New Deputy Manager appointed at Chestnut Lodge
Chestnut Lodge has recruited a new senior team member.
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Deer Park staff highlight importance of music activities
Deer Park Nursing Home has a month of music-themed activities planned for their dementia residents.
Birds of prey bring joy and excitement to Camelot House and Lodge
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.
Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington hosts charity fundraiser
Last week, Camelot House and Lodge hosted a charity coffee morning, raising £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Butterfly Lodge announced as finalist in The South West Care Awards
Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Dementia Care’ category at The South West Care Awards.
Dementia residents enjoy nostalgic Armed Forces Day
Residents at our Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater were recently treated to a special Armed Forces Day courtesy of the British Legion.
Chestnut Lodge residents kept busy with summer full of outings
Residents from our Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil have had a busy summer filled with day trips aimed at supporting their emotional wellbeing.
Deer Park head chef runs half marathon for charity
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.
Camelot House and Lodge celebrates dedicated staff
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.
Chestnut Lodge strikes gold
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.
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.