Farley Gardens Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

18/10/2025

💜 Open Day 💜

There's just one week to go until our next open day event at Farley Gardens!

Join us on Saturday 25th October from 10am where you can meet our friendly and dedicated team and find out more about the care services available at our home, alongside our person-centred well-being and life enrichment programmes. You are welcome to enjoy activities, refreshments and take a tour of our beautiful care home.

To book an appointment please call 020 4533 8957 or you are welcome to pop in on the day.

To find out more about life at Farley Gardens please visit our website or contact us using the details below:
🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

17/10/2025

💜📚 Intergenerational Visit 📚💜

We recently welcomed back the lovely children from Plus Three Nursery as part of our intergenerational visits for our residents at Farley Gardens.

For this visit, the children brought along a pumpkin themed craft activity and buddied up with our residents to create an autumnal display. Whilst crafting away, the children shared their excitement for Halloween and told us what they will all be dressing up as - it sounds like they are going to have a great time trick-or-treating! 🎃

These moments not only support children's social development and empathy but also bring companionship and joy to our residents. We look forward to continuing this special bond, creating memories for all involved! 💜

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
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15/10/2025

😃👋 Warm Welcome Wednesday 👋😃
Here at Farley Gardens, we would like to introduce you to our Head of Maintenance, Antony....

Hello, My name is Tony and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Farley Gardens.

After serving 15 years in the military I decide it was time to take on a new challenge. I have been working in the care industry now for just over 5 years running the maintenance in care homes. It is a role that brings me great satisfaction knowing I am providing a safe, comfortable and happy environment for our residents.

I have been part of Barchester Healthcare for 3 years and I thoroughly enjoy working for the company - they take the safety of our residents extremely seriously and it is my pleasure to bring this in to Farley Gardens. I have a wonderful team around me who I regularly train on safety procedures and changes in policy and I will always do everything possible to keep our residents, their loved ones and the team safe. I am here to help so please come and talk to me if you have any questions.

In my spare time, I have owned gyms, I enjoy football and being outdoors with my family.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!
🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

14/10/2025

This October, in honour of , our next Friends of Farley Gardens community café will spotlight a cause close to many hearts.

We’re proud to support Against Breast Cancer by launching our Bra Bank initiative, making us an official drop-off point right here in Binfield. You’ll find the Bra Bank just inside our main entrance - ready to receive your unwanted bras anytime from our local community and friends of the home from 24th onwards.

🗓️ Join us on Friday 24th October from 10:30am for a special morning:
✨ Wear something pink
🩷 Bring along any unwanted bras
☕ Enjoy delicious themed refreshments, on the house
🎁 Enter our free prize draw to win a fabulous hamper!

Your donated bras help raise vital funds for pioneering breast cancer research while also reducing textile waste. In partnership with recycling experts, usable bras are given a second life and those that aren’t are recycled responsibly - creating jobs and supporting sustainability. Every tonne collected raises £700 for Against Breast Cancer. With over 30 million women in the UK, imagine the impact we can make together.
Let’s make a difference - one bra at a time.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

13/10/2025

🌟🤩 Employee of the Month! 🤩🌟

We are thrilled to announce this month’s Employee of the Month at Farley Gardens, Marie!

Marie is our fantastic Hospitality Host and has truly gone above and beyond to make every mealtime a warm and welcoming experience for our residents. Her kind, attentive nature and eye for detail ensure that everyone feels valued and cared for. From remembering a resident’s favourite drink to offering a friendly chat, Marie’s thoughtful gestures help create a real sense of comfort and familiarity in the dining room.

Marie plays a key role in creating a homely atmosphere at Farley Gardens. 🌟💐🍽️

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!
🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
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12/10/2025

🦇 Bat Talk with Rob Magee from Gwent Wildlife Trust 🦇

On Tuesday 14th October we’ll be joining Rob Magee, nature conservationist, currently leading the youth engagement programme at Gwent Wildlife Trust, for a fun and informative virtual Bat Talk.

We’ll explore what bats are, the different species found in the UK and around the world, and learn about their behaviour, diet, habitats and hibernation. We will also discover how to help bats and spot them in our local area.

If you would like to join us, the event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact us for more information.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!
🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

12/10/2025

🎲🃏 Board Game Cafe 🃏🎲

We love a game here at Farley Gardens and the competitive spirit was very clear during this game of Rummikub!

Let us know your favourite games and we look forward to trying them out at our Board Game Cafes. 😊

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

11/10/2025

🎃❓ Trick or Trivia Quiz Evening❓🎃

Join us at Farley Gardens for an evening of Halloween fun at our Trick or Trivia Quiz Evening on Tuesday 31st October at 6pm.

Spaces are limited - to book your place, please call us on 01344 208 210 or email farley.gardens@barchester.com by Tuesday 28th October.

Get your creative team names ready and we look forward to you joining us! 😊

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

10/10/2025

🍂🌳 A Special Trip Out To South Hill Park 🌳🍂

Our residents at Farley Gardens enjoyed a trip out to South Hill Park on a lovely sunny afternoon this week.

One of our residents had requested a trip here so she could show her new friends around one of her favourite places - it was our pleasure to organise! 💜

It was lovely to get some fresh air in the autumn sunshine, and share stories with each other, whilst exploring the beautiful grounds. We certainly will be back to see more of the park soon.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

09/10/2025

✨ 5-Star Review ✨

We are so pleased to share with you a review from carehome.co.uk

We are exceptionally proud of our team, who work hard to provide the high standard of care and support to all of our residents and their families.

Thank you for taking the time to review the services and care, it really makes a difference to our team. 💜

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!

🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

08/10/2025

😃👋 Warm Welcome Wednesday 👋😃

Here at Farley Gardens we would like to introduce you to our Deputy Manager, Oana ....

Hello, My name is Oana and I am the Deputy Manager here at Farley Gardens.

I began working in the care sector 9 years ago and have progressed in my career to become a Deputy Manager. It is a true pleasure to be working in this beautiful, luxury home.

I love supporting our residents and take great fulfilment in being actively involved in their care. It is important to me that myself and my team work hard to understand the residents personal goals, support their wellbeing and simply be a consistent and compassionate presence in their lives.

I am passionate about learning new things and developing my skills. The best way to progress is by embracing every opportunity, as no task is too small, and no challenge is too big. My philosophy! Stay curious, stay involved and keep evolving.

I am so pleased to be part of Barchester Healthcare. Working as along side Simona and the team is a privilege and I am confident that together, we will provide great care, offer a wonderful lifestyle and bring happiness to our residents and each other.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer. Just give us a call or pop in and see us!
🌎https://www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home
☎️01344798383

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

National Activity Providers Association

22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.