Halwill Manor Nursing Home

My wife was a resident of Halwill Manor for four and a half years annd I couldn't have wished for a mor caring or loving environment
Apr 1st, 2023

My husband went to Halwill Manor just after Christmas 2022. He had been ill for a very long time, but his condition became to complicated for me to cope with at home. A member of staff came to assess him while he was in hospital, and he was tranferred the day after. Unfortunately I could not be there at the move because I had Covid (caught during hospital visits) and I was worried that he would not understand what was happening and would be upset. But the staff were very kind and helpful, and when I was able to visit a few days later, he seemed happy. I had conversations discussing various aspects of his care, with the nurses, the cook, the activities organizer etc. My comments were listened to and followed up. The care care staff at Halwill Manor were all very proffessional, compassionate and pro-active regarding my husbands needs. Unfortunately my husbands condition deteriorated and he died after a few weeks. During that stressful time the staff were again helpful and understanding, considarate towards the family. I am glad and grateful that my husband was able to spend his last days in such a kind and friendly environment.Vera Tooke.
Mar 31st, 2023

Halwill Manor is a beautiful place full of fabulous people. Richard made the transition for our father incredibly smooth and couldn't recommend Halwill Manor highly enough. The care staff are awesome and have made dad relaxed and comfortable.
Mar 3rd, 2023

Mar 27th, 2021

I can highly recommend Halwill Manor Nursing home. It has a peaceful, warm, friendly, caring environment, with wonderful staff. From our very first visit when we viewed the home shortly before another lock down, it felt naturally relaxed and the staff were very welcoming. Unfortunately by the time Dad actually got to Halwill Manor there was another lockdown. During this time only two people could visit and that was through a screen to start with, and then later on in a room socially distanced. We are a very close family and this was truly devastating for us, as it was for everyone in our situation. However, the staff were so kind to not only Dad, but us too. He had dementia and struggled to make conversation, but it was obvious to us that he was comfortable and happy as he used to smile at the staff who accompanied him on our visits. One particular day, when the staff member said it was time to go for tea, he looked at mum and said these maids are so good to me. This was priceless for us as we knew it came from his heart. This was a tough time too for staff, but they always found the time to keep us updated with phone calls and emails in between our weekly visits. At one time when mum couldnt visit at all, we had zoom meetings. The member of staff would sing a song and Dad would smile and sing along. Sadly Dad was only there for a few months before he died, but in his final few days the staff were extremely kind and compassionate to us, making a difficult time much easier.
Mar 21st, 2023