Review submitted by Sheila R (Resident / Service User) on Friday 8 March 2019. Review relates to March 2019.
I came for a two-week stay, I have now extended it for an extra six weeks with the view of staying permanently. Overall I'm happy with all staff and entertainment is varied.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Diana G (Wife of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 19 February 2019. Review relates to February 2019.
I wish to thank all the staff on the Lyndhurst Suite for the wonderful care they showed my husband during his long stay at Kingfishers 2 1/2 years. He was suffering with Parkinson's and Dementia and spent the last two months unable to do a thing for himself.
The staff treated him with dignity and love. They did everything for him and made the last days of his life as bearable as was possible.
They also showed extreme love and kindness to me and the family at this most harrowing of times. On behalf of my husband and daughters, we thank you all from the bottom of our heart. He is at peace now.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Good
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by H M (Resident / Service User) on Friday 8 February 2019. Review relates to February 2019.
The experience at Kingfishers is first class and would be hard to beat.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by June P (Resident / Service User) on Tuesday 18 December 2018. Review relates to December 2018.
Everybody is very helpful and caring.
Activities - they think of everything. I enjoy them all.
I wasn't able to cope at home but everything is done for me here and I am very happy.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Edith A (Resident / Service User) on Monday 19 November 2018. Review relates to November 2018.
I am very happy. Proud to be involved in all activities. A whole new way of life has opened up for me.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by V C (Resident / Service User) on Monday 19 November 2018. Review relates to November 2018.
Recently I have been involved with a tea dance competition in Lymington. I am so proud to be a member of the winning team. I had lots of fun and felt as though I was part of the community. I am very happy to be at Kingfishers, as there is so much to look forward to as there is always something being organised for us to take part in.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Mary C (Resident / Service User) on Friday 19 October 2018. Review relates to October 2018.
I am finding all staff extremely kind, consistent and caring in all ways.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Good
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Good
- Cleanliness: Good
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Good
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Hayley H (Wife of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 26 September 2018. Review relates to September 2018.
I've been on a long journey with dementia and now I feel I've struck gold my husband deserves the best and boy is he going to have the time of his life. Kingfishers will allow both myself and husband to fulfil our lives without having to worry about a thing. I was disillusioned with care homes but not anymore as I feel I can trust the manager and her staff which means everything to both me and my husband.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Douglas S (Friend of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 26 September 2018. Review relates to September 2018.
I was very pleased with the way all staff welcome my friend to Kingfishers and I know his wife was very moved, the professional way the home is run. From management and all staff. His wife has cared for her husband for 10 years and now she can have her life back. Thank you.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Elizabeth L (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 6 September 2018. Review relates to September 2018.
Fantastic care home. From the first visit, their visit to us to present day we have been so very happy. Communication fantastic, someone will always make time for you for questions and guidance. office staff so helpful, entertainment team so much energy and fun, the carers and nursing staff just fantastic. Event the domestic staff and hostesses so friendly and caring. A real credit to the home that all staff seem fully engaged with residents and take time to talk and interact with them.
I'd like to give the nurses on level 2 a special mention. But everyone is great.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Don't Know
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Susan B (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 4 September 2018. Review relates to August 2018.
Beautiful care home, excellent staff, food and care
My mum enjoys being here and feels safe and looked after which gives me piece of mind
The activities organisers are full of enthusiasm
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Good
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Satisfactory
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P A L W (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 22 August 2018. Review relates to August 2018.
Excellent, all.
My 100th birthday was held here and the chef made a beautiful cake for me. My room was decorated beautifully and streamers and balloons, it was a happy day!
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by R K (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 15 August 2018. Review relates to August 2018.
Having arrived at Kingfishers with much apprehension, I was amazed by the warmth and kindness of my reception. Unfortunately, my stay is too short, but I do feel a little more able to cope with the daily running of our home. I feel more rested, especially my mind, and my body is strong by coming to terms with day to day living. Everyone has been so kind and helpful.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by M D (Resident / Service User) on Monday 6 August 2018. Review relates to July 2018.
Remarkably smoothly which was unexpected. I just seem to have merge din with the others. A great relief to have the kind carers as it was impossible to manage at home.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Good
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Margaret N (Resident / Service User) on Monday 6 August 2018. Review relates to July 2018.
Like all the activities that Kingfisher provides, the trips, the music, sitting in the gardens. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and they all know my name and helpful to my needs.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Satisfactory
- Rooms: Good
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by L A A (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 25 July 2018. Review relates to July 2018.
My father moved here a year ago. His health has improved and he is very content. The staff are very supportive, competent and caring. He enjoys his trips out organised by the activities team and especially appreciated and was effusive about a recent boat trip from Hythe which was well organised and an excellent day out.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P S (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 20 June 2018. Review relates to June 2018.
It was an initial shock being here and I was very stressed and unhappy. However, the staff helped me to settle in. The food is sometimes not to my taste particularly the suppers which at times look unappetising and seems a strange choice.
