We are so grateful and impressed to the staff at Engelberg for ensuring that my father’s respite stay went well. He has gone in for respite care several times over the past 3 years and each time it has been excellent. The nurses and carers are brilliant and always take the time to get to know my dad and his sense of humour! Thanks also to the whole team – from the admin/managerial staff to the catering and last, but by no means least, the chaplaincy and activity coordinators; you have all helped to make my dad feel comfortable and at ease and also provided support and advice to my mum. This time we particularly enjoyed spending an afternoon in the garden with a picnic tea which also allowed my dad to watch two of his grandchildren playing in the sunshine. Thank you really isn’t enough!

We were fortunate enough to secure a place at Engelberg for our dear old friend, who could no longer lead an independent life. It had been recommended to us by his solicitor, who’d visited a number of similar establishments in the course of his work; to his mind Engelberg could not be faulted and we entirely agree. We have found the staff to be wholly committed to their elderly residents, providing them with a cheerful, happy atmosphere in a warm and comfortable environment. Our friend now feels part of a wider family and the yearning to return to his home, to his solitary existence, no longer appears to be his ultimate goal. He’s become more relaxed, more settled and would like to remain at Engelberg where he waxes lyrical about his full English breakfast! A very big thank you to all the staff, who work so tirelessly to provide such excellent care. We are enormously grateful to you for making life worth living again for our dear old friend.