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44 Sandhurst Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HU
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07 December 2024
My husband cannot walk/stand. He has Alzheimer's plus many other problems. His care is immaculate. No worries at all.
10 July 2024
Our father had lived in his own house for 67 years when we had to finally submit to being cared for in a residential home at the age of 95 in December 2023. St Brendans was one of a number of homes we looked at and we were very reassured from the outset. Father was 'quite the challenge' being three years suffering from Alzheimer's (Dementia) and still fighting it! St Brendans' staff were very accommodating to father's less acceptable habits (borne of the illness) some of which were quite antisocial and perhaps regarded as offensive. The staff dealt with these issues thoroughly and professionally, with no blame on father, total understanding of the disease and with exceptional good humour. We are unable to name names here due to the review policy but there was not a staff member we would not wish to single out for praise. It was always a pleasure to visit Father at St Brendan's simply because the staff were always so genuinely cheerful, well informed and concerned. Thank you to all!
12 March 2024
My aunt has been living at St Brendan's Care Home in Crowthorne for five and a half years, where she has received excellent care and support throughout. At the age of 83, after two long stays in hospital, we realised that my aunt needed a level of care and support that couldn’t be provided in her own home. So, her daughter looked at the local care homes and was impressed with the staff and facilities at St Brendan’s. My aunt soon settled at St Brendan’s and began to think of it as her home, appreciating the help and support from the friendly and kind staff members. As family members, we have always been welcomed and made to feel valued and supported by the outstanding staff in all areas of the home. But most importantly, my aunt receives kind and sympathetic care and great attention to detail from a dedicated team of caring and well-trained staff who provide high-quality care. It’s very reassuring that my aunt is at St Brendan’s where she is safe and well cared for, and very happy.
15 November 2023
It’s hard enough going through this devastating illness. When you are thrown into the world of care, you want to be able to deal with supportive people who are helpful and maybe even a much-needed friend. I’m sure there are some staff here who do this and try their best. Sadly though we did not have a good experience. Close supervision on day one appeared lacking which meant our relative was not kept safe. It was distressing to hear they were going to ‘put my elderly loved one into a taxi to my home’. Money appeared to be a priority over mental well-being and we were pushed to pay for 1:1 care. No one appeared to investigate our loved one’s mental health or well-being until they reached a crisis point. Most reputable care settings would encourage honest and open reviews/feedback and find ways to work with relatives. This one appeared to close it down and instructed us not to talk to staff. I’m not an expert but the lack of compassion felt abusive and negligent.
11 October 2023
My mother has been at St Brendans for 5 weeks now, she has settled in marvellously, her mobility on arrival was not good but the excellent work the staff have done for her is so amazing. She is always smiling and loves the attention she is receiving. This gives us such a peace of mind.
06 October 2023
My mother moved in during July this year. She will be 98 this month and has lived independently. She decided she needed more help so we viewed St Brendans. She is content with her move and we (the family) are pleased with her care.
08 August 2023
My brother-in-law resided here for approximately two weeks. He was extremely well cared for at all times and the staff went out of their way to assist both him and his visitors, even going so far as to make arrangements for me to return to Crowthorne station following my visits. Kindness and compassion were exhibited by every member of staff I came into contact with. He was treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout his time there and I would recommend this home without reservation. I would also like to thank all members of staff who came into contact with my brother-in-law - their care and attention really was second to none.
20 April 2023
Mum has been at St Brendans for over a year, having previously been in another care home following a stroke which affected her mobility. Throughout Mum’s time at St Brendans, she has been treated with the utmost respect, and her care has been first-class. The care home manager does an excellent job, and my family and I only wish we had been aware of St Brendans sooner. I am kept well informed of Mum’s care, and admin matters are immediately addressed. The food is very good, and the menus offer a wide variety of choices. The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming. There are plenty of activities and services available to the residents. Very importantly, Mum is happy at St Brendans, and I can sleep at night knowing that she is well looked after and cared for. My family and I are always made welcome, and the staff are kind and friendly. I have no complaints whatsoever and highly recommend St Brendans to any family looking for a safe and well-run care home for their loved one.
