Reviews for Wykeham House Care Home

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14 Reviews

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22 June 2023

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What our families say on carehome.co.uk

"It's my first experience being in a care home. I'm very pleased. Thank you."

E C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.00 out of 5

"My parents came to stay at Wykeham after both having a very long hospital stay following on from both been rushed to hospital within 1 week of each other. After a very upsetting and emotional few months, we needed to find a new home for both of them, somewhere they can be together, be safe and happy. We visited a few. Wykeham immediately on first step thru the door felt homely, welcoming and calm. Meeting the staff on arrival then other members gave reassurance. All questions answered, a tour of the home. A couple of meetings and further visits confirmed our feelings. Both parents moved in soon after, rooms close to each other. On their arrival, they met another lovely kind lady who gave reassurance to them along with helping settle them in at their pace. The staff we have also met. Again so lovely and kind. They spend every day together (as they wish to). Care is second to none. Activities, food, rooms, nursing, carers everything. Everyone has a kind heart and patience."

J A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Mum was in your care from April 2022 and we were very happy with her care there from all the staff and they were very good at making sure someone was with her constantly in her last hours. We, as a family, would not hesitate to recommend Wykeham House."

Cilla T
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.83 out of 5

"My husband, who has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies Dementia has been at Wykeham House since May 2022. The staff, from every department, are wonderful with him. He is treated with kindness, love and great respect. All (whether working on his floor or not) know his name, will listen to his chatter no matter how busy they are and, if the music gets his feet tapping, give him a little dance. There are many activities which he is encouraged to join, regular visiting entertainers and trips out in the minibus. The atmosphere is one of peace and calm. I know he is safe and happy there and cannot praise everyone enough for the care that he is being given."

J D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"For the last few months, my husband has been a resident, unexpected admission but I cannot fault the care we have both received. The friendliness of all staff, care and expertise is obvious. Not an easy decision to place someone but made easier by all staff."

Jan T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"Every member of staff play their part in the care for the residents. Not only did they provide outstanding care for my grandmother, they looked after us too, especially on those difficult visits and during her end-of-life care. We are so pleased she spent her last three years of life in such a happy, engaging and caring home."

Sarah W
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My dad had been with Barchester Wykeham House Care Home for a few months. The friendliest and most warmest staff ever. They made him feel very welcome right from the start and he loved going out on the day trips. When Dad passed away, I rushed to be with him and the peaceful beautiful surroundings I encountered made everything so easy to deal with. Two staff were lying with him, holding his hands together with mood lighting and music. Just beautiful. Thank you Wykeham House. It's been a pleasure."

Julie C
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Wykeham House is an excellent care facility where leadership is strong, and the care delivery to my father, living with dementia, was fantastic. Dad was admitted for palliative care, with three months to live; he lived three years and eleven months! We, as a family, were cared for by a dedicated, professional team. It is hard to find the words to express our lasting gratitude and admiration to all the staff - a superb dementia facility that we highly recommend."

A H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Staff and management are wonderful, very caring towards Dad. Nothing is too much trouble. Activities are very enjoyable, Dad loves the music, singing and dancing."

Caroline D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"Some (most) staff listen to family. Many (maintenance especially) go above and beyond their job. Most staff work well as a team and involve myself and my opinions. The cheerful, happy atmosphere is friendly."

M S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"Very happy with our choice. Mum has settled fairly well. Some carers are a lot more favourable than others. Integration with activities has enabled her to be wheeled out of her room and mix with others. So happy that the nurses and carers have got her out of bed each day. Food is a problem as she is a plain eater so needs assistance with eating and choices."

M T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"My mum, who is 98 years old, has been at Wykeham House since April this year. It was a massive change for her, but I have nothing but praise for how welcoming the staff was and how much care was taken to make her feel at home. She has some dementia, and their care has enabled me to enjoy being with my mum and not have to worry about her well-being. I was worried at first, but all fears have been alleviated over the months, and my mum has been treated with dignity and kindness. She is happy and settled now, and although her memory and eyesight are not good, there have been lots of laughs and joy, which I am sure will continue. I cannot thank all the staff for the care and attention they give to my mum."

J D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"My wife had a nice time, and as she had dementia, the illness went quick and had a quick end. Was cared for very well, and many thanks to all the staff."

