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Dowsetts Lane, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1HX
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12 February 2025
My father has been a resident here for nearly 2 years. I can't speak highly enough of the staff and the care given, they are kind, compassionate, and very professional. The Belfry staff do activities with the residents and on special occasions provide entertainment. Best care home I have ever been into. Keep up the excellent work you all do, you are appreciated by all the family.
19 December 2024
Care homes should not be judged in aesthetics but in the actual care provided which I cannot praise enough. The staff here truly care about the residents and understand their individual needs. They create activities to keep them amused every day and I couldn't wish for better care for my father than what he receives here.
10 December 2024
The staff are attentive to both residence and visitors' needs, all. The residents seemed in good spirits and the staff attended to all their needs during my visit, I was pleased to see the compassion given when dealing with residents' personal requirements.
10 December 2024
Super friendly small home, so kind and engaging with homely rooms, top class staff and great homemade food. Our Mum spent her last months here and was welcomed and cherished by the Belfry family. It's an airy and pleasant home that we could call in to any time and find all the guests busy and happy with whichever activity was running and a really warm welcome from the staff with coffee and cake on tap. All the guests are encouraged to make friends with each other and join in and chat and laugh and consequently there's always a lovely 'big family' vibe. The staff are without a doubt what makes the Belfry's unique home-from-home atmosphere, they're angels with bucket loads of kindness and fun. We were so lucky to find The Belfry at a really special point in my mother-in-law's life and we will always reflect and appreciate the genuine love and care that was shown to her. Thank you.
10 December 2024
Home is very clean and homely. Staff are very professional, caring, and attentive. They cater for all my mum's needs and nothing is too much trouble. We are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome, would highly recommend this home for anyone's loved ones.
21 November 2024
My husband is a resident in this lovely care home due to his COPD and Dementia. He is very well cared for and enjoys the company of the other residents and staff. The staff are very caring and meet over and above his needs. As this is a small and very friendly care home it is made to feel very homely and relaxing. It is kept clean and cosy at all times. The food is very good with lots of choices. There are daily activities and regular entertainment, from singing and music sessions to animal and even reptile visits which the residents and relatives really enjoy. In the summer months they sit in the garden and enjoy the different conversations and laughter. Some residents pot up small plants in pots to enjoy the flowers, even competitions on whose sunflower is the tallest. It's very comforting to know they are all cared for and are safe. I would like to thank them all for their hard work and care they provide.
19 November 2024
I cannot praise the staff in the Belfry enough. Each and every one of them go above and beyond their role, and give 110%. The management are completely involved directly in the care of the residents and are always available to chat about personal preferences, ideas on involvement and even menu choices. The place is a home from home.
18 November 2024
This is an amazing care home, everyone is very friendly and welcoming, the care my father-in-law has received has been brilliant and the staff go out of their way to help, he is extremely well looked after. The managers give a real personal touch and nothing is too much trouble.
29 June 2022
I visit my husband every day for quite a long time. I have nothing but great praise for the staff in the lovely way they treat all residents in their care. The needs of the residents are attended to immediately they request help. The food is very good and staff will always provide an alternative if the resident requests. There is a lovely homely feel at The Belfry and all residents are treated with complete dignity.
29 June 2022
We are so very happy with The Belfry. My father has been a resident here for nearly 7 months now and we feel blessed that Dad is being given such excellent care. The staff are amazing! The home is always clean and Dad is always clean and well presented. The food is excellent and there is a wonderful caring atmosphere. The family are always welcomed. To top it all, Dad is happy! I think my mum would move in happily herself.
