Alba Rose

I wrote a review when my mother was admitted for respite. Mum has been there now 12 months and her wellbeing and quality of life has been transformed. Her medication is reduced, her hearing has been sorted, she is interested in so many things and enjoying a quality of life that is a shining example of good caring quality care. She has been able to go on outings, take up knitting, socialise and enjoy life. An example of the staff going the extra mile is the owner giving up their Saturday to transport mum to her grand-daughters wedding some distance away. It made such a difference to us all. Mum 12 months on is a different person. Highly recommend this care home.

Mum was admitted for emergency respite care after a bereavement and a concern from GP about being left alone. This is a small home, not the poshest but from day one the kindness and care from the staff shone through. Room nice with own ensuite toilet and basin. Other rooms more like bed sit size. Lift access to third floor where my mother is. Philospohy of home is to provide wide range of activities and interests for residents so not sat "looking at 4 walls". Whilst so many people want to stay in their own home and mum was one of them, the contrast 8 weeks on - she has come "alive". I like the informality of the home, the many outings - and the residents are quite frail but the staff are so friendly and helpful. They had a recent CQC inspection with rating of Good but one outstanding - to be honest I think they deserve an outstanding rating for the quality of their care. I live a long way away but when I visit everyone comments about the excellent reputation of Alba Rose and the staff who work there.