How to express our gratitude to care home staff

[Mrsmooja]

After a turbulent couple of years with mum, dementia and falls with broken bones, she moved into a residential care home in August. Me and my 94 yo dad have been sitting by her side for the last 6 days and she is in her last few hours. Mum and us have experienced nothing but gentleness, kindness and sensitivity from all the staff, not only carers but housekeeping, catering, everybody. Our hearts are breaking. We are trying to think of what we can do to show our gratitude when mum has gone. Apologies in advance if I don't respond quickly, or at all, but know that any suggestions will be appreciated 💔

I worked in a care home and we occasionally got given money (cash donations at funeral) to be shared among staff. Big tubs of celebrations or nice biscuits go down well. Stuff that couldn’t be shared went in the staff raffle at Christmas so everyone would get a little something. I think I received hand cream and a mini bottle of wine.

I’m so sorry about your Mum.
When our residents pass, a nice card or letter is always appreciated by the staff. One family gave each of us a little gift bag with biscuits/chicks and a miniature whiskey in, others have donated a flower arrangement from the funeral, or boxes of chocs /biscuits for the staff to share. Any gesture of thanks is appreciated xxx

Sometimes donations would go to things for staff generally but we are a registered charity and staff aren’t able to accept any cash gifts at all.