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Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home has 52 reviews.
Review from J R (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 14 April 2025
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Thank you for your positive review, and thank you for being so supportive of our lovely home. It is always good to see the friends and family of our residents when they visit. We have an "open door policy" here, and are pleased to discuss any worries friends and families may have about any aspects of care. Thank you again for taking the time to review us.
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Review from M K (Friend of Resident) published on 10 April 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind review. We aim to offer professional, kind and knowledgeable care to all of our residents, and as you have stated, this includes our fabulous activities team! We are always learning and trying to improve, but thank you once again for your positive words.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Reply from Fiona Glover, Office Manager at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are always happy to know that family feel we are looking after not only our resident but the family as well. Moving locations can be a difficult experience for all and we always do our best to make the transaction as smooth as possible for all concerned.
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Review from C J (Husband of Resident) published on 15 January 2025
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Reply from Jan Downes, Home Manager at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your glowing review, it means so much to us! It must be so difficult seeing your partner become a shadow of her former self because of this debilitating disease. All staff understand how cherished our residents are by their families, and how important it is for us all to work together as a team, therefore making life as good as possible for all.
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Review from P E (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Reply from Jan Downes, Home Manager at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so happy that you look forward to visiting us, to see your mother. I will pass on your kind comments.
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Review from David C (Partner of Resident) published on 5 December 2024
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Thank you for your heartfelt review. To us, the partners and close family members are an extension of our residents, and so we try to work together as a team, ensuring that everyone feels cared for. We do miss your daily visits, and anyone would be hard pressed to find a more caring and dedicated partner. Please visit us when you can, you are always welcome.
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Review from Alison G (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2024
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Reply from Jan Downes, Home Manager at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to look after your husband and you were (and still are) so supportive of us too. You are welcome to visit whenever you can - a cup of tea is always waiting! I will pass your kind words on to the staff.
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Review from Kate E (Partner of Resident) published on 19 November 2024
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Thank you for your glowing review and taking the time to write it! I will pass on your kind words to the staff, as they all work hard to ensure our residents are kept safe, happy and as well as possible. It was a pleasure to look after your partner, and we are looking forward to seeing him again soon. Thank you again, it means a lot.
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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to review Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home. It is our pleasure to look after your mum and I am pleased her room is looking more like home to her.
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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review. We realise how important it is to families, for their relatives to settle in quickly and be happy. The staff work hard to learn about our residents and treat them as the individuals they are. Our activities team are also amazing! Please follow Hillcrest Manor on social media (if you are not already!). Thank you again.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2024
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Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased you are happy with your mother's care. The whole team of Hillcrest Manor work hard to ensure the home is clean and provides good quality food and varied activities. Thank you again for taking the time to review us.
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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2024
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Reply from Fiona Glover, Home Administrator at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, we were all very fond of your Dad and it was an honour to look after him. We are so pleased that you were happy with the care we were able to provide. Kindest Regards From All The Staff at Hillcrest Manor
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Review from Joe H (Partner of Resident) published on 29 May 2024
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Thank you so much for your glowing review! We try and treat all of our residents as the individuals they are, and accommodate their established routines, whenever we can. I will pass on your kind comments to the dedicated staff. I am so pleased that you feel you can now have such a fulfilling relationship with your partner, and that she is safe in our care.
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Review from I C (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2024
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Thank you for your positive review. It was a pleasure to look after your Mum for the time she was at Hillcrest Manor. It makes sense that she is now nearer to her family, but I am pleased we could help when help was needed.
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Review from D J (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2024
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Reply from Fiona Glover, Home Administrator at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Many thanks for taking the time to review our lovely home, we are so pleased that you have noticed a difference here over your last visits. We have recruited more staff over recent months and are very proud of the amazing work our Activities Coordinators are doing around the home and the gardens.
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Review from S E (Husband of Resident) published on 28 March 2024
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Thank you for your kind review. The staff here aim to provide care which treats our residents, as the individuals they are. I am pleased that your wife enjoys the activities, and having the opportunity to receive holy communion.
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Review from Rebecca J (Sister of Resident) published on 28 March 2024
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Thank you so much for taking a moment to review our home, especially at such a difficult time. I am pleased you were happy with your brother's care here, he was a wonderful character and is missed by us all. I will pass on your thanks and lovely comments to the staff.
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad your mum has settled in so well. We aim to be a "home from home" and provide care which allows for individual preferences, including lambs - when applicable! Thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Adrian H (Son of Resident) published on 15 March 2024
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Thank you for your heartfelt review of our staff, home and care. We really do genuinely care for our residents and their loved ones. When we are able to aid families through such emotional times - we all feel privileged to be of help. Thank you again.
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Review from Sylvia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We all work hard to ensure that Hillcrest Manor is a happy and positive home. Your recommendation to others is very much appreciated.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10 for Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.841 for Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (260 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 301 Ratings = 4.841
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 Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home is based on 25 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 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 25 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: 22 Jun 2018
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Job Title: Registered Manager RMN
Joined: 2023
Jan has worked in elderly care for over 18 years. She specialises in dementia care and the effects this disease can have on people, including relatives and friends.
Jan says "Here at Hillcrest Manor, we aim to provide a professional holistic standard of care, which is achieved using the varied skill sets our nurses and cares possess, along with a friendly, happy and committed attitude".
"We have a dynamic activities team that ensures residents are at the centre of what they do too".
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2023
Ruth has worked in Elderly social care for over 16 years, she is a highly qualified Registered General Nurse, who has worked previously as a Unit Manager in a very busy 81-bed home and has recently been promoted to her current role here at Hillcrest Manor. She has a wealth of experience in many areas and presently looks after compliance and auditing, Nutrition and Hydration as well as Infection Control.
Ruth is enjoying meeting all relatives and residents' families here at our lovely home in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2023
Nikki has worked in Elderly social care for over 18 years, she is a highly qualified Registered General Nurse, who has worked previously as a Unit Manager in a very busy 81-bed home and has recently been promoted to her current role here at Hillcrest Manor. She has a wealth of experience in many areas presently looks after Clinical Governance, and has a particular interest in Tissue Viability and Wound Care.
Nikki has been in care for so many years she is passionate about the role as she is able to give holistic treatment to her residents and provide support for families and friends also in her current role as Deputy she offers continuing support and training to all the staff whilst overseeing shifts and any issues that may arise.