuous caring by me would have been just too much for me, she being in Bedfordshire and me in East Sussex and away from my family when caring. So respite care for a month was as much for me as it was for her. The people at Bowes were all wonderful during her months stay and the facility first class in every respect. I would have no hesitation in arranging future respite care at Bowes if circumstances required.
12 May 2025
Bowes house care home have been very welcoming to my father which has been there since January for assessment. Staff very friendly, facility's very clean and very smart .I feel not only is my dad getting support but also me . Bowes house are trying to accommodate my dad with his hobbies but my father does not really like to join in , After visiting other homes nothing comes near bowes house .
12 May 2025
My husband has now been at Bowes House for 9 months, recommended by an Eastbourne home that couldn't cope with him. His dementia has been managed with competence, kindness, empathy & respect; every challenge met with a solution based approach. As a carer it is a huge & dreadful decision to place your loved one in another's care, you are left with senses of guilt for "putting them in a home" and inadequacy that you couldn't cope. I can now see that this wonderful team of compassionate people are providing him with a better quality of life than I as a sole carer could hope to give. Thank you to everyone at Bowes, the culture of kindness and competence is evident throughout the home. I highly recommend Bowes House.
03 April 2025
Excellent experience, all the staff are so welcoming, friendly and do their jobs to high standard. The care my family member has been outstanding. its so nice knowing he is in good, safe hands by the staff.
27 January 2025
Accepting that caring for Dad at home was no longer tenable has been tough. Following a fall, hospitalisation and a somewhat unhappy period in a nursing home that couldn't cope with Dad's level of dementia, we found Bowes House. Dad fits well in an environment which is geared to residents with various forms and manifestations of dementia. He is well looked after and treated as an individual. Staff are friendly, attentive and patient, treating each resident with respect and kindness. Communication between the home and ourselves has been excellent. All staff contribute to the sense of welcome and homeliness from the moment we walk in. The physical environment is clean and spacious with wide corridors, very nice individual rooms and lovely communal areas for residents and guests to gather in 'non-institutional' settings. Dad has taken part in some of the many and varied organised activities which add to the sense of a safe and stimulating environment for all residents.
13 January 2025
My dad spent the past few weeks at Bowes House and has received really good care. I visit regularly and Dad is always cleab, comfortable and content. My dad is bed-bound and I've been impressed by the standard of care, regularly changing his position to avoid any pressure points, checking he has eaten/had a drink throughout the day and of course, all the personal care. All these aspects are carefully monitored throughout the day and night and a checklist has to be signed at set intervals. I would recommend Bowes House.
28 December 2024
My sister and myself have both commented on how calmer and more organised Barley unit seems since one member of staff, in particular, has been there. 2-3/12. We've had a few issues which I've taken to management but I've taken the incident from last week straight to this member of staff, who dealt with it there and then, said she would discuss with the team. Today (12/12) she updated me. I feel with this member of staff and another two, in particular, it's the details of care that have improved, all the staff on Barley are great but a few shine. A member of staff now on Meadows is awesome. Dad's face lights up when she comes in to say hello to him, as does Dad's face with another member of staff.
18 December 2024
What a wonderful place Bowes House is, we found it after comparing a few different care homes and this is by far the best. The staff are wonderful with my mother-in-law, they have adjusted meals to accommodate her needs and supported her in building friendships. Truly 10/10.
03 December 2024
Bowes House was an amazing find. Right from our first discussion and contact with a member of staff it has been impressive. My mum, I think it is fair to say, had a predetermined idea of what the care home might be and she has had a complete change of thinking. She now wishes to stay on after her respite. Bowes House was immediately friendly and welcoming from the staff and all the residents. The layout is fantastic - lots of different areas that residents can go to rather than one big lounge. My mum was instantly included in activities and she has blossomed in their care. Their flexibility to support individuals needs is fantastic and supporting her independence has been at the center of it. Knowing that my mum is in Bowes and is enjoying her later years is so reassuring. One member of staff in particular has been a great contact throughout and is always quick to respond to queries and provide advice and support when requested. Thank you.
26 April 2024
My close friend has been at Bowes House over a year now. She was very low when she came in after struggling at home. She has settled in well and made very good progress after feeling very unwell and unable to walk. She loves the friendliness of the home and in particular, the lovely staff who support on a daily basis. She is very happy and highly recommends the home to all her friends.
19 April 2024
It was lovely to share lunch with our ex-neighbour in a restaurant-type environment. The lunch was well-presented, hot and wholesome. The staff were attentive and showed sincere care for the resident and his visitors.
27 March 2024
I visit my auntie at Bowes House, and I must say with all honesty how wonderful Bowes House Care Home is. From the first point of entry, the team is so pleasant, with smiling faces, so very helpful and professional. An absolute delight! Bowes House itself has a full array of amenities, a beautiful cafeteria section with pastries on offer. The whole vibe of Bowes House is simply outstanding, all the residents seemed so happy and content, and my auntie is just so very happy, it’s so easy to see how the team prioritizes the health and well-being of the residents, Bowes House is immaculately clean and seems active for the residents. The management and team deserve full credit for how organized and well-run Bowes House care home is. Truly amazing.
