Reviews and Testimonials

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9.6

Review score from 68 reviews.

Review submitted by M U (Nephew of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 18 September 2018. Review relates to August 2018.

My uncle moved to Linden House two years ago. Living locally I was able to pay him regular visits and always found his room spotlessly clean and tidy. He was exceptionally well cared for by all of the staff and thoroughly enjoyed those activities which he could join in with. I am full of praise for everyone who cared for him so well and went out of their way to ensure that he was always happy. I can highly recommend this care home.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 June S (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 18 September 2018. Review relates to August 2018.

The standard of care has been wonderful. The staff are responsive and deal with people as individuals in delivering their care. Communication is good and any questions friends and family have are dealt with and explained. There are outings and activities that residents can take part in to help keep them active and interested. All in all, it provides a safe, caring place for someone suffering from dementia.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Good
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by S W (Son of Resident/Service User) on Friday 14 September 2018. Review relates to July 2018.

Nothing has been too much trouble to reassure and settle my mother into Linden House after a long period in hospital. The change in her has been remarkable due to the care she has received. Staff throughout the home have supported direct family members through a very difficult period of time.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 G (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 14 August 2018. Review relates to August 2018.

I am happy with how my mother has settled at Linden House. However, there are some issues that niggle me: 1: Portion size of some food, having been present at meal times, on one occasion she received a slice of bread no more than 2" square on a wet plate. On another visit, she had a cake no bigger than one mouthful. 2: I have visited to find she has had no drink and I have made her a cup. 3: She is very reluctant to drink and often when I visit her, the water jug has not been touched and the beaker unused. 4: I have on two occasions left items of clothing to be labelled in the appropriate bag to find it still there a week later. 5: The welcome at reception is frequently cold and the pass is not available. Having another relative at another care home, I expected the homes to be of similar standard and feeling. I do feel a lack of warmth from some staff and feel that as I am paying more for her care than my stepfather, who has the full nursing care, that the standard needs to improve.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Good
Management: Satisfactory
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Poor
Activities: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good

Review submitted by Iain T (Son of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 14 August 2018. Review relates to August 2018.

Mum has been living at Linden House for 10 months in an area with other residents of similar age and demeanour. She feels happy and safe. Her room is gorgeous. It's on the ground floor with large French door windows looking out onto the well kept, pretty gardens. The room feels airy and light with an ensuite bathroom. This gives her some privacy and independence but also allows her easy interaction with residents and staff. Next to her room is the lounge and dining area. Again these are light and airy spaces that feel clean and homely. Residents have a different menu each day with a variety of meals on offer. The food is tasty and cooked to a high standard. French doors lead out to interesting gardens where there are lots of shady seating areas, amongst clever planting and memory enhancing features such as a bus stop, putting green and seaside beach. These themes carry on inside with an old shop front, cottage, pictures and signs. All staff are very caring, friendly and helpful.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 S V (Friend of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 17 July 2018. Review relates to July 2018.

Linden House provides excellent care for those suffering from dementia. Very good and caring staff. Exceptionally clean and with excellent food. Rooms very pleasant and public rooms very well laid out and most attractive decor. Shady garden an added bonus.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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: Excellent
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by K B (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Friday 6 April 2018. Review relates to March 2018.

My mum is happy and safe and knowing this is so important to me. I am lucky to live close by and am welcomed without exception by staff whenever I visit which can be at any time. The staff from reception, to carers, nursing and cleaning are all friendly and happy to chat about mum. They give mum the best life that she is capable of and make sure she has dignity. When special relatives visit from far, they have happily organised special meals and organised family photos. Thank you! You are all very special people.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Good
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by Paul F (Relative of Resident/Service User) on Monday 22 January 2018. Review relates to January 2018.

Greeted, treated very well, spotlessly clean, super residence. Given full access, all areas and every question fully answered. Very professional, clean and well-run home.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 Derek W (Brother-in-law of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 11 January 2018. Review relates to December 2017.

We as a family cannot speak too highly of Linden House everything about the home is quality from the staff to the interior decor. I must mention the staff, in particular, their care and compassion shown was exceptional. And when I mention the staff I mean everyone. Everything about Linden House is of quality and as visitors, you are afforded a very warm welcome.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by Tim H (Son of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 9 January 2018. Review relates to December 2017.

