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8/10a Searle Road, Farnham, GU9 8LJ
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19 February 2025
My mother became a resident at the end of November 2022 after a hospital stay due to medical care needs that could no longer be provided at her home. The nursing home is always clean and tidy and my mother, after a short period of adjustment, settled in and is happy and well cared for there. The staff are very welcoming and interact with my mother which keeps her socially active between visitors, this is very beneficial for her as she is not able to move around.
04 November 2024
I have nothing but favourable things to say regarding Anchorstone and its staff. I live far, far away and consequently cannot visit as often as I may wish. The team always accommodate me when I am able to visit. The care, patience and attention they offer to residents never ceases to impress me. Being completely honest, I recognise that I could never reach the standards they achieve in this regard. When I phone, I am always greeted in a welcoming manner with the current situation always clearly outlined to me. I am grateful to all.
09 August 2024
These people are the best carers I have ever encountered. My wife has been in a different Care Home and my mother was in another different Nursing Care Home so I speak from experience and the staff at Anchorstone far exceed the quality of care the other two provided (one of them has previously been given a Care Home of The Year award). Above all my wife is very happy here. I was recently asked to give suggestions as to any improvements they could make and I couldn't think of any. They are also very good at keeping me informed about any changes in my Wife's condition which being Dementia unfortunately can only progress.
01 August 2024
My mother has been a resident for approx 4 years at Anchorstone. Whenever I visit she always looks well-presented and appears very settled and happy. I feel that the staff interact extremely well with her. I'm aware my mother can be a little stubborn at times but from speaking with staff they do not have any concerns with her management when delivering her care. I cannot praise all the staff for the wonderful care that they deliver and as I live very far away so my visits are infrequent. I feel very reassured knowing my mother is happy within Anchorstone N/H in their very well-run home and they are very good at maintaining communication with me.
17 April 2024
My 95 year old mother was admitted to Anchorstone from hospital under the delirium pathway after five weeks in hospital following a fall where she broke her ankle. Previously, she was well and living independently. She was very confused and unwell on arrival after poor hospital treatment. She was hardly eating or mobile. The staff worked very hard to support Mum in her recovery. The staff are unfailingly positive and kind; they know all the residents well. They are welcoming to visitors and were very happy to discuss how Mum was doing, encouraging her to build on her slow but daily progress. The staff are very ably led by the manager and her deputy. Mum had nothing but praise for the staff throughout her stay and her delirium (post-trauma confusion) is resolving well. I am sure that this would not be the case if it had not been for the dedication and kindness of the staff. Mum has now been able to move to a non-dementia care home because of the great care she received at Anchorstone.
31 August 2023
My father came into Anchorstone Nursing Home from another home he had gone into for respite and soon after entering Anchorstone he fell and broke his hip. After weeks in hospital, he returned to the home and was put onto end-of-life care and he passed away peacefully at the beginning of May this year. Dad was well looked after and settled despite his condition and his constant anguish over his wife who is on end-of-life care also. The staff were always welcoming and friendly and we were very happy that he was being looked after as well as we could expect. Yes, the home is a tad shabby and a bit sad-looking and obviously needs attention but this was unimportant over the care he received and when he passed away the staff were lovely and quite touched by his death. Two months later, on the date of his funeral, they requested £44 for a haircut. Dad was under DOLS and I was his next of kin and contact but my permission was not sought or given and this has been quite upsetting.
29 August 2023
My father has been a resident in Anchorstone since December 2021. He has advanced dementia/Alzheimer's. The staff are all very caring and each time I visit he seems very well cared for. One reason I selected Anchorstone is its homely atmosphere, unlike some of the purpose built (and expensive) homes that are quite clinical in atmosphere. The communal areas with lounge and conservatory are very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Anchorstone to any prospective residents.
21 August 2023
The home is very clean and all staff are very friendly and approachable. They spend time with the residents and are very understanding of their needs. I am very pleased with the good results that have been achieved with my father in a short period of time and he has settled in very well. Bearing in mind he had not prior to being moved to this home, made any progress. It is remarkable what they have achieved since 17th July especially getting my father to eat, which had prior to his admittance, been impossible. A big thank you to all concerned.
