| C Roddis from Nottingham says: |
| I have visited many care homes in my line of work and I must say that Morton Grange has something special about it, the staff and residents are like one big family and the families soon feel at home when visiting. There are endless activities, trips and social occasions which all help build a bond between everyone. I think it all stems from being a family concern and the proprietors are on site. This home is well worth a visit if you are looking for a home to locate for yourself or family member. |
| JOHN L PENNY from DERBYSHIRE says: |
| My Mother has been a resident at Morton Grange for a number of years now and her care and welfare have been looked after extremely well,I have no hesitation in recommending this well run facility for best care home,or any other such award. |
| MR.G BRITE from derbyshire says: |
| I been to few homes&i think morton grange is different & special.residents always looks happy.staff are pleasant& dedicated.you always get a good welcome.it is clean & smells lovely.food is great.i think morton grange is the best. |
| geoff morgan from derbyshire says: |
the managers and care staff are very proffesional and careing people very helpful
and polite they will asist you any way they can if your not sure whitch care for a loved one go to morton grange and have a look round
you will get a warm welcome from everone you meet |
| R&M Thompson from Nottingham says: |
| We have three relatives who are in the care of Morton Grange, the care that they receive there is first class,all staff members give their best at all times. |
| Margaret Jay from Derbyshire says: |
| This is a wonderful,caring home. My mother has been living at Mortn Grange for 3 years. She has multiple disabilites as well as dementia. She is registered blind, profoundly deaf and extremely anxious. Sometimes she is very noisy and can be disruptive and sometimes quiet smiling and wanting to chat to people. The staff at Morton Grange give my Mum a secure and safe place to live and she is surrounded by people who love and care for her. I know that she feels safe there and is happy. |
| Tom Davidson from Derbyshire says: |
| I tried 5 or 6 care homes for my mother, and Morton Grange is by far the best. It is the only one that actually engages residents in activities and has a really caring staff team. |
| C.Pinney from USA says: |
As soon as you enter Morton Grange the warmth of care and professionalism is very evident.
There are smiles on faces, maybe someone singing, always a cheery greeting.
My mother has dementia.
When I phone I am immediately informed of her situation regardless of whomever answers the call. This is very impressive as it emphasizes the fact that 'all' the staff do take care of 'all' the residents. As I live overseas this is important to me.
On my visits I have found the standard of food to be very high. Residents unable to feed themselves are helped with kindness and gentleness and this takes a special kind of patience.
All of the residents look comfortable and well cared for.
I believe Morton Grange deserves best care home award. |
| Mrs Frances Scott from Derbyshire says: |
My husband and myself have in the past been invited to a social night/inspection at the home, and have seen at first hand the quality of the care and dedication of the owners and staff.
Fran & Barry Scott (Costco) |
| Roy PIckering from nottinghamshire says: |
| As my job takes me around many Care homes, I would like to take this opportunity to say that Morton Grange is the BEST I visit. The staff are always so kind to all the Patiences & visitors alike.They are always doing activities,eg theme nights,days out,fancy dress,shows, & cake & pastry stalls. The atmosphere in the home is always full of fun & laughter.Most of the credit goes to the people at the top.She will hate me to mention her by name but I feel I have to June & all her staff, Not forgetting her manager Shanci |
| Mark from Nottinghamshire says: |
| I always look forward to the functions that the management and staff work so hard to put together. Was nice to see all the hard work recognised when the home recently won 'Caring Business Small Care Home of the Year' |
| Elizabeth & David Dunford from Nottingham says: |
| Whenever I visit Morton Grange, there is a lovely homely atmosphere. The patients look content and comfortable and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I am particularly impressed with the wide range of activities offered. |
| Neil from Nottinghamshire says: |
| I think Morton Grange should win a best-care-home.co.uk award because of its commitment to excellence in staff training. Morton run their own Edexcel accredited training centre and reward staff for the completion of qualifications with enhanced pay. This motivates staff and results in better care for residents. |
