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Westbury, Sherborne, DT9 3QZ
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03 March 2025
My brother, sister-in-law and I visited my father a few days after he moved in. He was clean, well dressed and happy and smiling. His room, although very small, was clean and adequate. We sat with him in the conservatory, and the staff were very nice to us and to him. It was Burns supper/lunch, and residents had Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and a Piper in full Scots dress played the bagpipes. The staff then got the residents together for a photo. We, as relatives, were treated very well and invited to have lunch with our dad. He was also treated very kindly, particularly by the manger who was on duty. All the staff knew my dad's name. He said he has been helped with washing and dressing and was happy.
18 December 2024
The staff were very helpful and polite which is lovely to see our uncle seems very happy here which is great to see. Compliments to the check for the lovely lunch which was provided.
16 December 2024
Lovely!
19 November 2024
Mum has been in the home for 18 months. She settled easily and is clearly happy and content. Staff really get to know the residents and this makes such a big difference. There are often activities for the residents to become involved in, certainly enough fo mum. Food is plentiful and I very not had any complaints. Although the building might not be ideal in many respects, staff make good, creative use of the space. The home is kept clean and safe.
21 June 2024
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this home as I have been extremely pleased with every aspect of my late mum's care here. I sincerely thank all concerned.
06 July 2023
Excellent and very caring staff. The staff and carers were extremely efficient and empathetic to the needs of the residents. I was very pleased to see my sister was happy and healthy. When asked if she liked it in the home, she made it very clear that she did. I seriously couldn't fault the home. I met a lot of the carers and I spoke to a lot of the residents who were happy and content. The choice of food was excellent and snacks were frequent. 10/10.
05 July 2023
Over the past few months, I have seen a real change in Evergreens Lodge. The home is bursting with life, the activities on offer are varied and person-centred and the new manager, and her team, go out of their way to make me feel welcome and a part of the home when I am there.
20 June 2023
Our parents were moved into Evergreens Lodge as a month long trial back in February 2023. We, the family, are over the moon that they have settled and are really happy to make it their forever home. Our parents have different medical needs and are no longer able to live a safe life at home. The staff go above and beyond to make sure their care needs are met. The menu is changed regularly and, being that Father is a foody, it's important that the food in general is outstanding. The manager and her team are accommodating to us, but most of all, they go way beyond to ensure my parents are happy and content in every way. They have full access to a wonderful garden area, which again is something my parents find important. I'd recommend Evergreens Lodge in every way.
20 April 2023
Very friendly staff, always there if you should need any information or to be reassured about anything. Nothing is too much trouble.
17 August 2022
The family were asked if they would like to come into mum on Sunday for a family gathering and for mum to see some of her great-great grandchildren, whom she had never seen before. It was a nice surprise for her. l would like to say a big thank you for letting this happen and the lovely cake that was made. Thank you.
25 March 2022
My husband has Alzheimers and is partially blind, and he has been in the home for about two and a half years. He prefers to be in bed all the time now as he knows where he is. The care by the friendly staff has been exemplary in all the time he has been there. I visit him once a week as he no longer knows me, so does not miss me. I am always welcomed by the staff and nothing is too much trouble, and if I have a query on his care, I can always speak to someone to put my mind at rest. I can recommend this home to anyone as the staff really care about the residents.
08 July 2021
I cant believe how happy my mum is here. It took a few weeks for her to settle but she is happy now. My mum always said "never ever put me in a home", when the time came I was weighed down with guilt. Now I am happy because Mum is happy. She is in a wonderful home clean, friendly and 24 hours care. I know if there is anything wrong with mum Riverside Nursing Home contact me straight away. I tell everyone about this wonderful home.
25 June 2021
My wife has been in the home for just over a year. She has been cared for in an exemplary manner, shown kindness, respect and indeed love. Most of my markings are based on what I have experienced during visits. The Covid security restrictions have limited my ability to fairly mark some aspects of the general assessment of the home and are reflected in the lower markings. I am however very satisfied with the whole experience. Well done Riverside.
