Activities at Elm Bank Care Home

When family members take the time to provide us with a compliment for the little things we do, the pride we feel is tremendous. Being in a position to make lasting memories is so very special. We'd like to thank the family for allowing us to share the attached photos and for Louise's compliment that stated;

"We as a family are so happy that Elm Bank were able to make this dream come true and gather our family together for this very special occasion, our father was so happy and proud to have his family around him, we didn’t doubt for a moment that Elm Bank wouldn’t make it special they went over and above what we expected, our father is very happy and settled in Elm Bank as you can see in these photographs. Thank you Elm Bank from all of us. The Elm Bank Team Make Amazing Happen".

Last year on learning that one of our residents would be with us on his Diamond Wedding Anniversary the Elm Bank team decided to throw the happy couple and visiting family a party!

Unfortunately, on the day his lovely wife; Lily couldn't be there in person due to illness so we placed a photo of her on display and sent her a beautiful bouquet to ensure she knew her husband was thinking of her on this special day.

Remembering that the whole family still needed the opportunity to get together, this year, on the same resident's 85th Birthday, we pulled out all the stops to ‘make amazing happen’.

Liaising directly with his daughter; Louise our home manager Katie and the team asked her to invite as many family members as she could to join him for a surprise party at the home on 24th June 2023.

The family ages ranged from age 3 – 85, with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and gorgeous wife Lily all in attendance.

The team decorated one of the private function rooms and the chef, alongside the home's hospitality team laid on a terrific spread including homemade celebration cake(s) so the whole family could gather and enjoy one another’s company to make even more precious memories.

Everyone loves having Tom come into help them keep fit. He brings easy light exercises that bring a smile to everyone's face. All our residents have said Gfitness are wonderful. They really enjoy Tom's classes he understands each residents abilities and even tells us to have a break!

He always brings a big smile and a positive attitude.

The Ise Valley U3A 'Singing for Pleasure' Group treated our residents and staff to a wonderful performance. It was an afternoon full of songs from everyone's favourite musicals including Fiddler on the Roof and Mary Poppins, just what was needed to put a smile on everyone's face.

Thank you u3a Ladies. We look forward to you next visit.

We are thrilled to announce that Elm Bank Care Home passed a recent CQC inspection with an overall 'Good' rating after being praised for operating a safe and effective service.

The report stated that residents at the home received good quality person-centred care and were treated with kindness by caring staff who knew them very well. The inspectors found that the manager of the home was committed to promoting a positive culture for both residents and staff that was open, inclusive and empowering.

Comments in the report from relatives included: "The manager is very supportive. Nothing is too much trouble, and you can tell the staff enjoy working here." Another relative added: "The attitude of the staff is top notch in my opinion."

Katie Hudson, General Manager at Elm Bank Care Home said: "We are absolutely thrilled that Elm Bank Care Home has been rated 'Good' following the CQC's most recent inspection. It is fantastic team here and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of them."

Well done team - Life is GOOD at Elm Bank!

Thank you to all our visitors on Saturday 1st July, you made our Open Day so special. It was wonderful to welcome you and showcase our lovely home and introduce everyone to our Elm Bank family of residents and team. 

Our friends from Clarks Kettering set up shop in the Bluebell Walk lounge, with plenty of stock for our residents and guests to choose from, they measured many feet, it was a pleasure hosting their pop-up.

Our residents get so much joy from interacting with young children, last week a group of students from Hall Meadow Primary School came in for a little ‘Story Time’.

As young and old read together, chatted and created beautiful artworks the room was full of happiness. We all had such a wonderful time getting to know these lovely children.

Thank you for being so well behaved, gentle and kind, you brightened our residents’ day, we very much look forward to your next visit.