| Kate from Leeds says: |
| Of all the care homes I've visited, Morton Grange is the most homely, the residents clearly benefit from the activities and regular events and the staff there do a brilliant job! |
| Lynn Joyce Craven from Derbyshire says: |
| I looked at number of care homes when moving my mother from Gloucestershire to Derbyshire and know that my original thoughts about Morton Grange were correct. I am sure it is the best in Derbyshire. It offers cleanliness, good foood and excellent nursing care. There is always activities to keep the residents involved and everyone is friendly and helpful. |
| Diane Myers from Derbyshire says: |
| My friends mother is in care at Morton Grange and I regularly visit her. i am impressed with the stimulation offered to residents and am impressed by the overall presentation of the home and staff. |
| MAGGIE SMITH from DERBYSHIRE says: |
| MY MOTHER AND FATHER JOCK AND MAGGIE MOVED INTO MORTON GRANGE ON THE 19TH SEPTEMBER 2009. IT WAS THE BEST MOVE I EVER DID. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN MY PARENTS TO BE SO HAPPY AND SETTLE IN SO WELL WITH THE NURSING STAFF AND HEALTH CARERS. THEY WORK SO WELL TOGETHER AS A TEAM AND MAKE EVERYONE WELCOME. I ORIGINALLY WANTED MY PARENTS TO GO TO MORTON GRANGE BUT AT THE TIME THEY WERE FULLY BOOKED AND WITH MY PARENTS BEING TOGETHER FOR 63 YEARS I COULD NOT SEPERATE THEM SO I HAD TO CHOOSE ANOTHER HOME TO MY DISMAY. POOR MANAGEMENT AND UNDER STAFFING RESULTED IN A DETERIATION OF MY PARENTS HEALTH. AN INCIDENT WHICH HAPPENED SOON AFTER MY PARENTS MOVED TO MORTON GRANGE CONVINCED ME I HAD MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. WHILE DISCUSSING MY PARENTS WITH THE NURSE IN CHARGE, THE EMERGENCY ALARM WENT OFF. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN STAFF TO RESPOND SO QUICKLY TO AN ALARM. FROM EXPERIANCE, STAFF IN THEIR PREVIOUS HOME WOULD NOT HAVE REACTED IN THE SAME WAY. BECAUCE OF THIS I FELT PATIENTS WERE AT RISK. BUT IT CERTAINLY DOES NOT HAPPEN AT MORTON GRANGE. I WOULD LIKE TO PRAISE ALL THE STAFF FOR THEIR EXPERTISE, CARE AND LOVE TOWARDS THEIR PATIENTS. A SPECIAL MENTION TO ALL THE STAFF ESPECIALLY SHANCI (MATRON) AND JUNE (MANAGER) JULIE, MANJU, SONIA, TRACY, SILVI AND DEBA.,AND A BIG THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL AT EASE KNOWING MY PARENTS ARE SAFE AND HAPPY. |
| Simon Heathcote from Manchester says: |
| I have attended a number of functions and also joined in with a trip to tycross zoo with residents and staff. Morton prides itself on having a varied program of trips and activities - highlights include thursday night social evenings, race nights, the rememberance day/1940s function and trips to places like matlock, country houses and the seaside. |
| G.Warrington from Derbyshire says: |
| Excellent care from careing staff |
| Sheelagh Warrington from Derbyshire says: |
We moved our parents to this home
because the quality of care given them
is the best they have ever had and it
gives the whole family peace of mind knowing
this. |
| Margaret Kimber from Derbyshire says: |
| My brother lives at Morton Grange after living with my parents for 40 yrs, so to trust him to some one elses care was a hard thing to do after visiting every home in Derbyshire I found Morton on our doorsstep.The care is amazing,nothing is to much trouble, we are welcomed as a family any time of day mum visits everyday so still feels part of Andrews everyday life. They have functions which we go to most months Highly recommend the menus they cater for Andys every need as he has to have a special Diet. Can't praise it enough we have peace of mind Knowing he has the care he would have got at home with mum. |
| Annie Chiziwa from Nottingham says: |
| My sister works at Morton Grange so I have had cause to attend a number of functions with my two young children. I am always impressed by the entertainment provided and the turnout of people who support the care home. During these events, I always observe a high quality of care, respect and positive interactions between staff and residents. |
| Philip Longbottom from west yorkshire says: |
| i have know Morton Grange Nursing home for many years and know of the great care they give to thier residents and indeed look after thier staff, |
| Neil Hare from Derbyshire says: |
I worked at Morton Grange for about four years during which time i completed all my nvqs and my assessors award. six years down the line i run my own training company and have returned to Morton as an independant assessor for their overseas students.