17 June 2021
Mum moved into Riverside in very difficult circumstances at the start of the pandemic. We have always been so impressed by the care Mum has been given. Mum is poorly, but she has built a friendship with the staff, is very comfortable in her surroundings, is involved, and happy and while I wish she could be at home with my dad, in the circumstances I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather she was. Everyone has also been very kind to my dad in his daily calls to check how mum is doing.
17 June 2021
My friend came into Riverside a few weeks before the 1st lockdown in March 2020. To our great relief, she settled in amazingly quickly and as we were unable to visit, it was a great comfort to see the photos of her happily taking part in activities and looking as if she was thoroughly enjoying herself. She, unfortunately, caught Covid in January 2021 but was nursed back to health with the greatest compassion and care and the nurses gave us daily reports with regard to her condition. It is now wonderful to be able to visit again and we are always made to feel welcome whilst observing all the necessary regulations. A huge thank you to all the fantastic Riverside team who go way beyond the call of duty.
22 September 2020
My grandad spent a week in Riverside on a respite placement. We were apprehensive especially as we were not allowed to visit due to COVID-19 restrictions. We did not need to worry, Grandad said he had a 'great holiday'. The staff were friendly and supportive and made Grand feel part of the family. He is already planning his next visit and I am sure in the future he will become a permanent fixture at Riverside.
08 May 2020
What a wonderful home. My dad was there for the last 10-months of his life. Took a couple of months to settle, but the staff made his adjustment so much easier; for which I thank them. In the end, he was looked after so well, I can't praise the staff enough. I would certainly recommend Riverside, so caring and lovely. Once again, thank you all so much.
03 March 2020
My old neighbour has been at Riverside for 2 1/2 years and has always been looked after in a way that, if I was in her position, I too would be glad to be in a safe, caring environment. I regularly visit and feel that top marks are deserved.
19 December 2019
The staff were always on hand and despite the obvious pressures of their job, always had time to talk and offer a shoulder or a cup of tea. The extra care and attention they gave made all the difference on my last visit and I am grateful to them.
Latest Reviews for Evergreens Lodge
03 March 2025
My brother, sister-in-law and I visited my father a few days after he moved in. He was clean, well dressed and happy and smiling. His room, although very small, was clean and adequate. We sat with him in the conservatory, and the staff were very nice to us and to him. It was Burns supper/lunch, and residents had Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and a Piper in full Scots dress played the bagpipes. The staff then got the residents together for a photo. We, as relatives, were treated very well and invited to have lunch with our dad. He was also treated very kindly, particularly by the manger who was on duty. All the staff knew my dad's name. He said he has been helped with washing and dressing and was happy.
18 December 2024
The staff were very helpful and polite which is lovely to see our uncle seems very happy here which is great to see. Compliments to the check for the lovely lunch which was provided.
16 December 2024
Lovely!
19 November 2024
Mum has been in the home for 18 months. She settled easily and is clearly happy and content. Staff really get to know the residents and this makes such a big difference. There are often activities for the residents to become involved in, certainly enough fo mum. Food is plentiful and I very not had any complaints. Although the building might not be ideal in many respects, staff make good, creative use of the space. The home is kept clean and safe.
21 June 2024
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this home as I have been extremely pleased with every aspect of my late mum's care here. I sincerely thank all concerned.
06 July 2023
Excellent and very caring staff. The staff and carers were extremely efficient and empathetic to the needs of the residents. I was very pleased to see my sister was happy and healthy. When asked if she liked it in the home, she made it very clear that she did. I seriously couldn't fault the home. I met a lot of the carers and I spoke to a lot of the residents who were happy and content. The choice of food was excellent and snacks were frequent. 10/10.
05 July 2023
Over the past few months, I have seen a real change in Evergreens Lodge. The home is bursting with life, the activities on offer are varied and person-centred and the new manager, and her team, go out of their way to make me feel welcome and a part of the home when I am there.
