Wadhurst Manor
Outstanding Care Available at Wadhurst Manor
Located in the picturesque countryside of East Sussex with delightful views over Kent, Wadhurst Manor is a recently completed 65-bed care home. The attractive village centre of Wadhurst is within a mile, and the larger town of Tunbridge Wells is within 15 miles.
High quality personalised care is provided for residents in our Assisted Living, Residential, Nursing and Memory Lane communities which are designed to maintain and enhance independence. Barchester's dedicated and highly trained staff enhance our unique Memory Lane community which enjoys a warm, stimulating and engaging environment for people living with dementia.
The whole home is designed to be a welcoming place with quality furnishings and beautiful grounds, including an orchard and a sensory garden.
Throughout the home are a range of communal and quieter areas suiting all moods and allowing for social interaction and functions. For those that prefer a quiet time with a book, smaller intimate lounges also exist. Home cooked food is prepared on site from fresh ingredients and residents can choose to eat in the restaurant or their own rooms.
You may also like to access our recent CQC inspection report at www.cqc.org.uk/statement/01/369718
Address: Station Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6RY
General Manager: Georgina Gamble
Contact: Wadhurst Manor
Tel: 01892 786700
Jive Demonstration by local dancers PJ's Dance Club
The residents enjoyed a lively afternoon's demonstration followed by a number of keen dancers getting involved in dancing with the professionals. It brought back memories of the past for the residents of Memory Lane, who were enthusiastically joining in with clapping and singing along to their favourite tunes.
Lunch with Barchy
Lawrence visited Wadhurst Manor to catch up with Georgina Gamble; General Manager and Carl Young and to view the home on his tour of some of the Barchester sites in the south east of the country. Barchy was delighted to enjoy the lunch of traditional fish and chips with the residents and is looking forward to being seen out and about with other staff and residents soon.
Wadhurst Brass Band bring Christmas cheer to residents and staff at Wadhurst Manor
The local Wadhurst Brass Band arrived for the annual concert of Christmas Carols and seasonal favourites which was attended by residents, relatives and staff. Light refreshments plus mince pies and sherry were served during the interval helping to ensure everyone was in good voice.
Wadhurst Celebrates its 1st Birthday
Wadhurst Manor celebrated it’s first birthday in October 2012 with an afternoon tea party for residents and staff. Musical entertainment with a touch of nostalgia was much enjoyed and residents danced away the afternoon or enjoyed a more sedentary boogie before tucking into a slice of celebratory cake washed down with a glass of fizz. Some residents, including Eileen who was the very first person to move into Wadhurst Manor, braved the rain to release a bunch of Barchester balloons into the grey skies. “What a difference a year makes” said Jo Bown, General Manager “I have seen Wadhurst Manor evolve from a slab of concrete to a living, breathing, vibrant community. I am so very proud of what we all have achieved which is a tribute to the hard work and passion for care that our staff team deliver”
Summer Garden
Our beautiful summer garden at Wadhurst Manor.
Care Fees Planning
Are you worried about the cost of care? Care Fees Planning Seminar at Wadhurst Manor Care Home, on Thursday the 30th May at 2:30pm.
"25th March 2013 - To ALL Staff at Wadhurst Manor Care Home. I write to thank each and every one of you for making Mums last few months happy and comfortable. She was lucky to be in such a wonderful place. You are all in my thoughts on her behalf "
"7th April - Our whole family are grateful for the loving care shown by your staff over the last few days of my mother's life. There is no doubt in our minds that the love shown to her was genuine and that this grately eased my mother's passing. I am sure that the move from her previous care home to Wadhurst was good for my mother and in the end proved invaluable for her care."
"22nd March - I have so much to thank you all for. Looking after dementia sufferers is an under recognised skill. You have taught me so much by way of your patience with and respect for those in your care. It is not just the carers, it is the receptionist, office staff, managers, activity organisers, maintenance staff, cooks, cleaners and all those who make Wadhurst Manor a very special community."
"11th Novemebr 2012 - To All of my friends at Wadhurst, This letter is a reference to Wadhurst to say that your love, comfort, understanding and warmth that you give your residents is above and beyond anything I thought my dad to could have in a care home. My days of popping in were ones that I looked forward to, not only to see my beloved dad, but to chat to whoever was tending to him. I had the pleasure of meeting most of the staff and becoming friends with some of them too. My dad thought the world of you all, he thought and expressed to us that you are all wonderful. I thank you with all my heart for this and pray that you can all just keep loving and caring as you do and making life for people like myself that great deal easier."
"6th November 2012 - Dear Jo, Just a note to thank you and your staff for the hospitality we enjoyed on Bank Holiday Monday. The Street Party was so very well organised – something for all ages – and the buffet was delicious Yours truly B & J (former respite resident and his wife) "
"6th November 2012 - I just wanted to thank you and all your staff for looking after my mother (and occasionally my father!) over the last few months. I was very impressed by the staff at Wadhurst Manor – they all seem so special in their own way….. Please convey my heartfelt thanks for everything"
"5th November 2012 - Thank you for your kindness and respect towards our Dad and sympathetic understanding for his family"
"5th November 2012 - To all the staff at Wadhurst Manor, My sister and I want to thank you so very much for your care of our father. We both believe that his last pleasures came from his relationship with you and we will always be content that he spent his final months at Wadhurst Manor and died there in comfort and at peace. "
"4th November 2012 - To everyone at Wadhurst Manor who made my mother’s birthday so very special Thank you for the decorations, the delicious cake, card and generous present but above all for taking responsibility for a card and gift from my father….it was a most touching and thoughtful gesture. My mother was so pleased..."