When i look back the support and encouragement i recieved is largely responsible for the position i am in today.
Thanks Morton |
| Sue Hulland from Derbyshire says: |
This care home is the best in the country!
The owners have such a sense of responsabilty and care, their knidness and profesionalism is second to none. The staff are all so dedicated. As for the home itself, the cleanliness is wonderful. If I had to spend my days in a care home Morton Grange would be my PERFECT choice. |
| Mary Lomas from Derbyshire (Morton Grange Resident) says: |
| I've nothing to complain about. Everyone here is very kind, in fact they are very kind all of the time. |
| Kathleen Shuker from Derbyshire (Morton Grange Resident) says: |
| They all do their best for us even though it is a difficult post. I think all the comments so far about the home are very true. |
| Carole Alcock from Derbyshire (Morton Grange Resident) says: |
| I'm one of the residents here. I absolutely love it. Any problems, the staff work it out and tell me what they've done. All staff are very caring including all the management. I can't thank them enough. There are always lots of activities and we never get bored. |
| Ken Shreeves from Nottinghamshire says: |
| I am 86 years old and regularly attend functions at Morton Grange. I always enjoy the food, entertainment and the fuss the staff make over me. |
| mrs m morris from derbyshire says: |
| i attend most of the events as an elderley vistor with my friend, we enjoy these evenings very much we are always made to feel welcome the entertainment is very good and the food excellent |
| mrs b kelly from derbyshire says: |
| i vist morton grange to attend there functions with my friend we always have a good time and the residents seem to be enjoying themselves. |
| Sue Bulmer from Nottinghamshire says: |
| A very friendly and caring place, with that personal touch. |
| Vera Killer from Lancashire says: |
I am sending you this e-mail on behalf of Vera and Geoffrey Killer, (my parents) who would like to recommend Morton Grange for the "Best Care Home Award" you are running.
In Her words:
I would like to nominate Morton Grange for "Best Care Home Award" :- Kathleen Shuker is my sister-in-law and my husband Geoffrey Killer her brother. She has been living at Morton Grange for nearly three years, and in all that time we have nothing but praise for the care she has received. I could write a book but suffice to say if ever we need a Care Home I hope Morton Grange has room.
Signed. Vera & Geoffrey Killer.
