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Testimonials

  • Ernie Crane - January 2012

    Amberwood House

    "I have spent a very happy time these last four months at Amberwood.  My health has improved remarkably and I just feel so different, so long may it continue."

  • Christine & Gordon Heald - May 2011

    Monmouth House

    "Dear Chris, I have been meaning to email you for days, just to say a huge thankyou for making Gordon so happy with his care from you all at Monmouth House. He is still talking about the kindness shown by everyone and tells me all the stories, six times over! We have happy memories of Monmouth House and I am sure we shall be asking for a room for him again. Take care."

  • Belinda Atkinson & Niki Upton- January 2011

    Castle View

    "We wanted to write and formally thank you all at Castle View for looking after mum for the last five years...we would both like to thank you most sincerely for the care you gave her over such a long period."

  • Peter Nash (enjoyed a respite break with us)

    Monmouth House Residential Home, Lymington "Thank you for the unstinting care and kindness shown to me during my week at Monmouth House. I was looked after with genuine kindness and understanding."

  • From: Helen Alford

    Fernhill Specialist Dementia Care Home"My mother is in Fernhill and I cannot say enough good things about the care and attention she is getting. Dementia is a very hard illness to cope with for the whole family, but seeing my mum in a wonderful, restful environment and so peaceful in herself is heartwarming.  We thank each and every one of the staff for making mum's life and ours 'better' "

  • Professor C M Hallett

    Canford Chase "I want to thank you and all the staff at Canford Chase for the skill and care with which you looked after Richard..he particularly enjoyed the view of the lovely gardens, the minibus outings and above all, the kindness of the staff..we consider ourselves fortunate indeed to have found Canford Chase..."

  • Eric Hutchinson

    The Aldbury"I would like to thank you for the excellent care you have taken of dad, I will always be personally grateful for the support you gave us as a family and the patience you displayed..every member of The Aldbury team that I encountered was friendly, helpful and professional."

  • Sylvia Hedley (enjoyed a respite break with us)

    Avon Reach

    "Thank you so much for accomodating me at Avon Reach.  All the staff were wonderful as usual great kindness and care, and a lovely smile, even at the end of the day.  My only complaint is the menu- just too delicious, and difficult to resist such temptation!"

  • Lesley Holditch

    Castle View"Thank you and your staff for the wonderful care and affection shown to my mother throughout her stay at Castle View.  I did not fully appreciate just how hardworking and thoughtful you all are until I was allowed to stay with Mom..the paramount feeling I received from you was genuine affection, which is a rare commodity in today's hustle and bustle world."

  • Nigel Morgan

    Court Lodge

    "I would like to thank you and your whole team at Court Lodge on behalf of all our family for the wonderful loving care you gave to both Nan and John Morgan".

  • Jackie & Frank Chapman

    Monmouth House"Dad’s time at Monmouth House  although short, was a most contented time. Thank you for the kindness, comfort and compassion shown to him whilst living in such a wonderful community.

    "He felt valued being able to have input into the daily life of his home, which was very important to him."

  • Dr Elizabeth Hopkins

    Canford Chase"Joyce Hughes has asked me to write to thank you & all your staff for the wonderful 100th birthday party which you gave her last week..this occasion has yet again proved that Joyce made absolutely the right choice when she decided last year to move to Canford Chase.  Once again, many thanks, not only for the party, but all that you do."

  • Jenny & Lou Barnes

    Monmouth House"Thank you for the wonderful way in which my mother was looked after during her 2 1/2 years at Monmouth House. Everyone was so helpful and kind, the house always spotless and the food varied and tasty.  We hope if ever we need to live in a home, that we will be lucky enough to find a place as good as Monmouth House."

  • Linda Seberry

    Amberwood House

    "My mother moved into Amberwood House  in December 2009 and my father was so impressed with the home that he then decided to join her in May 2010.  As a daughter I am extremely happy with Amberwood House, the friendly atmosphere and professionalsim.  I have total peace of mind that they are well looked after and cared for."

  • Angie & Nick Helder & family

    Canford Chase Care Home"Alice's family and friends would like to say how much we appreciate all the love and the tender way you looked after Alice at Canford Chase and for that we are truly grateful...on several occasions Alice mentioned how lucky she was to the residents at Canford Chase.  She told them that 'this was the very best home anyone could wish for because she had stayed for a short period at two other homes and she had visited ten other homes before making Canford Chase her choice."

  • Mrs Garton

    Castle View"Very many thanks for the lovely flowers you have sent to welcome me to Castle View, all is being done to help me settle into my new life in a very friendly atmosphere.”

  • Pamela Deters from Arizona

    Court Lodge

    "Thanks to all the staff at Court Lodge for looking after Dad so well. For me personally, living so far away it meant I could sleep at night."

  • C Gijsbers (visiting physiotherapist)

    Braemar Lodge

    "I really enjoy coming to Braemar Lodge. I am very impressed by the enthusiasm I find here. I love the team work and the comradeship."

  • Jenny Wilson

    Court Lodge

    "Grateful thanks for keeping Rosina so happy and well looked after at Court Lodge "

  • Barbara (enjoyed a respite break with us)

    Canford Chase

    "All your staff at Canford Chase are exceptional - being so kind, helpful and always with a smile on their face- they have really become my friends... not forgetting Peter the chef with his delicious meals and cakes to die for!"

  • Mr Richardson

    Castle View"There is no doubt that Prince Charles, who opened Castle View, would be gratified by the way it has developed."

  • Muriel Coombs

    Amberwood House

    "I came to Amberwood House  for two weeks respite stay and I liked it so much I've been here for twelve months. All the staff are very kind and I've made some nice friends here."

  • Mrs Sue Jobber

    Court Lodge

    "Thank you so much for the way in which you all cared for our dear Mum Pat Giles and for the wonderful work you do. It was so important to us that she was able to live in such a caring and loving environment with such a high standard of care, she always said how wonderful you all were and how happy she was.
    You are all very special and Court Lodge is a special place"

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