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Alice Grange Care Home - Barchester Healthcare Alice Grange is our purpose-built residential care home in Ipswich, specialising in 24-hour nursing

PUB GRUBOur residents quite often talk about their favourite food, drink, snacks or just anything that tickles their tas...
24/07/2025

PUB GRUB

Our residents quite often talk about their favourite food, drink, snacks or just anything that tickles their taste buds.

One of our residents from Memory Lane said they really fancied some proper pub grub, her favourite being Scampi and chips when another one heard this she also said that was her favourite.

So off we headed to our local pub for them to enjoy their favourite meal.

Elizabeth said I cant eat anything else I am so full where as Joan said it was delicious and enjoyed going to the pub. The Farmhouse, Suffolk



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

AND THEY CALL IT PUPPY LOVEToday we had the privilege of meeting 8 week old Molly.Molly will be our new therapy dog once...
23/07/2025

AND THEY CALL IT PUPPY LOVE

Today we had the privilege of meeting 8 week old Molly.

Molly will be our new therapy dog once she is older and has been through all her assessments to meet the grade. She will take over from Bailey, who is at the grand age of 11 1/2 years old and is getting to the stage of putting her paws up.

Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity where volunteers take their dogs into establishments to provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation.

Molly will visit alongside Bailey with their owners, Jools and Mike, who are also our lovely Volunteers at Alice Grange.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

PICKING UP WHERE TIME LEFT OFFThis is where our 'Getting to Know Me' booklets have a truly meaningful purpose. After spe...
22/07/2025

PICKING UP WHERE TIME LEFT OFF

This is where our 'Getting to Know Me' booklets have a truly meaningful purpose.

After speaking with Sheila, a new resident on Memory Lane, she mentioned that she used to play the piano.

So we took her down to the lounge to see how this could be put into practice. Sheila stated that she used to have to practice for half an hour each day.

Today was day two of picking up where time left off, and she played to her husband when he visited, who stated he hadn't heard her play for at least twenty years.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

IT'S A JUGGLING ACTChair-based exercise with a difference for Monday movement opened up so much conversation about who c...
21/07/2025

IT'S A JUGGLING ACT

Chair-based exercise with a difference for Monday movement opened up so much conversation about who could juggle. Some of our residents were more than willing to give it a go.

Juggling can be so beneficial and related to movement and spatial awareness. Also, it is proven to improve focus and hand-eye coordination as well as being fun.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Each week, we hold our community coffee morning, and this week, we invited a Suffolk Police Officer...
18/07/2025

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Each week, we hold our community coffee morning, and this week, we invited a Suffolk Police Officer and a Community Police Officer to join us and give a talk on their journey in the emergency services.

Our residents enjoyed a Q & A session and trying on various items of clothing.

We also invite all emergency services, including the Ambulance Service, Fire Brigade, and Police, to join us for their breaks at any time they wish.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

🎾🍓 Wimbledon Fun Across Our Homes 🎾🥂Residents and patients across the country had a delightful time following the annual...
18/07/2025

🎾🍓 Wimbledon Fun Across Our Homes 🎾🥂

Residents and patients across the country had a delightful time following the annual Wimbledon tennis tournaments.

Many homes and hospitals were decorated with themed flags and banners, as residents and patients engaged in a range of enjoyable activities, including mini tennis championships, quizzes and interactive sessions.

The big tennis enthusiasts were thrilled to watch the famous matches virtually from the comfort of their armchairs and to join the afternoon tea parties with strawberries and cream, Pimm’s and champagne.

Everyone had a fantastic time!

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the photos below.

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SING AND DANCEBrian Shaw Entertainer, sang us through the decades, where residents enjoyed a variety of songs from the p...
17/07/2025

SING AND DANCE

Brian Shaw Entertainer, sang us through the decades, where residents enjoyed a variety of songs from the past.

Many got up on their feet, and many either hand jived or danced in their chairs.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVERToday we headed out on our new minibus to Friday Street Farm Shop & Kitchen to go strawberry pi...
16/07/2025

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

Today we headed out on our new minibus to Friday Street Farm Shop & Kitchen to go strawberry picking. It was so nice to be able to pick the strawberries and take them back for all to share.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

EASTON FARM PARK Today, we headed out to Easton Farm Park for a fun day feeding the goats, grooming the Shetland ponies,...
15/07/2025

EASTON FARM PARK

Today, we headed out to Easton Farm Park for a fun day feeding the goats, grooming the Shetland ponies, and taking in the history of the Victorian dairy.



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JUST A STONES THROW AWAY Every Monday we join The Communi-Tea coffee morning at The Farmhouse, Suffolk it's a project th...
14/07/2025

JUST A STONES THROW AWAY

Every Monday we join The Communi-Tea coffee morning at The Farmhouse, Suffolk it's a project that they are doing to help with loneliness.

