Colten Care Ltd in Hampshire | 7 Care Homes

Review of
Kingfishers
from A V (Respite Resident) published on 23 April 2025

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I have been so comfortable and safe here for my ten-day respite. You have given me back my confidence as I go home after my fall and stay in hospital.
The food was excellent - especially the soups in the evening. Also, all the carers & staff, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.

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Review of
Linden House
from D M (Next of Kin) published on 23 April 2025

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All the staff at Linden House were always professional and friendly. And they looked after my friend beautifully. Despite her severe dementia she was always content in her surroundings.

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Review of
Court Lodge
from Gillian C (Respite Resident) published on 21 April 2025

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Every aspect of my care was attended to. The meals were the highest standard varied and delicious. The activities were fun and interesting and my medical needs were carried out efficiently and expertly. The care workers themselves were so happy and this spilled over onto those being cared for, nothing

was too much bother and everything was done with a smile. It is impossible to emphasise how excellent this care home is.

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Review of
Kingfishers
from K T (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 21 April 2025

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I have been here for four weeks and the home, staff, food and cleanliness is excellent. Everyone most welcomes my family and friends when they visit and are very impressed with everything and the care and attention that I receive. My family join me for lunch somdays and the food is excellent.

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Review of
Abbotts Barton
from Grace G (Resident) published on 8 April 2025

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My stay has been very happy, and has improved my recovery from hip surgery. I would chose Abbotts Barton if I needed permanent respite care. I met a very old friend and school mate and that made both our stays richer for it.

Reply from Dee Lovewell, Home Manager at Abbotts Barton

Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that your stay at Abbotts Barton supported your recovery and that you had such a positive experience. It was also wonderful that you were able to reconnect with an old friend during your time here, that really does make it extra special. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your comments.

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Review of
Linden House
from D L (Husband of Resident) published on 8 April 2025

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Linden House continues to maintain its excellence in every respect.
Always greeted at the reception in a friendly and helpful manner.
All the staff are pleasant to engage with and deal with the residents
in a sensitive and respectful manner.
The gardens are well-kept, especially the roof garden.
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are plenty of activities for the residents with emphasis on those special occasions. Well done to all concerned

Reply from Priya Joseph, Home Manager at Linden House

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences at Linden House. It's lovely to hear that you continue to feel so positive about the home and that you feel welcomed with each visit. We really appreciate your kind comments about our wonderful team, and I'll be sure to pass them on. Thank again.

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Review of
Woodpeckers
from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2025

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My mothr has been in Woodpeckers almost two years, and every night on the phone, she tells me how lucky she feels to be in such a wonderful home. She is full of praise for all the staff, and comments on how everyone is always smiling. I would add that I greatly appreciate the fact that all the staff

are so amazingly patient and quite outstanding in their care. Mother describes the food as being 'just the sort of food you would cook yourself'. This contributes to her feeling that Woodpeckers really is her home. When any of the family visit her - particularly her great grandchildren - everyone is warmly welcomed, and encouraged to join her for lunch or tea. Mother loves the fact that there is always something going on, and I appreciate the entertainment staff sending me the weekly activities sheet, with comment and photos of what Mother has been up to. Mother particularly enjoys the visits by the local school children, and the weekly mini-bus outing. She also really appreciated the beautiful garden, which she tells she walks around several times a day. In her words 'she can't find fault with anything' and neither can I!

Reply from Stuart King, Home Manager at Woodpeckers

Thank you so much for your kind comments about Woodpeckers. It's fantastic to hear how much your mother enjoys living here and that she truly feels at home. Knowing she looks forward to the daily activities, enjoys her meals, and takes pleasure in the garden and outings is lovely to hear. It also means a great deal to know that you and your family feel welcomed and reassured. The team work incredibly hard to create a warm, supportive environment, and your feedback is a lovely reflection of that. I'll be sure to share your comments with everyone here. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

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Review of
Court Lodge
from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2025

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Our mum has been a resident at Court Lodge for 5 years now and the ethos of the team has always been to create a calm, friendly, and also fun atmosphere.
Sheis currently struggling with accepting her own mental and physical deterioration. This means that she has displayed some difficult behaviour

but the compassion and understanding of all the staff, particularly under the manager's leadership, is wonderful.
Both my sister and I live a long way from the home so having total confidence that all aspects of our Mum's care is exemplary is very reassuring.
Thank you

Reply from Rebecca Hannam, Home Manager at Court Lodge

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We understand how difficult it can be to see a loved one go through changes in their health, and we're really pleased to know that we've been able to offer you and your family reassurance. It's lovely to hear that you feel confident in the care we're providing, especially from afar. Your kind feedback means a great deal to us all, thank you again."

