Reviews for Lydfords Care Home

My experience of Lydfords Care Home was as a visitor. I experienced the beautiful setting, clean and highly comfortable living arrangements, spacious rooms and prestigious decor. The grounds are well maintained - by the residents as well as staff - and provide a relaxing environments for residents to meet and chat or read. The food is exceptional and the quality and friendliness of staff appears second to none. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this as a residence for anyone in need of care.

Lydfords have made great and very successful efforts to engage with the community. Knowing that we can hold our evenings meetings in your lounge and be provided with cake and drinks makes running a village organisation so easy. Thank you for your hospitality and for being such a valued part of our community.

Lydfords really take part in our community and involve their residents in our activities. They have allowed our Community Benefit Society to hold regular meetings at the Care Home as we have pursued our aim of purchasing village pub (The King’s Head). The coffee and cake they provide is a delicious and generous bonus. Great staff, warm and clean - like the home.

"My mother spent over three years at Lydfords before she died in early January. I cannot speak highly enough of the care she received. The team of carers are exceptional as are all the staff who work there. The carers are all mostly full time so no agency workers employed. So friendly and approachable nothing is too much trouble. The shared facilities are smart and it feels more like a hotel than a care home. Food is good and always beautifully presented. I have recommended Lydfords to anyone who might need a care home in the future! With many thanks to all."

"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.

"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."

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