We like to go across to engage and befriend other people and to invite them to come and join us at our own community coffee morning each Friday



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

⭐ Barchester Care Awards 2025 – Divisional Winners ⭐We would like to thank everyone who has submitted their nominations ...
14/07/2025

⭐ Barchester Care Awards 2025 – Divisional Winners ⭐

We would like to thank everyone who has submitted their nominations for this year’s Barchester Care Awards! We are delighted that so many individuals and teams have been recognised.

This year, more than 5,250 nominations were received and after much deliberation we are happy to announce the 2025 Divisional Winners.

Huge congratulations to everyone who was nominated - and a special well done to the Divisional Winners, recognised as the best of the best in their division! 👏

GAME SET MATCHWhat better way than to finish Wimbledon off with Strawberries and Cream and a refreshing glass of Pimms.S...
13/07/2025

GAME SET MATCH

What better way than to finish Wimbledon off with Strawberries and Cream and a refreshing glass of Pimms.

Some residents have watched from the comfort of their own rooms, and some sat together in the lounge areas of each community.

Others sat in the garden and discussed Tennis Players over the years.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

THROW AND TELLThis simple game of throw and tell opens up so much conversation, and what a fun way to get to know each o...
11/07/2025

THROW AND TELL

This simple game of throw and tell opens up so much conversation, and what a fun way to get to know each other.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

🎉 Farley Gardens is Now Open 🎉Our new luxury care home in   has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performe...
11/07/2025

🎉 Farley Gardens is Now Open 🎉

Our new luxury care home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Worshipful Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell, Councillor Janet Cochrane, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and Senior General Manager, Simona Cioinac, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 62-bed care home, which is now open and welcoming its first residents.

The home has been designed with residents’ comfort in mind and the team at Farley Gardens will offer residential support, respite stays and specialised dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

To find out more about life at Farley Gardens Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, please visit their website: www.barchester.com/home/farley-gardens-care-home

FEELING HOT HOT HOTWe had a very informative talk from one of the volunteers at Woodbridge Long Shed, where they have be...
10/07/2025

FEELING HOT HOT HOT

We had a very informative talk from one of the volunteers at Woodbridge Long Shed, where they have been making a replica of the Anglo-Saxon Ship, which was discovered in 1939.
The Ship itself was made of Oak, and the construction is made of the same by the Sutton Hoo Ships Company

Our residents cooled off with a lovely ice cream, looking out on the beautiful River Deben.



Visit our website here https://www.barchester.com/home/alice-grange-care-home or call us on 01473 333551 to speak to a friendly team member

👏 Port Manor is Now Welcoming Visitors 👏We’re excited to share that our newest luxury care home, Port Manor in  , is now...
09/07/2025

👏 Port Manor is Now Welcoming Visitors 👏

We’re excited to share that our newest luxury care home, Port Manor in , is now open for show rounds and everyone is welcome to come and visit.

When the home opens this summer, it will offer person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in a lovely setting.

With residents’ wellbeing and comfort in mind, the home has a wonderful warm, homely feel with beautiful gardens, a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats, spa bathrooms for a luxury bath time experience, beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of comfortable lounges and an in-house hair salon for a little bit of pampering.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, the friendly team of experts at Port Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare is available to answer any questions you may have about life in the home and the support on offer.

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🎉 Hall Park Celebrates Outstanding CQC Rating 🎉We’re delighted to share that Hall Park Care Home in   passed a recent Ca...
07/07/2025

🎉 Hall Park Celebrates Outstanding CQC Rating 🎉

We’re delighted to share that Hall Park Care Home in passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with ‘Outstanding’ ratings - the best possible ratings the home can achieve – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service.

Jodie Rakhra, General Manager at the home said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Hall Park has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following the CQC’s latest inspection. It is fantastic to have the hard work and dedication of everyone here recognised. Our staff are all superstars, everyone supports each other and pulls together. I’m so proud of our team, our residents and our home.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Hall Park to congratulate Jodie and her team on the home’s Outstanding ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

He commented: “Hall Park is a fantastic home delivering exceptional care to its residents, I couldn’t be prouder of Jodie and every single member of staff here. I am delighted to be here today to congratulate everyone personally, meet the residents and chat to the team about their wonderful work.”

Huge congratulations to everyone at Hall Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare! What a brilliant achievement! 👏

🐝🍯 What a Buzz! 🐝🍯As part of our Live Virtual Events programme, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a fasc...
04/07/2025

🐝🍯 What a Buzz! 🐝🍯

As part of our Live Virtual Events programme, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a fascinating virtual talk yesterday, led by expert beekeeper Julia Young, on The Wonderful World of Bees.

