Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have enjoyed an exciting day in the ‘Wild West,’ thanks to a western-themed experience day arranged by the home’s sharp-shootin’ activities team. Activities co-ordinator Richard Dempslake and colleagues Kathy Burge, Amy Lemon and Sophie Carter, dressed up as a cowboy and cowgirls to put on […]
The people who work at Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington say they are “doubly happy” to have secured two places in the finals of the Somerset Outstanding Care Awards. Sam Paddon, manager of the specialist dementia care home, has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Care Home Manager of the Year,’ and the service she manages, Camelot House and Lodge, is […]
A group of residents from a specialist dementia care home in Wellington have been transported back in time with a horse-drawn barge trip from Tiverton along the Grand Western Canal. Richard Dempslake, activities organiser for Camelot House and Lodge, said: “This trip ticks all the boxes for our residents – lots of interesting things to see, calm and […]
Thanks to fantastic teamwork by staff, residents and the Friends of Camelot, and support from families, friends and neighbours, this year’s summer fete at Camelot House and Lodge has raised a total of £1,006, which will all be ploughed back into the annual activities programme for residents. Although strong winds and rain were forecast, when […]
Two experienced care managers who have worked together previously have taken over as manager and deputy manager at Avalon, Bridgwater’s specialist dementia nursing home. Paul Teasdale, marketing director for the Camelot Care Group which runs Avalon, said: “Sarah Patten’s background includes impressive experience as a care home quality improvement specialist, which means she has a […]
Staff at a Plymouth dementia care home say residents are coping better with simple daily routines because they have been listening to personalised playlists that appear to stimulate brain activity and influence behaviours. The residents, at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, have been provided with small MP3 players and comfortable headphones with 10 or 12 […]
It may have felt like one of the wettest Junes on record, but that hasn’t dampened spirits at Camelot House and Lodge where six residents all celebrated their birthdays in the same week: Sheila Richens was 85 and Susan Lister 75 on 10 June, Jacky Totterdell was 69 on 12 June, Sally West was 75 […]
For care home manager Abby Wiseman and her team, the latest report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth has been good news all the way – with an overall ‘Good’ status for the specialist dementia care home, part of the Camelot Care Group. Abby, who took over as manager in […]
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Bridgwater have been having a great time with new little friends – children from nearby Little Montessori House nursery – who have been visiting them every month since March and joining in with a range of activities at the home. Avalon Nursing Home’s own garden was the […]
Relocating to Somerset after 16 years at a London public relations agency has opened a whole new career for Leander Hobbs whose current job involves her using music to bring smiles to the faces of people living with dementia. Leander runs Kiddleydivey sessions in Bridgwater and surrounding areas and visits Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater […]
With over 16 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 three 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.