J C
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Staff are amazing, kind, welcoming and friendly. Understanding and caring. They have given my partner back his dignity, so clean, comfortable and peaceful. His room is lovely. Everyone looking after him are so far amazing - a huge thank you."

M R
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"My father was in your home for some respite care. Whenever I or my mother came to visit we were welcomed by caring and happy staff. In this current world of Covid, it was lovely to see everyone the staff and other residents laughing and having fun."

K S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"My husband was admitted for respite care, this was his third stay at Wykeham house this year. The staff were very kind and attentive. My husband enjoyed to food. We will be using Wykeham house again when we need more respite."

P M
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Barchester Wykeham House Care Home is a friendly, caring amazing home. My mum has been treated with the utmost respect and kindness. The staff are always on hand to help and always with a smile on their face. Thank you."

Belinda H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"It's always great to visit here. The staff are always so helpful and caring, and you can always trust that they will take good care of every resident. There's always lots of food choices, and lots of activities/trips out taking place. It's always very safe and clean here, and I couldn't recommend it enough."

Hannah H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"It has been a pleasant experience from when I arrived in November 2020 to the present. The staff are friendly and helpful, and we have a good laugh together. There has been several health scares and the nurses have always acted professionally as well as being kind and reassuring. The food is of a high standard, in plenty of it. If I want any in particular then I can order it for the next day."

H D
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"I'm well looked, and the staff are helpful and friendly. Room is small but nice and comfortable."

Carmel L
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Friendly, very helpful staff. Cheerful, very good. Room comfortable. Happy here."

Robert M
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Very nice. Lovely ladies, look after me so well. Very helpful."

Peter S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"All the staff, from the manager to the cleaning staff, have been nothing but helpful and accomodating and they have all built a relationship with my dad that is kind and supportive. We feel welcome here and nothing is too much trouble. It's a real family atmosphere. Food is also plentiful and well cooked and dad has been able to order what he wants, whether day or night! The staff work incredibly hard and any additional support is always available and all staff are open to conversation with me and dad. I'd highly recommend Wykeham House."

Janice N
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"I like everything. Been here for five years and I am very happy. The staff are nice and kind."

Mary T
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Staff very attentive. I like being here."

A H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"For the last few years my dad has been a resident at Barchester Wykeham House Care Home the staff treated him very well. My dad passed away 1st May 2021. And the staff were fantastic. We will miss going to the home and seeing the staff."

Derek E
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Dad has been at Wykeham House for about 20 months. The care he has received has been excellent We truly feel that dad is well known as an individual, with dignity. Dad enjoys the many interactions in his day. The level of communication with the family is excellent. Dad appears happy with the staff and we also find them welcoming. Overall, we feel it is a good home and we feel dad is safe and cared for."

A h
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"The care my dad has received has been fantastic. All the staff are caring and friendly. I have been kept up to date through his stay."

Derek E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"I have found this home to be very caring, clean, helpful and a pleasure to visit my husband. The staff have been so very helpful and kind and I would like to thank them for that."

Maureen Z
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.9 out of 5

"I am an elderly resident - now 97 years of age and have had excellent service."

Peggy S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Lockdown obviously affected many social activities normally held at Wykeham House. The highlight of our lovely English weather occurred on August 7th when the whole of Wykeham House was treated to a Fun Seaside Day, fish and chips, Ice cream cornets, fresh fruit platters plus lager were on the menu. The rear gardens were loving recreated by staff to remind us of our favourite beach time pleasures. Truly memorable."

V D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.91 out of 5

"Wonderful and so friendly. Thank you for taking great care of my nan."

A H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Happy and safe."

Veda P
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"Such a lovely, warm welcome when I arrived and when I left. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good variety of food - tasty and attractively presented. Housekeeping and maintenance well attended to every need. Nursing and care staff attentive and encouraging."

M E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"My husband needed nursing care after a stroke and long illness. I looked at many nursing homes but came back to this one. The whole feel of the home is warmth and comfort with superb staff. Everyone we came in contact with was kind and smiley. Thank you Wykeham House - you are the best."

P E
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"The staff have made such a horrible experience so much nicer. The whole process of moving has been so smooth. The staff have been so welcoming and lovely and made my sister settle in so well. The home feels like a hotel rather than an end of life place and would recommend Wykeham House to anyone who is thinking about it."