21 August 2023
Mum has been living in Anchorstone since October 2022 and my sister and I are so pleased with the level of care that Mum is receiving. We really do find all of the staff to be so helpful, caring and loving. Under the guidance of the manager, we couldn't be happier with how the team treat Mum. The open approach that the manager and the team have is really appreciated. The regular meetings and 1:1 reviews really do help to provide a high level of reassurance. The team are always so positive and cheerful and we feel that this environment helps both Mum and the other residents cope as best they can with their situations. We really are very pleased that Mum is in Anchorstone and are so grateful for the care that she is getting.
19 July 2023
My mum has Alzheimer's disease and has been living at Anchorstone Nursing Home since November 2022. I've found the care that my mum receives to be of a very high standard. All the staff I have seen at Anchorstone show a caring attitude and they all seem to understand the range of complex needs that people with dementia live with. I've particularly noticed how great the staff are at reassuring and comforting mum and other residents when they show signs of anxiety. There are lots of activities for residents to engage in if they're able to and I find the living environment to be warm and friendly. The management team are extremely pro-active about arranging meetings with relatives and keeping us connected with everything that is going on. I'm grateful that mum is living at Anchorstone
18 July 2023
My mum has been with Anchorstone for two and a half years now and when she first arrived she would not get out of bed, now they have encouraged her to get up and become involved with the activities which is hard when you have dementia. All the team care for their residents and the results are amazing.
21 April 2023
Awful experience, that ruined my mum's life and gave her no duty of care. My mum can no longer walk without help, She had to have a hip replacement, she got DVT. Also, the home is grubby with very steep ramps that are difficult to walk up, even for able-bodied people.
20 October 2017
My father suffers from severe Vascular Dementia and has been a resident at Anchorstone since April 2016. The skilled and loving care he has received there has been exemplary. The staff have a very real understanding of Dementia and the effect this condition has on individuals and their families. They manage to alleviate the anxiety which is an integral part of the condition and ensure that residents feel safe and secure. The Care Manager has specialist training in Dementia and ensures that this knowledge is passed on to all her staff. I cannot thank the staff at Anchorstone enough for the way they have looked after my father.
19 April 2017
My mother has been a resident since May 2016. She is extremely well cared for by very engaging, conscientious and attentive staff. As her daughter, I always receive a very warm and friendly welcome when I visit. The atmosphere is very relaxed with very nice lounge and dining areas for residents. Therefore as the daughter of a resident, I highly recommend Anchorstone Nursing Home.
Latest Reviews for Anchorstone Nursing Home
19 February 2025
My mother became a resident at the end of November 2022 after a hospital stay due to medical care needs that could no longer be provided at her home. The nursing home is always clean and tidy and my mother, after a short period of adjustment, settled in and is happy and well cared for there. The staff are very welcoming and interact with my mother which keeps her socially active between visitors, this is very beneficial for her as she is not able to move around.
04 November 2024
I have nothing but favourable things to say regarding Anchorstone and its staff. I live far, far away and consequently cannot visit as often as I may wish. The team always accommodate me when I am able to visit. The care, patience and attention they offer to residents never ceases to impress me. Being completely honest, I recognise that I could never reach the standards they achieve in this regard. When I phone, I am always greeted in a welcoming manner with the current situation always clearly outlined to me. I am grateful to all.
09 August 2024
These people are the best carers I have ever encountered. My wife has been in a different Care Home and my mother was in another different Nursing Care Home so I speak from experience and the staff at Anchorstone far exceed the quality of care the other two provided (one of them has previously been given a Care Home of The Year award). Above all my wife is very happy here. I was recently asked to give suggestions as to any improvements they could make and I couldn't think of any. They are also very good at keeping me informed about any changes in my Wife's condition which being Dementia unfortunately can only progress.
01 August 2024
My mother has been a resident for approx 4 years at Anchorstone. Whenever I visit she always looks well-presented and appears very settled and happy. I feel that the staff interact extremely well with her. I'm aware my mother can be a little stubborn at times but from speaking with staff they do not have any concerns with her management when delivering her care. I cannot praise all the staff for the wonderful care that they deliver and as I live very far away so my visits are infrequent. I feel very reassured knowing my mother is happy within Anchorstone N/H in their very well-run home and they are very good at maintaining communication with me.
17 April 2024
My 95 year old mother was admitted to Anchorstone from hospital under the delirium pathway after five weeks in hospital following a fall where she broke her ankle. Previously, she was well and living independently. She was very confused and unwell on arrival after poor hospital treatment. She was hardly eating or mobile. The staff worked very hard to support Mum in her recovery. The staff are unfailingly positive and kind; they know all the residents well. They are welcoming to visitors and were very happy to discuss how Mum was doing, encouraging her to build on her slow but daily progress. The staff are very ably led by the manager and her deputy. Mum had nothing but praise for the staff throughout her stay and her delirium (post-trauma confusion) is resolving well. I am sure that this would not be the case if it had not been for the dedication and kindness of the staff. Mum has now been able to move to a non-dementia care home because of the great care she received at Anchorstone.
