The newest addition to our group, the former Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy which we acquired in September, is to re-open in early 2025 as Deer Park Nursing Home under the management of Suzanne Evans. Suzanne, who has spent the past decade managing Halwill Manor Nursing Home in Beaworthy, comes to Deer Park with […]
Residents at Camelot House and Lodge totallly entered into the spirit of the season at Halloween, creating decorations galore, donning spooky fancy dress items and enjoying traditional games. Sam Paddon, head of care, said: “We really grabbed their attention by creating a Halloween shop where they could browse among items that jogged memories of Halloween […]
Staff at Avalon have raised an amazing £710 by holding a pink-themed coffee morning as part of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the funds raised will benefit the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now. Lisa Priddice, Avalon’s activities co-ordinator, said: “Cancer is something that has affected people close to us and impacted […]
A singer whose performance was described as ‘worldclass’ and ‘breathtaking’ by judges who named her as winner of Germany’s version of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ will be doing a five-hour singathon at The Dolphin in Plymouth on 1 November as a fundraiser for Butterfly Lodge Care Home where she now works. Angel Flukes, who originally came […]
Hats off to the Camelot House & Lodge team who raised £123.38 at their Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning. Many thanks to all who contributed and attended. It was so much fun too. Anju Jacob, we were wowed by your amazing cake!
Residents and staff from Bridgwater’s Avalon Nursing Home were among the crowds enjoying the annual Bridgwater Fair. The party of 12 made the most of yesterday’s sunny morning to travel the short distance between their dementia care home and St Matthews Field where the Fair has been taking place for over 600 years. Avalon’s activities […]
In celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day on 19 September, residents at Camelot House & Lodge donned pirate hats and eye patches, and spent the day enjoying nautical-themed fun and games. Our very own Blackbeard, otherwise known as manager Zillah Oakes, said: “Theme days offer a great excuse for some out-of-the ordinary activities […]
We’re pleased to announce our acquisition of a fifth home for Camelot Care with the purchase of the former Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy, which ceased trading at the end of March 2024. This purpose-built home on Rydon Road stands in private grounds of approximately 1.8 acres, including gardens and generous parking. We are […]
Popular Plymouth pub The Anchorage provided a ‘dementia day’ with a difference by putting on an Alice In Wonderland themed ‘Mad Hatters’ Tea Party’ to the delight of its patrons. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux regularly brings a group of residents to the pub for drinks and lunch […]
Over £1,000 has been donated by Bridgwater Carnival clubs to Bridgwater-based Avalon Nursing Home. A total of £1,205 was raised by the clubs during this year’s annual Old Folks Shows. The shows, organised by Bridgwater Gangs and Features, are free for the over 60s as a way of thanking local pensioners for their continued help and support […]
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.