The holistic care and consideration given at Linden House constantly is of the highest standard and should be used as a benchmark with which other care homes should attempt to achieve.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 J S (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 12 October 2017. Review relates to August 2017.

We thought that the overall standard for the home was good. The management team and front desk are very organised. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were well appointed and the activities on offer were a good range. Mum and Dad were made to feel very welcome. The only real downfall was the food which was tasteless and not presented in an enticing way.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Excellent
Management: Good
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Satisfactory
Food & Drink: Poor
Activities: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by J G (Son of Resident/Service User) on Monday 18 September 2017. Review relates to September 2017.

The standard of care is excellent mainly because the staff take great trouble to ensure that residents are happy, comfortable and safe. The house itself is of high quality which helps both residents and staff to enjoy and use the facilities. The atmosphere is always friendly and helpful.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Good
Management: Satisfactory
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good

Review submitted by Hadyn M (Resident / Service User) on Monday 18 September 2017. Review relates to September 2017.

Admission to Linden House with fatigue symptoms. Fell down in room, damaged legs and arms on the first night. Fell again on the second night damaging legs, chest and arms. Unable to stand for three days. Slow progress to part recovery. Legs remain hard to use without walking aids. Slow recovery of fatigue problems. Transport within the house by walking chair.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Good
Management: Good
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good

Review submitted by Roger N (Husband of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 23 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.

My wife used Linden House for respite last year, two weeks each month and is now in full-time care since May. She has Parkinson's. Her ability to walk is very limited and requires assistance to move even with her Zimmer frame. She requires twenty four hour care. The caring assistants are mostly young people. This is balanced with a number of mature staff that provide activities and one to one care. The nursing staff are excellent. Communication between all levels is very good. Front office staff are very helpful. Team spirit is very apparent. The food is more than adequate and tailored to individual needs. My wife has always been a snack person. Besides breakfast, lunch and supper there seems to be access to tempting nibbles from dawn to dusk. My wife could not be in a better place.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by Stephen A (Resident / Service User) on Wednesday 23 August 2017. Review relates to August 2017.

Fantastic home, great and friendly staff. Thanks to them.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 J P (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 12 July 2017. Review relates to July 2017.

Overall, we have been satisfied with the care our mother has been receiving. However, of late, this does seem to have slipped. Standards are not being kept up. For example her deafness over the last month has not been dealt with well and we have had to repeatedly chase this up. Regularly, we have had to sort her drawers out and a lot of clothes have gone missing, and we found dirty pants and pads left in her room! We feel that the downward trend is due to bad management and leadership. The carers do their best and are generally very good. For the fees that are paid, we are not getting the best service lately.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Satisfactory
Staff: Satisfactory
Management: Poor
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Satisfactory
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Overall Standard: Satisfactory
Treated with Dignity: Good

Review submitted by Philip A (Stepson of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 11 July 2017. Review relates to April 2017.

Very happy and pleased with all aspects of Linden House. Top quality facilities, caring and friendly staff, always receive a warm welcome on visit. I can rest in the knowledge my step-father is in safe hands and well looked after. A true home from home experience for our family. Thank you so much!

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by Nicky H (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 28 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.

Whenever I come and visit, I find my mother is very well looked after. All the staff are friendly and very helpful.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 B (Wife of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 22 June 2017. Review relates to June 2017.

The family have always had a pleasant welcome into the nursing home ever since we started visiting my husband there. (Father and Grandfather) The grandchildren love visiting and looking the small room with the toys, plus a piece of cake. Nothing is too much trouble and there is always a person on hand if we have any questions that need answering. Thank you.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by P S (Friend of Resident/Service User) on Friday 2 June 2017. Review relates to May 2017.

My lovely neighbour sadly has worsening dementia and is unable to take care of his everyday needs, residential care is necessary where he is safe and well looked after. Every need is catered for and how lovely it is to take him out for coffee all within the home.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 J K (Relative of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 31 May 2017. Review relates to May 2017.

