Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2022
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Outstanding physical and emotional care and facilities. An energetic, positive, can-do and friendly culture.

Reply from Rick Bloomer, Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your great feedback, it's always gratifying to hear that all the hard work we put in at Green Pastures can be so appreciated. I will pass this on to our staff who will be delighted. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Review from Sonia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2021
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The best thing I did for my father was to move him into Green Pastures, he has been treated extremely well, the staff are all so caring and considerate. They took the time to get to know my father and make his last month's happy ones, an amazing team indeed.

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Review from Kaye L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2021
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Mum has not been cared for well in recent months and has suffered during the lockdown. Some of her possessions have been 'lost' but no one in the organisation seems to notice in a timely manner so they are now 'lost' forever. It is only when I mention something that anything gets done which of course

is very difficult when visiting is as restricted as it is. There seems to be poor oversight of the staff and staff standards are on the scale of 'make do' rather than 'the best that can be done'.

Reply from Richard Bloomer, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your comments, we appreciate all feedback to allow us to provide the best service possible for our residents. We have been made aware of this issue and have actively responded; we have some new procedures in place to ensure this doesn’t happen going forward. We always aim to deliver a high standard of care, when relatives feel let down by our services, we too feel that we have failed and need to improve. We take all complaints very seriously; we can be contacted by phone or email if you are unhappy with anything. We are very sorry for any distress caused by this issue.
Kind Regards,
Rick Bloomer
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Review from Eileen B (Sister of Resident) published on 8 February 2021
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My sister has been a resident of Green Pastures for almost 3 years. Her complex needs are professionally managed with Christian love and friendliness. Friendship is in abundance from the management, the nursing staff, the reception staff, the helpers, the kitchen team, the laundry and the hairdresser.

During these difficult times I have been assured of her well-being and any queries I have are met with patience and professionalism.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are proud of our Christian ethos which extends compassion and care to all residents regardless of their religious beliefs.

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Review from Brenda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2021
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My Mum has now been at Green Pastures for just over two years and I can still comment that this is a beautiful home for my Mum. I can't thank the carers enough for how well they look after her, they are all so caring. Every time I visit, they make you very welcome. With such difficult times, I am always

kept updated on how she is and also had a few visits to see for myself.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us and recognising our care and communication at this time.

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Review from Penny F (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2021
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Mum moved into Green Pastures in early December 2020 after falling for the second time in the night, initially for respite, but we quickly decided that this is where she now needs to be. For Mum it has been a difficult time adapting to a new environment with no time to prepare for the move, but she

is now settling in and it is a huge relief to know that she is being cared for 24 hours a day. I have been very impressed by the responsiveness of all the staff to any concerns (mine or hers) at such a difficult time (3rd lockdown). All possible precautions are being taken to keep the residents safe, which of course means that visiting is limited and only possible after a swab test. Staff too are swabbed daily. Between visits I have been able to see Mum through her window and we (my brothers and I) are able to speak to her by Skype. All praise and grateful thanks to the staff for everything they are doing.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. It has been an incredibly difficult time for families and residents who have needed to come into care homes and I am pleased to read that we have helped you all through this process.

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Review from Denise C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2021
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Green Pastures is the most fantastic care home and I just can’t recommend it enough! My mother (who lives with dementia) went to live there last April right in the middle of the first lockdown. The staff have all been amazing right from day one. It was a very stressful time for her and all our family,

but with the love and support of all the nurses and carers she has settled well into her new home. It is really hard not being able to visit but I receive regular updates via email and phone calls and even photos showing her enjoying various activities. The reception and office staff are also very friendly and professional and are always very helpful whenever I phone. I feel that she is in the best and safest place that she could be!

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your amazing review recognising the team's efforts to keep our families in touch with their loved ones and the support we give to our residents.

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Review from Gwen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2021
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My dad has Alzheimer's and has been a resident of Green Pastures since June 2018. Moving him to a care home was a necessity but it was still a very difficult and emotional decision to make. The staff have developed a good relationship with him and are professional and compassionate in their approach.

Nothing is too much trouble and the atmosphere in the home is relaxed and friendly. While visiting is restricted due to Covid-19, staff are happy to communicate by email and phone with updates as required. Green Pastures has coped admirably with the huge challenges of Covid-19 and has continued to offer its usual high standard of care.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We understand how important it is to maintain communication with our families especially during the challenging situation we all find ourselves in.