C H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Residents always respected. Staff always smiling. Very clean."

L K
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"Although extended respite the service received from the staff in assuring an emergency situation was fantastic. Could not fault the staff in their professional approach in dealing with us."

Paul S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"We are very happy with the care that our uncle is receiving."

Diane D
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Room comfortable. Food sufficient and good. Staff caring."

P M
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.36 out of 5

"I am very pleased with my mum's care, the staff are all friendly and efficient. A well-run home with care at its centre."

Michael J
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"I have come to Wykeham House Care Home for respite care after an operation. The carers have looked after me so well and nothing is too much trouble. They made me feel comfortable and treated me with dignity. The food has been excellent just the right proportions too and a great variety. Congratulations to all the staff and I might not want to leave!."

Maida K
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.36 out of 5

"The care and kindness shown to my father in his end of life care package was outstanding. We could not have wished for a more comfortable place for dad to end his days. The staff are all so dedicated and friendly to both residents and families. Most certainly a comfort to us all at a difficult time. Thank you so much."

Angela G
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Regarding my 5 year stay here I am very happy and the atmosphere here is very warm and sincere. The staff are always helpful."

Beryl T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.33 out of 5

"He needs more interaction with people and requires physiotherapy for his leg to achieve more balance to stand."

Michael M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"The care home Wykenham House is all I expected and more. The staff go the extra mile for all the residents. They know each resident and their needs. The food is outstanding and the chefs will cater for all tastes. The housekeeping team keep the home looking beautiful. I highly recommend this home."

Nora M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"Always happy to assist when needed. Appear very attentive and caring."

E H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Such a friendly atmosphere, wonderful caring staff, and care for our loved ones. I would recommend this magical place any day."

Brian S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"My aunt stayed at Wykeham house for five and a half years. I always felt that she was being well cared for and was well treated and well looked after. There always seemed to be enough staff around and they all get to know her. I would recommend Wykeham House."

John K
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"Lovely friendly staff. The facilities at Wykeham House Care Home are great and this makes me feel I can relax on my holiday whilst mum i8s also having a 5-star break. Fantastic food. Thanks again to these wonderful people it is of great reassurance to me to know mum is so well cared for."

Jane A
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"From the word "go" my father has been treated with fantastic levels of care and consideration. The staff could not be more attentive and options for meals and comforts are amazing. We also immensely appreciate their attitude towards us the family which is really helpful. Their kindness and courtesy are outstanding, and medical aspects are fastidiously maintained."

Jane H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Visiting a friend. Pleased with the cleanliness of building and accommodation. Also, helpful staff."

R S
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.45 out of 5

"My mother was, unfortunately, a victim of a failed hospital discharge and was desperately in need of somewhere to rest and recuperate with appropriate care and attention. From my first telephone enquiry during which I spoke with a nurse and deputy care home manager, everyone was so empathetic, kind and helpful. They took Mum immediately and provided exemplary, respectful and excellent attention to her every need during her two-week stay. Everyone was amazing. I owe them so much for their kindness and care and would highly recommend Wykeham House."

Wendy C
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"My mum was a resident of end of life care for 12 days. She was looked after so well, treated with dignity and cared for so tenderly. The family was looked after too through a very difficult time. Wykeham House is a very caring place with good staff."

Christine A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Dad has been at Wykeham House Care Home for a little over 2 years now. Throughout this time the care he has received has been excellent. All staff and carers are always friendly to Dad and supportive to us as a family."

Laura T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"I have found the staff, General Manager and Deputy amazing. The nursing home is run with care and compassion. Every resident needs are maintained. It is clean, friendly and most of all residents are happy. The Deputy Manager has been a real star. She is helpful. I can't say how grateful my family are to her for her help at this difficult time, also her staff."

Carol F
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"When I visited I always found the accommodation tidy and well kept. The staff were always attentive and pleasant and my relations were well cared for."

Peter W
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.33 out of 5

"I find the staff very friendly, professional and helpful. The place is bright and clean and there is a good positive atmosphere here. I would not hesitate in considering this home for a member of my family. The receptionist is always welcoming and friendly and helpful everytime I have been here at the weekend."

