Reviews for Tixover House Care Home

We score 9.7/10

38 Reviews

Good

15 March 2019

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What our families say on carehome.co.uk

"The family have found all staff at Barchester Tixover House Care Home to be very polite and very approachable. If there is anything that requires attention in Dad's care, I always receive a a phone call advising me of what's happening. The facilities for Dad are just what he needs. I would fully recommend this particular care home."

G S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"The family have found all staff at Barchester Tixover House Care Home to be very polite and very approachable. If there is anything that requires attention in Dad's care, I always receive a a phone call advising me of what's happening. The facilities for Dad are just what he needs. I would fully recommend this particular care home."

G S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My experience at Barchester Tixover House Care Home. I visited my friend, got a warm welcome at the front door. I was given a nice cup of coffee and a piece of cake and the staff were very polite and made me feel welcome. Read the newspaper to my friend and had a lovely afternoon."

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

"We phoned Barchester Tixover House Care Home requesting emergency care for my father. All staff bent over backwards to help given the lateness of the day. Special thanks 3 members of staff in particular, all couldn't have done more. Thank you to you all. Would recommend Tixover every time. Thank you."

A S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"My experience at Barchester Tixover House Care Home. I visited my friend, got a warm welcome at the front door. I was given a nice cup of coffee and a piece of cake and the staff were very polite and made me feel welcome. Read the newspaper to my friend and had a lovely afternoon."

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

"We phoned Barchester Tixover House Care Home requesting emergency care for my father. All staff bent over backwards to help given the lateness of the day. Special thanks 3 members of staff in particular, all couldn't have done more. Thank you to you all. Would recommend Tixover every time. Thank you."

A S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"My sister was a resident at Barchester Tixover Care Home for 6 years before she passed away in July and lived in both residential and Memory Lane. Her care under the manager, and her team of nurses and carers was exceptional. The home is set in beautiful grounds overlooking fields with sheep making it a lovely area for walking/sitting and a peaceful atmosphere. There is also good parking and easy access. Unlike many care homes I looked at, Memory Lane is full of colour, activities, sensory aids and positivity from the carers. Great attention is paid to assessing and supplying what is best for each individual resident, whether they are in residential or Memory Lane. There is genuine care, compassion and respect by both carers and nursing staff. I was kept up to date with any changes or requirements by excellent communication from the home and always felt 100% confident my sister was in the best hands. It is definitely a home where you know your loved one comes first."

Maggie T
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"I have always found the management and staff extremely helpful and they go out of their way to make residents and visitors feel at home. My mother-in-law now has lots of new friends and interests."

Alan G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"It was a difficult decision to put my mother into care... So pleased we did as she is now meeting lots of new friends and joining in activities. All staff are very helpful and caring. The manager is excellent."

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

"My sister was a resident at Barchester Tixover Care Home for 6 years before she passed away in July and lived in both residential and Memory Lane. Her care under the manager, and her team of nurses and carers was exceptional. The home is set in beautiful grounds overlooking fields with sheep making it a lovely area for walking/sitting and a peaceful atmosphere. There is also good parking and easy access. Unlike many care homes I looked at, Memory Lane is full of colour, activities, sensory aids and positivity from the carers. Great attention is paid to assessing and supplying what is best for each individual resident, whether they are in residential or Memory Lane. There is genuine care, compassion and respect by both carers and nursing staff. I was kept up to date with any changes or requirements by excellent communication from the home and always felt 100% confident my sister was in the best hands. It is definitely a home where you know your loved one comes first."

Maggie T
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"I have always found the management and staff extremely helpful and they go out of their way to make residents and visitors feel at home. My mother-in-law now has lots of new friends and interests."

Alan G
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"It was a difficult decision to put my mother into care... So pleased we did as she is now meeting lots of new friends and joining in activities. All staff are very helpful and caring. The manager is excellent."

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

"A lovely, tranquil place. Friendly staff and visitors are welcomed with a drink and cake, if wanted. Lovely surroundings."

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

"A lovely, tranquil place. Friendly staff and visitors are welcomed with a drink and cake, if wanted. Lovely surroundings."

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

"Beautiful place."

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

"Tixover House was incredibly helpful and flexible in accommodating my father at very short notice. He has been very happy here, and well looked after. Thank you."

William D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"The home is nice and clean and tidy. The food is nice, the staff are nice. I enjoy being here."