18 March 2024
I have been bringing my client to Bowes House for some time now. It is a truly excellent care home. The staff is wonderful and friendly and I can’t recommend them enough. Also, a certain staff member is wonderful and I cannot thank her enough for all the great work she does. Thank you so much.
08 March 2024
Mum came into Bowes House for respite care for 4 weeks. We were very impressed from the outset as we had a long conversation about Mum's health problems prior to admission and the home arranged for the GP to see Mum on the day of admission. The staff quickly identified that Mum needed 24-hour nursing care and she was moved to a lovely room which was bright and airy. Unfortunately Mum was very ill at the time and she died 4 days later. The nurse that was looking after Mum on the day of her death was so lovely both to Mum and to myself, my dad and my sister. All of the staff at Bowes House have been so supportive and caring throughout and we cannot praise them enough.
07 March 2024
Bowes House kindly accepted my 93-year-old mother for a week's respite following a pacemaker operation. All the staff made it easy for us to do this so she came straight from hospital. From the first phone call, to the assessment and chat with the manager was all completed in a friendly and competent manner. Mum had a perfect week's respite. Every member of staff was caring and went out of their way to make Mum comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bowes House to anyone. Thanks from us all!
Latest Reviews for Bowes House
17 August 2025
My Dad has been at Bowes House for respite care for a few weeks and we've just extended his stay with every hope to make it a permanent home for him. My Dad has settled so well and we can see a real improvement in him. The whole team at Bowes House have been exceptional, so caring, friendly and supportive to us as well as Dad. Everyone knows his name and greet him with a smile and friendly chat. We know he's safe and well cared for. I can't recommend this home highly enough.
07 July 2025
My stepmother has been a resident at Bowes house for 2.5 year now, although the association with Bowes began months before this when she decided to move into residential care. Despite being towards the end of the Covid pandemic, communication was excellent form day one. The care that my stepmother receives is second to none, both personal and social. Having worked in Health and Social care for much of my working life, I feel I can say this with authority. The care goes well beyond physical needs, ensuring that individual resident's social interests are well met and exceeded. The staff at Bowes go out of their way to provide a huge variety of activities from music, to art, board games to exercise classes. Religious needs are also well met. Significantly, the recent Care UK's granting wishes charity project is enabling to attend an opera. It was no mean feat for the staff at the home to arrange the tickets, wheel chair taxi and two carers to enable her dream to come true. I highly recommend Bowes.
07 July 2025
Warm, welcoming, friendly and caring staff in a beautifully equipped care home, with excellent management. Residents all seem very happy with a relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of daytime activities for residents to take part in, very good food selection at mealtimes. Comfortable and well equipped rooms. Well worth a visit to see for yourself!
23 June 2025
Lovely, modern care home. Very tastefully furnished. Friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities and excellent food. Rooms very nice with private patio area. Lot's of activities for residents.
13 June 2025
My husband was admitted for two weeks respite care . He said he was cared for well and treated with respect .He enjoyed the food and entertainment. The room was large and en-suite. I was kept informed by the staff and manager on how he was progressing . So pleased to have found Bowes House .
04 June 2025
My sister and I are mum's carers. Mum's 97 and whilst reasonably independent still needs looking after. Bowes was just what the family needed whilst my sister was in Canada visiting her daughter. Continuous caring by me would have been just too much for me, she being in Bedfordshire and me in East Sussex and away from my family when caring. So respite care for a month was as much for me as it was for her. The people at Bowes were all wonderful during her months stay and the facility first class in every respect. I would have no hesitation in arranging future respite care at Bowes if circumstances required.
12 May 2025
Bowes house care home have been very welcoming to my father which has been there since January for assessment. Staff very friendly, facility's very clean and very smart .I feel not only is my dad getting support but also me . Bowes house are trying to accommodate my dad with his hobbies but my father does not really like to join in , After visiting other homes nothing comes near bowes house .
12 May 2025
My husband has now been at Bowes House for 9 months, recommended by an Eastbourne home that couldn't cope with him. His dementia has been managed with competence, kindness, empathy & respect; every challenge met with a solution based approach. As a carer it is a huge & dreadful decision to place your loved one in another's care, you are left with senses of guilt for "putting them in a home" and inadequacy that you couldn't cope. I can now see that this wonderful team of compassionate people are providing him with a better quality of life than I as a sole carer could hope to give. Thank you to everyone at Bowes, the culture of kindness and competence is evident throughout the home. I highly recommend Bowes House.
03 April 2025
Excellent experience, all the staff are so welcoming, friendly and do their jobs to high standard. The care my family member has been outstanding. its so nice knowing he is in good, safe hands by the staff.