Carrie A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"The team at Wykeham House have been very welcoming and Mum has felt very comfortable during her time here."

S G
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.75 out of 5

"Carers and staff very kind and helpful. My mum gets on well with all care staff."

J B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They make you feel at home despite caring for the residents that live at Wykeham House."

W L
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"We have been very happy with mum's care since she has been here. It is our first experience of mum in a care home and you have all been very kind and helpful."

Diana P
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"I have been very happy with the care and support that the care home has given mum and us as a family. She is happy, well cared for and feeling at home. Food is fantastic."

E F
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"Mum appreciated the support given to her post-operatively. The food was excellent and staff very caring and friendly. (However, someone forgot to help with her shower I had been arranging) so needed to find another person."

S W
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.4 out of 5

"My stepfather was treated with care and respect while with you. The staff were so kind. If he needs to come back, we wouldn't hesitate."

John G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.5 out of 5

"I have just had an episode of respite care. If there was an award for outstanding care, Wykeham House would win. The entire staff are so welcoming and caring, it would be impossible to single out anyone. The food was very good and there is always a choice. The activities team try so hard to keep everyone engaged. Please make sure you let the staff know they are highly valued. I have decided this is where I wish to be when the time comes."

Nora M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"Very good care for the resident and very supportive towards carer."

Jane E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Very pleased with the care and attention dad us receiving. He has only been here for 1 week after emergency admission and totally amazed in the difference in dad. He looks so well."

Hilary C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.33 out of 5

"I have been in this care home now for 18 months. At the beginning, I felt quite lonely and not at peace, however, the staff helped a great deal to make me feel at home and cared for."

D B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Please value, respect and reward the staff, especially at Wykeham House. From the cleaners to the managers, they make life here worthwhile. Even my visitors remarked on their caring attitudes. I will be back again for respite care but have also discussed with my family and decided this is where I would like to be when I need full-time care. The catering is first class and would rival 5* hotels I have used."

Norah M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"All staff are good and kind and make me laugh nothing is too much trouble overall very good."

M P
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"All the staff from management, carers, cleaning staff are polite friendly and welcoming and seem to genuinely care. My father is well looked is well looked after and seems content with his surroundings. The care home is always very clean and generally free from odours. I think the team do a fantastic job. Thank you."

Simon T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"My mother has been treated with love and respect and we have nothing but praise for the nurses, carers and all the staff here."

Janet D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Very helpful looking after my Grandad whilst we were away, ensuring he had a room close to the communal area made sure he was happy with the oxygen supply."

Kern B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"We are so pleased Mum is here, the staff have been wonderful to her and continue to help her with her issues. Now that new management have been brought in we feel it can only get even better. Only a couple of tiny issues: Smell - whilst this is much better it could be further enhanced by more deep cleaning and washing down of woodwork, nice smellies. If residents are in their rooms, there should always be a knock on the door first - this has not been consistent. We feel we can approach staff with any issues. Thank you."

Icona M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.22 out of 5

"My mother has been a resident of Wykeham House since April 2017. She has been very happy there and well looked after. She had a problem recently that she felt strongly enough about to want to complain to the manager. The manager of the care home dealt with it kindly, especially as my mother was rather confused about what she told her. The issue was followed up and I was informed by telephone and email of the result. I was pleased with the sympathetic way the matter was handled and appreciate the sometimes difficult circumstances under which the staff work. The nursing and caring staff always seem to be cheerful and patient with the residents."

Elizabeth L
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.5 out of 5

"Mum was admitted to respite care following hospital. She was cared for excellently. Staff were welcoming, cheerful, helpful and efficient. The building was in good repair with only the smallest blemishes. The food was good and appreciated by an elderly lady with poor appetite following an illness. The attractive presentation was able to inspire good eating. All in all a great night."

Chrissie L
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"I had some nurse friends from Croydon visit. they visit four homes and none come anywhere near this. They joined me for lunch and were very impressed."

N M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.5 out of 5

"When my mother first went into Wykeham House two and a half years ago she was given two weeks to a month to live as her weight was so low. With the care of the home, my mother put on weight and is still with us two and a half years on. The staff are very helpful and friendly, always ready to listen to what you have to say and take on board any concerns you may have. The home is always clean and I have never found mum unclean, she is bed bound and has never had a bed sore. It is a very caring home and I would definitely recommend it."

