Residents at Camelot House and Lodge enjoyed a rare encounter with some of nature’s most majestic creatures during a visit by Devon-based Owls R Us. They got to meet a selection of different owl breeds as part of the home’s regular pet therapy programme.
Last week, Camelot House and Lodge hosted a charity coffee morning, raising £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Dementia Care’ category at The South West Care Awards.
Residents at our Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater were recently treated to a special Armed Forces Day courtesy of the British Legion.
Residents from our Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil have had a busy summer filled with day trips aimed at supporting their emotional wellbeing.
Wendy Baker, head chef at Deer Park Nursing Home, has recently completed a half marathon, raising £345 for Alzheimer’s Society, despite having broken her ankle just months before the Okehampton Steam Challenge was due to take place.
Staff and residents at Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington, Somerset, have had a special celebration to acknowledge the dedication of the people who work there. Long-service awards were presented to 10 colleagues who have worked at the home for at least a decade, while group administration manager Ann Vaughan and group maintenance manager Barry Boulton received special awards for notching up 15 years and 16 years respectively.
Staff at Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil have been celebrating the news that the home has been awarded the Quality Hallmark Award for the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) accreditation. Manager Graham Oakes said: “This is a significant achievement which highlights the high standards of person-centred care delivered by our team in the final stages of life.
A visit from Holsworthy Museum’s outreach team brought the past to life for residents of the town’s Deer Park Nursing Home who were captivated by artefacts and photos linked to their local St Peter’s Fair and the tradition of the Pretty Maid. Alyce Barber, Deer Park’s activities co-ordinator, said: “Pauline Underwood from the outreach team […]
The vision of staff at Plymouth’s Butterfly Lodge to improve accessibility in the dementia nursing home’s garden is a step closer to being realised thanks to an impressive £800 profit from last weekend’s summer fair.
With over 25 years experience in providing top quality nursing and specialist dementia care to the elderly, Camelot Care is an award winning provider of care in the South West with five specialist homes based in Somerset and Devon.
Highly recommended by residents and relatives alike, our homes provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment that enable our highly trained staff to provide the best possible care.