Our Care

Their job? To help enrich the social life of the residents.

Our whole approach, embraced by our fully-trained staff, is to encourage every resident to live the most fulfilled and valuable lives, focused on quality relationships for the well-being and happiness of all those who choose to live with us, and their families.

We have strong ties to the local community and partnerships with others who help extend our range of services. We have regular visits from hairdressers, aromatherapists, nail technicians, masseuses, local faith groups, mobile libraries, etc. But the highlights of many residents’ weeks are the huge range of activities, exercise and excursions planned to add a daily dose of fun and stimulation: it can be a simple game of chair basketball; visits from local schools; a session of Kung Fu squash; or trips to the zoo, parks, or seaside!

Exercise and wellbeing are extremely important for healthy, happy residents. Working with ‘Oomph! Wellness’ we have trained our staff so they can deliver story-based, exercise sessions in homes. Each session has a different theme and uses props and music used to bring the story to life.

We also run the SMILE (Simple Movements Improve Life Every day) fitness programme in association with Life Leisure. Open to all residents and their families hoping to work up a very gentle sweat, this exercise regime is tailored specifically to help residents become stronger and more confident when mobilising.

The Catering Team works closely with each care home’s ALF to shape menus around events, including our weekly buffets which take place at every home.

We want to know every individual: their history, aspirations and personal tastes are understood, recognised, and respected and inform how they are cared for, every day. It may be as small as how they take their tea, or as big as their ambition to climb Everest, but it’s all about a home where people feel as independent and in control as possible.

Our residents have led rich and exciting lives, and many are completely able to continue to do so. Some may want to learn new skills, some may want to teach others about their experiences, and some might simply want an active social life. So, why should that all come to a standstill simply because they are in a care home? We won’t let it!

When choosing the perfect care home for a loved one, we recommend starting with the location and asking yourself whether our Stockport or Staffordshire homes are best for you