Rowenna A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"Since the CQC report, much activity has taken place (for the better). Many changes have taken place on the management side. This brought many outside personnel walking about giving their views on what should be done; this has an upsetting mood on the residents, seeing them as strangers. The whole atmosphere changed, especially on the so called management side, no welcoming, smiling faces or greetings until the new manager came on the scene. The atmosphere changed all being with a smile and "Good morning" etc. The (I'm the boss) attitude over the past couple of months has gone, everyone is happy and talkative. The care and attention given to my wife is second to none, although she is sometimes difficult, they persevere with her and get a result. I cannot find any faults in the paperwork etc; all up to date. Much has been accomplished in the past few months. The new feature - 1st-floor memory lane (with garden feel) everyone speaks about as a good feature. Why? I took my wife out in front of the mural on the wall and mentioned the fact it is a nice scene, her reaction after a few moments was Richmond Park, it reactivated her memory of years ago spending time in Richmond Park. The place she recalled is now known as "Isabella Plantation". So, I'm just one of many people who are glad to see and hear that the garden feature is staying, and with the new manager in the chair, management is going in the right direction too."

D E W
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"My Mum has been a resident at Wykeham House for just over a year. I can honestly say that the staff at Wykeham have made this very difficult time for our family bearable. They are so caring and patient. There has been a change in the management recently which has caused a few ripples with the staff but all seems to be settling. I hope Barchester appreciates the staff they have at Wykeham."

Amanda B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

"My mother went into Wykeham House in February 2015, she had lost a lot of weight and was given just a few weeks to live. The food was excellent and Mum soon gained weight. Now two years on, Mum is still with us, she is bed bound and has vascular dementia. The staff are very caring and look after her really well. She is always clean as is her room, she has never had any bed sores. The staff are very friendly and always answer any questions I have."

Rowenna A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.42 out of 5

"Staff are always so friendly, a nice space to come and see my Nan. The staff are always smiling and happy to help. The room is okay, a nice place for her to relax and have her things around her. Rooms could be a little bit more "homely". The beds don't seem that comfy. Thank you though for having my Nan, she has really settled in well. Thanks to you all."

Abbie H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"Staff are excellent and treat mum with respect and look after her very well. Food is very good and the home is kept very clean and tidy. Mum has settled in very well and loves it. I would recommend the home and people to anyone looking for care for their loved ones."

R H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"My wife has been in Wykeham House for nearly 5 years. All of the staff are very friendly and are always ready to help including management. I would and I do recommend this place to anybody who needs to put a loved one in care."

D E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.36 out of 5

"Caring staff, always friendly, calm and happy in a modern environment that is always maintained to the highest of standards. This tells me that my mum is in the best place possible."

Ralph C
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"An extremely well run and caring establishment. management very approachable and friendly. Many activities arranged on a weekly basis including an outing in the minibus once a week for most of the year. Staff always willing to chat whilst attending to my relative and still dealing with everything efficiently but with care and thoughtfulness. I have no worries about my relative being in this care home. She is safe, happy and very well cared for."

J D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"On the whole carers work very hard to create a caring environment and genuinely seem to care for the residents. However, they are frequently under time pressure from under staffing and sickness absence. This means they they may not be able to spent sufficient time with individual residents, especially those who are not mobile, and who therefore can feel isolated. Individual carers are mostly good, occasionally do not respond to residents who are speaking to them. Training in communication skills has been organised to hopefully this will improve. Some carers go the extra mile, and relate to the residents, others do not really listen and laugh when they are speaking. Nursing is variable with failure to notice symptoms of infection and lack of knowledge of geriatric immune response (or lack of); one or two very good and sensitive, and listen to residents and family. There seems to be a fear of asking the GP, and are reactive rather than proactive with health issues unfortunately."

L E
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.17 out of 5

"Food very good. Bed is a bit hard, position within the home not acceptable for someone who has all their faculties as was told the room would be upstairs and ended up on ground floor with more dementia related residents. Staff very helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough for me."

J S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"It is now five years since my friend had her stroke and had to make Barchester Wykeham House her home- to begin with, she was quite bright but over the years appeared to have lost her spirit. Recent months have shown massive improvements, this I believe is due to good management, a great occupational therapist and improved care and observation. I have only marked care as satisfactory because in some cases this still needs improvement- but is improving."