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Review from Chris H (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 29 January 2021
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I consider that the home and staff have been outstanding during this very challenging time. They have kept me informed of the well-being of the resident and continued with their excellent care of her. The informative emails keep me updated with the situation at the home in general.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It really lifts the staff to hear that our families think we are doing a good job during what has been a very challenging time.

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Review from Alison N (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2021
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My mum has been in Green Pastures for over 5 1/2 years. In that time the staff have been wonderful both to her and to our family. Before Covid changed the way I could visit, it was always such a pleasure to enter the building knowing that all staff would greet me with a smile and warm welcome. It mirrored

the kind of warmth and care my mum experienced from them. Green Pastures is like one big family made up of different parts - staff, residents and carers. The staff are so helpful and kind and nothing is too much trouble.
Since the Covid pandemic began staff have continued with their high standard of care and have had to turn their hand to a few other skills, for example, hairdressers and entertainers, but they don't mind going the extra mile. The manager has kept us fully informed about the latest news and arrangements for visits and has persevered with pages of government guidelines. It is always a pleasure to reward their efforts with some sweet treats because they deserve it.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. It means so much to the team to know that our families trust us to care for our residents, especially during the pandemic and the restrictions it has brought.

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Review from A G (Wife of Resident) published on 3 July 2020
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This marks the end of my husband's first 12 months in the home. He has extreme needs. He is checked at intervals throughout the night; this has enabled the staff to detect significant events to which they have responded very efficiently. Since he can't watch TV or join many of the standard communal

activities, the staff have, with ingenuity and affection, found alternative ways to keep his mind alive. This attention to his psychological well-being is much appreciated by his family. The residents are treated as individuals, with diverse needs and interests, both medically and psychologically.
Superimposed on all this is the current preoccupation with Covid-19 - a challenge the care home has met with efficiency, both within the building and in their liaison with family members isolated at home.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home.

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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2020
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Green Pastures has provided a wonderful caring environment for my mother who is suffering from dementia. During lockdown, I have received regular updates telling me about how she is getting on. Yesterday I was allowed to visit for the first time since March (under strict conditions). I noticed how

much Mother had improved – she seemed relaxed and happy. Visitors to another resident recommended this home to me – they liked it and the person they were visiting was happy living there. The staff are lovely and caring and have provided a really comfortable home for my mother.
I have already recommended this home to a friend whose mother-in-law is suffering from dementia but at the moment the family are trying to continue looking after her in her own home.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. As a team, we are very aware of how hard it has been for relatives who have not had the chance to look around the home before their resident arrives. We hope that with good communication and now the opportunity for restricted visits that the situation will feel easier for all.

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Review from Clare T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2020
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After a hospital stay, for pneumonia, my father who is immobile with Parkinson’s and has Dementia who needs such a level of nursing care, that caring for him at home was no longer an option. As a very close family, this was an extremely difficult outcome for us, but from the outset, the atmosphere and

the ethos of Green Pastures helped us come to terms with what felt like ‘letting go’ of Dad. Every single member of staff is dedicated to providing the best all-round care for each resident - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Visitors are made to feel very welcome. The home has high standards of care and cleanliness; Dad is always well cared for.
Not being able to visit as a result of the pandemic has been heartbreaking, but we have complete confidence in the staff who treat Dad with such respect, love and have worked so hard to enable us to keep in contact with him during this dreadful period. We could not have found a better home for Dad and are enormously grateful to the staff.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review - I am so pleased to know that we have helped your family through this difficult time.

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Review from Sue C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2020
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Mum, who is now 97, has been at Green Pastures for over 18-months and the family could have not asked for better care. She is not from the area (but we have lived locally for over 30-years) but was immediately made to feel 'at home'. Unfortunately, due to the progression of her dementia, she has required

additional care, but this has been given unwaveringly with every attention to her needs. During the current unprecedented times, the staff and management have kept in constant touch, offering phone calls and Skype sessions. The hard work and commitment to make the home a safe and Covid free environment has been truly wonderful. I would highly recommend Green Pastures to any family considering a care home.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation.

