East Hill House

25/07/2025

Who doesn’t love a good game of ring toss ☺️ 🥰

24/07/2025

Retirement is a significant milestone, symbolising both the end of a rewarding career and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Today was Pauline Burrows last day with us at East Hill House as she leaves us to enjoy some quality time with her loved ones. We Wish Pauline all the best, The team won’t be the same without you. You've made a difference in so many lives, and now it's time for you to enjoy yours to the fullest. Wishing you all the best in retirement! Heres a look back at pictures of Pauline over the past 7 years ❤️🥰

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

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!

16/07/2025

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16/07/2025

16/07/2025

Charlotte brings so much Joy and smiles to our residents. They all love a sing along and just love listening to some great songs and reminiscing back to the past. 🎤 🎶 😊 🫶

16/07/2025

Our lovely residents have been busy and enjoying getting creative with clay, some have even made coconuts 🥥 🌴 ready for our Hawaiian day soon 🌺 🥥🌴

16/07/2025

Charlotte brings so much joy and smiles to our residents 🥰

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

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

10/07/2025

🍯 🐝 Celebrating don’t step on the bee day 🐝 🍯

we had fun making and creating bumblebees, queen bee crowns 🐝 👑 and making and enjoying honey sandwiches 🍯 🥪. We asked residents what facts they would like to know about bumblebees and then helped residents research and discuss lots of different facts .
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10/07/2025

Because life is better with music 🎵 🎶 ☺️🥰 🩷🥰

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.

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.

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! 👏

03/07/2025

Abracadabra Care Home Magician 🎩 🪄 fantastic time had by all

03/07/2025

New Puzzle 🧩🧩

03/07/2025

I'm gettin' married in the morning
Ding, d**g, the bells are gonna chime
Pull out the stopper, we'll have a whopper
But get me to the church on time
Charlotte Millichamp Vocalist

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.