Knowle Park Nursing Home

23/07/2025

Where every dish is made with care - and served with a smile. 💙

At Aria Care, we know food is so much more than fuel. It’s a source of comfort, connection, and a true sense of home.

👨‍🍳 Our chefs work hand-in-hand with care teams to create meals that are not only nutritious, but also deeply personal - shaped by each resident’s tastes, cultural background, and dietary needs.

From familiar favourites to new flavours, every dish is an opportunity to bring people together - with hospitality from the heart.

Because dining at Aria isn’t just about what’s on the plate - it’s about how it makes you feel.

22/07/2025

Dementia care should never be one-size-fits-all.

We believe that dementia doesn’t define a person and our approach to care reflects that.

Our specialist dementia communities are calm, familiar, and purpose-built to support comfort, independence and connection. From memory walls to sensory gardens, every detail is designed to help people feel safe, understood, and truly valued.

Whether it’s a quiet moment of recognition or a shared smile over afternoon tea, the little things matter most.

🔗 Learn more about our dementia care homes: ariacare.co.uk

19/07/2025

19/7/25
Our residents having all sorts fun in the morning
followed by fun at the Bistro

18/07/2025

Residents of Knowle Park Nursing had activities throughout the day .

A group had trip to Rowleys and enjoyed the social environment.

our residents experience the joy of looking after their nail everyday, specially on Fridays.

After Lunch we had a piano recital by Gracie, with her soft melodical piano she spread a spirit of pleasure to our residents sitting and enjoying the afternoon.

In the late afternoon we had Ball games football, Volleyball, quiz of names from A to Z and singalong with everyone's most favorite songs.

18/07/2025

Leading with heart: Sue Smart featured in The Carer magazine! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to see Sue Smart, Home Manager at Abbeycrest Nursing Home in Sonning Common, featured recently in The Carer for her outstanding leadership and dedication to care. 💙

With over 40 years of nursing experience, Sue has brought warmth, compassion, and transformation to Abbeycrest - taking the home from just 4 residents to full occupancy of 70, all without the use of agency staff. Her commitment to creating a supportive and connected team culture is truly inspiring.

From daily garden walks and resident check-ins to celebrating passions (like helping a resident publish her first book of paintings!), Sue brings heart and purpose to every moment. ✨

She says it best:
“To get a smile when you see a resident or family member is priceless. It means everything to me to see them happy.”

👏 Congratulations, Sue - we’re so proud of you and all that you do!

17/07/2025

WE had a mini trip to Knowle Park

The celebration of good care month became wonderful with a beautiful and tasty cake

followed by live music from Guitarist Alex.

😍🥰😍🥰

16/07/2025

We’re proud to announce that we’ve chosen Sona as our new end-to-end workforce management partner, supporting our digital transformation journey across all Aria Care homes. 💻

With nearly 4,000 colleagues across our care communities, Sona will help us bring together Scheduling, HR, Payroll and Employee Engagement into one seamless, easy-to-use platform - designed specifically for the care sector.

This move will reduce admin, improve data accuracy, and empower our teams with the tools they need - all in one place.

💬 As Russ Auty, Aria Care’s Project Manager, shared:

“Sona is by far the smoothest HR platform I’ve ever come across… This is exactly what modern WFM technology should look like – it just makes everyone’s life easier.”

From AI-powered insights to lightning-fast development and automation, we’re confident this partnership will help us deliver even better outcomes for our colleagues - and ultimately, for the people we care for.

15/07/2025

We remembered and talked through Emmeline Pankhurst
14 July

Emmeline Pankhurst (/ˈpæŋkhɜːrst/;[1] née Goulden; 15 July 1858 – 14 June 1928) was a British political activist[2] who organised the British suffragette movement and helped women to win in 1918 the right to vote in Great Britain and Ireland. In 1999, Time named her as one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century,

15/07/2025

Please join us at the Care Sector Fundraising Ball this September! It's shaping up to be a fantastic event. Championing Social Care supports thousands of care workers across the country, and this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate care and stand with the people who deliver it.

Heart

12/07/2025

The Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final was celebrated with pimm's & Strawberries with cream!

Some residents also had their hands on putting puzzles together most of the morning, while other residents decided to follow the Wimbledon tennis on Television.

12/07/2025

10/7/2025

Enjoyed cooling drinks and ice-creams during the hot day of summer.

Residents enjoyed some quiz on fruit and vegetables. It is amazing to find that we see some vegetables in the supermarkets and still we do not remember their names!

10/07/2025

🌟 A Huge Congratulations to Alexis Phillips! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to share that our amazing colleague Alexis Phillips has successfully completed the Dementia Workshop and is now officially one of Knowle Park Nursing Home’s Dementia Ambassadors! 💙👵👴

This is a remarkable achievement that reflects her compassion, dedication, and commitment to enhancing the lives of those living with dementia. Alexis has shown outstanding initiative and heart, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see her grow into this important role.

As part of the workshop, Alexis gained deeper insight into:



🧠 Understanding key responsibilities and promote dementia awareness

🗣️ Effective communication techniques with people living with dementia

🏠 Creating a dementia-friendly environment

🤝 Providing person-centered care and support

💡 Promoting dignity, respect, and empathy in every interaction



Her knowledge and passion will be a wonderful support to our residents, their families, and our wider team.