Thanks and Best Regards
Terry Killer |
| Lawrence McCran from Derbyshire says: |
| Since recently moving into Morton Grange Care Home both mother and father have flourished and become very settled. This is due to the constant care and attention that they and the other residents receive from the friendly and dedicated staff. |
| Phil Juggins from Nottinghamshire says: |
| A superb care home that is constantly assessing the standards it provides and the comfort of its residents. It is a worthy resource for any families who want the security of knowing their loved ones are in an attentive, engaging, and warm environment. The Ryes are their staff are compassionate and proactive people who have managed to run an effective business without ever compromising their fundamental, personal commitment to the health and happiness of each and every resident. An excellent service to the public, administered by excellent people. |
| Vera and Geoffrey Killer from Derbyshire says: |
| I would like to nominate Morton Grange for "Best Care Home Award" :- My sister-in-law has been living at Morton Grange for nearly three years, and in all that time we have nothing but praise for the care she has received. I could write a book but suffice to say if ever we need a Care Home I hope Morton Grange has room. (Email received by best-care-home.co.uk) |
| Laura Mitchell from Nottinghamshire says: |
| Morton Grange has a great reputation locally and if you take the time to visit it is not difficult to see why. The home is clean and well run, the staff are focused and friendly and the activities are second to none. Morton Grange has a full time activities co-ordinator who arranges a variety of daily activities. They also hold weekly thursday night social events with organised games and entertainment, as well as monthly themed fundraising functions to raise money to benefit the residents 'wishing fund.' This contributes toward cost of trips, entertainment and activities resources. If you are looking for nursing or residential care in Derbyshire a visit to Morton Grange is a must. |
| A. PETER from DERBYSHEIRE says: |
| I been to this nsg home many times.i experienced the management and staffs relationship with the residence is amazing.They are living as a big family and the home will do whatever they can do for the residence all this credit goes to mr & mrs.Rye and shanci.Always providing well advanced equipments which is good for residence and staff.The home is always clean and safe.I strongly recomment MORTON GRANGE is the best. |
| Karen Wilkinson from Derbyshire says: |
| I can't praise Morton Grange highly enough. The staff are wonderful - they make a real difference to both my mum and dad. But more importantly and I do think this is sometimes overlooked - they make a huge difference to us - their children. We go to bed at night with peaceful hearts and minds knowing that our parents are so well cared for. For us Morton Grange isn't where our parents have gone to die it is where they have gone to live - Thank you Morton Grange xx |
| Relative of a resident from Derbyshire says: |
I would like to nominate Morton Grange, near Alfreton Derbyshire, for the best care home award.
Our Mother, who has dementia, has been in their care since April 2007 and we have found them to be truly client centred, caring of both the resident and their relatives. The Organisation takes great pride in the service it gives and is totally open and honest if any mistakes occur.
We are wholly confident that this is the best possible place for our Mother, even though it is some considerable distance for both myself and my sister to travel to see her. We have not been able to find a comparable service more local to where either of us lives. (email received by best-care-home.co.uk) |
| Dorothy Barrs from Derbyshire says: |
| My son, daughter and I would like to nominate Morton Grange for the best care home award. The reasons for this is the staff treat the patients with respect and kindness and are always polite and friendly to visitors and family. The home is kept very clean and you can visit any time you wish. There is always lots of entertainment for patients and visitors and outings and trips in their minibus which is fully adaptable. The food and laundry are quite good I am happy with my husbands care in the home.(letter received by best-care-home.co.uk) |
| Greg Tyler from Leicestershire says: |
| Morton Grange is rated 3 star 'Excellent' by CQC, a DCC quality premium home, an Investors in People Employer and runs its own Edexcel and Bac accredited NVQ training centre. They were also recently named Caring Business 'Small care home of the year 2009.' I hope my vote will also help them to win a best-care-home.co.uk award! |
| John Keltie from Derbyshire says: |
My mother Mrs June Keltie came to Morton Grange in February 2009 aged 87 in a continuing health care category and as a client with memory loss and eating disorder problems. The choice of Morton Grange came after alot of research and visits to local care centres within the Bakewell/Chesterfield area.
Morton Grange has a very high percentage of clients who need close order twenty four hour care and supervision.
I can honestly say that the high quality of care and attention given to my mother in that five month period last year made a profound difference to her quality of life as she approached the end of her life and also my ability to deal with the day to day changes that faced the family during a period of slow deterioration.
The staff at Morton Grange really do care and not only about personal health and welfare but also about individuals clients personal appearance and peace of mind . They provide a total care facility leading to wellbeing both in the clients who stay at the carehome and also their families who worry and their relative.
It is a culture within the organisation and i would recommend them sincerely as an organisation of excellence in terms of achieving a total care environment . |
| Jill Byard from Derbyshire says: |
| I am nominating Morton Grange care home in Derbyshire for an award. In just under seven years I have never had cause to believe that any member of staff has done less than their best to ensure that my mother is kept comfortable at all times. (email received by best-care-home.co.uk) |
| Chris Pinney from USA says: |
Congratulations to Morton Grange on their much deserved win of the Best Care Home 2009.
This is a truly special home of exceptionally kind and caring staff.
