Laverstock Care Centre

01/05/2026

💛 Good company and delicious cakes 🍰

There is always a warm welcome awaiting you here at Laverstock Care Centre. On the first Wednesday of the month we invite our local community to join us for 'High Tea at Three', a chance to enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and freshly baked sweet treats, lovingly prepared by our talented Head Chef and kitchen team.

Whether you’re exploring care options for a loved one or simply fancy a friendly chat in welcoming surroundings, why not come along and get to know our team, meet our residents and experience the heart of our home?
All welcome.

To book your place please call ☎ 01722 428 210
To discover more about our home click here 👇
https://www.caringhomes.org/find-a-care-home/laverstock-in-salisbury

24/04/2026

Chef's Table 👨‍🍳

Our new food-focused initiative, Chef’s Table, was brought to life at Laverstock Care Centre earlier this week, with smiles around the table signaling a success for Head Chef Dean!

Chef’s Table is a unique dining experience designed to bringing residents and chefs together for a special lunch each month. The menu can either be a resident-inspired collaboration or created by the Head Chef using our hero seasonal ingredients.

A group of residents including Betty and Tina were joined in the private dining room by Administrator, Theresa, and Group Executive Chef, Steve. The home’s Head Chef Dean served smoked salmon with lemon crème fraiche and seasonal salad followed by chicken breast filled with garlic butter, encased in crispy breadcrumbs and served with chunky homemade chips and seasonal vegetables. Luckily, dessert was deliciously light – a raspberry mousse with berry compote, chocolate sauce and vanilla cream.

Chefs Dean and Steve sat down with the group for lunch – the perfect opportunity for a relaxed conversation about food, flavours and inspiration. Feedback from the residents was extremely positive – a great way to kick off a monthly event that’s sure to be popular at Laverstock and across the Caring Homes Group!

28/03/2026

And one of our residents out bird watching on a nice sunny day

28/03/2026

Residents enjoyed the live entertainment dancing,clapping and feet bopping to the music

24/03/2026

Sunday walks to the water meadows in laverstock enjoying some fresh air.

19/03/2026

High tea at laverstock yesterday with some delicious cakes to offer our residents and some residents was outside in the nice sunshine enjoying there cake and tea/coffee.

02/03/2026

Our resident who was 104 years old yesterday who had a lovely birthday gathering with 30 people who came to celebrate

26/02/2026

🌟Trusted by Families. Rated by Those Who Know Us Best. 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to share that Caring Homes has once again been named one of the Top 20 Care Home Groups in the UK by carehome.co.uk 🏆

What makes this award so special? It’s based entirely on independent reviews from residents and their families. No judging panels, just real experiences from people who have trusted us with the care of someone they love.

For families searching for care, this recognition offers something truly important:
• Genuine reassurance from those who’ve experienced our care first-hand
• Confidence in the compassion and professionalism of our teams
• Trust in safe, welcoming environments where dignity and respect come first

Choosing care is never just practical, it’s deeply personal. We’re honoured that so many families have shared their positive experiences and helped us achieve this recognition once again. 💜

Thank you to our wonderful residents, families and teams who make this possible every day.

25/02/2026

🍽️ Supporting Residents with Dysphagia – With Skill, Care and Creativity

Last week, our Head Chefs came together for an advanced training workshop focused on supporting residents who live with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). The session was led by Andy Cullum, National Trainer for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), giving our chefs the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and practical skills.

So what does this mean for residents and families?

✔️ Safer dining experiences, reducing the risks associated with swallowing difficulties
✔️ Meals tailored precisely to individual texture needs using the IDDSI framework
✔️ Food that remains nutritious, recognisable and beautifully presented
✔️ Encouraging residents to eat with confidence, pleasure and dignity

From recreating full traditional meals across multiple texture levels to learning how to test consistency accurately, the workshop reinforced how creativity and consistency work hand-in-hand to deliver truly person-centred care.

Because mealtimes should always be something to enjoy 💜

Read more about the training here:
👉 https://www.caringhomes.org/news/caring-homes-head-chefs-learn-advanced-skills-to-benefit-residents-with-dysphagia

12/02/2026

🌟 We’re proud to announce that Ashleigh O’Brien has been named Apprentice of the Year by the University of Wi******er. 🌟

As a Nursing Associate Apprentice at Latham Lodge Nursing & Residential Care Home, Ashleigh’s dedication to learning, professionalism and compassionate care has made a real difference, not only to her colleagues, but to the residents she supports every day.

This well-deserved award highlights how developing skills on the job helps us deliver confident, high-quality, person-centred care.

Congratulations Ashleigh, we’re so proud of you. To read more about Ashleigh’s success, visit - https://www.caringhomescareers.co.uk/learning-and-development

09/02/2026

This National Apprenticeship Week we’re celebrating the incredible team members who continue to grow with us.

At Caring Homes, apprenticeships aren’t about starting from scratch, they’re about supporting our existing teams to build confidence, gain recognised qualifications and develop skills for life, all while continuing in their roles.

From leadership and management to specialist care pathways, ongoing learning helps our teams feel supported and that means our residents benefit from experienced, knowledgeable and familiar faces every day.

Because when our people grow, everyone benefits. Find out more at https://www.caringhomescareers.co.uk/learning-and-development

30/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

In the last of our videos on nursing care this month, we wanted to highlight that sometimes, the biggest difference nursing care makes is in the confidence it gives, to residents and to their families.

This case study shows how the right nursing support, at the right time, helped improve one resident’s health and wellbeing, allowing them to feel more settled, supported and secure.

📹 Watch how nursing care can make a meaningful difference. https://vimeo.com/1044343733

Join us as Sue shares the remarkable story of her friend Jill’s journey to better health after moving to Homefield Grange Care Home. Thanks to the tailored…