Brightbow Lodge

As far as care homes go, this one’s pretty good. My sister’s worked here for a couple of years now and I’ve popped in for a cup of tea and a chat on a few occasions. Living up to its name, Brightbow Lodge is cheerfully decorated, and the kitchen/​lounge area is lovely and spacious. There is a definite brightness to the place, despite the unfortunate circumstances of many of the residents. Although it is a relatively small care home, there’s plenty of room for residents to manoeuver about the place and it’s by no means overcrowded. There’s also a huge yard peppered with plants, perfect for lunching in in the summer. Staff here seem friendly and I’ve witnessed some great repartee between staff and residents. If you’re looking for care work, there are usually jobs going at Brightbow Lodge — rate of pay is typically poor, however.