Not only do all the residents benefit but also their family and friends who are welcomed as part of the Morton Grange family.
I am proud to suggest that Morton Grange will be deserving of this award in 2010.
Thank you all at Morton Grange for your constant kindness to my mother and myself. |
| The Family of Rene Wells from Derbyshire says: |
| The family of Rene Wells would like to nominate,Morton Grange Nursing Home,for the best care home.Before mum went into Morton Grange,she had resided in two nursing homes in a very short space of time,in both homes mum was very unhappy,and the family was not happy with the care she was given.So we approached Morton Grange,on our first visit we were amazed at the cleanliness,the friendliness,and the food which was being given to the residents.Our dad decided this was where he wanted mum to be,has she had advanced stages of alzheimers and needed full nuring care,we were fortunate enough to be offered a room for mum with en-suite,and she has been there now happily,for almost six years.Unfortunally dad is no longer with us,mum suprisingly has out lived him,thanks to the care of Morton Grange.We know dad would still be happy with the care mum is receiving as we all are,Morton Grange go to great lengths to see the residents are happy and the families too,its never easy putting a member of your family in a care home,but if they must be in one,try to find the best like we did. |
| C Pinney from USA says: |
| My mother is a resident at Morton Grange in Derbyshire, the winner of 2009 Best Care Home award. I nominated Morton last year and rush to do so for 2010. Every one of the staff is genuinely and warmly caring to each of the residents. The nursing staff are very professional, taking great care of the details in medication and well being of each resident. It's the over all atmosphere in the home that strikes one on entering a fresh and cheerful building. Every member of staff makes time to give a hug, hold a hand, the little things that make difficult times more comfortable. My mother is in the far stages of dementia, entering Morton when she was still ambulatory but now is mostly bed ridden. However seldom alone for some one of the staff will pop in to share a smile and check she is ok if she is resting in her room. I had cause to move her from the last home but I am so very grateful for that bad experience as it introduced me to such a wonderful home. With regret I am unable to visit once a week/month etc, as I live in the USA but when I do, I visit daily for 2 weeks and as my mother is unable to talk or move I sit in the living room with her and am able to observe all the daily routines. If you are looking for a nursing home or maybe have seen Morton but not quite decided. I can not praise all the staff enough for the compassion, care, and warmth. I can ring at any time and immediately be told of my mother's situation, her health, diet, this is by whomever answers the phone and that person will always offer me the opportunity to speak to one of the nursing staff. Do I think Morton Grange should win The Best Care Home Award for 2010 ? Absolutely . Thank you. (email received by best-care-home) |
| edwina and ian neal from derbyshire says: |
| great friendly knowlegable staff who take pride in their work and who are very caring and understanding. |
| Amy Hope-Smith from Derbyshire says: |
| Looks after my Auntie Janet very well |
| marilyn hope=smith from derbyshire says: |
| my little sister is a resident there and as been for the last 6 years,the care she been given is top class, and i would like to say on behalf of my sister janet neal ,and me THANK-YOU all you lovely and caring nurses and carers. |
| John West from Derbyshire says: |
| This is an excellent choice of a care home for anyone looking for the best all round care. |
| Sheryl from Derbyshire says: |
| I am a dispensing technician within a retail pharmacy, and I work closely with the staff at Morton Grange,they are all so friendly and hard working. Every resident is given exceptional care and respect. I hope they can make it 2 years running!! Good luck! |
| Christine Maris from Derbyshire says: |
| My Mother has been living in Morton Grange for a considerable number of years. Whenever I visit she always greets me with big smiles. She loves the staff and they love her. She is very content. Her care is exceptional and I know that I never need to worry whilst she is in their care. Many thanks to all at Morton Grange. |
| Keith Morris from Derbyshire says: |
All Staff are dedicated in the welfare of the residents at Morton Grange.
Kind Regards |
| Sandra Hill from Warwickshire says: |
| Consistently good care provided in a calm and friendly environment. My Mother feels totally safe and valued as an individual. |
