Latest Reviews for Gillingreane
06 February 2025
My husband stayed at Gilling Reane from September 2023 to November 2024 when he passed away. The home has a real community atmosphere and he was always glad to be in the common room with other people during the day. The staff were very caring. It was always a pleasure for me to visit him there.
07 November 2024
Gillingreane is a gem of a care home situated in Kendal. It was the only home to offer my husband a permanent place in view of his advanced Alzheimer's. The building is historically old but my husband's care is exemplary and he is so well cared for. Always clean and well dressed and the staff are all fully dementia trained, giving compassionate, expert and friendly care, not only to my husband but to us all as his family. My husband is happy, settled and safe.
27 November 2023
Mum moved into Gillingreane in August and has now settled well. She has advanced Alzheimer's and is largely non-verbal, but the staff really take time to engage with her. The care is respectful, kind and individually tailored to each resident. When Mum was unsettled at the beginning of her stay, the team brought in health professionals to assess her, and their recommendations were discussed with Dad before being implemented. Gillingreane has a lively, homely atmosphere and does not feel clinical or institutional. The staff are cheerful and friendly and appear to take pride in their work. Entertainment and activities are well organised - Mum loves the singers who perform regularly, and the staff often take time to dance and sing with her. On my parent's wedding anniversary, the staff made a beautiful cake to celebrate. Videos and photos are often posted to a relative's Messenger group. Knowing Mum is being well looked after gives us peace of mind, and we are very happy with this care home.
22 November 2023
My wife, who has advanced Alzheimer's, entered Gillingreane in August 2023. She was welcomed with care and understanding by the management team and all staff and has settled remarkably well. It comes across very much as a home and not an institution, and family are always welcomed and kept up to date with progress and any problems.
04 September 2023
Mum was warmly welcomed into the home at towards the end of last year and the staff quickly put in place an individual care plan for her. On visits, the staff would often update me about any changes and from these it was apparent that they had got to know her well. As Mum’s health deteriorated, they ensured that relevant outside services were involved and her care was adjusted to meet her new needs. Extra equipment was brought in to help with mobility and pressure care needs. Both myself and brother were kept up to date with any changes. We observed staff to be patient and caring with her. Gillingreane is an old building and as such probably not easy to maintain and this does show in a few areas and some of the furniture has seen better days. The home is, however, 'homely' rather than clinical and some items of personal furniture can be accommodated. Food, snacks and drinks seemed plentiful.
30 August 2023
I observe that my mother who has advanced dementia is well cared for. She is shown warmth and affection and is treated with understanding and patience when her behaviour becomes difficult.
10 August 2023
Staff very friendly and helpful. Homely feeling.
10 August 2023
When I visit Mum, all staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Mum is made to feel at home. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed. There's always a good smell coming from the kitchen and the food looks delicious. Mum loves the entertainment, especially the singers. The staff are very good at informing us about Mum or ringing if needed. Excellent care.
19 July 2023
Gillingreane are a pleasure to deal with. Professional, courteous, caring and compassionate with a top-rank well managing team and home environment that care superbly for all Mum's needs.
03 November 2022
Genuinely caring staff who go the extra mile. I feel happy knowing my family member is being well cared for and looked after by people who care. Staff are always smiling and take the time to talk to residents and visitors.
26 October 2022
The staff at Gillingreane go above and beyond to ensure Mum has everything she needs in the way of care and consideration. They know Mum so well and this helps Mum to feel more settled and at home there. They understand Mum's condition of dementia and adapt the way they deal with her on a daily basis. Mum likes to dance and this often brings her out of her down days. I would highly recommend Gillingreane to anyone who was looking for a 5-star place for their loved one to reside! Thank you to each and every staff member for caring for Mum so well, it puts our minds at rest (all the family).
10 January 2019
By brother has been cared for at Gillingreane since late summer, 2017. Suffering from vascular dementia, he arrived in a very poor physical state and resistant to care. Due to close and compassionate care from the staff, his physical condition has improved markedly although his dementia appears progressive. I felt motivated to leave this review on account of the compassionate friendly care that I witness every time I visit.
