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Dedicated car park and on street parking close to the home.
Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home has 28 reviews.
Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We are delighted to hear that your mum has received excellent care and support from our management and staff. We take great pride in providing the best care for your mum and all our residents. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
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Review from K L (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We are delighted to hear that your mother's rehabilitation and respite were successful and that she received attentive and friendly care from all the staff. It's wonderful to know that you found the communication with the managers and the lead nurse to be impressive and effective in keeping you updated on your mother's progress. We appreciate your feedback and we're glad to have been able to support your mother during her stay with us.
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Review from Denise M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a kind and heartfelt review at this difficult time for you. Our deepest condolences. Your Dad is greatly missed by us all here at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home, it was our great privilege to care for him. Your words mean a lot to us and we will make sure to pass them on to all the "Alt-Na Angels"!
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Review from Lydia A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We understand how difficult it can be to make the decision to place a loved one in care, especially when living overseas. We are delighted to hear that your visits to assist your mum in settling in reassured you that you had chosen the best care home for her. Our staff takes great pride in providing compassionate and personalised care and it's heartwarming to hear that your mum is settled, happy, and enjoying the activities at the home. We are committed to providing nutritious meals and snacks and we're glad to hear that your mum has gained weight and is thriving in our care. Your confidence in the quality of care your mum is receiving means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home and please know that we are here for you and your mum every step of the way.
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Review from H C (Friend of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Thank you for your review, it is always great to receive feedback. Much appreciated.
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Review from Alan I (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We are so glad to hear that your mother has been receiving great care from our staff. It is heartwarming to know that your mother has formed close bonds with some of our members of staff, and that she is happy to be here. We understand how important it is to keep family members informed, and we are pleased to hear that you have been kept up to date with your mother's situation and any medical issues. It is wonderful to hear that your mother has been able to enjoy the outings arranged by the home and visits from friends and family. Thank you for recommending Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We are committed to providing the best possible care for all our residents, and it means a lot to us to know that we have made a positive difference in your mother's life.
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Review from Lesley D (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2024
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It's wonderful to hear that your mum is doing so well at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home and that she's having a great time. It's always heartwarming to know that our loved ones are in good hands and are being taken care of properly. The fact that she's making friends and eating well is a sign that she's happily adjusted to her environment. We are glad to hear that your family is getting some well-deserved rest knowing that your mum is in the best possible care. The staff at Alt-Na-Craig all appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Erin H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2023
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Thank you so much for taking time to write such a wonderful review for us here at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. We are so sorry for your loss but heartened to hear that we were able to make those dark days brighter, with the care that your Granda, and also you and your extended family experienced here at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. With thanks from all the team.
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Review from Alan C (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2023
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We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home, albeit during a very difficult time for you.
Knowing that all loved ones are well taken care of during their last weeks and months is of utmost importance to us and we are glad to hear that your mum and sister had a positive experience with our staff. We take pride in our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our residents and it's always wonderful to hear that their hard work and dedication are being recognised.
Thank you again for choosing Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from Wilma M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2023
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We are grateful for the time you took to share your valuable experience with us at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. Your feedback is highly appreciated and serves as an important tool for us to continuously enhance the quality of our services. We are committed to providing the best possible care for our residents and your input helps us to achieve this goal. Thank you for your contribution in helping us improve our standards and making our care home a better place for our residents.
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Review from D I (Son of Resident) published on 20 October 2023
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We are grateful for the time you took to share your valuable experience with us at Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. Your feedback is highly appreciated and serves as an important tool for us to continuously enhance the quality of our services. We are committed to providing the best possible care for our residents, and your input helps us to achieve this goal. Thank you for your contribution in helping us improve our standards and making our care home a better place for our residents.
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Review from Louise M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with such a wonderful review of Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. It is our great privilege to care for your mum as indeed it is for all our residents. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to provide the best possible service. We are thrilled to hear that you find our management team receptive, our friendly care staff to be incredible and the care home "cheery".
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Review from Lyndsay C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023
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We express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to review Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. Your feedback means a lot to us as it helps us to improve our services and provide the best possible care for our residents. We are delighted that your mum enjoys our delicious home-baking and freshly cooked meals. We take great pride in providing nutritious and tasty meals that suit our resident's dietary needs and preferences. We are also thrilled that she enjoys our expansive activities programme and outings as our team works hard to create a fun and engaging environment for all our residents. Thank you once again for your kind words.
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Review from Alison W (Niece of Resident) published on 16 October 2023
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We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you for taking the time to write such a glowing review about Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. It brings us immense joy to know that you feel able to give us your recommendation. It was our great privilege to care for your aunt, as it is for all our residents. At Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home we always strive to provide the best possible experience for everyone in our care. Your kind words are a testament to our hard work and dedication to our residents' well-being.
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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2022
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What a wonderful review to receive! Thank you most sincerely for your kind words and five stars, which will be shared with our team.
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Review from Sharon T (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home. It is our great privilege to care for all of our residents and believe in living life to the fullest. We like to ensure all residents make the most of our home and reading your positive review is so encouraging - thank you again!
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2022
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Thank you so much for your review, all feedback is greatly appreciated and valued by us. We are delighted to read all your positive comments and are pleased to inform you the blinds are now fixed and the new tie back is due for delivery this week. We would also like to reassure you that our Chefs have had specialised training regarding textures and specific diet types. Alternative food choices are also always available. We have an open door policy and would be delighted to chat with you at any time. With grateful thanks from the Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home Team.
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Review from Mark M (Grandson of Resident) published on 6 September 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time to review Alt-Na-Craig House; it is much appreciated by us all. We are delighted your gran has settled in so quickly, as the ongoing happiness, comfort and well-being of our residents is a key priority. With thanks from the Alt-Na-Craig House Team.
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Review from Janet G (Sister of Resident) published on 23 August 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for your star ratings, both of which are greatly appreciated by us all. From the Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home Team.
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Review from Scott B (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2022
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Thank you so much for your glowing review and many five stars! It is greatly appreciated. Our aim is always to provide the highest standards of care here at Alt-Na-Craig House.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10 for Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.673 for Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.673
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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alt-Na-Craig House Care Home is based on 14 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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
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: 31 Oct 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing? |
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How good is our staff team? |
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How good is our setting? |
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How well is care and support planned? |
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Job Title: Manager
Joined: 2005
Sharon is the manager at Alt-Na-Craig House, having previously worked as the Deputy Manager. She has worked within the care home for over 16 years as a Staff Nurse and Clinical Lead before taking on the management roles. Sharon has a wealth of experience within the care home sector.
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Cat has worked in Alt Na Craig for a number of years with a break in between. She has recently returned with a wealth of the private sector experience with her. Cat is very knowledgeable in the care home sector, resident care needs and is extremely passionate about persona centred care for each of the resident that she supports.
Job Title: Head Chef
Tom has provided his culinary experience to the residents of Alt Na Craig for a number of years. He is very passionate about nutrition in the elderly and prides himself in keeping up to date with residents likes, dislikes and preferences.
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Mary has worked in Alt Na Craig for a number of years. She prides herself on managing both housekeeping and laundry facilities within the home. Mary oversee the infection control processes by ways of quality assurance to ensure a high quality of cleanliness is within the care home.