Edna R
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Very pleasant environment and nice staff. From my limited experience of care homes, Tixover House is better than others I have visited."

P L
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.17 out of 5

"I find the staff friendly, caring and helpful. They have worked very hard to keep residents and visitors safe through the pandemic. I do find though that visiting at the weekend the staff are very busy and there can be a wait for someone to answer the door and clean he visiting suite. The doorbell has been removed for some reason and the intercom in the suite isn't very clear. Elderly relatives visiting cannot hear properly. I would like to see more photographs of the activities my relative takes part in whether through and email or facebook page."

S M
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.83 out of 5

"Very satisfied with my uncles care, care staff are fantastic. The environment is beautiful. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here. Will be back. Thank you."

A A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"Excellent in every area. The staff are very alert in noticing when someone needs help and doing up buttons. They are also experts in managing wheelchairs and rising to use walking frames."

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

"The team at Tixover Care Home are kind and supportive to my mum and treat her with respect and dignity at all times. Communication is always good and I'm kept fully informed on my mum's health care. The home is friendly and clean and my mum enjoys her meals very much. The environment is secure and safe but homely. I recommend Tixover."

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

"It has been hard not being able to visit with the COVID-19 restrictions however the staff at Tixover have been excellent in keeping in touch. The lovely activities co-ordinator has been great arranging for us to have regular Skype ‘face to face meetings’. It has made such a difference being able to see my relative and have a weekly catch up."

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

"We have been very happy with the care that my aunt has received over the last six months. We needed to find a place in a care home at short notice following my uncle's sudden death. The manager could not have been more helpful in taking her in immediately and making us all feel welcome. The home is always clean, bright and cheerful. All staff are friendly and helpful and my aunt is now very settled. The staff are always willing to take the time to answer any of our questions and keep us informed of my aunt's health and well-being. A special mention for the activities co-ordinator who has enabled us, via Skype, to keep in contact during the lockdown. Thank you."

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

"My mother has been in Tixover for nearly 5 years now, she suffers from Alzheimer’s. When she went she was fit and well, but now sadly lives in her bed and doesn’t understand much of what’s happening. When she was fitter, she was always happy with her care, and never complained about anything. She has been unable to tell me how she feels for about 2 years, but the care she receives seems to be great. The staff are always friendly and helpful, although we try not to bother them too much as think they’re probably busy! However, they’re always kind and considerate if there is anything we need to bring to their attention."

Fiona H
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.92 out of 5

"I feel it difficult to improve upon the care and attention provided. Just very very good all round."

Gordon J
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.75 out of 5

"Very kind, friendly, carers and nursing staff that my sister likes. However, we have recently noticed that staff morale is sometimes low and there have been quite a few staff changes. Attention to detail with my sister's care is occasionally not up to previous standards. Facilities are satisfactory although maintenance jobs are sometimes slow to be done. No care home is perfect and expected standards of care vary, but overall the home is not quite as good as it used to be, which I hope is temporary."

A L
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.58 out of 5

"Pleasant clean orderly home. Staff very pleasant. Lovely situation, although rather remote my friend is quite happy living there."

F H
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.78 out of 5

"As a relative living in Scotland, I find the staff approachable and reassuring if I have any concerns regarding the care or wellbeing of my relative. He has generally settled in well and been well looked after and encouraged to integrate."

D M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.08 out of 5

"Agitation seems reduced at the moment. Felt previously there was not enough activities and stimulation. General care good, meals, routine etc. Daytime sleeping - boredom at times? Fresh air - more outside activities, walks to be encouraged on better days with better weather and resident's demeanour."

J C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.50 out of 5

"Wonderful caring staff. It was very reassuring to see how well my mother is looked after, particularly as I live abroad."

E C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"My Dad has been in Toxover for 1 year and in that time he has been very well looked after. Whilst he has had his ups and downs his care has always been constant and consistent. Overall, as a family, we are happy as we know he is safe, being looked after and continues to improve. Thanks for everything and everybody at Tixover."

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

"The lady I care for came for two weeks respite; on arrival, we were greeted and made to feel very welcome. The home is very clean and you have a great team of staff that all work very well together. Care is delivered to a high standard. I saw members of staff helping out in all areas when needed. Thanks to all the staff for what you do. I will recommend this home to people."

Natalie S
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Since arriving before Christmas I have been very supported by a caring staff especially when my wife passed away."

