How many Care Homes does The Salvation Army own?

The Salvation Army own 11 Care Homes.

Which The Salvation Army Care Homes have the highest review score?

The Hawthorns , Dewdown House & Holt House have the highest review score.

The Salvation Army | 11 Care Homes

Review of
The Hawthorns
from Debbie B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 March 2025

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Overall Experience

My mother-in- law was with the Hawthorns for 19 months. We both can recommend this home wholeheartedly. It is a lovely building with a majestic staircase that hits you when you arrive at the door. The rooms are clean and very well maintained. Lovely furnishings and gardens. Meals are very nice and are

served in a beautiful classy dining room. It is quite intimate with each meal being a social opportunity for its residents. Throughout her time at the Hawthorns our mum was treated with love, respect, dignity and compassion. She was always cleanly dressed. The staff are really wonderful. Very kind respectful, patient and helpful. Management are very approachable, considerate and experienced and ensure the smooth running of this wonderful home. There is some form of entertainment most days. The visits from the nursery school children , the pet visits and the knitting group were all regular favourites She also enjoyed the weekly hairdresser visits.

Reply from Wendy Critchlow, Home Manager at The Hawthorns

Thank you for your kind words.Your Mum was a much loved resident here at the Hawthorns

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Review of
Youell Court
from R H (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2025

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Mum was deteriorating both mentally and physically throughout 2024. We had done all we could with home aids and carers, but whatever we did was not enough. I talked with the management at Youell Court and they couldn't have been more helpful in getting mum out of hospital and into the home. All the

staff are great. The home is clean, well managed and there is an air of calm. Mum has been at the care home for 6 weeks now and it's the best decision we have made recently.

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Review of
Holt House
from Janet M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2025

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My mum has been a resident since November 2024. I was anxious at first about how Mum would settle after living in a family home and attending daycare. I found the staff at Holt House very friendly. As I live overseas, I thought I would feel isolated in her care, but Holt House staff are never too busy

to answer queries and hook me up by videocall to chat with Mum. I highly recommend this residential care home. Nothing is too much trouble, and the staff go out of their way to make the residents feel at home. Meals are cooked to individual preferences and at all times they relate to your questions or concerns. Holt House offers events and activities for the residents. I see Mum daily on the Holt House social media group attending the group activities and can see how lovely she looks when she has just had her hair and nails done. I am very pleased with the care and attention my mother receives and can see how well looked after she is. Thank you to all the staff at Holt House for making my mum welcome and settled.

Reply from Jade Clayton, Activities Lead at Holt House

Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after mum, we do our best to make sure all family and friends feel welcome in our home.

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Review of
Lyndon Residential Home
from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2025

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The staff looked took wonderful care of my mum who had end-stage dementia. Absolutely lovely people, warm, kind, attentive and respectful of all the residents. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

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Review of
The Hawthorns
from Kevin R (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2025

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My father has been a resident at The Hawthorns for the past three years until he passed away in January of this year. The care has been consistently excellent over this period.
The staff always knew where Dad was when I visited (without prior notification of the visit). He often spoke of the kindness

and consideration shown to him and we all appreciated the wonderful team who looked after him.
The physical care with his personal hygiene, his clothes always clean and smart, and his room neat and tidy; and also the emotional care, that he was never lonely, was actively encouraged to join team activities and able to have a chat and a laugh with his friends around him.

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Review of
Holt House
from Janette H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025

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My dad is well looked after and is very happy at the care home. The staff are very patient and help my dad when he is struggling, but let him be independent when he is able to, which he still likes to be. His clothes are always clean and he looks smart when I visit.

Reply from Julie Garrity, Home manager at Holt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We care for all our residents the best we can.

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Review of
Holt House
from Harvey C (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025

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This is to say that since my father was placed at Holt House he has thrived 100% due in no small way to the professionalism and profound care and understanding of the staff.
My father suffers from vascular dementia and is totally reliant on the care staff and although I can't spend as much time with

him due to the distance I live from Manchester, I have no qualms as I have complete faith in the home and their trusted team and just know he is in the right environment for the rest of his days!

Reply from Julie Garrity, Home manager at Holt House

Thank you for taking time to give a review. It is an absolute pleasure to care for such a true gentleman.

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Review of
Youell Court
from David E (Son of Resident) published on 21 January 2025

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Mum moved into Youell Court in April 2024 following the passing of my Dad. She has been made to feel very welcome and settled in well. The carers are very kind to her and take great care when dealing with her needs likewise. The management visit her often to ensure mum is happy and comfortable.

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Review of
Holt House
from Linda J (Friend of Resident) published on 17 January 2025

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Excellent program of events and activities for the residents in December and in fact for the whole year.
Very pleased with the care and attention given to all residents and the friendly environment. Credit goes to the all the hard working staff. Thank you.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, it means a lot to us all. The team work hard to ensure there are plenty of activities to entertain all of our residents.

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Review of
Holt House
from Helen A (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2025

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My mum was lucky enough to get a place in Holt House in April and I can't praise it enough. It really is a proper home where she is known and cared for as an individual. Her preferences are understood and catered for and all her needs are met with kindness and good humour. The home is a lovely place

with a beautiful garden and the atmosphere is very positive with lots of fun. I am very grateful for each individual who contributes to such excellent care.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Thank you for your lovely kind words. All the team work hard to create a homely environment for all our residents and visitors.

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Review of
Holt House
from D C (Husband of Resident) published on 15 January 2025

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My wife has been resident here for approximately two years the care she has received has been constantly first class and the same standards apply to family members visiting.
Of special note is the opportunity for residents to take part in a number of activities on a daily basis.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Thank you for your kind words. We love looking after your wife and seeing you visit. You are part of the Holt House family.