12 April 2023
Since Mum joined as a full-time resident six months ago, we have been very happy with St Brendans. In particular, the friendliness and care shown by the staff have made the transition as smooth as possible for such a life-changing moment. Visitors are always made feel welcome, and the atmosphere is always positive whenever I visit. The lead staff are very open to discussing any health or well-being issues that we may have regarding Mum's care. The regular activity programme led by a very enthusiastic coordinator provides opportunities for my mum to mix with other residents and try new things. I can recommend St Brendans without reserve.
28 March 2023
I have been very pleased with the way my relative is cared for. She has always been treated with dignity and respect. The home is warm and comfortable, and my relative appears content. I am kept well informed of matters concerning her.
30 September 2022
My mother has been a resident at St Brendans Care Home since she was discharged from hospital in October 2021. She has dementia and had started to wander outside at night and sometimes fall over. It has been a great relief to me that she is being cared for in such an excellent care home. St Brendans looks after her incredibly well. She always seems very happy, calm, relaxed and well whenever I visit. She enjoys the food, the garden and the company of the lovely, friendly staff as well as being able to chat to the other residents. The care home staff are very welcoming to me and are always able to update me on my mother's daily life. If my mother has any health or behaviour problems I am always contacted by a senior member of the staff to discuss and agree any actions. I looked at several care homes locally before my mother was admitted and St Brendans, with its homely, welcoming atmosphere, was my first choice.
23 September 2022
My mother has been in St Brendan's since April 2022 with dementia. After a terrible experience at another care home, we were very cautious about St Brendan's. However, there was no need to be. The level of care for the residents is excellent, the facility is fantastic, and the provision of food, entertainment and interaction is first class. The staff are very well led, and all get along not only with the residents but also with each other, which I'm sure can be difficult in the circumstances they sometimes find themselves in. I am extremely happy that my mum is being well cared for by an excellent team.
23 September 2022
My mother has been a resident since November 2021. The care she has received in this superb facility has been outstanding. I know she is really happy there, and it has been great to see her come to life again in her twilight years. I am delighted that we have found such a happy, friendly, caring, professional environment for her to live.
05 August 2021
Thank you for taking such good care of my father during his recent stay with you until he passed away. He settled in quickly, and it was heartening to hear that he was taking part in activities, was part of a social group, and that he remained the gentleman in his final weeks that he was throughout his life. It was reassuring that you took the Covid precautions so seriously, but that you didn't let this detract from making us feel welcome when we visited. Moving a parent into a care home is never going to be easy, but from our initial visit, your care, consideration and thoughtfulness, left us in no doubt that we had made the right decision and that his final weeks were as stress-free as possible for both my father and the rest of his family.
06 July 2021
My wife was very well cared for as far as I could tell, given the conditions during the pandemic.
06 July 2021
The staff have been lovely and caring towards my mum. She went into St Brendans in September 2020 and will be joining my father at his home next week. It has been difficult for everyone during Covid. Staff have always been polite and willing to help when I have called despite all the pressures and measures in place. As I haven't been able to come into the home I haven't been able to grade some of the options below.
09 June 2021
I feel extremely grateful every day that my mother is in this amazing home. All the carers looked after my mother with kindness and dignity. Any queries I have, always promptly answered. All have worked so hard to allow visiting with PPE when home, not lockdown - I was so grateful for this.
09 June 2021
The care my mother is receiving is extremely good, although we've had some issues with her losing her hearing aid, which is a shame and the batteries not being replaced.
18 May 2021
Beware! This is not a dementia care home provider. My mother was knowingly submitted with dementia and had a urine infection. She had a poor first night, being confused and pushed past a carer thinking someone was in her own property. We were told the following morning that she hadn't settled in and it was best if she was moved to another care home. A week later I was contacted by the community nurse asking where my mother was living as she had been told when she arrived at the care home that I had removed her from the home - a complete fabrication! The home hadn't informed the community nurse that my mother was no longer a resident. The community nurse was shocked that mum was removed in less than 24 hours and advised us to put in a complaint to the ombudsman.
30 March 2021
My wife, who has dementia, spent her last 6-months at St Brendans. It really was the best place for her, with lovely surrounding and such lovely people. Unfortunately, the virus made things that bit more difficult, and I would have loved to get to know them all much better. In spite of the virus, I was able to visit quite often, and I feel that I was welcomed and among friends. In fact, I felt that I was being cared for as well. In her last days, they always kept me inform and I was able to spend some time at her bedside, a few hours before she died;. thank you, St Brendans.