Please join us in congratulating Alexis on this fantastic milestone — we are so lucky to have you as part of our team! 🎉💐👏

10/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating Leadership Excellence! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to share that our Home Manager, Caroline Sears, has successfully completed the Inspiring Leaders Programme with Aria Care! 🏆✨

This achievement reflects Caroline’s dedication to growing as a leader, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional care. The programme covered key areas such as:

✅ Enhancing communication and workplace relationships

✅ Understanding leadership impact

✅ Building business acumen

✅ Putting care and compassion at the forefront

✅ Improving quality of care and inquest management


Please join us in congratulating Caroline on this well-deserved recognition! 👏💐 We’re so proud to have such a committed and inspiring leader at the heart of our home. 💙

09/07/2025

Joy Across Generations at Denham Manor!

Our home was buzzing with laughter and love as we welcomed Year 3 and 4 pupils from Denham E-Act Academy for a truly heartwarming day of intergenerational fun.

As part of the Happiness Programme by Social-Ability, residents and students enjoyed sensory-based games like balloon popping, fishing, and even a few rounds of air hockey (a resident favourite!).

The day was filled with smiles, shared stories, and meaningful connection - proving that joy knows no age. Music rounded off the celebrations with a singalong of timeless classics, sparking cherished memories for many. 🎶

A huge thank you to the brilliant team at Social-Ability for bringing this wonderful experience to life and supporting the wellbeing of our residents through innovative, inclusive technology.

📞 Want to learn more about life at Denham Manor? Call us on 01895 690 030 to book a visit.

09/07/2025

We celebrated 104th birthday of our resident Betty Q.
lots of love from all of us at Knowle Park Nursing Home!
Happy Birthday🤩🥳🥰😍

09/07/2025

Activities of the day

It was great to find many residents are interested in playing Bowls on target. They all enjoyed a friendly competition🤩🤩

Residents had a general knowledge quiz to reminisce of their knowledge of the world in various subjects.🧐

Afternoon also was filled in with the peace and tranquility of a piano recital by our lovely Judith.🥰

07/07/2025

100 years of stories, service, and a little bit of rum! 🥃🎂

We were honoured to celebrate a remarkable milestone at Knowle Park Nursing Home as resident Peter turned 100!

Born in 1925, Peter’s life has been full of rich experiences - from his early engineering apprenticeship to his proud service in the Royal Navy. He’s a man of quick wit, deep conversations, and a true love for chess and family life.

With two daughters, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, Peter is surrounded by love and laughter. His secret to a long life? “Just enjoy life as it is - and drink a bit of rum!”

Thank you for sharing your warmth, wisdom, and humour with all of us at Aria Care.

05/07/2025

A number of residents today enjoyed puzzles and board games where as others followed the Wimbledon Tennis.

A few movies were played for the afternoon Film Club !

05/07/2025

04/07/2025

Aria Care is proud to be working with Circom – a leader in sustainable waste management – to ensure that 100% of our general waste, recycling, glass and food waste now goes to zero landfill across the business. 🌍

Recently, members of our team, including James Clear and Rowen Campbell, visited Circom’s cutting-edge facilities – home to the largest mattress recycling operation in Europe. Witnessing the incredible processes first-hand, from recycling to innovative reuse (yes, even the boardroom table!), really brought home the impact of this partnership.

A huge thank you to the Circom team for the warm welcome and inspiring tour. We're excited about what we can achieve together on our journey toward greater sustainability. 💚

03/07/2025

Driving Strategy from the Heart: Our Home Managers Workshop 🌟

This week we came together for our quarterly home managers workshop focusing on what truly matters: delivering our strategy while keeping quality and the person at the centre of everything we do.

Using our blend of compassion and professionalism, we worked through the decisions and actions needed to continue to deliver outstanding care.

Tapping into the knowledge and experience across the whole group, we explored how we can continue to grow and innovate—without ever losing sight of the individuals who live and work in our homes.

We spent time looking at our own personality preferences, as part of our ongoing commitment to developing and supporting effective and compassionate leaders.

It was inspiring to see the passion, insight, and dedication in the room, as well as a strong sense of team ethic.

03/07/2025

Wishing the very best of luck to Janos Csavas from Wytham House, who is representing Aria Care in the Midlands regional final of the NACC Care Chef of the Year competition today! 🏆

Janos has shown incredible creativity, skill and passion in his cooking, and today he’ll be showcasing his talents on a regional stage alongside some of the best in the industry. This prestigious competition celebrates excellence in care catering – and we’re so proud to have Janos flying the flag for Aria Care. 💙

Today’s heat follows the South East heat last week, where we had not one but two talented chefs competing – Simon Boyden from Knowle Park in Cranleigh, and Jonny Hollis from Riverside in Ware. We are so proud of all these chefs and everything they do for our residents.

Everyone at Wytham House and across the Aria family is cheering you on. You've already achieved something special – now go and make it unforgettable! 👏

02/07/2025

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Solent Grange Nursing Home has won The Palliative Care Team Award for Residential and Nursing Homes (Independent) at The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2024! 🏆

Hosted by the inspiring Kate Garraway at London’s Hilton Bankside, the event celebrated excellence in end-of-life care across the UK - and we’re honoured that Solent Grange was recognised for their exceptional teamwork, compassion, and dedication.

This award highlights the team’s incredible ability to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents and their loved ones during life’s most sensitive moments.

Home Manager Alison Gray shared:

“We’re humbled to receive this amazing recognition, knowing that every colleague plays a vital role... We feel honoured to play a small part in our residents’ wonderful lives.”

👏 Congratulations to the entire team at Solent Grange - this achievement is so well deserved.

01/07/2025

Care you can trust. Support you can feel.

Thinking about care for yourself or a loved one? We know how important it is to find the right place. That’s why at

Aria Care, we offer:

🏡 Personalised support tailored to every individual
👩‍⚕️ Compassionate, highly trained teams
💬 Clear, open conversations every step of the way

Let us help you take the next step with confidence.

📞 Book a visit today and see why so many families choose Aria.