Meet the Wilsmere House Care Home Team

Our staff are what hold the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring that residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home. See below to meet some of our friendly faces:

Lili Cocue

General Manager

Hi, my name is Lili and I am the General Manager here at Wilsmere House. Welcome to our website!

I first joined Barchester as a carer in 2004. I have been in various managerial positions since 2010, and have been a General Manager at Wilsmere from June 2015.

As a General Manager, my main duty is to guarantee that all residents receive the best care possible. I ensure that resident’s choices are respected and all of their needs met.

I work closely with my highly trained and talented team in order to make sure all residents is happy, and that they continue to live life on their terms, in the best possible environment. We maintain our high standards, which have been reflected in our recent CQC report and ratings. 

Annette MacFarlane

Annette MacFarlane

Deputy Manager

I started at Wilsmere House in 1993 as a Care Assistant. I was promoted to Senior Care Assistant after completing my NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Care and then completed the NVQ Level 3 in Management. From 2005 until 2013 I was a Hotel Services Manager responsible for the Catering, Housekeeping and Laundry Services and I worked my way up to non clinical Deputy overseeing the Catering, Laundry, Housekeeping and Care Staff. I work along side my Manager, Lili Cocue and Ramona Dita the Clinical Deputy, to ensure that the high standards of care and service is maintained. Wilsmere House provides a friendly and warm welcoming home where residents and everybody that work or visit the home are made to feel at home.

Laxmi Gurung

Clinical Deputy Manager

Hello, I am proud to say that I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Wilsmere House.

I have been working here for since 2012 as a Nurse on the Elms Unit and have since been promoted to Unit Manager in 2015. Since 2019 I have been working as the Clinical Deputy Manager, which is extremely rewarding.

I look forward to welcoming you into our home.

Mihaela Pascari

Head of Unit

Hi, my name is Mihaela and I am a Head of Unit here at Wilsmere House.

Uzma Kamran Iyanat Bhatti

Unit Manager

Hi, my name is Usma, and I am the head of our nursing unit.

Diana Zinveliu

Senior Nurse

Hello, my name is Diana and I am a Senior Nurse and also The Medication Champion here at WIlsmere House!

I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2016 and have been here ever since. I studied Nursing in Romania and once completely my degree, came to the United Kingdom and joined Wilsmere House Care Centre.

I became a Nurse to improve peoples' lives and this career is just so meaningful.

Maria-Roxana Decarli

Registered Nurse

Hello, my name is Maria-Roxana and I am proud to say I am a Registered Nurse here at Wilsmere House.

I love devoting and dedicating my time to improving the lives of our residents. I am extremely proud of the home we have here.

Jarek Dragon

Care Practitioner

Hello my name is Jarek and I am a Care Practitioner here at Wilsmere House.

I am looking forward to welcoming you into our wonderful home.

Tracy Tereza Monteiro

Senior Carer

Hello, my name is Tracy and I currently work at Wilsmere House as a Senior Carer.

I have recently joined the team here at Barchester but I am loving every second.

I love my job because I look after, take care and love the older generation.

Care Team

Care Team

Here are just some of the fantastic care team at Wilsmere House. They go over and above every day to ensure a safe and happy environment for all of the residents here.

Raluca Rosculet

Senior Physiotherapist

My name is Raluca and I'm a Senior Physiotherapist. My particular interests are in musculoskeletal medicine, neurology and rehabilitation. I'm very passionate about rehab and helping people to achieve their goals. I love to provide premium care and support residents who are on their road to recovery.