Celebrating life at Barchester

Faith, Fellowship and Community Connection

As part of our commitment to supporting spiritual wellbeing and community connection, residents were pleased to be joined by Felicia in welcoming members of the Methodist Church, Yatton.

The gathering began with coffee and conversation after the service, providing a relaxed and welcoming space for residents to meet friends from the local community, share stories, and enjoy familiar company. This informal time together was just as meaningful as the service itself, strengthening relationships and reinforcing a sense of belonging.

The service included the singing of well-loved hymns and a thoughtful reflection on developing a personal relationship with God, exploring how faith can be expressed and praised in individual and personal ways. This inclusive approach resonated with residents, supporting reflection, comfort, and choice.

Moments like these highlight the importance of faith, friendship, and continuity of community life, ensuring residents remain connected to the people, traditions, and values that matter most to them.

Staff and residents are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey.  Everyone is as proud as can be after the home scored incredibly highly in all aspects of the survey.

A colossal 93% of the residents at Mulberry Court stated that they would recommend the home to a friend. In the six different areas of the survey covering people, care, environment, activities, dining and communication, the home consistently scored over 87%. The home’s top score out of the six areas was for the calibre of its staff at 97%, followed by the quality of the care delivered at 96%, and the home’s environment at 95%. All team members are thrilled to have received such brilliant scores.

Staff and residents are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey.  Everyone is as proud as can be after the home scored incredibly highly in all aspects of the survey.

An impressive 84% of the residents at Strachan House stated that they would recommend the home to a friend.  In the six different areas of the survey covering people, care, environment, activities, dining and communication, the home consistently scored over 80%. The home’s top score out of the six areas was for the calibre of its staff at 92%, followed by the home’s environment at 89%, and the quality of the care delivered at 88%. All team members are thrilled to have received such brilliant scores.

Staff and residents are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey.  Everyone is as proud as can be after the home scored incredibly highly in all aspects of the survey.

A colossal 100% of the residents at Braeburn Lodge stated that they would recommend the home to a friend.  In the six different areas of the survey covering people, care, environment, activities, dining and communication, the home consistently scored over 80%. The home’s top score out of the six areas was for the calibre of its staff at 92%, followed by the quality of the care delivered at 88% and the home’s living environment at 87%. All team members are thrilled to have received such brilliant scores.

Staff and residents are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey. Everyone is as proud as can be after the home scored incredibly highly in all aspects of the survey.

A colossal 100% of the residents at Boroughbridge Manor stated that they would recommend the home to a friend.  In the six different areas of the survey covering people, care, environment, activities, dining and communication, the home consistently scored over 93%. The home’s top score out of the six areas was for the calibre of its staff at 97%, followed by the quality of the care delivered at 96%, and the home’s dining experience at 95%. All team members are thrilled to have received such brilliant scores.

Staff and residents at Tennyson Wharf are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey.  Everyone is as proud as can be after the home scored incredibly highly in all aspects of the survey.

An impressive 87% of the residents at Tennyson Wharf stated that they would recommend the home to a friend.  In the six different areas of the survey covering people, care, environment, activities, dining and communication, the home consistently scored over 81%. The home’s top score out of the six areas were for the calibre of its staff, and the quality of the care delivered, both scoring 95%, followed by the home’s environment at 94%. All team members are thrilled to have received such brilliant scores.

We hosted a tea party for Joyce and her family to celebrate her 90^th birthday. Maintaining those meaningful connections is so important to wellbeing – and we love any opportunity to entertain! Residents and relatives know that they can come together and spend quality time – with cake!

90 is a big one! Congratulations Joyce – who incidentally loves having her picture taken!

Queens Manor Resident Group includes a number of avid gardeners.  The Green Fingered Gurus have been meeting to plan, purchase and plant - to bring colourful garden displays for all to enjoy.  

At the most recent meeting they even produced a detailed coloured plan and a list of planting suggestions for their forthcoming Spring and Summer activities.  This includes a splash of colour for the main entrance.  Gardening is a serious business – ably promoted and supported by Erika in our Activities & Lifestyle Team