Judy G
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.67 out of 5

"When I viewed Wykeham, I was told that there are a lot of activities for the residents. When my mother started, I discovered there wasn't much daily activity and one of the activity coordinators had one day as a carer which left no one to do activities, or if there were, very little by someone else. I felt there could have been more time listening to music rather than watching the telly. My mother is used to more interaction with people which I feel she isn't getting at Wykeham."

Julia B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.09 out of 5

"Since moving to Wykeham House just over 6 months ago my mother has really responded well to the care and attention provided. Her family all feel she is in safe hands because the entire staff have shown great care and respect for her as an individual."

Peter E
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Family members were invited to have a Sunday roast with the family member who resides at Wykeham House. Wonderful occasion. Well organised. Lovely atmosphere. Food amazing. Great occasion and look forward to a get together."

Rosemary T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"Completely satisfied by care in this nursing home, staff from manager down are all superb in what they do, they seem to take client requests seriously and compassionately. Overall my family are delighted with the treatment my wife is getting."

Ronald T
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"Over the last 2 months we have noticed a great improvement in my mothers communication skills. Since having daily activities she hardly disturbs her room at all. She seems very content there after 16 months there. The staff are very respectful of their dignity and very kind. All staff are very approachable, if you have any queries."

Diane B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"The care has been first class. Nurses and staff had been just lovely, i look forward to coming again for respite in the future."

J M
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"My cousin has been well cared for generally. Her hearing aids are often problematic - she says that when she is washed in the mornings the aids are frequently not removed, so often have water in the tubes or when they are removed they are done roughly and tubes have fallen out. We have had to take them to the hospital for repairs."

Howard
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.09 out of 5

"First class service, a place I would hope to go to when my time comes. The care they give to my wife is friendly, my wife likes a joke and has fun. Of course she would be happy at home with me, but that's impossible. It would be nice to see her out of bed for the summer."

Timothy G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"When visiting my mum the staff are always very friendly and welcoming and my mum seems very well cared for. I have nothing but admiration for the staff at Wykeham House."

Viv C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"In my mother's last few hours of life the staff were fantastic, so kind, the tea and biscuits really helped. We were really looked after, and mum was made as comfortable as possible, and pain-free. We thank the staff for their kindness and compassion."

Debbie G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"I am a resident/patient at Wykeham House. In that capacity, I have found the home to be excellent/good in an overall package - all teams, cleaners, carers, activities, nursing staff. The maintenance man is a very excellent person doing all the home at the moment alone."

Christine G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.67 out of 5

"I have always found the care my Aunt has received in these last five years as very good. There has been much improvement in the last 2 years since the new manager has taken over such as facilities, training, new staff, decor, activities and a lot of care to all residents to make everyone feel at home. Residents families are given a lot of respect. My Aunt's younger brother died recently and I was entering hospital that week and too ill to visit. The staff were extremely helpful and caring to my grieving Aunt until I was able to visit a week or so later. This was much appreciated. My Aunt will be 100 soon."

Sylvia C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Nice and friendly atmosphere. Files properly documented, true to facts, up to date i.e medication, eating, drinking, the way my wife acts etc."

David W
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.58 out of 5

Useful Guides and Information

Care and Facilities

Care & Facilities

Our facilities are designed to the highest standards and the care we provide is delivered by passionate and highly-trained professionals.

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activities

Activities & Events

Our activities programme is planned with individual tastes in mind, and residents always have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

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Food and nutrition

Food & Nutrition

We offer a constantly evolving menu that caters to the tastes and dietary requirements of those we support.

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Your next steps to finding care

Our team are here to help you when you are ready to talk about the care and support you need. Please call our team to arrange a visit and come and take a look around our home.

Call our team

Call our team for more information about our care home and to arrange a visit. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am – 6pm and on Saturday from 9am-5pm.

Send a message

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Download a brochure

Download our brochure to find out more about life in our care home

Our fees and contract

We want to be as transparent as possible about how we charge for the different services we provide as well as what's included in our contract.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of care does Wykeham House Care Home offer?

    Wykeham House Care Home offers Nursing care, Residential care, Dementia care, Respite / Short stay.

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