Cherry Trees Care Home

26/09/2025

We're extremely pleased to announce that Archers Court Care Home will be taking part in an ongoing research project for Northumbria University, aimed at improving care for people living with advanced dementia 📝

The project, titled MEAD (Meaningful Engagement in Advanced Dementia), will trial a newly-developed prototype tool at our Sunderland care home, which was the first home in the group to be entirely dedicated to specialist dementia care. Using their application, carers will be able to record and assess short interactions, which can then be reviewed to evaluate signs of engagement with both verbal and non-verbal residents.

Helen Baxendale, Director of Quality at Orchard Care Homes, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this important research by Northumbria University. At Orchard, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia, particularly in the later stages where communication becomes more complex. This study offers a real opportunity to develop practical tools that can help our teams better understand and support meaningful engagement – something we believe is at the heart of truly person-centred care.”

We'd like to wish Dr Kandianos Emmanouil Sakalidis and the team at Northumbria University the best of luck on this exciting and vital research project!

24/09/2025

A beautiful day for Brian and his family 💒🥰✨

With Senior Care Assistant Collette by his side, Brian attended his son's wedding and made magical memories with his family. Brian's son Andrew and his amazing bride Nicola made their vows at The Parrs Bank Hotel in Warrington surrounded by their nearest and dearest, and we're so happy that Brian could share in the joy! He also enjoyed delicious food and a glass of prosecco with his lovely wife Helen 🍰

A huge thank you to Brian and his family for sharing these photos with us, and a massive shoutout to the Three Bridges Nursing Home team for always going above and beyond every day!

https://orchardcarehomes.com/news/love-laughter-and-happily-ever-after-brian-attends-his-sons-wonderful-wedding

22/09/2025

🎉 Our latest Reconnect community is officially open! 🎉

Lansbury Court Care Home has become the latest in the Orchard Care Homes group to adopt our person-centric, therapeutic approach to dementia care. Based in Sunderland, this new dementia-specialist community offers genuine inclusion by supporting residents to remain independent, engaged and most importantly: happy.

The home-away-from-home environment in our Reconnect community reflects everything you'd typically expect in a home - such as a kitchen, cosy lounge and spacious bedrooms - but with the added comfort of our highly skilled and friendly dementia-specialist team by your loved ones side. Each colleague in our Reconnect community has received enhanced training in dementia care, ensuring residents are cared for in a way that helps them truly thrive!

A huge congratulations to Marlena and the team on a successful launch, we are so excited for you ❤️

For more information on our latest Reconnect community, call Marlena on 0191 549 3950 or head to the website: https://orchardcarehomes.com/carehomes/lansbury-court-castletown-sunderland

21/09/2025

💙 World Alzheimer's Day 💙

As a provider of high-quality dementia care, we recognise the importance of World Alzheimer's Day as a day of raising awareness and challenging stigmas! Our homes go above and beyond throughout the year, raising money for amazing charities such as Alzheimer's Society, Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Association.

Whether we're spending the day at the supermarket with collection buckets, making forget-me-nots or selling tasty cakes, we are always raising vital funds for such an important cause 🌼

Riverdale Care Home / Green Park Nursing Home / Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home

19/09/2025

✨ A day in the life of a Care Assistant at Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home ✨

If you've ever visited Paddock Stile Manor, you'll have undoubtedly met the wonderfully energetic and bubbly Chrissie; queen of the impromptu dances, star of their infamous food eating challenge, and occasionally embodying the character of Buddy the Elf - but what does her role of Care Assistant entail?

Well, including all of the above (which is mandatory - we except at least one dance a day from our colleagues 💃), Chrissie also gets to help our lovely residents and ensure they're well cared for, comfortable and happy! Come join us as we go spend a morning with Chrissie at our Houghton-Le-Spring care home 💕

The Care Workers' Charity

17/09/2025

Meet Lansbury Court Care Home superstar, Gwen 😀

Gwen has worked at the wonderful Sunderland care home for 30 years and has had various roles during this time - such an all-round talented lady! Her absolute favourite things are getting to know the residents on a personal level and supporting everyone around her the best she can. In her free time, you'll find Gwen reading or going on holiday! 📚 🌞

Professional Care Worker's Week is about recognising each and every person who provides care for others and contributes to the running of the home! You're amazing Gwen 😍

The Care Workers' Charity

16/09/2025

Congratulations and thank you to Purnika who is September's Making a Difference winner.