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Review of
Woodpeckers
from Debbie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025

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My mother moved to Brockenhurst Woodpeckers from the North of England from the day she moved into Woodpeckers the staff and residents welcomed her with open arms. Mum is very settled, she loves all the activities and the food. Her bedroom overlooks a field where she loves watching the deer, horses and

birds. Mum and I can't thank the manager and his team enough for the kindness in welcoming her to Woodpeckers. I would highly recommend Woodpeckers to anyone thinking about moving a family member to a care home.

Reply from Stuart King, Home Manager at Woodpeckers

Thank you so much for your kind words about Woodpeckers. It's lovely to hear how warmly your mother was welcomed and how well she has settled into life here. We're so pleased she's enjoying the activities, the food, and the beautiful view from her room. I'll be sure to share your feedback with the whole team. Thank you again.

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Review of
Linden House
from W B (Wife of Resident) published on 1 April 2025

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From the very first meeting with staff of Linden House, I was extremely impressed with their professionalism, compassion and guidance. It can be a frightening and bewildering situation for all concerned and the support provided by Linden House is very comforting. The home offers bright and airy rooms

which you are encouraged to make them feel like home. The staff are nicely presented and are always smiling and know each resident by their Christian name. Drinks and cakes and biscuits are always available and the residents are offered "show plates" on meal times to display the options available. Plenty of activities are carried out during the days as well as trips out locally. You can rest easy knowing your loved one is being well looked after and are safe. I would highly recommend this facility.

Reply from Priya Joseph, Home Manager at Linden House

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Linden House. It's lovely to hear how supported you felt from your very first visit, and that the warm, welcoming environment helped provide reassurance during a difficult time. We're so pleased to know that the team's care, kindness, and attention to detail made a positive difference. Thank you again for your kind words.

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Review of
Kingfishers
from H C (Wife of Resident) published on 1 April 2025

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I cannot praise Kingfisher's Nursing Home enough, they are the kindest most loving group of people you could wish to meet. My husband was a resident for a short while before he passed away but the care was wonderful. Since he died they have been my lifeline, I have been welcomed back to do some gardening

and often sit on the patio with many happy residents enjoying the sun and cake. Everyone there are so happy is is a pleasure to walk through the door. Outstanding they are. I cannot recommend the home enough.

Reply from Zoe Mills, Home Manager at Kingfishers

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our home. It means a great deal to us to know that our team was able to care for your husband with kindness and compassion during his time at Kingfishers. We're also so pleased that you continue to feel welcome and part of our community. Thank you again for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.

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Review of
Woodpeckers
from R L (Son of Resident) published on 1 April 2025

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My mum has been in Woodpeckers for about 15 months and they have just taken my dad too, which took some organising/re-organising on their part - very grateful to the manager for that. All the staff are super caring in a clearly genuine way- they are genuinely kind. Food, facilities and activities are

also top-notch, and the garden is beautiful, including animal carvings, etc, that go above & beyond. A really lovely place.

Reply from Stuart King, Home Manager at Woodpeckers

Thank you for your kind words about Woodpeckers. It's lovely to have both your mum and dad here with us, and we're so pleased we could help make that possible. Your comments about the team, the environment, and all the little touches mean a lot to us. I'll be sure to share them with everyone here. Thank you again.

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Review of
Linden House
from Gail B (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2025

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My Dad was at Linden House from April 2024 until January 2025. The care he received was amazing. All staff were very kind and caring towards Dad and very welcoming when we visited. The nursing staff were very good at keeping us up to date with Dads condition and were so lovely. One member of staff in

particular was incredibly kind with Dad and helped my brothers and I at a particularly difficult time. It was very hard putting him in a home but we were very happy knowing he was being well looked after. I would recommend Linden House to everyone who has a parent or partner with Dementia. It is 'outstanding' for a reason.

Reply from Priya Joseph, Home Manager at Linden House

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that your dad received the care and support he needed at Linden House, and that our team was able to help during such a difficult time. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and our doors are always open if you'd like to visit.

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Review of
Abbotts Barton
from Penelope S (Respite Resident) published on 27 March 2025

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After 8 days in hospital with a fractured pelvis I needed some respite before returning home. Abbotts Barton was recommended to me and it lived up to expectations. Wonderful staff at all levels. Thank you all.