Having crossword puzzles delivered to our rooms each morning is a welcome extra.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Likely
- Care / Support: Good
- Staff: Good
- Management: Good
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Satisfactory
- Activities: Good
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Good
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Maria S (Mother of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 9 May 2018. Review relates to March 2018.
My son received 'end of life' care at Kingfishers from January to March 2018. The standard of care and support at Kingfishers is extremely high in every respect and met all of our needs at this very difficult time.
Kingfishers is a beautiful environment with a luxury and homely feel and wonderful staff.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Michael T (Husband of Resident/Service User) on Monday 16 April 2018. Review relates to April 2018.
1) Parking is often a problem. Families, friends and older people who cannot walk well often have to park on the road.
2) some rooms/corridors need a paint soon.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Good
- Facilities: Good
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P J (Resident / Service User) on Friday 23 March 2018. Review relates to February 2018.
Staff good. Music I enjoy a lot. Overall good.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Susan C (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Review relates to January 2018.
I always find my mother very well cared for. I am always welcomed into the home and invited to join in every activity. All the staff are so very caring and cheerful. I am completely confident that my mum has the best possible care and she is in a cheerful environment. It seems that there are interesting activities every day. There are many groups that come into the care home and import their knowledge and talents in a fun way.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Sarah R (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Friday 26 January 2018. Review relates to January 2018.
My dad had a fall which fractured his pelvis. He went to hospital by ambulance. The manager and all her team went way beyond hope and expectations in getting dad out of hospital and setting up the correct level of care, however, when discharged everything was completely ready. Clothes moved, pictures up and al personal items placed in a new room in identical places. Every staff member has been professional, caring and extremely kind. I truly believe that the manager and the team are way above outstanding!!
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P W (Resident / Service User) on Thursday 25 January 2018. Review relates to January 2018.
My stay here is made very happy by the staff here. I enjoy the musical events and sing-songs. The place is maintained very well by the staff and there are all amenities to hand.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Susan P (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 17 January 2018. Review relates to January 2018.
I needed temporary respite care following knee surgery. I could not have asked for more. The care has been first class in every way.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Good
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Maria N (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Monday 15 January 2018. Review relates to December 2017.
I spend some considerable time at Kingfishers visiting my mother as often as I can and I am delighted with the care she receives. The staff are amazing whether nurses, care, assistants, activity coordinators, catering or reception staff. So friendly, caring and professional. The recent gala lunch was so enjoyable, the effort staff had gone to was very obvious. I feel Kingfishers is my own "home away from home" Thank you to you all.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P J (Resident / Service User) on Saturday 13 January 2018. Review relates to December 2017.
Staff are wonderful to everyone.
Food is excellent like a first class hotel in Las Vegas.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Veronica H (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 8 November 2017. Review relates to October 2017.
I stayed at Kingfishers for respite after surgery. What impressed me most was the professionalism, knowledge and dedication of the staff in all areas. They are wonderful! Nothing was too much trouble. There is not one negative comment I can make about my stay, Kingfishers is that good!!
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by David G (Son of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 27 September 2017. Review relates to September 2016.
Mum has now been living at Kingfishers for a year. Before she moved in her health had deteriorated badly and she was no longer able to live independently. Since arriving at Kingfishers her physical and mental wellbeing have improved greatly. The standard of care is first class. As a family, we have been very impressed by the caring and considerate attitude of all the staff, as well as aspects of the community in which Mum now lives. Kingfishers is exceptionally clean; there is a beautiful garden and numerous activities for the residents. Mum particularly enjoys the food. We feel confident that Mum is being very well cared for.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by John R (Relative of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 31 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
Really excellent day at the barbecue and other visits.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Andrew S (Grandson of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 30 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
Every element of this rest home has dramatically exceeded my expectations. The depth of care, love and understanding constantly shown by all members of staff, from the manager, carers, kitchen staff and cleaners and even extending to maintenance men and the apprentices working on the new extension, have been frankly, incredible.
This empathy and compassion is extended to all, even when the resident is being erratic or consistently confrontational.
I leave for my home in the antipodes happy and secure in the knowledge that my grandmother could not possibly be in a better place.
Thank you.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Julia B (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 24 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
Just to thank everyone at Kingfisher for making my mother so welcome, happy and feeling safe at the end of her life. They all do an amazing job and all the staff are so so happy.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Teresa W (Friend of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 23 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
CQC rated Outstanding, what more can I say? Friendly, kind, understanding staff. Always time to talk which is so important. Amazing home.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Patricia R (Relative of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 17 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
We have visited many times and attended various things. Each time we come away very impressed with staff and managers.
Have said to many people of a certain age that when the time occurs.
It gives one such a feeling of confidence in all that is here.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by K B (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 17 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
My dad has lived here for a year. I cannot fault the home, the staff, the food, everything is excellent.
I believe it is easily the best home for miles and tell everyone how excellent it is here.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Michael D (Resident / Service User) on Tuesday 15 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
Very pleased with all aspects. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The food is excellent.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P L (Resident / Service User) on Monday 14 August 2017. Review relates to July 2017.