07 June 2022
My father spent over 2 years at The Belfry Residential Care Home before dying this summer aged 97. We chose the home because it felt just that – like a home. Its smaller size meant that all residents are treated very much as individuals and it proved easy to get to know the staff and communicate with them; I was always impressed with the professionalism of the staff, and the effective liaison possible between the home and the family. At The Belfry dad could choose to be sociable with others, or he could find a quiet space to read a book or listen to music if he wanted. It was clear that he enjoyed all his meals, and he could have a glass of Fosters in the evening – his favourite tipple. During all my visits I observed staff treating residents with dignity and respect at all times, addressing them very much as unique personalities with differing needs. I am very grateful for the care, kindness and compassion of all staff, enabling my father to end his days peacefully, securely and in comfort.
25 December 2021
Cannot speak highly enough about the care my mother received during both her stays. The staff are wonderful and so helpful. They are all angels. My mother still talks about them and how kind they were to her.
13 December 2021
My mother has been a resident at The Belfry since October 2021. I am very happy with the good care she receives, not only that but the staff are completely professional but manage to create a homely feel and seem more like family and friends. I had looked at some other homes but this one stood out as the only one I was happy for Mum to go to. Mum went there following a hospital stay to repair a broken femur bone, so wasn't very mobile, the carers were fantastic in the way they have carefully helped Mum regain her confidence. Communication is excellent and visits are carefully and safely managed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
10 June 2021
We had to find a care home that was suitable for our mum/ Nan and luckily, through friends, we found the Belfry and what luck that was. From the minute we walked in, we knew she would be happy here. We told her she was going for a holiday to not panic her and after 2 weeks she stated she didn’t want to come home. The care she received was nothing short of amazing. Nothing was too much and she was never made to feel a bother, she genuinely believed she was favourite but we know they were all treated like kings and queens. Unfortunately, our lovely mum/ nanny passed away during lockdown but we know she was happy, comfortable and surrounded by love until the very end. We can’t thank the Belfry enough for giving our mum/ Nan the best last years of her life. From flower arranging to sing-alongs to owls and ponies visiting, she always had a massive smile on her face. It really was like she was in a hotel. We are forever in debt to you all at the Belfry - thank you.
08 June 2021
My first and lasting impression of the Belfry is of a kind, professional and very caring environment. From September 2019 through April 2021, my mother was a resident at the Belfry. The carers are extremely kind, friendly and professional, each resident is made to feel special and they cater to the needs of each individual. I live abroad and felt totally at ease, knowing that my mother was so well cared for, especially during the last year when due to covid-19, travel and visiting loved ones proved challenging. The Belfry ensured all of their residents remained safe and well. If needed, the carers act swiftly to ensure medical advice is given and if required a doctor, this provides peace of mind, knowing that loved ones are in the best possible care. During our daily phone calls, my mother sounded happy and often there was laughter to be heard, which is lovely. The garden is pretty and provides a safe outdoor space for residents and guests. Highly recommended.
25 May 2021
The Belfry is such a cosy, friendly home, and the emphasis is on care. I always love my visits there, and the staff are so friendly! My dear friend is very happy there and always remarks about how they get everything they want, and says it's like a hotel!
13 April 2021
The care home was in close proximity to where I live. It was kept clean and tidy. The temperature was always acceptable, and fresh air was accessed when possible. The staff were all found to be exceptional. They were very friendly, extremely helpful and kept me fully advised of any concerns they had regarding my mother. Keep up the good work.
13 April 2021
My mother-in-law was placed into The Belfry in January 2021. At all times, since both she and ourselves have been kept updated with all aspects of her care. I would thoroughly recommend this home as the release of stress trying to ensure her safety and dignity was lifted immediately. I will always be thankful her last days were spent in this lovely home with people on hand at all times.
12 February 2020
The care she received was very good. The staff were extremely caring and patient and treated each resident as special individuals. They tried to make their lives there as good as possible despite each resident's physical or mental disabilities. The home is light and bright with lovely furniture and it rarely smells. The food is cooked on-site and is lovely. The residents can choose what to have for tea most evenings.
26 February 2019
The staff at The Belfry go above and beyond to make sure everyone has an amazing experience and are treated like 'home from home'. The staff cannot do enough for all. My mother was so distressed but the manager made sure she was welcomed.