27 January 2025
Accepting that caring for Dad at home was no longer tenable has been tough. Following a fall, hospitalisation and a somewhat unhappy period in a nursing home that couldn't cope with Dad's level of dementia, we found Bowes House. Dad fits well in an environment which is geared to residents with various forms and manifestations of dementia. He is well looked after and treated as an individual. Staff are friendly, attentive and patient, treating each resident with respect and kindness. Communication between the home and ourselves has been excellent. All staff contribute to the sense of welcome and homeliness from the moment we walk in. The physical environment is clean and spacious with wide corridors, very nice individual rooms and lovely communal areas for residents and guests to gather in 'non-institutional' settings. Dad has taken part in some of the many and varied organised activities which add to the sense of a safe and stimulating environment for all residents.
13 January 2025
My dad spent the past few weeks at Bowes House and has received really good care. I visit regularly and Dad is always cleab, comfortable and content. My dad is bed-bound and I've been impressed by the standard of care, regularly changing his position to avoid any pressure points, checking he has eaten/had a drink throughout the day and of course, all the personal care. All these aspects are carefully monitored throughout the day and night and a checklist has to be signed at set intervals. I would recommend Bowes House.
28 December 2024
My sister and myself have both commented on how calmer and more organised Barley unit seems since one member of staff, in particular, has been there. 2-3/12. We've had a few issues which I've taken to management but I've taken the incident from last week straight to this member of staff, who dealt with it there and then, said she would discuss with the team. Today (12/12) she updated me. I feel with this member of staff and another two, in particular, it's the details of care that have improved, all the staff on Barley are great but a few shine. A member of staff now on Meadows is awesome. Dad's face lights up when she comes in to say hello to him, as does Dad's face with another member of staff.
18 December 2024
What a wonderful place Bowes House is, we found it after comparing a few different care homes and this is by far the best. The staff are wonderful with my mother-in-law, they have adjusted meals to accommodate her needs and supported her in building friendships. Truly 10/10.
03 December 2024
Bowes House was an amazing find. Right from our first discussion and contact with a member of staff it has been impressive. My mum, I think it is fair to say, had a predetermined idea of what the care home might be and she has had a complete change of thinking. She now wishes to stay on after her respite. Bowes House was immediately friendly and welcoming from the staff and all the residents. The layout is fantastic - lots of different areas that residents can go to rather than one big lounge. My mum was instantly included in activities and she has blossomed in their care. Their flexibility to support individuals needs is fantastic and supporting her independence has been at the center of it. Knowing that my mum is in Bowes and is enjoying her later years is so reassuring. One member of staff in particular has been a great contact throughout and is always quick to respond to queries and provide advice and support when requested. Thank you.
26 April 2024
My close friend has been at Bowes House over a year now. She was very low when she came in after struggling at home. She has settled in well and made very good progress after feeling very unwell and unable to walk. She loves the friendliness of the home and in particular, the lovely staff who support on a daily basis. She is very happy and highly recommends the home to all her friends.
19 April 2024
It was lovely to share lunch with our ex-neighbour in a restaurant-type environment. The lunch was well-presented, hot and wholesome. The staff were attentive and showed sincere care for the resident and his visitors.
27 March 2024
I visit my auntie at Bowes House, and I must say with all honesty how wonderful Bowes House Care Home is. From the first point of entry, the team is so pleasant, with smiling faces, so very helpful and professional. An absolute delight! Bowes House itself has a full array of amenities, a beautiful cafeteria section with pastries on offer. The whole vibe of Bowes House is simply outstanding, all the residents seemed so happy and content, and my auntie is just so very happy, it’s so easy to see how the team prioritizes the health and well-being of the residents, Bowes House is immaculately clean and seems active for the residents. The management and team deserve full credit for how organized and well-run Bowes House care home is. Truly amazing.
18 March 2024
I have been bringing my client to Bowes House for some time now. It is a truly excellent care home. The staff is wonderful and friendly and I can’t recommend them enough. Also, a certain staff member is wonderful and I cannot thank her enough for all the great work she does. Thank you so much.
08 March 2024
Mum came into Bowes House for respite care for 4 weeks. We were very impressed from the outset as we had a long conversation about Mum's health problems prior to admission and the home arranged for the GP to see Mum on the day of admission. The staff quickly identified that Mum needed 24-hour nursing care and she was moved to a lovely room which was bright and airy. Unfortunately Mum was very ill at the time and she died 4 days later. The nurse that was looking after Mum on the day of her death was so lovely both to Mum and to myself, my dad and my sister. All of the staff at Bowes House have been so supportive and caring throughout and we cannot praise them enough.
07 March 2024
Bowes House kindly accepted my 93-year-old mother for a week's respite following a pacemaker operation. All the staff made it easy for us to do this so she came straight from hospital. From the first phone call, to the assessment and chat with the manager was all completed in a friendly and competent manner. Mum had a perfect week's respite. Every member of staff was caring and went out of their way to make Mum comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bowes House to anyone. Thanks from us all!