Activities at Austen House Care Home
Here at Austen House, we like to get to know those we support, and from the day of moving in, our activities team will spend time on an individual basis learning about interests, likes and dislikes, life history and favourite hobbies.
We provide a wide range of activities, from one-to-one time, manicures and board games, through to live entertainment, prize bingo and our ever-popular cheese & wine events. Our activities team will also tailor individual activities to ensure residents can have as much or as little involvement as they choose.
In the summer months, greater focus is given to outdoor activities, such as barbecues and garden parties. In conjunction with our Chef, themed events are planned throughout the year, bringing activities and food together.
In their pink polo shirts, our activities team are easily identifiable and embrace ideas and suggestions from residents and their relatives to ensure that the activities provided keep those we support engaged, stimulated and entertained.
Iuliana Buican
Hi my name is Iuliana, I was a history teacher for 12 years before I joined Barchester in 2017. I am passionate about my job and love working with people. I enjoy planning and delivering meaningful activities which make a difference to our residents lives.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Austen House Care Home
Residents and staff shine bright for the festival of lights.
Earlier this week residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they marked the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali, popularly known as the ‘festival of lights’.
Residents helped with making colourful patterned rangoli and lighting ‘diyas’, small oil lamps which are lit to signify the triumph of good over evil. Diwali honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, the lamps help Lakshmi find her way into people’s homes.
Austen House so enjoyed this special day. The kitchen and staff prepared some really special food which was so enjoyable and the atmosphere was fabulous.
Furry Friends
Furry friends are always welcome Here at Austen House.
One of our regular visitors is Luna, a lively 7 month old Sproodle.
A Sproodle is a cross between a springer spaniel and a poodle. Luna visits Austen House weekly with a residents family.
Residents and staff alike all look forward to her visits.
Young Visitor's
Earlier this week residents and staff here at Austen House received a very welcome visit from Thrive Early Years and Intergenerational Care.
Thrive Believe's the development of a child during the first three years age helps create the foundations of an individuals life. Residents and staff here at Austen House loved our interaction with the children, enjoying playing with them and reading stories.
Austen House are looking forward to Thrives next visit.
Top 20 Care Home 2022 Award!
We are happy to announce that we have won a carehome.co.uk award and have been prized for one of the Top 20 Care Homes in our region for 2022. The awards highlight the most recommended care homes in each region of the UK and the recognition is based on published reviews from residents and their families and friends, as of February 2022.
Tropical Party
June and her Daughter enjoyed the Tropical party that they activities put together, they all had a brilliant time out in the garden in the nice sun shine. There was also live music and plenty of food and nibbles to go around.
Sports Day
Our residents Jane and John enjoyed being able to take part in a sports day with Thrive Early years playgroup. Both the residents and children enjoyed taking part.