Everyone was absolutely captivated by her stories – from the intricate waggle dance to the royal drama of bee regicide. Who knew the life of a honeybee could be so exciting?

It was a great opportunity to learn more about nature, hives and the extraordinary teamwork of bees.

To make things even more exciting, the talented chefs at our homes prepared delicious themed treats and refreshments - including honey sandwiches, honey flapjacks and tea sweetened with local honey.

Thank you, Julia! 👏

⭐ Top 10 Care Provider in the Lottie Awards 2025 ⭐ We’re delighted to share that Barchester has been named one of the UK...
03/07/2025

⭐ Top 10 Care Provider in the Lottie Awards 2025 ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester has been named one of the UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers as part of the inaugural Lottie Awards.

In addition, five of our care homes have been recognised in the Top 100 Care Homes category, out of more than 14,000 care homes across the whole country:

• Chorleywood Beaumont Care Community - Barchester Healthcare: Top 100 and Top 10 for Best Outdoor Space
• Highview House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare: Top 100 Care Home
• Lucerne House Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare: Top 100 Care Home
• South Grange Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare: Top 100 Care Home
• Trinity Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare: Top 100 Care Home

The Lottie Awards, launched this year, celebrate the UK’s leading care homes across four key areas: Quality of Care, Operational Excellence, Digital Impact and Workplace Culture.

Winners were selected through a detailed, data-led review of more than ten important indicators, including CQC ratings, enquiry responsiveness, resident feedback and staff wellbeing.

A huge thank you to all our incredible colleagues for making this recognition possible – and congratulations to all the winners on this fantastic achievement! 👏

01/07/2025

🌟 Iverley View 🌟

Iverley View is a brand-new purpose-built care home in that provides excellent 24-hour residential care in a warm and friendly environment, as well as caring for those living with dementia.

At Barchester - Iverley View Care Home the experienced and dedicated team delivers exceptional standards of compassionate care, which focuses on the individual needs of each resident.

The home also features a wide range of facilities including a café serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes, and a collection of dining rooms, a cinema to watch the classics and a relaxing spa bathroom located on each floor of the home.

Check out the video to see our stunning home. 🎥

☀️ Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Safety Tips for Hydration 💧Learn why staying hydrated is especially important for old...
30/06/2025

☀️ Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Safety Tips for Hydration 💧

Learn why staying hydrated is especially important for older adults during the summer. Discover expert tips for keeping safe and cool in the warmer months.

☕ Coffee with a Firefighter 🚒👨‍🚒Lindum House Care Home in   recently welcomed local heroes from the fire brigade for a f...
27/06/2025

☕ Coffee with a Firefighter 🚒👨‍🚒

Lindum House Care Home in recently welcomed local heroes from the fire brigade for a fantastic ‘Coffee with a Firefighter’ event.

Residents, colleagues and visitors enjoyed chatting with the firefighters, learning more about their daily duties and hearing fascinating stories from the local community – all over cups of freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Head Chef Matt prepared a mouth-watering selection of cupcakes especially for the occasion.

Adding to the fun, children from Safe 'n' Sound Nursery also joined in, bringing even more smiles and excitement to the day.

What an amazing experience for all involved! 👏

To find out more about life at Lindum House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, please visit their website: https://www.barchester.com/home/lindum-house-care-home

🎉 Exciting News from Barchester 🎉We’re thrilled to share that Natasha Lazovic, Managing Director of Barchester’s South D...
26/06/2025

🎉 Exciting News from Barchester 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Natasha Lazovic, Managing Director of Barchester’s South Division, has been promoted to our Executive Board as Chief Operating Officer.

The news came just as Natasha celebrated an incredible 11 years with Barchester – a fitting milestone for such a well-deserved recognition.

A trained nurse, Natasha first came to the UK from Serbia in 1994. She joined Barchester in May 2014 as Regional Director leading 10 homes, which then doubled to 20 as Senior Regional Director. As Managing Director, Natasha was in charge of 87 care homes across the South.

With Natasha stepping into her COO role, we’re also announcing a restructure of the South Division. It will now form tow new, more focused regions: led by Duncan Edwards who becomes Managing Director of the South West Division and Michelle Macadangdang who is promoted to Managing Director of the South East Division.

Commenting on her new role, Natasha said: “It has been my absolute privilege to be Managing Director of the South division, I have loved working with each and every one of my homes but I move onto my new position happy in the knowledge that Michelle and Duncan with be excellent new Managing Directors for their respective divisions. I am eager to see what my new role brings, I look forward to getting to know all of the teams, patients and residents in my new homes and hospitals across the country.”

Please join us in congratulating Natasha, Duncan and Michelle on their new roles. 👏

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