Rose Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

29/11/2025

🎄💕Christmas Pantomime Fun.

Residents at Rose Lodge were royally entertained this morning by Northeast Productions version of Annie. The residents thoroughly enjoyed watching the wonderful performance, laughing at the antics of orphan Annie and singing along to Tomorrow.
The team were very professional and engaged with the residents throughout .Afterwards there was a lovely Christmas sing along which got everyone into the seasonal spirit.
Live performances improve mental and physical wellbeing and contribute to an overall improvement in concentration and confidence.

Thank you Northeast Productions for brightening up the Saturday morning.

If you would like to find out more about life at Rose Lodge please visit www.barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

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26/11/2025

🎵 Virtual Christmas Sing-along 🎄

On Tuesday, 2nd December, at 2.30pm we will join renowned vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah for an exciting Christmas sing-along like no other.

Our residents will be singing and dancing to some Christmas classics, including “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”, “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” and more.

No experience is necessary – this fun, easy and feel-good session is for everyone and will leave you smiling ear to ear. We hope you can join us!

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact us for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wXQ1i

25/11/2025

All welcome to come and meet our animal friends 😊🐱🐶🐰🐔

For more information on life at Rose Lodge, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

Come along and get into the Christmas spirit with us at Rose Lodge on our Festive Afternoon.

All welcome - we'd love to see you there 🎄🎅

For more information on life at Rose Lodge, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

21/11/2025

Here at Rose Lodge we love to celebrate special occasions and yesterday we celebrated one of our resident's Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

With her devoted husband by her side, along with family and friends, Sandra celebrated by listening to Cliff Richard, her favourite singer. Sandra and her husband received some lovely gifts and flowers to mark their special occasion and along with their guests enjoyed a buffet and champagne, as well as a beautiful cake.

Sandra and Alan said they both had a wonderful day and it was nice to see everyone.

For more information on life at Rose Lodge, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

21/11/2025

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon with live music from Alison taking us back in time to the sounds of the 60s. What a lovely afternoon we all had singing along and dancing.
Marie said she had not heard many of the songs in a long while and it brought back many memories for her. Alice said it was nice seeing everyone having a lovely time and dancing too.
Big thank you to Alison for a wonderful afternoon.

For more information on life at Rose Lodge, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

17/11/2025

Book a respite stay at Rose Lodge to take advantage of our Christmas festivities.

A festive break in a place where your loved one matters

Our home isn’t just a place to feel at home, our home is renowned for its warm, approachable and welcoming team. We have lots to offer, including a vibrant activity programme that reflects people’s individual capabilities and interests.

For more information on life at Rose Lodge, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

17/11/2025

Long Service Award 🏆🎉

Recently one of our amazing carers celebrated her 20 year anniversary of working at Rose Lodge.

Jane always shows great warmth and empathy to our residents as well as being a supportive and positive colleague to us all, with an incredible sense of humour! We can't really imagine life without her here and want to thank her for everything.

To show our appreciation Jane was awarded a gift voucher, flowers and a celebration lunch.

Here's to the next anniversary Jane!

If you would like to find out more about life at Rose Lodge please visit www.barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

14/11/2025

A cuddly visitor joined us today. To mark Children in Need this little bear-who we think is a distant relative of Pudsey- joined our residents for cake, colouring and reminiscing. The conversation naturally turned to favourite toys and the teddy bear was a firm favourite.
Each of the ladies couldn’t help but smile when the bear was presented and several of them were keen to keep him.
It was a joy to see and the cakes were lovely too💕
If you would like to find out more about life at Rose Lodge please visit www.barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

12/11/2025

In our memory lane unit we have our wonderful magic table for everyone to join in with. Residents enjoyed the afternoon playing a variety of games . Sallie and Graham really enjoyed doing the peacock puzzle.

A "magic table" in a care home is an interactive, motion-activated light projector that creates games and sensory experiences on a table, designed to stimulate and engage residents, particularly those with dementia. It uses infrared sensors to detect hand and arm movements, allowing users to play games like popping bubbles, chasing leaves, or creating virtual worlds, which helps improve cognitive function, social engagement, and overall well-being.

Sallies and Graham said this is such a good part of tech knowledge for everyone to join in with. Wendy did not want to play but was very happy to watch.