My relative stayed at the above home it was very good, very well looked after and good food and care. This is the third time he has been in for seven days and we will always use the home again.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Good
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Satisfactory
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Activities: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by E B (Resident / Service User) on Monday 22 May 2017. Review relates to May 2017.

On arriving at Linden House my wife and I were made most welcome after meeting the management and staff, we were shown to our room which was most delightful, tastefully furnished and well decorated, good storage and a very nice wet room. The staff are very caring and friendly nothing is too much trouble. The food is excellent and very well cooked by a great chef. The staff in charge of activities are good at organising events for residents and a well maintained garden to sit or wander around. All in all very good indeed.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Good
Management: Good
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good

Review submitted by Terry C (Son of Resident/Service User) on Thursday 23 March 2017. Review relates to March 2017.

I have been very impressed with the care provided for both my Mother and my Mother-in-Law. The building was purpose-built for dementia residents 3 years ago and is arranged into secure units that are well decorated. The staff are very nice and treat the residents with respect. Visiting relatives are offered refreshments and if you are there at meals times you can have lunch or dinner with them in either the dining area or their own room.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 G T (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Review relates to February 2017.

Whilst all staff are most helpful, I would say that feedback regarding any queries I may have with regards to my father's care is sketchy at best. Information is not really at hand e.g has my father been taken out for daily walks as requested? Answer - unknown. Is this not part of the care plan - immediate answer should be yes without question or why am I paying £5000 a month. If I wasn't there pushing, what would happen to my father? Worrying indeed. Nursing staff are excellent as is front of house.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Good
Management: Satisfactory
Rooms: Satisfactory
Facilities: Satisfactory
Cleanliness: Satisfactory
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Overall Standard: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by Bethan C (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Monday 13 March 2017. Review relates to February 2017.

Linden House impressed me from the start with the dignity they afford residents, the cheerfulness of the staff and the range of activities. The receptionist embodies it all. This month the magnificent lady who cares for my mother uncovered a medical problem with her. The compassion and patience with which she dealt with her (and all the family!) and her persistence with the doctors brought a lump to my throat. She is coming in on her day off to take her to the doctors. Her carer is one in a million and I thank the stars every day she looks after my mother.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Good
Rooms: Good
Facilities: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by C M (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Friday 10 March 2017. Review relates to January 2017.

Welcoming environment. Staff kind and compassionate, patient and understanding. Nice environment in which to live - does not feel institutionalised. Very impressed with overall care.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 Emily J (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Review relates to March 2017.

My mother had to move into Linden House last year when her dementia made it impossible for her to stay in her flat. I live far away, in Cape Town, and found it very traumatic visiting Mum in December. What made it so much easier though was seeing her wonderful new home. Linden House is beautiful and the loving, caring staff go out of their way to make both the residents and their families feel special. You are all angels! I knew that although I was having to leave her, I had the peace of mind that she was in the best place possible. Thank you so much to the Linden House family. I really appreciate everything you are doing for Mum.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 Angie G (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Saturday 18 February 2017. Review relates to February 2017.

Thank you for everything you have done to help mum settle into Linden House. Her room and all the facilities are amazing. The kindness, care and patience you have given her seem to be boundless, which is reassuring for our family. I know that she is safe and well looked after.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Good
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by J G (Friend of Resident/Service User) on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Review relates to January 2017.

Very friendly staff, lovely lounge and dining rooms. Large sized bedrooms with nice bathrooms. My gentleman settled in very well and enjoys the company around him. The gardens are beautiful and easy and safe to walk around with lots of places to sit outside and have a coffee from the cafe

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by M B (Resident / Service User) on Tuesday 20 December 2016. Review relates to November 2016.

Very caring, attentive staff. Very friendly, nothing ever too much trouble to meet the needs of the residents. An overall feeling of a family community. Nice atmosphere, clean and a happy home.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Activities: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Review submitted by T C (Son of Resident/Service User) on Friday 25 November 2016. Review relates to October 2016.

We have found the staff to be caring, professional and friendly in helping my mum to settle in at Linden House. The home has excellent facilities and my mum's room is lovely with a view of the garden. We couldn't ask for a better environment for my mum to be cared for.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 Joyce P (Sister of Resident/Service User) on Friday 18 November 2016. Review relates to October 2016.

