Activities at Fountains Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Louise Crooks
Hello I am Louise, my first role with Barchester was caring for our residents. Previously I worked in an early years environment for 17 years where I organised activities and events. I am thrilled to now be Activities Lead and being able to continue enriching the life’s of our lovely residents here at Fountains.
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 Fountains Care Home
Top 20 care home in the region
Fountains staff and residents were delighted to receive their certificate for securing their position in The Top 20 care homes in the West Midlands and feature in the Solihull Observer.
We are delighted to be rated in the Top 20 Homes in the West Midlands.
Coffee Mornings at Fountains
Here at Fountains we like to ensure our residents have a wonderful social life when they move in with us.
That’s why our café is open everyday all day for regular coffee mornings. With a selection of tea, coffee and homemade cakes baked by our fantastic kitchen team it’s the perfect place to be.
What better way to enjoy some home baked treats and a natter with friends.
Pumpkin creation entry
Fountains have received some lovely entries for their pumpkin competition but one entry arrived in style.
Home Instead Solihull delivered their impressive pumpkin entry in full Halloween fancy dress.
Thank you for your impressive entry and for entering into the Halloween spirit - you all looked fabulous.
Good luck everyone
Community Engagement
Fountains are committed to supporting their local community and it feels good to be back out, meeting people and making a difference where we can.
Armed with goody bags our Home Services Advisor Lorraine Shannon has been out and about in the local area and we wanted to share just some of the things she has been doing on behalf of Fountains.
Supporting new business Pride Funeral Care - Shirley and enjoying a tour with fellow healthcare professionals Home Instead Solihull whilst learning about their very personalised funeral plans.
Attending a Round Table Session at Seeds of Hope with a range of local groups to discuss the gaps in Dementia Support in our community and what we can do to help.
Enjoying a talk by Rachel from Marie Curie Hospice with Solihull Pensioners Convention who, after many months not meeting due to covid, are now back face to face. We all learnt so much about the fantastic service offered by Marie Cure and how we can support with fundraising efforts.
Pumpkin Painting
Fountains residents had a wonderful time getting into the spooky spirit with a Pumpkin Painting Session.
They loved experimenting with colours and designs and created some beautiful pumpkins to be displayed in our entrance.
There is still time to enter into our upcoming Pumpkin Carving Competition for a chance to win an exciting prize.
We can’t wait to see your entries.
FREE WILL REVIEW
Fountains care home and Harper Fields nursing home in Balsall Common are offering FREE WILL REVIEWS throughout November and December at either venue to suit.
Please make your appointment with Rob Cornford on 07962 559240.
Upcoming events
Reminiscence Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Reminiscence Cafe where we will pick a topic and talk about our memories, whilst making new friends and enjoying some refreshments.
Room for Hire
Looking for somewhere to hold your meeting or event? We have a meeting room that is available for free to members of the local community and professionals.