20 June 2018
The premises are clean and well situated in town via a private road. It is a non-clinical residence with personalised features such as photos, pictures and nice decor. The staff are very helpful and even involve, where reasonable, the residents. The staff also appear knowledgeable and professional. The home also features friendly dogs which are a benefit to some of the residents.
18 June 2018
Staff who are friendly, involved and caring. I feel my mother is well cared for. Accommodation is dated and somewhat worn, but adequate.
29 May 2018
My experience when I first arrived was one of great uncertainty and worry. But I soon found out within the days and weeks that followed my worries and uncertainty had turned to happiness, love and a feeling of security. The staff were so caring and kind towards me, sometimes I cried with happiness. The place did not seem like a care home, it seemed like a big family home and I had been accepted with open hands of kindness and love and help with all my tablets.
29 May 2018
From being anxious and very nervous when I first arrived I now feel happy and safe. The staff are most helpful and very caring towards me and the handling my medication is excellent through the day and night. The meals I am served with are good homemade meals, excellent. If I have any worries there is always a staff member on hand to listen and reassure me. Nothing is too small. I am so lucky to live here.
29 May 2018
It was a very good review, staff are very good with my Husband. I am very pleased with him being there and feel he is safe and well, looked after at all times.
29 May 2018
In general, I feel the staff do a good job. Most are good with my mother ensuring she involves herself. I would like, if possible, for more help taking mum out occasionally if only for an hour now and then. My only complaint is her clothes going missing, despite labelling but again the staff are great and track them down. Overall, a nice atmosphere with lots of laughing. Great.
13 December 2017
My mum has been at Gillingreane for three months. The staff are all kind, friendly and patient. They have made great efforts to get to know my mum and welcome her into her new home. As a family, we have been helped to prepare her room for this transition. But the activities seem erratically organised and don't always happen which is a shame because my mum is bored at times. Also, areas of Gillingreane need updating re-decorating or cleaning.
22 November 2017
The building is old and some areas are not very light - but the residents are old and, I think, feel more 'at home' in surroundings more familiar than a modern sterile square box. Staff are really really good. I can't stress this enough!
Latest Reviews for Gillingreane
06 February 2025
My husband stayed at Gilling Reane from September 2023 to November 2024 when he passed away. The home has a real community atmosphere and he was always glad to be in the common room with other people during the day. The staff were very caring. It was always a pleasure for me to visit him there.
07 November 2024
Gillingreane is a gem of a care home situated in Kendal. It was the only home to offer my husband a permanent place in view of his advanced Alzheimer's. The building is historically old but my husband's care is exemplary and he is so well cared for. Always clean and well dressed and the staff are all fully dementia trained, giving compassionate, expert and friendly care, not only to my husband but to us all as his family. My husband is happy, settled and safe.
27 November 2023
Mum moved into Gillingreane in August and has now settled well. She has advanced Alzheimer's and is largely non-verbal, but the staff really take time to engage with her. The care is respectful, kind and individually tailored to each resident. When Mum was unsettled at the beginning of her stay, the team brought in health professionals to assess her, and their recommendations were discussed with Dad before being implemented. Gillingreane has a lively, homely atmosphere and does not feel clinical or institutional. The staff are cheerful and friendly and appear to take pride in their work. Entertainment and activities are well organised - Mum loves the singers who perform regularly, and the staff often take time to dance and sing with her. On my parent's wedding anniversary, the staff made a beautiful cake to celebrate. Videos and photos are often posted to a relative's Messenger group. Knowing Mum is being well looked after gives us peace of mind, and we are very happy with this care home.
22 November 2023
My wife, who has advanced Alzheimer's, entered Gillingreane in August 2023. She was welcomed with care and understanding by the management team and all staff and has settled remarkably well. It comes across very much as a home and not an institution, and family are always welcomed and kept up to date with progress and any problems.