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Review from Yvonne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2020
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My Dad moved in three weeks after my Mum suddenly died. He has been suffering from Alzheimer’s, and mum was his carer. It was a difficult time for my sister and me, but the whole staff made the transition calm for him and us. The atmosphere when we visit is happy, calm and efficient. The staff were

so friendly and helpful, we knew straight away we had chosen the correct place for our Dad. The staff are all great and can’t do enough for him and us. During the present time with Covid-19, the staff have been more than brilliant. They keep in touch with us as well as care for the residents in a loving way. The staff are all approachable and interested in the residents. I highly recommend Green Pastures to anyone looking for a care home.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. It is really good to hear that we made a difficult time for you a bit easier when your father moved in and also that during the COVID outbreak you feel well-informed about what's going on at the home.

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Review from Carola M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2020
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This home offers care of an exceptionally high standard. The facilities are superb, the bedrooms are beautiful and, most importantly, the staff are caring, competent and extremely well qualified. There is a feeling of homeliness and welcome as soon as you walk in the door. Residents are treated with

compassion and love. There appears to be time for everything, from baking, singing and entertainment, to caring for and talking to the residents. The food is of a very high standard and presented artistically on the plate, even for those on a puréed diet. I cannot praise this home highly enough - it is wonderful, and we feel very lucky to have our lovely mother there.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I have worked at the home for four years and am always struck by the warm atmosphere we create here. There is always singing or laughter somewhere in the building!

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Review from Jean W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2020
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Green Pastures is a lovely care home, and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking for a safe, caring and pleasant home for their loved one. The staff are all very professional but not aloof; they treat each person with dignity and do all they can to cater to the many and varied

needs of the residents in their care.
Nothing is too much trouble, and however busy they are, they will listen if you have any concerns and do their utmost to help. This is important for family members who struggle to come to terms with their loved ones having to move into residential care.
Although she is unable to express herself in words, I am confident that my mother feels safe, secure and helped in great affection.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. As a team we strive to care for people to the best of our ability, recognising their individual needs and ensuring that they feel safe and cared for.

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Review from Stephen P (Son of Resident) published on 10 June 2020
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Having to have my mother taken into a care and nursing home because of her worsening dementia is stressful and worrying, to say the least. There are so many difficult feelings to cope with. But the one thing I have never had to worry about is the standard of care at Green Pastures. I can think of Mum

during the day knowing that she could not be looked after more skillfully or professionally or empathetically anywhere else. It is wonderfully managed. From reception when we arrive and are welcomed and sensitively guided through the necessary safeguarding protocols, to the interaction with the nurses and carers one could not ask for more. The relationship between carers and clients is amazingly supportive and the team always seems to work together to bring a friendly atmosphere to the community. I can sleep at night knowing that Mum is in the best hands possible. Thank you Green Pastures.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. As a team, we strive to deliver excellent care to our residents and ensure that we communicate effectively with our families and support them through what is often a very difficult time.

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Review from Anthea K (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2020
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My mother, who has Alzheimer’s, now considers the staff to be ‘my friends’. The staff not only look after her so well but are also aware of the mental pain relatives might be experiencing. Front of house receptionists are always welcoming and the whole building and gardens are spotless. As for the chef

- meals that have to be puréed are served with care and flair and never just dolloped on the plate. I would hope to find such a place when I need it.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your amazing review. At Green Pastures, we consider our residents and their relatives as part of our family and will always endeavour to support relatives to the same high standard that we care for our residents.

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Review from John H (Husband of Resident) published on 3 March 2020
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My wife has advanced Alzheimer’s and has been a resident at Green Pastures for some 23 months. Unfortunately, she had previously lost her speech and mobility and essentially relies on the nursing and caring staff to determine when and how her daily needs are carried out. From the outset, the staff have

shown compassion, patience and understanding. Nothing is too much trouble even though in my wife’s case particular tasks can be less than straightforward.
Although my wife cannot express her feelings she is at home at Green Pastures. This is reflected in her regular smiles (and laughter) when face to face with those who care for her. Her appetite is good and she enjoys the sensible and varied menu available at the home.
Importantly also, the home has an excellent range of activities (for the residents) many of which I attend with my wife.
As a frequent visitor, I sample the warm and friendly atmosphere that prevails at Green Pastures. It is an excellent nursing home.

Reply from Esther Monk, Home Manager at Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review which really captures the essence of what we try and provide at Green Pastures.

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