Testimonials

Some kind words about the Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society from residents, relatives and staff...

“If you have to place your dad in a care home, make sure it is the best - we did. The home is set in lovely grounds and it is a pleasure to visit my dad and the staff who have become friends to both dad and the family.”
-Doug Woods, relative of a resident

“My Dad was in a home previously which wasn't a patch on Belvedere House. Sadly dad died in October but my Mum moved in there last week. It's a lovely place and the staff are great. They deserve all the praise they get.”
-Angela Eden, relative of a resident

“If I won the lottery tomorrow I would not want to leave Weston Acres.”
-Geoff Talbot, resident (formerly Royal Navy and Merchant Navy)

 “Dementia sufferers take comfort from care provided by people and in an environment with which they are familiar.  The Society understands that need and already works hard to make life easier for residents with the condition and indeed all other residents under its care.”
-Captain Duncan Glass MBE, Society chairman on dementia care provided by the home

“I am writing to thank you and all your wonderful staff for the love and care my dear wife Jean received during her time at Belvedere House. I firmly believe we were very lucky to be in such a caring and professional environment where old age is respected, thus providing such a dignified quality of life. I know Jean was looked after with great kindness.
“The day trips, entertainment, putting green, quiz nights, fun-filled cricket matches and not least the wonderful grounds, which Jean and I took great delight in walking around, are greatly appreciated by the residents and their families. Your home is inspirational.”
-Bill Rackham, husband of a resident who sadly passed away in 2011

“I’m very happy here. There’s so much going on, you can join in  if you want or not, it’s your choice. No other care homes I’ve been in over the years are better than the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society.”
-Tom Anthony, resident (formerly Royal Navy)

“With such a vibrant and diverse past, Betty could not have done without the support of the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society. In addition to first-class nursing and residential care, she can enjoy sharing stories with fellow seafarers from Royal Navy and other backgrounds.
“We are so proud of her for the service she has done her country. That’s why she deserves to enjoy these years of her life in comfort and safety, as do so many like her.”
-David Walsh, relative of a former ‘Wren’ who resides at the home

“The internet café [at the home] is a wonderful idea and is used by many of the residents here.  Many of them have family or friends who live a long way away and it can sometimes be difficult keeping in touch with them. Now we have a way to stay in touch during the often long gaps between actually seeing them.”
-A resident