Latest Reviews for The Belfry Residential Care Home
12 February 2025
My father has been a resident here for nearly 2 years. I can't speak highly enough of the staff and the care given, they are kind, compassionate, and very professional. The Belfry staff do activities with the residents and on special occasions provide entertainment. Best care home I have ever been into. Keep up the excellent work you all do, you are appreciated by all the family.
19 December 2024
Care homes should not be judged in aesthetics but in the actual care provided which I cannot praise enough. The staff here truly care about the residents and understand their individual needs. They create activities to keep them amused every day and I couldn't wish for better care for my father than what he receives here.
10 December 2024
The staff are attentive to both residence and visitors' needs, all. The residents seemed in good spirits and the staff attended to all their needs during my visit, I was pleased to see the compassion given when dealing with residents' personal requirements.
10 December 2024
Super friendly small home, so kind and engaging with homely rooms, top class staff and great homemade food. Our Mum spent her last months here and was welcomed and cherished by the Belfry family. It's an airy and pleasant home that we could call in to any time and find all the guests busy and happy with whichever activity was running and a really warm welcome from the staff with coffee and cake on tap. All the guests are encouraged to make friends with each other and join in and chat and laugh and consequently there's always a lovely 'big family' vibe. The staff are without a doubt what makes the Belfry's unique home-from-home atmosphere, they're angels with bucket loads of kindness and fun. We were so lucky to find The Belfry at a really special point in my mother-in-law's life and we will always reflect and appreciate the genuine love and care that was shown to her. Thank you.
10 December 2024
Home is very clean and homely. Staff are very professional, caring, and attentive. They cater for all my mum's needs and nothing is too much trouble. We are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome, would highly recommend this home for anyone's loved ones.
21 November 2024
My husband is a resident in this lovely care home due to his COPD and Dementia. He is very well cared for and enjoys the company of the other residents and staff. The staff are very caring and meet over and above his needs. As this is a small and very friendly care home it is made to feel very homely and relaxing. It is kept clean and cosy at all times. The food is very good with lots of choices. There are daily activities and regular entertainment, from singing and music sessions to animal and even reptile visits which the residents and relatives really enjoy. In the summer months they sit in the garden and enjoy the different conversations and laughter. Some residents pot up small plants in pots to enjoy the flowers, even competitions on whose sunflower is the tallest. It's very comforting to know they are all cared for and are safe. I would like to thank them all for their hard work and care they provide.
19 November 2024
I cannot praise the staff in the Belfry enough. Each and every one of them go above and beyond their role, and give 110%. The management are completely involved directly in the care of the residents and are always available to chat about personal preferences, ideas on involvement and even menu choices. The place is a home from home.
18 November 2024
This is an amazing care home, everyone is very friendly and welcoming, the care my father-in-law has received has been brilliant and the staff go out of their way to help, he is extremely well looked after. The managers give a real personal touch and nothing is too much trouble.
29 June 2022
I visit my husband every day for quite a long time. I have nothing but great praise for the staff in the lovely way they treat all residents in their care. The needs of the residents are attended to immediately they request help. The food is very good and staff will always provide an alternative if the resident requests. There is a lovely homely feel at The Belfry and all residents are treated with complete dignity.
29 June 2022
We are so very happy with The Belfry. My father has been a resident here for nearly 7 months now and we feel blessed that Dad is being given such excellent care. The staff are amazing! The home is always clean and Dad is always clean and well presented. The food is excellent and there is a wonderful caring atmosphere. The family are always welcomed. To top it all, Dad is happy! I think my mum would move in happily herself.