The care my sister received in the last few months of her life was exceptional. All of the staff at Linden House went out of their way to help both her and us as a family. They were always kind and nothing seemed to be to much trouble. There was a wealth of activities to join in with and there was always lots of laughter and fun. Even when she was confined to her room in the last weeks of her life the staff were always happy to sit and chat with her. As a family, we are all very grateful to everyone and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for somewhere for their loved ones to stay.

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? 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 Belita B (Daughter of Resident/Service User) on Friday 23 September 2016. Review relates to September 2016.

My mother is well looked after, both she and her room are always clean despite the fact she has incontinence issues. The staff show her great respect and are always kind to her. My mother appears to be very contented here, unlike the previous home she was in where she was in and very unhappy and where the staff were very impatient and always complaining about her. Both my brother and I look forward to visiting her. All the staff at all levels are marvellous they cannot do enough for us when asked. I can also rest well knowing my mother is receiving excellent care in her final years,

How likely would you be to recommend Linden House? Extremely likely

Care / Support: Good
Staff: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Overall Standard: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent

Visit our reception to view our 'Our Values' book, a collection of memories, stories and photos illustrating life at Linden House
Read excerpts from letters of thanks sent to Linden House
(Original letters are kept in a book available to visitors at reception)
Read a selection of our resident and relative testimonials below:

Having just spent the last four days at Linden House visiting my aunt, I wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoyed my stay. The standard of cleanliness is extremely high, food was wholesome and well-cooked, and the guest suite was great.

But most of all, the genuine kindness of all the staff is outstanding. I live in Egypt, and I was so worried initially about moving my aunt. Although it is hard living so far away, this time I can leave again knowing that she is in the best possible place.

Patricia, close family member of resident at Linden House

25 May 2016
I work as an entertainer, and have been visiting Linden House care home alongside my activities company since it opened. I am always made to feel so welcome – it has the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. Whether you live at Linden House, or simply visit for work or to see a relative, it is a great place to be.

Malcolm, visiting entertainer to Linden House

27 June 2016
This is a great big thank you to all of the wonderful nursing staff at Linden House. My husband’s stay with you has been fantastic for not only himself, but also for my daughter and I. He’s really happy, content, and enjoying life. Everything that was done for him was done cheerfully and made him feel special – he’s going to miss all the ladies spoiling him!

Jean, wife of respite visitor to Linden House

11 July 2016
As a visitor to your barbeque on the 29^th July, I felt I must write to express my heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Linden House for such a wonderful occasion. Chefs, immaculate as ever, served delicious barbequed food and glasses of Pimms - and some of us danced the afternoon away!

Barbara, visitor to Linden House

02 August 2016
I just wish I was able to adequately express my gratitude to you all in caring for my beloved husband; I can’t find the words but my thanks are profound. The love, care and fun he had with you really was five star.

Janette, husband of resident at Linden House

05 August 2016
Everyone at Linden House has been so incredibly supportive and kind towards us. My sister and I were both so pleased when we found out Linden House was able to accommodate both our mum and dad, despite their very different nursing needs. It meant Dad could finally relax, knowing that Mum was in such good hands and he needn’t worry anymore.

Jackie and Christine, daughters of residents at Linden House

21 November 2016
My work as a lawyer specialising in elderly client and capacity matters means that I see a good number of care and nursing homes. It is easy to complain but I think that credit is due to the staff at Linden House.

My mother is now a resident there and I am very impressed with the care, efficiency and simple humanity the team exhibits towards her and the other residents. It must be an extremely difficult job, but you all show enormous patience and skill at dealing with the varied requirements – all of which seems to be done with a smile and a calm, reassuring manner.

The staff go beyond what perhaps may be expected from the job. I have never seen or heard anything to give me the slightest concern, and I would like to place on the record my gratitude to the staff for preventing me from having to worry about the care my mother receives.

Sarah, daughter of resident at Linden House

15 January 2017
Thank you for making us such a lovely tea to celebrate our relative’s birthday yesterday. The cake was delicious – we spent a happy afternoon together.

