Broadlands in Oulton Broad has been named in the Top 20 Care Homes in the East of England 2021 by Carehome.co.uk.

The residential care home, has a rating of 9.5 out of 10 on the independent review platform. The home also received an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating in its most recent inspection, so this announcement certainly adds to the sense of achievement for its staff.

Greensleeves Care, the charity which operates Broadlands, has a core value of openness, whereby it strives to build trusting relationships by using words and actions that are sincere, not misleading. Carehome.co.uk reviews are submitted by residents and their families, and cannot be edited or removed by care organisations, and are therefore seen as an accurate and honest portrayal of UK care homes.

The reviews are often heartfelt and personal from family members of residents, for example the below 5-star review was posted to carehome.co.uk in June 2021 for Broadlands:

“My uncle lived at Broadlands for five years. During that time, he was treated as one of the family. His individual care and needs were always well provided and supported both with activities at the home and his personal choices.

The staff are exceptional I cannot thank them enough for all the care and attention they made my uncle’s life special.”

Julie Clarges, Director of Quality and Compliance at Greensleeves Care, said:

“The carehome.co.uk review platform allows complete transparency, and the opinions of our residents and their friends and family are invaluable. Congratulations to our colleagues at Broadlands for their continued hard work and dedication.”

For more information about Broadlands, visit: https://www.greensleeves.org.uk/care-homes/broadlands-oulton-broad-suffolk/