Latest Reviews for St Brendans Care Home
07 December 2024
My husband cannot walk/stand. He has Alzheimer's plus many other problems. His care is immaculate. No worries at all.
10 July 2024
Our father had lived in his own house for 67 years when we had to finally submit to being cared for in a residential home at the age of 95 in December 2023. St Brendans was one of a number of homes we looked at and we were very reassured from the outset. Father was 'quite the challenge' being three years suffering from Alzheimer's (Dementia) and still fighting it! St Brendans' staff were very accommodating to father's less acceptable habits (borne of the illness) some of which were quite antisocial and perhaps regarded as offensive. The staff dealt with these issues thoroughly and professionally, with no blame on father, total understanding of the disease and with exceptional good humour. We are unable to name names here due to the review policy but there was not a staff member we would not wish to single out for praise. It was always a pleasure to visit Father at St Brendan's simply because the staff were always so genuinely cheerful, well informed and concerned. Thank you to all!
12 March 2024
My aunt has been living at St Brendan's Care Home in Crowthorne for five and a half years, where she has received excellent care and support throughout. At the age of 83, after two long stays in hospital, we realised that my aunt needed a level of care and support that couldn’t be provided in her own home. So, her daughter looked at the local care homes and was impressed with the staff and facilities at St Brendan’s. My aunt soon settled at St Brendan’s and began to think of it as her home, appreciating the help and support from the friendly and kind staff members. As family members, we have always been welcomed and made to feel valued and supported by the outstanding staff in all areas of the home. But most importantly, my aunt receives kind and sympathetic care and great attention to detail from a dedicated team of caring and well-trained staff who provide high-quality care. It’s very reassuring that my aunt is at St Brendan’s where she is safe and well cared for, and very happy.
15 November 2023
It’s hard enough going through this devastating illness. When you are thrown into the world of care, you want to be able to deal with supportive people who are helpful and maybe even a much-needed friend. I’m sure there are some staff here who do this and try their best. Sadly though we did not have a good experience. Close supervision on day one appeared lacking which meant our relative was not kept safe. It was distressing to hear they were going to ‘put my elderly loved one into a taxi to my home’. Money appeared to be a priority over mental well-being and we were pushed to pay for 1:1 care. No one appeared to investigate our loved one’s mental health or well-being until they reached a crisis point. Most reputable care settings would encourage honest and open reviews/feedback and find ways to work with relatives. This one appeared to close it down and instructed us not to talk to staff. I’m not an expert but the lack of compassion felt abusive and negligent.
11 October 2023
My mother has been at St Brendans for 5 weeks now, she has settled in marvellously, her mobility on arrival was not good but the excellent work the staff have done for her is so amazing. She is always smiling and loves the attention she is receiving. This gives us such a peace of mind.
06 October 2023
My mother moved in during July this year. She will be 98 this month and has lived independently. She decided she needed more help so we viewed St Brendans. She is content with her move and we (the family) are pleased with her care.
08 August 2023
My brother-in-law resided here for approximately two weeks. He was extremely well cared for at all times and the staff went out of their way to assist both him and his visitors, even going so far as to make arrangements for me to return to Crowthorne station following my visits. Kindness and compassion were exhibited by every member of staff I came into contact with. He was treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout his time there and I would recommend this home without reservation. I would also like to thank all members of staff who came into contact with my brother-in-law - their care and attention really was second to none.
20 April 2023
Mum has been at St Brendans for over a year, having previously been in another care home following a stroke which affected her mobility. Throughout Mum’s time at St Brendans, she has been treated with the utmost respect, and her care has been first-class. The care home manager does an excellent job, and my family and I only wish we had been aware of St Brendans sooner. I am kept well informed of Mum’s care, and admin matters are immediately addressed. The food is very good, and the menus offer a wide variety of choices. The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming. There are plenty of activities and services available to the residents. Very importantly, Mum is happy at St Brendans, and I can sleep at night knowing that she is well looked after and cared for. My family and I are always made welcome, and the staff are kind and friendly. I have no complaints whatsoever and highly recommend St Brendans to any family looking for a safe and well-run care home for their loved one.
