Offmore Farm Residential Home

05/03/2026

🍪 We're baking cookies this Friday!

Why not try your own with this easy recipe from BBC Good Food?

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275g/9¾oz unsalted butter, softened
275g/9¾oz soft light brown sugar
225g/8oz granulated sugar
2 large free-range eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
475g/1lb 1oz plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
300g/10½oz good-quality milk chocolate, chopped roughly into chunks

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Put the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric hand whisk until smooth and light in colour.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing as you break in each egg. Once the eggs are combined, add the vanilla extract.

Sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix in using a wooden spoon until completely incorporated. Add the chocolate chunks and mix again until thoroughly combined. Divide the dough in half.

Place each half onto a large piece of cling film. Roll the dough into a wide sausage shape and wrap in the cling film, twisting the ends to seal. Each sausage will make 12 cookies (but you can roll them smaller and make more). The dough can be frozen at this point. However if you wish to bake them straightaway, chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before use.

Once ready to use the cookie dough, remove from the freezer and allow to thaw enough to slice.

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Slice each batch of the dough into 12 discs and place on non-stick baking trays or a trays lined with baking paper. (Alternatively, to bake the cookies in smaller batches, cut off as many discs as you need, rewrap any remaining dough and return to the freezer.) Leave plenty of room between the cookies as they will spread as they cook.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until they are golden-brown on the edge and slightly paler in the centre.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.

04/03/2026

Do you have other rules for life that you follow?

We'd love to hear them...

03/03/2026

WE ARE HIRING: Flexible Bank Care Assistant roles at Offmore Farm
Join a team that values your time and your dedication to high-quality care.
Are you looking for a care role that works around your lifestyle? We are seeking Bank Care Assistants to join our dedicated team at Offmore Farm Residential Home in Kidderminster.

As a member of our bank staff, you can choose the shifts that suit you. We have the following patterns available:
* Early: 8am – 2pm
* Late: 2pm – 8pm
* Long Day: 8am – 8pm
Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or more regular shifts, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a real difference to our residents' lives.

Apply now by messaging our page or send your CV to: Email: sophie@offmorefarm.co.uk Telephone: 01562 515189
https://offmorefarm.co.uk/about/careers/

03/03/2026

Can I get help paying for care, even when it's private?

In a word, yes...

Offmore families usually fund care privately, either through savings or the sale of a property. However, once assets fall below £23,250, financial support from the local authority may become available. Here are some of the main routes to explore:

➡️ Worcestershire County Council can assess your care and support needs, as well as your financial situation, to determine what level of funding is available.
➡️ In some cases, the value of a home can be used to help pay for care before it is sold, through what’s known as a deferred payment agreement.
➡️ If your loved one is living with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, you may be able to access NHS Continuing Healthcare to cover some or all of the costs.

For more details and links to the helpful resources, read the blog in the comments...

28/02/2026

The kitchen at Offmore Farm has smelled incredible today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
With St David’s Day just around the corner, we’ve been busy baking some traditional Welsh Bara Brith. There is nothing quite like the smell of tea-soaked fruit and mixed spice wafting through the home to get everyone gathered around the table.
While the loaves were in the oven, we spent the afternoon “travelling” through Wales—looking at old photos of the valleys and chatting about some of our favourite famous Welsh faces. From the powerhouse voice of Sir Tom Jones to the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey, there were plenty of stories to share. We even had a bit of a debate over who was the best James Bond—Timothy Dalton certainly has a few fans here!
Of course, the best part was the taste test. There’s a bit of an art to serving Bara Brith, but we all agreed: it has to be a thick slice with a generous spread of real salted butter.
It’s been a lovely way to celebrate Welsh culture and keep those baking traditions going. Happy St David’s Day (or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus) for tomorrow!

26/02/2026

We've noticed lots of people looking for advice on funding dementia care...

Our private residents are provided with a bespoke Care Plan at affordable prices, but if you'd like to find out more about getting help paying for care, you can find practical advice on our website.

25/02/2026

Tell us one thing that never fails to make you smile 😁

Maybe it's the birds singing in the morning? What about the smell of fresh toast? Or is it a favourite memory?

24/02/2026

We're having a bit of a Welsh theme to our activities this week, since Wales are featuring quite heavily in the Six Nations at the moment...

We've got Tea & Chat all about Wales, Baking a Bara Brith, and let's see which film we'll choose to watch this afternoon!

If you didn't know, Bara Brith is a traditional 'cold tea' fruit loaf, and there's a recipe on BBC Food you can try at home 😋

Bara brith, a traditional Welsh tea bread, is easy to make with a wonderfully sticky texture – best served with butter!

23/02/2026

WE ARE HIRING: Domestic Assistant at Offmore Farm
Offmore Farm Residential Home is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our domestic team.

* Location: Kidderminster (DY10)
* Role: Cleaning, laundry, and maintaining high standards throughout the home.
* Hours: To be discussed.
* Perks: Friendly team, stable hours, and a supportive atmosphere.

What we offer:
* Reliable, consistent shift patterns.
* A welcoming, family-feel working environment.
* Full induction and ongoing support.
* The chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution.
Help us keep our home shining for our residents.

Apply now by messaging our page or send your CV to:
Email: sophie@offmorefarm.co.uk
Telephone: 01562 515189

19/02/2026

Offmore Farm is rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good 😁

We, as is every care home in the UK, are measured against the following list of standards, which is quite long!

✅ Person-Centred Care
✅ Visiting and Accompanying
✅ Dignity and Respect
✅ Consent
✅ Safety
✅ Safeguarding from abuse
✅ Food and drink
✅ Premises and Equipment
✅ Complaints
✅ Good Governance
✅ Staffing
✅ Fit and Proper Staff
✅ Duty of Candour
✅ Display of Ratings

And our cosy home was awarded the good rating for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Give us a thumbs up!👍

18/02/2026

Has there been a particular member of our team that has made your visit extra special recently?

We'd love to hear your story - or the story of how they helped your loved one 🙏

Comment below to share 😊

17/02/2026

The range of emotions you feel as a carer is huge, and no two days are the same...

Sometimes you feel like you're not the right person to care for someone, or you feel overwhelmed at the jobs and responsibility, all while trying to process the changes happening to your loved one...

Please remember though - when you feel down or tired to the bone, you're only human, this is normal.

We're here as a friendly advisor, someone you can talk to if you feel you might be ready for respite or residential care. No pressure, no judgement, just support.

You might find the blog in the comments helpful in the meantime:

You may have a growing feeling of guilt, but choosing professional residential care for your loved ones really is ok