If you would like to find out more about life at Rose Lodge please visit www.barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

12/11/2025

Sona is our employee of the month for November at Rose Lodge. Sona was nominated by her colleagues for always being kind, helpful and flexible and for always smiling- well done Sona!

If you would like to find out more about life in our home please visit www.barchester.com/home/rose-lodge-care-home

04/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃

Residents, patients and colleagues got into the Halloween spirit of things by creating beautiful autumnal displays with painted and carved pumpkins, flowers and wreaths.

Many of our care homes and hospitals hosted fun-filled Halloween events with delicious treats, mocktails, live music entertainment, costume competitions and community celebrations.

It's safe to say that everyone had a spooktacular time. 👻

Here are some of our favourite moments.

31/10/2025

👻🎃 Bewitching Tricks and Spooky Treats 👻🎃

Springvale Court Care Home, in Wrekenton, , was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Adams Family got into full swing.

Colleagues embraced the spirit of Halloween by dressing up as The Addams Family. Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt and Lurch all visited Trinity Square in Gateshead town centre to hand out goodie bags for children and adults, and everyone had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Addams Family.

General Manager, Gemma Rooney, shared: “Our staff love any excuse for fancy dress day! – we’ve all had a brilliant time.”

The team at Springvale Court commented: “It has been such a fun day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Halloween spirit. And seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces’’.

30/10/2025

🔍 Thursday Night Murder Club at Caldy Manor 🕵️‍♀️

It was an evening to remember at Caldy Manor Care Home on the as residents, colleagues and friends from Heswall & District Ladies Circle turned detectives, suspects and stars in the home’s very own Thursday Murder Club-themed evening.

Inspired by Richard Osman’s much-loved mystery novels, there were hilarious plot twists and some truly Oscar-worthy performances, the night was packed with laughs and fantastic acting from everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all, the experience was a roaring success.

Safe to say… no one saw the ending coming! 😉

29/10/2025

🏅 Silver Success for Hugh Myddelton at Enfield in Bloom 2025 🌸

We’re happy to share that Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in won Silver in the Best Communal Gardens category at the Enfield in Bloom 2025.

The team proudly received their certificate from the Mayor of Enfield, Margaret Greer, at the Chickenshed Theatre – a joyful moment for everyone involved.

A big thank you to all who helped make the gardens so beautiful this year, especially volunteer Pat and Resident Ambassador Rosa.

Jade Shea, General Manager at the home, said: “Our garden is not just a beautiful space it’s a source of comfort, activity and pride for everyone here. This award belongs to our entire community who have worked so hard to make it flourish.”

The Enfield in Bloom competition, held annually, honours the best in gardening and environmental efforts across the borough.

Congratulations! 👏

28/10/2025

🎉 Rose Water Place Supports Local Fishing Charity 🎉

Rose Water Place Care Home in recently presented Cast A Thought charity with a cheque for £1,260 in support of their Fish and Chat project, which promotes mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic benefits of angling.

Cast A Thought CIC empowers children, young people and adults through accessible and inclusive fishing activities that encourage mental wellness and connection with nature.

Colleagues and residents welcomed Dave and Helen from Cast A Thought to a small gathering at the home to celebrate and hand over the cheque, awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Hadrian Rodriguez, General Manager at Rose Water Place, shared: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities and Cast A Thought ensures that every cast of the line brings hope, healing and togetherness in the community.”

23/10/2025

Huge congratulations to all the National Winners! 👏

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s the last award of the day, the Carer of the Year award, presented by Sue Sheath, Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, and Ross Joannides, Deputy Director of Nursing.

And we’re thrilled to share that the award goes to… Yvonne Smith from Falmouth Court. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Julia Atherton, Director of Nursing and Dementia, now presents the Registered Nurse of the Year award for 2025. And the winner is… Michaela Hallett from Castle Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ The Team of the Year award is presented by Genevieve Glover, Chief People Officer. And the winning Team of the Year is… Hall Park. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s now time for the General Manager or Hospital Director of the Year award, presented by Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester. This year’s deserving winner is Subin Sebastian from Atfield House. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ After a short break, Anna Shirley, Chief Customer Officer, is back on stage to present the Lifetime Achievement award. And the winner in this category is… Ahmet Akkur from Archview Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Sally Turton, Head of Life Enrichment, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2025. And the winner is… Agata Prendota from Glenroyd. Congratulations! ⭐