I was disappointed to read your review. But at the same time, it is really helpful we understand concerns so we can act on them and improve the home.  I have provided some responses below and would welcome the chance to discuss these issues with you. <br><br>1. I did feel the conservatory was hot on occasion. As a result, we did replace the air conditioning unit during the summer and the conservatory is now kept at a specific temperature depending on resident preferences, but we always ensure it doesn't overheat. Please let us know if you feel otherwise. <br>2. In terms of staffing ratios, this is obviously a large problem for care homes in general, although I do believe we are adequately staffed. We have 10 care staff on duty and a further 2 at lunchtime. This is far higher than any other care home I am aware of. We are limited by the number of staff we can put on a shift by the fees we receive to fund care, but we are trying to make sure that the staff we do have are very good and strongly supported by the management and owner.<br>3. Like most nursing care homes, we struggle to recruit locally and so we do employ a number of non-UK workers. We now have a strong policy with any new candidates that: English must be of a very high standard. In addition, the Home pays for English lessons twice a week for the care staff. Our care staff work really hard, and whilst in an ideal world, all our staff would be native English speakers, we need to work as best we can given the reality of the environment. But I shall redouble efforts to make sure the few whose English is intermediate is improved further. <br>4. I do actually believe our rooms are of a decent size. Many are at the higher end of what is normal for a care home. I am sure we can either create or fashion something so your mother can rest a book or drink near her bed and I will look into this immediately. <br>5. I have investigated this and would welcome the chance to discuss it with you as your mother is always one of the first up and in the conservatory. <br><br>Many thanks again for providing feedback.