Reply from Dee Lovewell, Home Manager at Abbotts Barton

Thank you for sharing your experience of Abbotts Barton. We're so pleased to hear that our team lived up to expectations and could support you during your recovery. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to everyone here at the home.

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Review of
Court Lodge
from Helen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2025

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Such wonderful care in lovely surroundings for our Mother's last 20 months of her life.
Court Lodge has the feel of a cosy small hotel. Mum's room overlooked the lovely gardens.
The care, activities, food, nursing care, gardens, administration and management are first rate. All members of staff are

extremely welcoming.

Reply from Rebecca Hannam, Home Manager at Court Lodge

Thank you for your kind words about Court Lodge. It's wonderful to hear that your mother felt so well cared for and that our home provided a warm and welcoming environment for her. Knowing that she enjoyed the lovely surroundings, our wonderful gardens, and the support of our team means so much to us. I'll be sure to pass on your comments to the rest of the team here at the home. Thank you once again.

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Review of
Kingfishers
from B E (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 March 2025

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My mother in law resided at Kingfishers receiving palliative care for the final month of her life.
Her care was thorough and the staff genuinely cared about her and her needs which gave us a lot of comfort at a very difficult time.

Reply from Zoe Mills, Home Manager at Kingfishers

Thank you for sharing your experience of your mother-in-law's time at Kingfishers. We're so glad to hear that our caring team could provide comfort and support during such a difficult time. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share them. Thank you again.

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Review of
Linden House
from Malcolm M (Friend of Resident) published on 20 March 2025

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Linden House is the most, kind, loving, caring, and professional, care home I have ever delt with, (and I have used a lot) the team from the reception to the back door are fantastic. My love one had the best possible care going. I thank you one and all long may it continue x

Reply from Priya Joseph, Home Manager at Linden House

Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about your experience at Linden House. It's wonderful to know how much you appreciated the care and support from our team. Hearing how your loved one received the best possible care means a great deal to us all. I'll make sure your lovely comments are shared with the team. Thank you again.

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Review of
Court Lodge
from Josephine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2025

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My father was a resident for just over 3 years. His care was exceptional and he was very happy at the home. At his birthday party in November, the staff had decorated one of the lounges and many came in and sang happy birthday to him. He was taken ill on 21st December and I was informed. The ambulance

was called, but according to our wishes and a pre-arranged plan, he was not taken to hospital, but stayed within the familiar surroundings. My daughter and I sat with him Christmas Eve and Day and the staff were brilliant. It must be so hard for them encouraging other residents to enjoy the Christmas spirit, while being attentive, caring and so respectful to the dying and their relatives and it was obvious they too were affected by losing one of their family. He died peacefully early on Boxing Day and the nurses and carers were wonderful in how they looked after him and sympathised with us. He could not have wished for a more gentle end in the place he called home.

Reply from Rebecca Hannam, Home Manager at Court Lodge

Thank you for sharing such kind words about your father's time with us. It's lovely to hear how much he felt at home and how our team was able to support him, especially in his final days. We know this must have been a difficult time for you and your family, and we truly appreciate your comments about the care and compassion shown by our staff. Please know you're always welcome to visit or stay in touch, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences with us.

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Review of
Kingfishers
from M S (Resident) published on 10 March 2025

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The Kingfisher answers all my needs. I am 94 and am very grateful for the kindness and help I get from all the staff. I feel safe and happy. There is always some activity going on morning and afternoon, should I want it. Also the wonderful mini bus, the good food and lovely gardens. Thank you Kingfisher.

Reply from Zoe Mills, Home Manager at Kingfishers

We're so pleased to hear that Kingfishers is meeting all your needs and that you feel safe and happy here. Our team works very hard to provide the best care, and it's wonderful to know you appreciate their kindness and support. We're also glad you enjoy the activities, food, gardens, and minibus. Your piano playing brings so much joy to the other residents too! Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.

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Review of
St Catherines View
from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 7 March 2025

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On discharge from hospital my husband joined St Catherine's View in December 2024. Our family are very grateful for the care that he received and the support offered to us by all the staff.
Sadly, his time at St Catherine's was shorter than we had hoped, but during his stay we felt that he was in safe

and sympathetic hands and all the staff could not have been more helpful.

Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for your kind words. We're so sorry for your loss and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Although your husband's time at St Catherine's View was shorter than hoped, we're glad to know you felt he was in safe and caring hands. Your lovely comments mean a great deal to us, and we're glad we could offer support to you and your family during this difficult time.

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