31 August 2023
My father came into Anchorstone Nursing Home from another home he had gone into for respite and soon after entering Anchorstone he fell and broke his hip. After weeks in hospital, he returned to the home and was put onto end-of-life care and he passed away peacefully at the beginning of May this year. Dad was well looked after and settled despite his condition and his constant anguish over his wife who is on end-of-life care also. The staff were always welcoming and friendly and we were very happy that he was being looked after as well as we could expect. Yes, the home is a tad shabby and a bit sad-looking and obviously needs attention but this was unimportant over the care he received and when he passed away the staff were lovely and quite touched by his death. Two months later, on the date of his funeral, they requested £44 for a haircut. Dad was under DOLS and I was his next of kin and contact but my permission was not sought or given and this has been quite upsetting.
29 August 2023
My father has been a resident in Anchorstone since December 2021. He has advanced dementia/Alzheimer's. The staff are all very caring and each time I visit he seems very well cared for. One reason I selected Anchorstone is its homely atmosphere, unlike some of the purpose built (and expensive) homes that are quite clinical in atmosphere. The communal areas with lounge and conservatory are very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Anchorstone to any prospective residents.
21 August 2023
The home is very clean and all staff are very friendly and approachable. They spend time with the residents and are very understanding of their needs. I am very pleased with the good results that have been achieved with my father in a short period of time and he has settled in very well. Bearing in mind he had not prior to being moved to this home, made any progress. It is remarkable what they have achieved since 17th July especially getting my father to eat, which had prior to his admittance, been impossible. A big thank you to all concerned.
21 August 2023
Mum has been living in Anchorstone since October 2022 and my sister and I are so pleased with the level of care that Mum is receiving. We really do find all of the staff to be so helpful, caring and loving. Under the guidance of the manager, we couldn't be happier with how the team treat Mum. The open approach that the manager and the team have is really appreciated. The regular meetings and 1:1 reviews really do help to provide a high level of reassurance. The team are always so positive and cheerful and we feel that this environment helps both Mum and the other residents cope as best they can with their situations. We really are very pleased that Mum is in Anchorstone and are so grateful for the care that she is getting.
19 July 2023
My mum has Alzheimer's disease and has been living at Anchorstone Nursing Home since November 2022. I've found the care that my mum receives to be of a very high standard. All the staff I have seen at Anchorstone show a caring attitude and they all seem to understand the range of complex needs that people with dementia live with. I've particularly noticed how great the staff are at reassuring and comforting mum and other residents when they show signs of anxiety. There are lots of activities for residents to engage in if they're able to and I find the living environment to be warm and friendly. The management team are extremely pro-active about arranging meetings with relatives and keeping us connected with everything that is going on. I'm grateful that mum is living at Anchorstone
18 July 2023
My mum has been with Anchorstone for two and a half years now and when she first arrived she would not get out of bed, now they have encouraged her to get up and become involved with the activities which is hard when you have dementia. All the team care for their residents and the results are amazing.
21 April 2023
Awful experience, that ruined my mum's life and gave her no duty of care. My mum can no longer walk without help, She had to have a hip replacement, she got DVT. Also, the home is grubby with very steep ramps that are difficult to walk up, even for able-bodied people.
20 October 2017
My father suffers from severe Vascular Dementia and has been a resident at Anchorstone since April 2016. The skilled and loving care he has received there has been exemplary. The staff have a very real understanding of Dementia and the effect this condition has on individuals and their families. They manage to alleviate the anxiety which is an integral part of the condition and ensure that residents feel safe and secure. The Care Manager has specialist training in Dementia and ensures that this knowledge is passed on to all her staff. I cannot thank the staff at Anchorstone enough for the way they have looked after my father.
19 April 2017
My mother has been a resident since May 2016. She is extremely well cared for by very engaging, conscientious and attentive staff. As her daughter, I always receive a very warm and friendly welcome when I visit. The atmosphere is very relaxed with very nice lounge and dining areas for residents. Therefore as the daughter of a resident, I highly recommend Anchorstone Nursing Home.