12 April 2023
Since Mum joined as a full-time resident six months ago, we have been very happy with St Brendans. In particular, the friendliness and care shown by the staff have made the transition as smooth as possible for such a life-changing moment. Visitors are always made feel welcome, and the atmosphere is always positive whenever I visit. The lead staff are very open to discussing any health or well-being issues that we may have regarding Mum's care. The regular activity programme led by a very enthusiastic coordinator provides opportunities for my mum to mix with other residents and try new things. I can recommend St Brendans without reserve.
28 March 2023
I have been very pleased with the way my relative is cared for. She has always been treated with dignity and respect. The home is warm and comfortable, and my relative appears content. I am kept well informed of matters concerning her.
30 September 2022
My mother has been a resident at St Brendans Care Home since she was discharged from hospital in October 2021. She has dementia and had started to wander outside at night and sometimes fall over. It has been a great relief to me that she is being cared for in such an excellent care home. St Brendans looks after her incredibly well. She always seems very happy, calm, relaxed and well whenever I visit. She enjoys the food, the garden and the company of the lovely, friendly staff as well as being able to chat to the other residents. The care home staff are very welcoming to me and are always able to update me on my mother's daily life. If my mother has any health or behaviour problems I am always contacted by a senior member of the staff to discuss and agree any actions. I looked at several care homes locally before my mother was admitted and St Brendans, with its homely, welcoming atmosphere, was my first choice.
23 September 2022
My mother has been in St Brendan's since April 2022 with dementia. After a terrible experience at another care home, we were very cautious about St Brendan's. However, there was no need to be. The level of care for the residents is excellent, the facility is fantastic, and the provision of food, entertainment and interaction is first class. The staff are very well led, and all get along not only with the residents but also with each other, which I'm sure can be difficult in the circumstances they sometimes find themselves in. I am extremely happy that my mum is being well cared for by an excellent team.
23 September 2022
My mother has been a resident since November 2021. The care she has received in this superb facility has been outstanding. I know she is really happy there, and it has been great to see her come to life again in her twilight years. I am delighted that we have found such a happy, friendly, caring, professional environment for her to live.
05 August 2021
Thank you for taking such good care of my father during his recent stay with you until he passed away. He settled in quickly, and it was heartening to hear that he was taking part in activities, was part of a social group, and that he remained the gentleman in his final weeks that he was throughout his life. It was reassuring that you took the Covid precautions so seriously, but that you didn't let this detract from making us feel welcome when we visited. Moving a parent into a care home is never going to be easy, but from our initial visit, your care, consideration and thoughtfulness, left us in no doubt that we had made the right decision and that his final weeks were as stress-free as possible for both my father and the rest of his family.
06 July 2021
My wife was very well cared for as far as I could tell, given the conditions during the pandemic.
06 July 2021
The staff have been lovely and caring towards my mum. She went into St Brendans in September 2020 and will be joining my father at his home next week. It has been difficult for everyone during Covid. Staff have always been polite and willing to help when I have called despite all the pressures and measures in place. As I haven't been able to come into the home I haven't been able to grade some of the options below.
09 June 2021
I feel extremely grateful every day that my mother is in this amazing home. All the carers looked after my mother with kindness and dignity. Any queries I have, always promptly answered. All have worked so hard to allow visiting with PPE when home, not lockdown - I was so grateful for this.
09 June 2021
The care my mother is receiving is extremely good, although we've had some issues with her losing her hearing aid, which is a shame and the batteries not being replaced.
18 May 2021
Beware! This is not a dementia care home provider. My mother was knowingly submitted with dementia and had a urine infection. She had a poor first night, being confused and pushed past a carer thinking someone was in her own property. We were told the following morning that she hadn't settled in and it was best if she was moved to another care home. A week later I was contacted by the community nurse asking where my mother was living as she had been told when she arrived at the care home that I had removed her from the home - a complete fabrication! The home hadn't informed the community nurse that my mother was no longer a resident. The community nurse was shocked that mum was removed in less than 24 hours and advised us to put in a complaint to the ombudsman.
30 March 2021
My wife, who has dementia, spent her last 6-months at St Brendans. It really was the best place for her, with lovely surrounding and such lovely people. Unfortunately, the virus made things that bit more difficult, and I would have loved to get to know them all much better. In spite of the virus, I was able to visit quite often, and I feel that I was welcomed and among friends. In fact, I felt that I was being cared for as well. In her last days, they always kept me inform and I was able to spend some time at her bedside, a few hours before she died;. thank you, St Brendans.