20 June 2023
Our parents were moved into Evergreens Lodge as a month long trial back in February 2023. We, the family, are over the moon that they have settled and are really happy to make it their forever home. Our parents have different medical needs and are no longer able to live a safe life at home. The staff go above and beyond to make sure their care needs are met. The menu is changed regularly and, being that Father is a foody, it's important that the food in general is outstanding. The manager and her team are accommodating to us, but most of all, they go way beyond to ensure my parents are happy and content in every way. They have full access to a wonderful garden area, which again is something my parents find important. I'd recommend Evergreens Lodge in every way.
20 April 2023
Very friendly staff, always there if you should need any information or to be reassured about anything. Nothing is too much trouble.
17 August 2022
The family were asked if they would like to come into mum on Sunday for a family gathering and for mum to see some of her great-great grandchildren, whom she had never seen before. It was a nice surprise for her. l would like to say a big thank you for letting this happen and the lovely cake that was made. Thank you.
25 March 2022
My husband has Alzheimers and is partially blind, and he has been in the home for about two and a half years. He prefers to be in bed all the time now as he knows where he is. The care by the friendly staff has been exemplary in all the time he has been there. I visit him once a week as he no longer knows me, so does not miss me. I am always welcomed by the staff and nothing is too much trouble, and if I have a query on his care, I can always speak to someone to put my mind at rest. I can recommend this home to anyone as the staff really care about the residents.
08 July 2021
I cant believe how happy my mum is here. It took a few weeks for her to settle but she is happy now. My mum always said "never ever put me in a home", when the time came I was weighed down with guilt. Now I am happy because Mum is happy. She is in a wonderful home clean, friendly and 24 hours care. I know if there is anything wrong with mum Riverside Nursing Home contact me straight away. I tell everyone about this wonderful home.
25 June 2021
My wife has been in the home for just over a year. She has been cared for in an exemplary manner, shown kindness, respect and indeed love. Most of my markings are based on what I have experienced during visits. The Covid security restrictions have limited my ability to fairly mark some aspects of the general assessment of the home and are reflected in the lower markings. I am however very satisfied with the whole experience. Well done Riverside.
17 June 2021
Mum moved into Riverside in very difficult circumstances at the start of the pandemic. We have always been so impressed by the care Mum has been given. Mum is poorly, but she has built a friendship with the staff, is very comfortable in her surroundings, is involved, and happy and while I wish she could be at home with my dad, in the circumstances I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather she was. Everyone has also been very kind to my dad in his daily calls to check how mum is doing.
17 June 2021
My friend came into Riverside a few weeks before the 1st lockdown in March 2020. To our great relief, she settled in amazingly quickly and as we were unable to visit, it was a great comfort to see the photos of her happily taking part in activities and looking as if she was thoroughly enjoying herself. She, unfortunately, caught Covid in January 2021 but was nursed back to health with the greatest compassion and care and the nurses gave us daily reports with regard to her condition. It is now wonderful to be able to visit again and we are always made to feel welcome whilst observing all the necessary regulations. A huge thank you to all the fantastic Riverside team who go way beyond the call of duty.
22 September 2020
My grandad spent a week in Riverside on a respite placement. We were apprehensive especially as we were not allowed to visit due to COVID-19 restrictions. We did not need to worry, Grandad said he had a 'great holiday'. The staff were friendly and supportive and made Grand feel part of the family. He is already planning his next visit and I am sure in the future he will become a permanent fixture at Riverside.
08 May 2020
What a wonderful home. My dad was there for the last 10-months of his life. Took a couple of months to settle, but the staff made his adjustment so much easier; for which I thank them. In the end, he was looked after so well, I can't praise the staff enough. I would certainly recommend Riverside, so caring and lovely. Once again, thank you all so much.
03 March 2020
My old neighbour has been at Riverside for 2 1/2 years and has always been looked after in a way that, if I was in her position, I too would be glad to be in a safe, caring environment. I regularly visit and feel that top marks are deserved.
19 December 2019
The staff were always on hand and despite the obvious pressures of their job, always had time to talk and offer a shoulder or a cup of tea. The extra care and attention they gave made all the difference on my last visit and I am grateful to them.