04 September 2023
Mum was warmly welcomed into the home at towards the end of last year and the staff quickly put in place an individual care plan for her. On visits, the staff would often update me about any changes and from these it was apparent that they had got to know her well. As Mum’s health deteriorated, they ensured that relevant outside services were involved and her care was adjusted to meet her new needs. Extra equipment was brought in to help with mobility and pressure care needs. Both myself and brother were kept up to date with any changes. We observed staff to be patient and caring with her. Gillingreane is an old building and as such probably not easy to maintain and this does show in a few areas and some of the furniture has seen better days. The home is, however, 'homely' rather than clinical and some items of personal furniture can be accommodated. Food, snacks and drinks seemed plentiful.
30 August 2023
I observe that my mother who has advanced dementia is well cared for. She is shown warmth and affection and is treated with understanding and patience when her behaviour becomes difficult.
10 August 2023
Staff very friendly and helpful. Homely feeling.
10 August 2023
When I visit Mum, all staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Mum is made to feel at home. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed. There's always a good smell coming from the kitchen and the food looks delicious. Mum loves the entertainment, especially the singers. The staff are very good at informing us about Mum or ringing if needed. Excellent care.
19 July 2023
Gillingreane are a pleasure to deal with. Professional, courteous, caring and compassionate with a top-rank well managing team and home environment that care superbly for all Mum's needs.
03 November 2022
Genuinely caring staff who go the extra mile. I feel happy knowing my family member is being well cared for and looked after by people who care. Staff are always smiling and take the time to talk to residents and visitors.
26 October 2022
The staff at Gillingreane go above and beyond to ensure Mum has everything she needs in the way of care and consideration. They know Mum so well and this helps Mum to feel more settled and at home there. They understand Mum's condition of dementia and adapt the way they deal with her on a daily basis. Mum likes to dance and this often brings her out of her down days. I would highly recommend Gillingreane to anyone who was looking for a 5-star place for their loved one to reside! Thank you to each and every staff member for caring for Mum so well, it puts our minds at rest (all the family).
10 January 2019
By brother has been cared for at Gillingreane since late summer, 2017. Suffering from vascular dementia, he arrived in a very poor physical state and resistant to care. Due to close and compassionate care from the staff, his physical condition has improved markedly although his dementia appears progressive. I felt motivated to leave this review on account of the compassionate friendly care that I witness every time I visit.
20 June 2018
The premises are clean and well situated in town via a private road. It is a non-clinical residence with personalised features such as photos, pictures and nice decor. The staff are very helpful and even involve, where reasonable, the residents. The staff also appear knowledgeable and professional. The home also features friendly dogs which are a benefit to some of the residents.
18 June 2018
Staff who are friendly, involved and caring. I feel my mother is well cared for. Accommodation is dated and somewhat worn, but adequate.
29 May 2018
My experience when I first arrived was one of great uncertainty and worry. But I soon found out within the days and weeks that followed my worries and uncertainty had turned to happiness, love and a feeling of security. The staff were so caring and kind towards me, sometimes I cried with happiness. The place did not seem like a care home, it seemed like a big family home and I had been accepted with open hands of kindness and love and help with all my tablets.
29 May 2018
From being anxious and very nervous when I first arrived I now feel happy and safe. The staff are most helpful and very caring towards me and the handling my medication is excellent through the day and night. The meals I am served with are good homemade meals, excellent. If I have any worries there is always a staff member on hand to listen and reassure me. Nothing is too small. I am so lucky to live here.
29 May 2018
It was a very good review, staff are very good with my Husband. I am very pleased with him being there and feel he is safe and well, looked after at all times.
29 May 2018
In general, I feel the staff do a good job. Most are good with my mother ensuring she involves herself. I would like, if possible, for more help taking mum out occasionally if only for an hour now and then. My only complaint is her clothes going missing, despite labelling but again the staff are great and track them down. Overall, a nice atmosphere with lots of laughing. Great.
13 December 2017
My mum has been at Gillingreane for three months. The staff are all kind, friendly and patient. They have made great efforts to get to know my mum and welcome her into her new home. As a family, we have been helped to prepare her room for this transition. But the activities seem erratically organised and don't always happen which is a shame because my mum is bored at times. Also, areas of Gillingreane need updating re-decorating or cleaning.
22 November 2017
The building is old and some areas are not very light - but the residents are old and, I think, feel more 'at home' in surroundings more familiar than a modern sterile square box. Staff are really really good. I can't stress this enough!