West Ridings Nursing Home

29/01/2026

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Our lovely lady Ivy made it to the Wakefield express ☺️ 💯

25/01/2026

Our fantastic Bagpiper who joined us for Burns Night.

25/01/2026

We have had an amazing day today celebrating Burns night.

We decorated our trolley containing all our goodies, our residents enjoyed a game of Scottish bingo, a Scottish quiz, we even had Scottish hats with ginger hair to dress up. They enjoyed a glass of Irn Bru and some Scottish shortbread.

Our fantastic kitchen team, including Scottish chef John, cooked up a Scottish feast with Haggis, Neeps and Tatties followed by Cranachan for dessert. They then served all the houses with their meals with chef John, wearing his traditional Highland Dress. Lunch was a great success with John and our kitchen team chatting and interacting with all of our residents. There were lots of smiling faces.

After lunch our residents enjoyed a little tipple of Scottish Whiskey and then we were treated to a performance by a real bagpiper. This was amazing, everyone was clapping along, dancing, and tapping their feet.

The day ended with homemade Scotch broth, a Scottish platter and rice cakes and scones.

All the staff came together to make today a special and memorable day for our residents.

23/01/2026

Our lovely lady Ivy celebrated her very special 100th birthday yesterday.
She was very happy to receive her card from the King and Queen, and then she enjoyed her birthday party in the afternoon with her family around her. Our kitchen team provided a lovely buffet. She had the fantastic Ukulele Henry entertaining her. A Special day for a special lady.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Advinia Healthcare is proud to celebrate Debbie Farrah, who has been awarded a Heroes of Happiness Award following a nomination from the Home Manager at West Ridings Care Home. Debbie was described as “fantastic” and someone who is “truly making a difference to the lives of residents.”

The Heroes of Happiness Award is part of Advinia’s B Happie framework, which focuses on creating environments where residents feel Safe, Connected, and Relaxed, and colleagues feel Recognised, Fulfilled, and Purposeful. The award recognises colleagues who go above and beyond to create meaningful, positive experiences for residents and to support their teams in delivering exceptional care.

Over recent months, Debbie has truly stepped up, providing invaluable training, guidance, and hands-on support to teams at West Ridings. Her commitment has helped raise standards, build confidence, and strengthen the overall quality of care. Debbie’s passion and positive influence are clearly felt throughout the home, making a real difference to both resident experience and team morale.

Mark Dale, Head of Hospitality, said:
“Debbie’s dedication and willingness to step in and support her teams has been outstanding. She consistently leads by example and truly embodies everything the Heroes of Happiness Award stands for.”

Debbie’s recognition highlights the power of teamwork, leadership, and compassion in creating happy, supportive care environments. Her efforts reflect the very heart of the B Happie ethos, ensuring that every resident and colleague feels valued, supported, and proud to be part of their home.

Thank you, Debbie, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, a true Hero of Happiness!

15/01/2026

We had a fun morning playing balloon tennis today.

14/01/2026

We got creative on Wensleydale yesterday painting Scottish flags to make bunting for our Burns night Celebration later this month.

08/01/2026

Yesterday we celebrated a very special birthday with one of our lovely ladies. She was 100 years young. She enjoyed a quiet day in her room with her family around her, and enjoyed lots of visits from all the staff.

30/12/2025

Some of our residents have been getting crafty this week, making firework pictures and Christmas crackers for the New Year

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone from all at West Ridings

23/12/2025

We would like to say a massive Thank you to everyone who has supported our Christmas Raffle ans Shoe box appeal. We made a total of £280 with our raffle.

We had enough shoe boxes and gifts to go around everyone who needed one. Thank you everyone.