AbleCare Homes

06/02/2026

💧 February Focus: Hydration & Nutrition 💧

Throughout February, we’ve been shining a spotlight on hydration and nutrition across our homes, supported by in-home training and a healthy competition in partnership with . 🌿 WaterADE is a vitamin-rich hydration drink developed specifically for older adults in care settings, packed with vitamins A, D, E and C.

Since introducing hydration stations, we’ve seen fluid intake increase by almost 50%, and our amazing teams have taken this even further by creating fun drinks, from milkshakes to cherry hot chocolates! 🍫🍓

05/02/2026

Learning Thursday reminder: good nutrition in care is built on respect, choice, and understanding individual needs. When meals are person-centred, they support dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life, not just physical health. 🍽️💚

03/02/2026

Staff Shout Out 🌟

Huge congratulations to Will, our Employee of the Week at AbleCare Homes! Working in our Head Office café, Will has truly hit the ground running since joining us in January and has already made a brilliant name for himself. His positivity, dedication, and warm approach brighten every day, and we’re so lucky to have him on the team. ☕👏

02/02/2026

Residents at Ablecare Homes enjoyed celebrating Icelandic Day with their handmade crafts, food, and new discoveries! 🇮🇸✨

At Crossley House, residents got creative as they made their own huldufólk which they learnt were creatures that live in a parallel world...! 🧝🏻🪄

Hengrove Lodge residents crafted Icelandic culture hats, savoured a three-course meal, and erupted with excitement over a coke and mentos volcano! 🌋 Finished with a tasty Icelandic cocktail 🥂

Rosewood House residents enjoyed the Northern Lights documentary, a hands-on volcano 🌋, themed puzzles and word searches, and a Viking’s Dragon Breath drink fit for Icelandic explorers! 🍹 A day full of learning, sensory fun, and smiles!

Frenchay House residents painted Icelandic flags to decorate the dining room, made mocktails to stay hydrated, and ended the day watching a fascinating programme on Icelandic facts! 🎨

Icelandic Day brought creativity, learning, and fun to AbleCare Homes as residents enjoyed crafts, sensory activities, and mocktails, promoting connection, curiosity, and fun facts about other cultures! 🥰

30/01/2026

🌿 Day Services Now Available at Hengrove Lodge 🌿

Did you know we offer Day Services across our homes? Hengrove Lodge has just opened a few new places where we can support your loved one for the day, 7 days a week, at our South Bristol home. 💙 Whether you need some well-earned rest, time to work, or extra support, pop in for a chat and see how we can help you and your loved one thrive. ☕✨

29/01/2026

Learning Thursday ✨
Familiar food can ground a person when words begin to drift. Comfort, memory, and care often start on the plate. 💚

27/01/2026

📢Staff Shout Out Tuesday!📢

The team at Rosewood brought the taste of India into the home by making bread pakoras with residents and they went down an absolute treat! 😋

A huge thank you to Mayuri and the team for sharing these delicious flavours and creating such a joyful experience. We love seeing our diverse staff celebrating their cultures and bringing something special into our homes. 🌍💛

26/01/2026

Residents at AbleCare Homes enjoy a variety of activities that keep them engaged and active.

At Hengrove Lodge, residents played with fidget toys and puzzles before watering house plants for House Plant Day 🪴, learning new plant facts along the way.

Frenchay House took part in a card-making session 🎨✨, with one-to-one support helping everyone create something special and meaningful.

At Crossley House, residents chose from word games, colouring, hairdressing and Tai Chi 🎨🧘‍♂️, enjoying activities that brought them joy.

Rosewood House was alive with music, laughter and dancing as residents sang along to timeless classics with Geoff Woodland 🎤🎶, and Patron House also enjoyed a musical session followed by one-to-one puzzle time.

These activities reflect the heart of AbleCare Homes 🩵☁️—creating meaningful moments that promote dignity, choice and connection, where residents feel valued, supported and able to live well every day.

22/01/2026

Food is more than fuel. It’s comfort, memory, and dignity on a plate. This Learning Thursday, we’re reflecting on how meals in care settings do so much more than meet nutritional needs. They support wellbeing, preserve identity, and create moments of connection that truly matter. When we understand the power of food, we strengthen the care we give every day. 🍽️💚

20/01/2026

📢Staff Shout out! 📢

We’re delighted to share that Rosewood has achieved a 5-star Food Hygiene rating. The inspection was expertly led by Sacha, with support from Stacie, and is a real credit to the dedication and teamwork of the whole Rosewood team. 👏🏼

An excellent achievement - congratulations to all involved! 🌟

16/01/2026

We are so proud to be part of the movement of bringing the younger generations into the health and social care sector! 💙

We’re proud to share the success of Chiedza, one of our Health and Social Care at SGS College. She is completing her industry placement at Belvedere Lodge Care Home.

A huge thank you to Belvedere Lodge for your incredible support and guidance in helping our learners gain real-world experience.

Loui, from Belvedere Lodge, shared:
“Chiedza completes tasks given to her in a polite and timely manner. She has a warm and respectful approach towards both staff and residents".

Chiedza reflects on her experience:
“Belvedere Lodge is a great care home. It has taught me how to help residents. The carers are supportive and caring, and they encourage me to engage well with the residents".

This partnership highlights the power of collaboration between education and care providers in shaping the next generation of compassionate professionals.

Well done Chiedza - We can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

AbleCare Homes

01/01/2026

🍌🧁 A delicious start to the day at Hengrove! 🍫🥐

Hengrove kicked off the day with our much-loved baking club, whipping up tasty banana and chocolate chip muffins and chocolate twist pastries. The smells alone were enough to make everyone smile 😋

This afternoon was all about slowing the pace, enjoying a cool milkshake 🥤 and getting creative with some relaxing colouring, working on bright and cheerful New Year posters 🎉✨

A perfect mix of baking, creativity, and calm to round off the day 💛