"4th November 2012 - We would like to thank you all so much for your care and kindness to us all over the last few months. Losing Daddy so suddenly was incredibly hard but knowing that Mummy is safe gives us great comfort."
"4th Novemeber 2012 - Thank you all so much for your kind attentions and excellent company! From a former respite resident "
"3rd November 2012 - We would like to give our sincere thanks to you and all your staff who cared for my father. It is a great source of comfort to us that he was treated with dignity, care and respect."
"3rd November 2012 - Dear kind, caring friends at Wadhurst Manor I was so touched to receive your sensitive card of sympathy for the loss of my very dear friend and I thank you so much for looking after her with such loving care With all good wishes and many thanks to you all x "
"2nd November 2012 - To everyone at Wadhurst Manor Just to say what a wonderful party you put on on Bank Holiday Monday and to thank you for including us. We loved it! You are all so happy and cheerful. LOL! PS The food was yummy!! From a resident’s family "
"2nd November 2012 - Just a brief note to thank you and the team for their excellent care of my father. He was anxious about it but the staff soon made him feel at ease"
"1st November 2012 - We all enjoyed visiting Mum at Wadhurst Manor, not just to see her, but because we were made to feel so welcome. Thank you for making Mum and us part of your big family"
"1st November 2012 - A BIG thank you to everyone for making Pa’s stay so good"
"31st October 2012 - Dear All, I would like to express my gratitude to Jo, Trish, Kuda and all the staff at Wadhurst Manor for all the care, compassion and comfort you gave my wife during her time with you. One often reads of poor care in homes, but you need never fear about your standards as they are impeccable. I wish you well for the future and to those staff at the beginning of their careers, keep up these standards in the future and you can always be proud of yourselves. "
"30th October 2012 - To Jo and your Wadhurst Manor team There are not enough words to thank you all for all that you did for Mum. Also thank you for the compassion and friendship you have shown to myself and all my family. You are all very special "
"29th October 2012 - This comes with sincere thanks and appreciation to you and all your staff for the most enjoyable ‘Burns Lunch’. We were delighted to be included and enjoyed everything very much. Your warm welcome, the absolutely delicious lunch and the Scottish dancing gave us many treats in one."
Georgina Gamble - General Manager
Georgina is responsible for the day to day running and management of Wadhurst Manor. She has over 18 years management experience in both the private sector and education. She has been a senior manager and business consultant before joining Barchester. Although her management experience was not in the care industry previously, her passion, mission and values for the elderly community makes her the ideal manager for this home. Together with the homes team of staff Georgina says that we are 'making a difference' to people who reside here.
Trish Madden - Clinical Nurse Manager
Trish is an experienced nurse who, before joining the Wadhurst team, worked in a London hospital for 11 years. In her role as Clinical Nurse Manager, she manages our Memory Lane community for people living with a dementia as well as supporting Georgina as one of her two deputy managers. Trish is passionate about dementia care and is currently working towards a diploma in the subject
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Bill Munn - Head of Maintenance
Bill takes great pride in the maintenance of our magnificent building, equipment and grounds also making sure that we meet the highest standards of health and safety. Our gardens were nominated as semi finalists in the 2012 Barchester in Bloom competition hosted by TV ‘Ground Force’ personality Charlie Dimmock
Lisa Pratt - Home Trainer
Lisa co-ordinates all aspects of training in the home from the induction of new staff through to the support of staff participating in VQ programmes and a vast array of specialist training. Learning and development are the bedrock on which great care is based and Lisa plays a key role in making sure that skills are updated and legislative requirements are met and exceeded.
Chris Cloves - Home Administrator
Chris keeps us all organised making sure that our bills are paid and that our staff are paid too as she is in charge of managing our accounts and our payroll amongst many, many other things! Her office is the ‘engine room’ of the home!
Jo Mallion – Head Chef
Delicious food is hugely important to our residents and Jo makes sure there is a varied menu of home cooked dishes to suit every taste and dietary requirement. Jo’ s home bakes are a speciality and her Christmas cake was runner up in theBarchesterChristmas Cake Competition 2011!
Mary Payne - Head of Housekeeping
Mary is responsible for making sure that Wadhurst Manor maintains exemplary standards of cleanliness and hygiene. She also manages our laundry service which deals with all our residents’ personal laundry and the general laundry for the home.
Jan Thomas – Activities Co-ordinator
Jan delivers a diverse programme of activities and events ranging from art and exercise sessions, games, baking, pampering and reminiscence. She organises entertainment by musicians, choirs, schools and the occasional theatre group – even a Burns Luncheon with some energetic Scottish country dancers. We also visit places of interest in our very own minibus.
Carl Young - Home Services Advisor
Carl joined Barchester from a background of sales, business and nursing. He trained as a Registered General Nurse and Registered Mental Nurse before going into business. He is responsible for the sales and marketing of Wadhurst Manor and he is the face most residents and relatives meet first. "I enjoy meeting people, and get a real buzz out of helping them to find a home that closely matches their needs" said Carl.
Kuda Mapondera – Clinical Nurse Manager
Kuda came to the UK from Zimbabwe and completed his nurse training in Bristol – like Trish, he also has many years of nursing experience in hospitals but more recently worked in a local Barchester home before moving to Wadhurst in his current role. Kuda manages the Elderly Frail Nursing unit and shares responsibility in deputising for the General Manager.