Reviews for Lydfords Care Home

"My mother has settled very well at Lydfords and we are delighted with the care, compassion and professionalism of all the staff. They are attentive to detail and have listened to both Margaret and us in preparing for and managing her integration. Margaret has been encouraged and supported to join in with all activities and, despite her misgivings, she is clearly feeling safe, secure and happy at Lydfords. We feel most welcome to visit and to raise any concerns or ask questions. All the staff are receptive and helpful. We are delighted with Lydfords!"

"Lydfords is a perfect environment for care whether permanently or for respite. My stay was for respite, to relax and recoup from a busy time at home with caring responsibilities. I found the staff kind & helpful and the atmosphere was relaxing. Care was taken to envolve everyone socially and provide a variety of activities. The restaurant accommodated all my dietary needs and the menu was of a high standard. All in all it has answered all my needs, Thank you."

I’m a healthcare professional who visits Lydfords every 6 weeks and it’s always a pleasure. Lottie from the reception is very friendly and manger Anthony is always helpful. Residents are all happy and well looked after.

"A perfect care home doing exactly all what it is meant to do. To be recommended."

"Expert, friendly help & service all round. Lovely rooms with sea view. Food absolutely lovely. Perfect for my respite period before heading home. Thank you all."

Simply stunning place, i was very impressed with the food presentation and the beautiful pavilion. The staff were all really nice and attentive and made sure i felt welcomed and well catered for. The Manager spent the time to come and see me and it felt very homely. Highly recommended

"Lydfords Care Home has come up trumps. At a very difficult time it has provided exceptional care & respite for the very different needs of my parents. What stands out most is the lack of pressure or fuss alongside a feeling that the staff are there ready for anything and to step in at the appropriate times. Nothing gets missed. The care level is exceptionally genuine, the food very good, personal approach to activities offered and calm extremely understanding & helpful management. Bravo."

"My husband stayed in Lydfords for a weeks respite during which time he received the most amazing care. The care and attention he received couldn't have been better. He was encouraged to join in some of the activities which was great and his personal care was second to none. I was also made to feel very welcome when I visited - a truly home from home experience. All the staff were absolutely amazing - thank you all for making his stay so enjoyable"

"Just a note to say the staff are brilliant and I have no doubts that everyone is looking after my mother well. The home is all very nice and food good - but it is made by the staff - well done and thank you."

"Mum and Dad moved into Lydfords in October 2022. (Dad subsequently died in July 2023). Throught the whole of their day, together and subsequently my mother on her own, the care, love & support given to both of my parents and to us has been nothing short of exemplary. We cannot thank the whole Lydfords team enough and will definitely miss them."

I was invited to attend for a visit from a dance troupe that came from a local school. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, held in the lovely gardens of Lydfords.
The care staff were attentive and friendly along with great food provided. The residents all looked to have a great time.
I was very impressed with what I saw of the home, grounds and care that day. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon in the well kept gardens.

"Very comfortable homely feeling here"

"It feels sad to leave! Mom has been treated so well at Lydfords. She has put on weight (which she needed to do!) The food was so good! Everyone has been so kind + patient. Mum has dementia so needed to go to a nursing home but while I was looking for one I was helped and put under no pressure which during a fairly stressful time, I can't thank the manager enough for. I would highly recommend Lydfords - special thanks to the manager and 4 other members of staff - best wishes."

"Mum chose to become a permanent resident during a recent respite stay. The whole team have done a wonderful job of helping her to settle, which has enabled her to develop lovely relationships with them and the other residents. The staff from all departments; Hospitality, Housekeeping, Care, Life Enrichment, Maintenance, Admin and Management really do work together as one team, which is reflected in the care that all the residents receive. Lydfords is very much a community. The premises are well maintained with a homely feel. The dining experience is fantastic, the tables are always beautifully set and the food quality is superb, with a variety of choices for all meals. The chefs do an amazing job of the presentation, which is equally as fabulous as the taste. The care staff are truly exceptional, delivering care that is personal to Mum. The level of communication that I receive is excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydfords and the team that make it a very special place."

"Another comfortable stay at Lydford's. I am in no doubt that my rapid recovery from recent hip replacement surgery has been of immense help. Everyone has been more than helpful and I have enjoyed another week there. Thanks to all staff."

"My mother has been in Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November, she went for four weeks but has now decided to stay and not go home. The staff are great and look after my mother very well, they care for her and look after her very well. Mother goes to a number of the activities and they have something on every day, she loves her breakfast in bed every day. The food is great and she often refers it to be like a five-star hotel. All the staff are very polite and helpful and my mother loves staying there."

"My father arrived at Barchester Lydfords Care Home in May 2024. On arrival, the staff were welcoming and encouraging but never pushy. As his health declined, the staff couldn't have been more caring. They were also very supportive to me and my family during our emotional journey. Their communication was excellent every step of the way. His end-of-life care was exceptional. I was able to observe staff with other residents. They were all treated as individuals with respect and dignity, nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend Lydfords more highly."