I moved here on 24th May 2017 having sold my bungalow in order to secure a 'care plan' to enable me to live here for as long as I need.
I have a room of my choice and have brought several articles with me so it has helped me to feel that the room is as much like home as possible.
I am fortunate since I am mobile so I can get into the lovely gardens.
There are a variety of activities but personally, I would like more classes with exercises like Extend. Me being here gives my daughter, son and daughter in law as well as myself, peace of mind.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Good
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Good
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Good
- Safety / Security: Good
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by June D (Resident / Service User) on Thursday 10 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.
We have had a bbq today and it was very good. The staff and everybody are fine. We have no grumbles at all.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by B P (Resident / Service User) on Friday 14 July 2017. Review relates to July 2017.
I enjoy life here. The weather was lovely and we have a lovely garden and the entertainment was very good.
I am very happy here. The staff are very helpful, we are very lucky the staff keep us busy.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Caroline J (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 13 July 2017. Review relates to June 2017.
From the initial contact, I have been extremely impressed with everything about this care/nursing home.
The response to my online enquiry was within 24 hours.
My mum was admitted within 4 days of the enquiry.
The staff - all of them, are absolutely fantastic, nothing is any trouble and all mum's needs are anticipated.
The décor, aroma, gardens, communal areas and private rooms are all amazing.
It is really 5 star.
Thank you so much for the care you take.
I have visited other care homes and Kingfishers is definitely a class above the rest.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by H S (Respite Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 12 July 2017. Review relates to July 2017.
It was wonderful and staff are too.
I am happy to have won the big cake - the gardens are beautiful and I really enjoy walking.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by K T (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 29 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.
Lovely day starting with trip in the minibus to Hythe where we joined a specially adapted boat to take about 8 residents on a trip up Southampton Water and the Hamble River. The voluntary crew served tea and biscuits and went among the residents chatting. There was also a commentary as we went along pointing out places of interest. On our way back a lunch was provided which we ate at Hatchet Pond. A really lovely day which I think everyone enjoyed. Very well organised.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Good
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Good
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Good
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Good
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Tim N (Husband of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 29 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.
I was totally satisfied with the excellent care and attention provided by all the staff at Kingfishers. My wife was treated with dignity and compassion at all times which I witnessed through my daily visits. I was also very impressed and grateful for all the support and kindness the staff afforded myself and my family.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by B P (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 28 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.
I had a wonderful time and were very well looked after.
I enjoy the activities here. The garden is beautiful. We are very lucky to be in this home. The staff are very friendly and all very helpful.
I feel very much at home here.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by B F (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 28 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.
The boat trip was absolutely wonderful.
My daughter came and she loved it as much as I did.
I enjoyed it very much.
I'm looking forward to doing it again.
I enjoy watching the dog that we share and all love them.
This is my forever home now.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Pip T (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Friday 9 June 2017. Review relates to May 2017.
We are visiting from Australia and have been very favourably impressed with the friendliness of staff and quality of care we have witnessed. A lot of effort goes in to providing a good range of entertainment for the residents. On a few occasions we have had lunch in the dining room and have been impressed with the quality and variety of food. We were here for the 100th birthday celebration of our mum and were delighted with the effort gone to by all members of staff. Decorations, food, drink and a beautiful birthday cake were provided by Kingfisher for the occasion. She was also presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers. Catering staff are very accommodating in responding to individual requests.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Jacquie C (Sister of Resident/Service User) on Monday 22 May 2017. Review relates to April 2017.
Very positive experience for us as a family and for my sister.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Alison E (Niece of Resident/Service User) on Monday 22 May 2017. Review relates to May 2017.
My aunt found the perfect home for her last years she had dementia which slowly intensified but she was always stimulated, entertained, taken on outings to keep her interested in life. When I visited I always felt I was visiting her home and I was always very well looked after.
This is a very positive "can do" place.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by Margaret W (Wife of Resident/Service User) on Monday 22 May 2017. Review relates to April 2017.
A very happy and caring home for my husband to end his days.The staff were incredible and made him feel at home which made my life easier knowing that he was in good hands.
Thank you for everything.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Satisfactory
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by M H (Wife of Resident/Service User) on Monday 22 May 2017. Review relates to May 2017.
Celebration of life celebration. Congratulations on a wonderful afternoon. Very helpful.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Good
- Facilities: Good
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Good
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Good
- Overall Standard: Good
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Review submitted by P M (Resident / Service User) on Friday 12 May 2017. Review relates to May 2017.
I am very happy here.
The ambience is excellent, a very happy atmosphere and the staff are very good.
All activities are of a good standard.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingfishers? Extremely likely
- Care / Support: Excellent
- Staff: Excellent
- Management: Excellent
- Rooms: Excellent
- Facilities: Excellent
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Food & Drink: Excellent
- Activities: Excellent
- Safety / Security: Excellent
- Value for Money: Excellent
- Overall Standard: Excellent
- Treated with Dignity: Excellent