John S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.33 out of 5

"Super friendly staff, clean and tidy. Always someone around to help with any needs. Residents all seemed happy and content."

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

"Very caring, friendly staff. My mother is happy and content and receives loving and compassionate care. Well done to the manager and her dedicated team."

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

"Due to the progression of her illness mum moved to Tixover House in late 2016. Although she was restless during her first few weeks, lots of care and attention from staff helped her settle in. There have been odd days when she wants to leave but this isn't possible as she needs round the clock care and supervision. Standards at Tixover House have improved since the arrival of a new general manager last summer. Mum lives in a great place, always warm, safe and with excellent staff. My only disappointment is the room she occupies. It was the only one available when she moved in and it doesn't have any en suite facilities."

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

"My wife was discharged from hospital to Tixover House and remained there until she was able to move into a bungalow on the same site. She needs a high level of care as she is immobile. The caring staff were excellent: efficient yet humane, treating the residents as people, not objects, with dignity, putting up with bursts of temper without complaint, and although busy, finding the time for a chat with kindness. The same can be said for the other staff: housekeeping, maintenance, social. All go beyond their duties to be helpful, friendly and kind. There are some real stars and no duds."

Alan M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.64 out of 5

"A lovely friendly caring staff from management down to cleaners. Generous sized rooms. The Happy environment in lovely surroundings. Super food with good choices. Time is given to residents. My mother was treated with dignity and respect in her last days. We are only too sorry she was too ill to appreciate all the home could offer her."

Paula C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"The improvement in Tixover Care Home in the last few/months has been outstanding. The staff have started to work as a team, they have always worked hard as individuals it is a team effort and plus (office staff and all services) please keep up the good work!! My wife spent four years in care, I have a bungalow on site and I am in the care home every day, it is my second home. Thanks. I am 84 years young. P.s The food is great."

Lewis M
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.17 out of 5

"My father has pretty much settled in at Tixover after several months wanting to leave. Staff and care very good overall. His care needs well met and I would recommend this care home."

Jackie D
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

"There is a lack of staff - often acute at weekends - which is worrying. However, the staff are very helpful and committed. The place is clean and bright. There has been a marked improvement in efficiency with the arrival of a new (temporary) manager."

C A
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.20 out of 5

"Our father was a resident at Tixover care home for 2 1/2 years, and during that time he has had excellent care and support. The staff from all areas in the home are caring, cheerful and have been very professional in his care. We have now recently lost our Dad and the manager and all staff were so kind to us as a family. I would recommend Tixover House without hesitation for your loved ones."

Teresa C
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

"Great care home in a lovely location. The staff are always friendly and appear to look after my granny with passion. The activities put on for the residents are interactive and fun."

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

"The process of finding a suitable care home for a relative is extremely difficult and at times emotionally draining especially as in our case it needed to be done at speed. We visited Tixover several times during this process and always found the home to be very clean, welcoming and well ordered. The staff are all kind, caring yet efficient and have a sense of fun and light-heartedness that enables them to provide care and companionship commensurate to the individual needs of each resident in a very pleasant airy environment."

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

"An excellent care home with a very caring team. Just a big thank you to you all for taking care of my brother until the end and to help me to go through it with all your support. Dignity in care- excellent."

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

"Two or three years ago five of us used to sing old songs once a month here and get the residents to join in. Four of us have restarted the singing because a very old friend of mine is now a resident. He knows all the old favourites and used to lead the singing after we had played rugger. I, therefore, recognise one or two of the staff and one or two residents and recommend the home to my friend's children. Four of us have just started the formal singing again with a positive response from the staff and even some of the residents our singing visits are monthly and my own visits weekly. The staff are friendly and seem caring and kind and I admire what they do"

Michael S
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.00 out of 5

"The staff are very caring and helpful. The food is delicious. I really enjoy walking around the lovely gardens with my little dog. I am very happy here at Tixover House Care Home."

A L
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"My mother entered Tixover grange at the beginning of April and has been given wonderful care. The setting is fabulous with well-kept grounds. There is a lovely atmosphere about the place, which is always the same whenever I visit, which is a different time on most days. I leave my mother at Tixover Grange with confidence that she is in good hands, all her needs are met."

T K
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

"Was pleasantly surprised to find how lovely Tixover House is. All staff are brilliant, staff have lots of empathy and nothing is too much trouble."

Ruby H
carehome.co.uk rating: 5.00 out of 5

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