Helen, daughter of resident at Linden House

27 April 2017
Thank you for making me feel so welcome during my stay here.

Karen, respite resident at Linden House

28 April 2017
Thank you so much for the wonderful care that you have given to Mum during the three years she was with you at Linden House.

You have made her feel comfortable and loved every day. We can’t thank you enough.

Thank you also for your professionalism and care – you couldn’t have done anymore for us.

You are all very special people.

Sue, daughter of resident at Linden House

28 April 2017
This is just a small note to offer a very big thank you!

My wife couldn’t have received better care at your wonderful home. The patience and attention she was given was just incredible, and I cannot think of anywhere better for her to spend her final days. It truly did feel like everyone cared for her very much.

Thank you again.

Mike, wife of resident at Linden House

04 May 2017
Thank you all for caring for my mother so wonderfully. My family and I always found you all so welcoming and empathetic during our visits.

Thank you all so much.

Stephen, son of resident at Linden House

01 May 2017
We have been most impressed with the exceptional level of care that Linden House offers, and believe we couldn’t have found a better care home for my stepfather.

Philip, stepson of resident at Linden House

31 May 2017
Thank you all for looking after my mother so well. With my heartfelt thanks, thank you.

Sue, daughter of resident at Linden House

22 June 2017
I work as a disabled access taxi driver, and work with the staff at Linden House regularly. From reception to care staff, I can honestly say that all members of staff show a professional and very caring attitude to all residents and visitors. I work across many care homes and I can say that Colten homes are the best I have seen.

Tracy, visitor to Linden House

27 June 2017
Thank you for showing all those who stay with you such grace, dignity and respect.

Family of resident at Linden House

07 July 2017
Another generation of our students have returned to school from their Work Experience with new found confidence, and this is due to your company’s generous supply of time, effort and community spirit, for which we all thank you most sincerely.

As always, the staff who visited the various employment sites returned full of praise and enthusiasm for the interest and personal attention given to our students, and the wonderful diversity of experiences which have been made available to them.

The value of their work placement into the real world is enormous, and can have a profound effect on the choices that will be made by these students as they enter their last year of secondary school.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to provide a fantastic opportunity to our students.

I wish you a very pleasant summer and thank you for all your support this year.

Work Experience Coordinator, Priestlands School

13 July 2017
I just wanted to say a big thank you for all you have done for my relative - you really did pull out all the stops.

Relative of resident at Linden House

20 July 2017
Thank you for giving us a lovely party on Saturday – we all really enjoyed it!

Maureen, resident at Linden House

21 July 2017
Thank you very much for all your love and care in looking after our relative.
Family of relative at Linden House

26 July 2017
I was very pleased to meet Kay the Admiral Nurse on Tuesday evening – please would you pass on my thanks to the kitchen for the wine and nibbles!

Kay explained that part of her role was to support the relatives of the residents. It made me think of how well I have been supported by all the staff at Linden House since my mum moved in. You are all so kind, patient and caring and I am very grateful.

Lindsay, daughter of resident at Linden House

11 August 2017
Thank you for all that you have done to care for my mum during her time at Linden House.

John, son of resident at Linden House

14 August 2017
Thank you so much for looking after Mum. We are very grateful to you all for your kindness and help.

Sue, daughter of resident at Linden House

02 September 2017
The staff at Linden House could not have been more thoughtful, caring, attentive or supportive in looking after my mother. I hugely appreciated it for my mum, and also for me.

Jane, daughter of resident at Linden House

21 August 2017
Whilst we as a family were saddened when our relative could no longer remain at home, we were relieved that there was space within your walls at Linden House. You made such a devastating time for us all a little easier with the grace, dignity and respect you afford to all who stay with you.

Ken, relative of resident at Linden House

01 October 2017
Thank you so much for the wonderful and loving care you gave to Mum, and to all the support you gave to me – I much appreciated it. I know how hard your work must be at times, but it is so important to the elderly people around you and the people who love them.

My thanks again.

Daughter of resident at Linden House

03 October 2017
I would just like to thank you and your staff for all your efforts over recent weeks. You have all been very considerate to my mother, and your efforts have been appreciated. The care given has obviously contributed to her much improved state of health.

