Ladysmith Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.617) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ladysmith Care Home has 73 reviews.
Review from Christine P (Sister of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to myself and all the team at Ladysmith Care Home, it makes what we do worthwhile. It was an honour looking after your dad he was such a gent.
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Review from Julie P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 October 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind review. It was a privilege to care for your dad, we always strive to provide the very best care that we can for both residents and their families. Receiving such positive feedback gives every staff member a sense of achievement. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
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Review from P D (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care and end-of-life care, so this is a great accreditation for the team's hard work, and it is much appreciated!
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Review from Linda L (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Sorry for your loss it was a privilege to look after your mum in her last weeks, we appreciate your lovely review.
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Review from S C (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely comments; it is an honour to care for your dear mum. Your review means the world to all the staff at Ladysmith.
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Review from Michael C (Respite Resident) published on 24 April 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Home Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Hi, yes it's us, it was such a privilege to care for you, and we are so happy that you achieved your goal and were able to go home. We all miss you and your wife and all the tears and laughter we shared together. We all look forward to seeing you when you visit, please come for dinner, and bring your wife!
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Review from Janet C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2024
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a pleasure looking after your mam.
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Review from Sarah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2023
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass your kind words on to all the staff, who I know will really appreciate them.
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Review from Tony V (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2023
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you very much for your review, it means a lot to the staff, to know that the job they doing is appreciated.
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Review from J P (Wife of Resident) published on 4 May 2023
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you very much for your lovely kind words, we are pleased that your husband has settled well at Ladysmith Care Home and that you are both enjoying the experience.
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Review from M M (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will ensure all the staff see the review. It is a privilege to care for your mum and welcome her family into her home. Thank you.
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Review from Diane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2023
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you very much for your review, your mum was a pleasure to look after and such a character.
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Review from Jacqui S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2022
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Whilst mum had limited ability
The manager is accessible and responsive - if you have any queries/concerns/queries, these will be listened to and addressed in an open and honest way. The staff generally are a credit to their employer!
I couldn't recommend Ladysmith and their staff more highly!
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2022
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your 5 star rating in all other areas, much appreciated!
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Review from A A (Friend of Resident) published on 27 June 2022
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you so much for your review and kind words they are much appreciated!
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 23 June 2022
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Review from Jacqueline C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, Jacqueline, it means a lot to me and all the staff at Ladysmith, it makes what we do worthwhile. It's an honour looking after your mum who has such a lovely family.
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Review from Rebecca A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2022
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Reply from Carol Woodliffe, Manager at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely comments they are much appreciated and for recommending Ladysmith Care Home to your clients!
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Review from Paul M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 November 2021
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Reply from Adam Knights, Managing Director at Ladysmith Care Home
Thank you for your lovely comments. At a time when care homes are under so much pressure, it is heartwarming to have such positive feedback. All the staff are delighted that their hard work and dedication is being acknowledged. It's a pleasure having your father-in-law back home where he belongs.
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The Review Score of 9.6 (9.617) out of 10 for Ladysmith Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.943 for Ladysmith Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.943
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 4.674 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladysmith Care Home is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 89 registered maximum number of service users is 17.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.8 = 0.674
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 24 Jun 2022
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Job Title: Home Manager
Joined: 2011
Carol Woodliffe has 26 years of experience in the care industry, and 13 years at the management level. This experience has armed her qualifications including NVQ Levels 2,3 & 4 in Health & Social Care; QCF Level 2 (Management structure) in Dementia care, Mental Capacity Assessment, End of Life Care, Person Centred Care Planning and Medication management. All this training has underpinned skills and extensive knowledge in the care industry, specifically older people.
Carol has utilised the rationale for good person-centred practice by honing excellent people skills, a professional approach and versatility. She is a self-motivated individual with a commitment to high standards of quality care provision. She focuses on sharing her ethos of ‘resident first and foremost’ with staff in her employ ensuring a driven, compassionate and empathetic team continues to evolve positively.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2012
Olivia Commenced work at Ladysmith Care Home in January 2012.
She has been a registered general nurse and a midwife prior to this.
Olivia has worked as a registered manager of both a residential and Nursing Home. She enjoys her role very much
Job Title: Care Manager
Joined: 2011
Liam has been in the care sector since the age of 18, he came to Ladysmith Care Home in 2011.
Whilst at Ladysmith he has developed his career as a care assistant, Senior Carer and Senior Lead.
Liam has also completed multiple qualifications including an NVQ level 3 Diploma in management and leadership which has enabled him to be promoted to the position of Care Manager.
Liam is very passionate about his role and promoting our values, ensuring our residents receive the care they deserve.
Job Title: Care Manager
Joined: 2010
Debbie Macleod started working at Ladysmith as a cook when the care home was first built in 2011. Debbie had worked in the care industry for a few years before this but decided she wanted a change in direction. After a year of working as the care home’s cook Debbie decided to go back into the role of a carer and after two years became a senior, as Debbie’s confidence and skills grew, she was able to move on to become lead senior before taking on the role as care manager.
Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 2019
Katie Barnard began working at Ladysmith Care home in April 2019.
She completed an NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin back in 2005 when she finished school. Since then, Katie has worked either reception jobs or admin jobs, gaining experience along the way.
Job Title: Home Adminstrator
Joined: 2020
Deana Wharton previously worked in the hairdressing industry for 20 years and for the last 7 years as the assistant manager of a hair salon in which she carried out all administration duties. Deana started working at Ladysmith care home in July 2020 as an administrator and is now settling into the role very well and enjoying working in a care home setting, which she finds very rewarding.
Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator
Joined: 2016
Mandy began working at Ladysmith Care Home in September 2016 originally as a carer but later on, became an activities planner.
She thoroughly enjoys helping and spending time with all the residents.
Mandy plans activities and fun days out for all the residents. She chats with them and helps build their confidence and self-worth up with her positive energy.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Joined: 2012
Michelle started work at Ladysmith Care Home in 2012 as a care assistant. In 2016 Knights Care created the new post of Housekeeper, which Michelle applied for as she wanted a more senior role. After successfully achieving the role, Michelle now supervises a team of ten domestic staff ensuring the home is clean, tidy and odour free and a professional laundry service is provided.
Job Title: Cook
Joined: 2018
Vivienne joined Ladysmith Care Home working as a cook in October 2018. She has over 25 years’ experience working in the care industry working her way up from carer to level 4 and registered manager. However, on reaching her 60’s she wanted to return to a more hands on role and having catering experience (Home baking cottage industry) she enjoys meeting the needs of the residents and working as part of an excellent team. She also has teaching and training qualifications allowing her to deliver in house moving and handling sessions and would like to develop this role if there is scope within the home.