07 June 2022
My father spent over 2 years at The Belfry Residential Care Home before dying this summer aged 97. We chose the home because it felt just that – like a home. Its smaller size meant that all residents are treated very much as individuals and it proved easy to get to know the staff and communicate with them; I was always impressed with the professionalism of the staff, and the effective liaison possible between the home and the family. At The Belfry dad could choose to be sociable with others, or he could find a quiet space to read a book or listen to music if he wanted. It was clear that he enjoyed all his meals, and he could have a glass of Fosters in the evening – his favourite tipple. During all my visits I observed staff treating residents with dignity and respect at all times, addressing them very much as unique personalities with differing needs. I am very grateful for the care, kindness and compassion of all staff, enabling my father to end his days peacefully, securely and in comfort.
25 December 2021
Cannot speak highly enough about the care my mother received during both her stays. The staff are wonderful and so helpful. They are all angels. My mother still talks about them and how kind they were to her.
13 December 2021
My mother has been a resident at The Belfry since October 2021. I am very happy with the good care she receives, not only that but the staff are completely professional but manage to create a homely feel and seem more like family and friends. I had looked at some other homes but this one stood out as the only one I was happy for Mum to go to. Mum went there following a hospital stay to repair a broken femur bone, so wasn't very mobile, the carers were fantastic in the way they have carefully helped Mum regain her confidence. Communication is excellent and visits are carefully and safely managed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
10 June 2021
We had to find a care home that was suitable for our mum/ Nan and luckily, through friends, we found the Belfry and what luck that was. From the minute we walked in, we knew she would be happy here. We told her she was going for a holiday to not panic her and after 2 weeks she stated she didn’t want to come home. The care she received was nothing short of amazing. Nothing was too much and she was never made to feel a bother, she genuinely believed she was favourite but we know they were all treated like kings and queens. Unfortunately, our lovely mum/ nanny passed away during lockdown but we know she was happy, comfortable and surrounded by love until the very end. We can’t thank the Belfry enough for giving our mum/ Nan the best last years of her life. From flower arranging to sing-alongs to owls and ponies visiting, she always had a massive smile on her face. It really was like she was in a hotel. We are forever in debt to you all at the Belfry - thank you.
08 June 2021
My first and lasting impression of the Belfry is of a kind, professional and very caring environment. From September 2019 through April 2021, my mother was a resident at the Belfry. The carers are extremely kind, friendly and professional, each resident is made to feel special and they cater to the needs of each individual. I live abroad and felt totally at ease, knowing that my mother was so well cared for, especially during the last year when due to covid-19, travel and visiting loved ones proved challenging. The Belfry ensured all of their residents remained safe and well. If needed, the carers act swiftly to ensure medical advice is given and if required a doctor, this provides peace of mind, knowing that loved ones are in the best possible care. During our daily phone calls, my mother sounded happy and often there was laughter to be heard, which is lovely. The garden is pretty and provides a safe outdoor space for residents and guests. Highly recommended.
25 May 2021
The Belfry is such a cosy, friendly home, and the emphasis is on care. I always love my visits there, and the staff are so friendly! My dear friend is very happy there and always remarks about how they get everything they want, and says it's like a hotel!
13 April 2021
The care home was in close proximity to where I live. It was kept clean and tidy. The temperature was always acceptable, and fresh air was accessed when possible. The staff were all found to be exceptional. They were very friendly, extremely helpful and kept me fully advised of any concerns they had regarding my mother. Keep up the good work.
13 April 2021
My mother-in-law was placed into The Belfry in January 2021. At all times, since both she and ourselves have been kept updated with all aspects of her care. I would thoroughly recommend this home as the release of stress trying to ensure her safety and dignity was lifted immediately. I will always be thankful her last days were spent in this lovely home with people on hand at all times.
12 February 2020
The care she received was very good. The staff were extremely caring and patient and treated each resident as special individuals. They tried to make their lives there as good as possible despite each resident's physical or mental disabilities. The home is light and bright with lovely furniture and it rarely smells. The food is cooked on-site and is lovely. The residents can choose what to have for tea most evenings.
26 February 2019
The staff at The Belfry go above and beyond to make sure everyone has an amazing experience and are treated like 'home from home'. The staff cannot do enough for all. My mother was so distressed but the manager made sure she was welcomed.