Colin, son of resident at Linden House

14 November 2017
We would like to extend a warm thank you for your outstanding care and support over the past few months. We could not have wished for a better place for our relative, and we cannot recommend you highly enough.

Philip, relative of resident at Linden House

17 November 2017
I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful care you have been providing for my godmother. Last week, she took a turn for the worse, and as I live in Egypt, I was not able to get over to visit her. A staff member very kindly told me how to download the Google Hangout app, and then took her IPad into my godmother’s room to let her see my face and let me speak to her. I am sure this is above and beyond the staff member’s responsibilities, but her kindness and compassion has gone a long way in bridging the distance, and it made a huge difference to my godmother and I.

Patricia, relative of resident at Linden House

25 November 2017
Thank you to everyone at Linden House for your outstanding care and attention. We couldn’t have found a better place for our relative.

Thank you also for all your support – we just cannot imagine what we would have done without you.

Mavis, relative of resident at Linden House

05 December 2017
We would like to thank you for putting on such a lovely meal on Monday. You went to a lot of trouble and gave it much thought - it was very much appreciated. It was also a joy to see Mum ‘dressed up’ and it meant a lot to me.

Thank you also for all your hard work throughout the year – you truly deserve your recent outstanding award.

Graham, son of resident at Linden House

14 December 2017
I was overwhelmed when the most beautiful bunch of flowers arrived from all of you today. I also loved the card that you all signed and you made my day with your good wishes.

It is, as always, such a relief to know that Mum has been safe, happy and well cared for while I have been unable to visit.

Again, I can’t thank you all enough and hope to see you soon.

Katie, daughter of respite resident at Linden House

18 January 2018
Whilst visiting my close friend this afternoon, residents and friends were treated to the most exceptional and magical afternoon of music from some remarkable musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It was certainly a musical experience which lifted the spirits of all those who were privileged to be present, and the afternoon bought such obvious pleasure to us all.

Barbara, friend of resident at Linden House

25 January 2018
Thank you so much for your care of our relative in recent weeks. It’s been so nice for her to have friends at Linden House and we appreciate all your thought and kindness.

Relative of resident at Linden House

29 January 2018
A huge thank you for the wonderful care you gave my mum over the last few years. You always had a smile for her and I’m sure she came to see you as her family.

Relative of resident at Linden House

29 January 2018
I would like to express my gratitude to you all for the way you looked after Mum. She was obviously well cared for and was always made a fuss of. You well deserve your ‘outstanding’ accreditation.

Belita, daughter of resident at Linden House

27 February 2018
Thank you very much for making our 65^th wedding anniversary so very special. We thoroughly enjoyed the cake and all the fuss that was made.

Joyce, wife of resident at Linden House

21 February 2018
A very big thank you for your kind hospitality at our training day yesterday. The room was excellent, bright and comfortable – and the tea, coffee and biscuits most welcome. Our art groups are progressing well, and this year, we will be having numerous exhibitions. They send out such powerful messages that there is a life after a diagnosis and that life-long learning is open to all. It is people like yourselves that make this possible.

Gilda, Secretary of Art Dementia

16 March 2018
I will remember you all forever for your gentle care and kindness – you are all amazing.

Frances, relative of resident at Linden House

24 March 2018
I will remember you all for your gentle care, you are all amazing.
Relative of resident at Linden House

24 March 2018
My mum is happy and safe and knowing this is so important to me. I am lucky to live close by and am welcomed without exception by staff whenever I visit which can be at any time. The staff from reception, to carers, nursing and cleaning are all friendly and happy to chat about mum. They give mum the best life that she is capable of and make sure she has dignity. You are all very special people.
Daughter of resident at Linden House

06 April 2018
Thank you so much for your help and love, you were always wonderful and made life easier for us
Shirley, relative of resident at Linden House

13 May 2018
Our sincere thanks for all the help you give us, making all the visits a pleasure
Vicky, relative of resident at Linden House

13 May 2018
Linden House provides excellent care for those suffering from dementia, it has very good and caring staff. Its also exceptionally clean, with excellent food, the rooms very pleasant and public rooms very well laid out and most attractive decor.
Friend of resident at Linden House

17 July 2018