testimonials

Maureen & Michael Rickards, Bournville Gardens

I hope the people who come here will be as happy as we’ve been,’ she says. ‘When we closed the door we went to Bournville Gardens and I will not look back. It’s a new home with new beginnings.

Pam Rossiter, Humber Court

The ethos of the whole place is caring,' she says. 'It's what it's all about. That's why it's called ExtraCare

Rosita Codrington, Pannel Croft Village

We have wonderful staff here and some lovely tenants who want to get involved. Pannel Croft is going to be one of the best retirement villages in the country.

June Gibbs, Hagley Road Village

I like to go to Tai Chi and IT and coffee mornings for a chat. I also like ballroom dancing.

Sheila Harris, Hagley Road Village

I think volunteering is good because it means you do mix with people. It is good to feel that I am contributing to the life of the Village.

Barry Wilcox, Hagley Road Village

I’m up early and usually the first in the gym, at 8am. I like the cycling, the treadmill, the rowing machine and the weights.

Sadrudin Peermahomud, Pannel Croft Village

Pannel Croft Village's Well-being Advisor Kate Gokova assists Sadrudin with advice on his diet and completing a diet monitoring chart.

Winifred McLaren, Hagley Road Village

“I am so happy,” says great-grandmother Winifred McLaren, whose life has been transformed since she moved into ExtraCare’s Hagley Road Village.

Geoff Green, Hagley Road Village

"Having the stroke has changed my life but I am coming to terms with it more now. Life is much better. Hagley Road Village is definitely the best place for me to be. If you feel a little bit fed up there’s always someone to chat to."

Peter Deaton, Lark Hill Village

He started attending Otago classes at the Nottingham retirement village several years ago, and says that the classes have helped his condition.

Richard Nurses, Hughenden Gardens Village

Following my stay in hospital I have some care needs which ExtraCare have accommodated for. I give them ten out for ten for care. No ifs, no buts, they are absolutely spot on. They’re there for you and you can trust them to do what is best for you straight-away.

Rosina Luxford, Hughenden Gardens Village

I have made lots of friends, everyone is just so nice. I recently celebrated my 93rd birthday and I was overjoyed to receive a surprise birthday cake with candles from my favourite staff in the village bistro.