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Review of
Holt House
from Linda Y (Friend of Resident) published on 13 January 2025

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My friend has been in Holt House for nearly a year. I can't fault the care and attention. There are lots of activities both for residents and for friends and family. If I need care in the future Holt House would be my choice. I worked as a Social Worker for many years and have experienced many care

homes. I find Holt House to be outstanding.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Thank you for your lovely review. All the staff work hard to ensure all of our residents are cared for to the absolute best of our ability.

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Review of
Holt House
from T O (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025

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Very accommodating. Always a friendly welcome. Understanding. Always something going on with activities etc.
When I visit I always feel relaxed. Nothing is too much, when asking staff if they can help me with my mum.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Thank you for your review. We all love your mum and it is a pleasure to care for her, the change in her has been remarkable.

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Review of
Holt House
from E M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025

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Can't thank the lovely and amazing team enough at Holt House, Prestwich. My Nana is so happy and very well looked after. From the daily activities which she loves to do and the peacefulness of the home we couldn't want for anything more for her. As a family we love coming to visit and we're always made

to feel very welcome.

Reply from Julie Garrity, home manager at Holt House

Your nana lights up the room with her smile. Caring for her is a pleasure and it is always lovely to see you all, especially enjoying our activities together.

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Review of
Dewdown House
from J L (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2024

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I have nothing but the greatest respect for all the carers, nurses, staff and all the people involved in the running of Dewdown House. All the staff go that extra mile, are always happy with a smile when you visit, the cleanliness at Dewdown is above and beyond and the amount of activities the staff

provide for the residents is absolutely excellent, this also includes many days out visiting various locations. The reason I'm giving Dewdown 10 out of 10 for their excellent service is because I was a carer for my mother for over many years and understand the hard work involved in caring for the elderly. If my mother has a problem I always get a phone call from one of the staff explaining what this is. I visited several care homes looking for a vacancy for my mother. Dewdown has been a godsend. I and my brothers are so appreciative of the excellent service they provide. Thank you so much.

Reply from Anne Goodman, Home Manager at Dewdown House

Thank you for the lovely review. I am happy that you are so please with the care we provide mum, it is a pleasure to look after her. I will pass your comment on to my wonderful staff. Thank you

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Review of
Dewdown House
from Nigel H (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 November 2024

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The care provided is excellent. Everyone who works there is kind, considerate and caring for all the residents. You can see genuine love and concern for their welfare. Communication with us is brilliant. We are able to visit anytime. Our relative is very happy to be in their care.

Reply from Anne Goodman, Home Manager at Dewdown House

Thanks for your lovely review. We love looking after your Uncle, he is a real gent. I will pass your lovely comments on to the staff. Thank you

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Review of
Dewdown House
from N P (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2024

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I find the staff at Dewdown incredibly supportive and caring towards my mum. There is an air of kindness and genuine respect that is emulated by the staff which certainly helps to make mum's life easier. As a visitor, I'm treated as a welcome guest and feel included in a very open and warm home where

staff work to provide activities and events to motivate the residents. Thank you for all you do, very much appreciated!

Reply from Anne Goodman, Home Manager at Dewdown House

We love looking after Mum, she has been with us a long time and the staff are very fond of her. We also enjoy both you and your brother's visiting. I will pass your lovely comments onto the staff.

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Review of
Youell Court
from Beverley W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 November 2024

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When my father-in-law died, we realized that my mother-in-law would struggle to cope by herself. There were many options open, and we chose Youell Court because we trusted the Christian ethos. We have always been happy with that decision in the years since she first moved there. The home is lovely and

warm and the staff are always kind and supportive when we visit and actively keep us involved in Mum's care plan. Whilst Mum's memory has progressively deteriorated, we are grateful to the home for all their kindness, love and increasing support towards her. Mum enjoys the countless activities with the social media pages being testament to that as well as a blessing as you can see the participation and interaction of staff and residents. For those who are looking for a place to care, encourage and support your loved ones and also treat them with dignity in their later stages of life, I highly recommend Youell Court to you.

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Review of
The Hawthorns
from Andrew R (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2024

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The Hawthorns care home was recommended to us 3 and a half years ago by friends, and lucky they did as it was COVID and we were not allowed a visit to check out any care home. My mum was suffering from the onset of dementia at the time and at the point of entering the home she was a bit low and had

spent time isolated. The Care home years were not the end of Mum's life, it was a renewed chapter. They gave her dignity back, the staff involved her, looked after her, they did flower arranging, and displays at Easter, gave her a religious focus, dominoes, and all sorts of activities that stimulated the mind. The staff cared deeply and were extremely considerate of my wife and me whenever we interacted. When Mum was still able to form full sentences, she said how much she liked being there. The building does in part look a little tired but to older people, they may consider it to be "Homely". The thing that really makes it is the staff who are first class.

Reply from Wendy Critchlow, Home Manager at The Hawthorns

Thank you for the lovely review that you have written about the Hawthorns. Your mum was a much-loved member of the Hawthorn family and is greatly missed by all staff and residents.

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Review of
Glebe Court
from Rita E (Resident) published on 11 October 2024

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My mother has been in Glebe Court for 4 months so this review relates to her total time there.
She has been cared for in a very kind and understanding way.
Mum talks positively about the staff and residents although she would like to have her old life back, being more mobile and independent but realises

this cannot happen. This has been a huge relief for our family knowing she is safe 24/7.
You all do a very valuable job for the home and for society in general.
Thank you.

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