15/09/2025

Let's have a chat with Nicola for Professional Care Worker's Week! 😊

Nicola is a Dementia Support Worker at Green Park Nursing Home in Warrington. She loves everything about her role, but she especially loves putting smiles on people's faces every day. Not only is she bubbly, friendly and compassionate, but she is hard-working and a real asset to the team 🌟

Thank you, Nicola, and to every single care worker out there - whatever your role, this week is all about you!

The Care Workers' Charity

12/09/2025

Exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant (Nights) to join our team! ❤️

💚 CARE ASSISTANT (NIGHTS) 💚

Cherry Trees Care Home is hiring for a Care Assistant to join their amazing team! Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? Some benefits...

🌙 Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
🌙 Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one
🌙 Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’
🌙 Free Uniform and car parking
& more!

Apply here today - https://buff.ly/l0B0MeH

12/09/2025

The moment Jayne found out just how much of a difference she makes 🥹 💕

It's the start of Professional Care Workers' Week, and we're kicking off with the heart-warming moment Jayne, Activities Co-Ordinator at Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Home, found out she's Joan's favourite team member 😭 👯

For over two years, Joan and Jayne have built a wonderful bond and shared many special days together, including a trip to the Blackpool Ballroom Tower and Joan helping to launch their pen pal initiative. Their friendship is the perfect example of how Jayne's kind and caring manner makes the world of difference to residents living in our Preston care home, and we cannot thank her enough for everything she does ❤️

11/09/2025

It's not everyday residents ask if they can join in colleague training 👏 👏 👏

When one of our wonderful Academy Trainers, Jake, visited Green Lodge Care Home to deliver a group training session, he was unaware that he was about to be joined by two new students: Stan and James!

The pair asked to join in the Fire Awareness and Evacuation Training after noticing the Green Lodge team assemble in the living room, and were immediately interested in participating.

The bespoke training, which provides important safety guidance in the event of a fire, was led by Jake who was blown away by James and Stan's enthusiasm: "Both Stan and James demonstrated outstanding engagement and curiosity throughout the training. They actively participated in the session by asking questions, working with the rest of the group and offering their perspective as a resident. It was great to have them on the course; for me, it highlights the importance of empowering residents to be informed and proactive, and further reenforces our commitment to inclusive care and safety."

A huge congratulations to Stan and James for completing their Fire Awareness and Evacuation Training!

10/09/2025

It's not out of style, it's just fashionably late... 😜👗💫

Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home were recently blessed with a wonderful visit from Bryony at &S_Archive - residents enjoyed seeing vintage clothes, retro sports memorabilia and groovy accessories!

Thank you to Bryony and the M&S Archive team for sparking special childhood memories, and for Activities Coordinator Paula for always planning such creative activities!

https://orchardcarehomes.com/news/silk-stockings-and-storytelling-middleton-walks-down-memory-lane-with-ms-archives

09/09/2025

Happy Emergency Services Day to each and every single person who works to keep our communities safe, healthy and happy! You are all superstars ✨

Many of our teams took some time out of their day today to express their thanks to the local emergency services teams. At Castleford Lodge Nursing Home, residents gave out chocolate and thank you cards as a display of their gratitude, and it was greatly appreciated by everyone 🍫

If you know someone who deserves celebrating today, make sure to thank them in any little way you can think of 🥰

08/09/2025

Angela's advice on finding the perfect care home for your loved one 💕

Let's face it - with so many care homes declaring they're the best care home in your area, it's hard to know which to choose. Who will offer the best support for your loved one, and who will ensure they're treated as individuals and not a number?

At Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Home, Joan's granddaughter, Angela, shares her tips on finding the perfect care home, and why she's happy to have found our wonderful care home in Preston!

05/09/2025

Thank you and Congratulations to Claire (Care Assistant Nights) who has been working at Cherry Trees for 25 years!

01/09/2025

Congratulations and thank you to Julie who is our August Making a Difference winner!

05/08/2025

We're hiring for a Care Assistant to join our great team! 🙂💝

Cherry Trees Care Home is hiring for a Care Assistant to join their amazing team! 🚨

Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? Here are some perks...

💚 Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
💚 Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one
💚 Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’
💚 Free Uniform and car parking
& much more!

What are you waiting for? Apply here today... https://buff.ly/o0uaphC

30/07/2025

Congratulations and thank you to Benedette who is our July Making a Difference winner!

25/07/2025

Last stop on the cruise!

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

Congratulations to Nicola who has achieved her Level 5 Leader in Adult Care

09/07/2025

Next stop for Orchard Care Homes 2025 Cruise is China!

07/07/2025

Today is World Chocolate Day! We shared our lots of chocolate for everyone!