Barchester - Stoneham Grove Care Home

28/09/2025

🚙 🚘 It’s a classic! 🚘 🚙

From Cortina’s to Cadillac’s, what a wonderful collection of classic cars which graced our car park over the weekend.

Thank you so much to all the owners and their beautiful cars for taking the time out to come and visit us and allow our residents and local community members to take a look under their bonnets ! 🤗

A special Thank You to Jeannie Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice for rallying the collection 💕

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

27/09/2025

🐈‍⬛ 🥇 We have a winner 🥇 🐈‍⬛

Our therapy cat and dog have been subject to a lot of media attention this week…. Look out for them in the local papers and on the radio 📻 🤩

And we have now decided on a wonderful name for our beautiful black and white cat …. 🐈‍⬛

Thank you all so much for your wonderful name suggestions…..

Let us introduce you to Domino 😻

Very well done to Hilbourne, please let us know when you may be able to meet Domino and collect your prize 🏆

A big thank you also to our lovely resident David for taking such good care of Domino whilst he had his photo taken 💕

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

26/09/2025

🎨 🖼️ Art in Care Homes day 🖼️ 🎨

Art in Care Homes is a NAPA programme which aims to highlight the wellbeing benefits of arts, creativity and cultural engagement in care settings. Its aim is to promote the beneficial outcomes for care recipients, staff teams and relatives, champion good practice and encourage care settings to develop more creative activities and opportunities.

We decided to celebrate the day by hosting a crafting session using collage techniques and going green by reusing materials... The residents loved it and produced some wonderful pieces of artwork 💕

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

26/09/2025

☕️🤗 Stoneham Wednesday Socials 🤗☕️

A big "Thank you" to Jeannie Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice for bringing her Pop-Up shop to this weeks Stoneham Social ....

What a great selection of books, crafts, puzzles and cards ... all to support a fantastic cause 📚 🧩 🧶 💕

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

26/09/2025

🎵 🎤 Sing, Sing, Sing....🎤 🎵

Our residents love music and this week we had a very enjoyable singing session with Hannah.

Its always great to move as well.... so colourful scarves help with mobility ...it's a win, 🏆

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

25/09/2025

🦓 🦌 🚌 Mini Bus Travels 🚌 🦌 🦓

What a glorious week its been.... 😎

With the sun shining we decided to pay all the 100 plus animals a visit at Beale Wildlife Park

What a wonderful morning our residents had seeing all the animals, having a walk through the extensive grounds adjacent to the River Thames and then enjoying a well deserved cuppa ☕️

We look forward to visiting again soon, thank you for making us feel so welcome 🤗

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

24/09/2025

🌟🤩 Employee of the Month 🤩 🌟

Congratulations to Courtney, one of our fabulous Senior Carers, who has won Employee of the Month for August

Courtney is always willing to help, and support her team! She is always smiling, no matter the time of day! As she’s one of our night team!

Many congratulations Courtney! Very well deserved 🏆

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

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22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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19/09/2025

📚 🧩 Stoneham Grove Social - Pop-Up Shop 🧩 📚

Join us during our Stoneham grove Wednesday social morning when when we will be joined by Jeannie and her Pop-up shop 🤗

Everyone welcome, cash only please

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

19/09/2025

🚙 🚘 Classic Car Show classic 🚘 🚙

Everyone welcome 🤗

Please note this event is weather dependent and will be postponed if there is rain ☔️

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

18/09/2025

Another wonderful inter generational session with our friends Purley Pre-School
Our residents love your visits 💕
See you next week

17/09/2025

⚽️ ☕️ Out and about in our community - Reading Royals Memory Café ⚽️ ☕️

We visited Age UK Memory Café in collaboration with Reading FC Community Trust this morning with some of our residents to have a chat, reminisce and play a game..... and sometimes to meet some of the Royals legends! 🤩

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

17/09/2025

🪇 🥳 🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day celebrations 🇲🇽 🥳 🪇

We do love a celebration..... and Mexican Independence day which was celebrated yesterday was the perfect opportunity for a day of Mexican food, drink, music and dance and not forgetting the maracas!🪇

Are you considering care for yourself or for a loved one, our friendly team of experts are available to answer any questions you may have about what life is like in our home and the types of support on offer:
☎️0118 2273 317
🌍 https://www.barchester.com/home/stonehamgrove-care-home

16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.

09/09/2025

Understanding Dementia: 5 Common Myths

There are still many misconceptions about dementia, which can make it more difficult for people to feel supported or properly understood.

As part of World Alzheimer's Month, which takes place every September, we're raising awareness by addressing some of the most common myths surrounding the condition.

You can read the full article here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/blog/common-myths-surrounding-dementia

08/09/2025

✨ Celebrating Veteran-friendly Status ✨

Staff and residents at Wimborne Care Home in are celebrating because the home has achieved veteran-friendly status!

Wimborne has strong links to the military and is home to several ex-servicemen and women. At the start of 2025, the home proudly pledged its support to the Veteran-Friendly Framework and has been working towards Veteran-Friendly Status ever since in order to best serve its military residents and their families.

The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) was launched in October 2023, with the aim of tackling loneliness and isolation, and delivering improved health and wellbeing for over 25,000 veterans living in care homes across England.

Sarah Peach, General Manager at Wimborne Care Home, commented: “There are eight different standards to work through in order to achieve Veteran Friendly Status so you do need to be committed. But if like me and my team, you are passionate then it is a joy to complete and very informative. We have all loved doing it, meeting new people and taking part in charity events for veterans. We all thought it was an important step for a home like ours with so many links to the military and I know our team are delighted that we have been able to do this for our residents and their loved ones.”

What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Wimborne Care Home - Barchester Healthcare! 👏

04/09/2025

⭐ LaingBuisson 2025 Award Finalist ⭐

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Care Home Group of the Year’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards.

Now in their 20th year, the awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK health and social care industry.

With more than 400 entries submitted across each category, being named a finalist is a real honour.

This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication, hard work and compassion of all our teams and colleagues across Barchester – a big thank you for everything they do each day! 👏

The winners will be announced on the 20th November 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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03/09/2025

✨🎭 Bringing the Fringe to Strachan House ✨🎵

Residents, families and visitors at Strachan House Care Home in enjoyed an afternoon of fantastic performances as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Care Fest.

Now in its third year, the Fringe Care Fest brings the magic of the Fringe directly to care home residents who can no longer visit the festival venues.

Talented singer and pianist Jacqui Randa warmed up the crowd with her excellent keyboard skills and cheeky anecdotes. After a short break for more prosecco in the sun, everyone relaxed to the wonderful voice of Duane Forrest.

It was an amazing experience, complete with a special party menu from the home’s kitchen team, plenty of drinks – and of course, lots of dancing.

A big thank you to all involved in making this event such a success. 👏

02/09/2025

⭐ A Perfect 10! ⭐

We’re thrilled to share that Iverley View Care Home in has received a 10 out of 10 score on the independent care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, after a series of glowing reviews.

This fantastic achievement places Iverley View 7th out of 7,238 care homes across England and 1st in their county.

A big thank you to the team who work incredibly hard to provide the highest standard of care and support to residents and their families. Truly well deserved. 👏

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29/08/2025

🐾 Residents Welcome Furry Friends 🐾

Our care homes and hospitals recently marked National Dog Day in style by hosting a range of activities for all to enjoy, including dog shows, pet therapy sessions and community events.

From four-legged companions to wagging tails and friendly competitions, it was a wonderful day that brought joy and smiles to everyone.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments. ✨