Devonshire House & Lodge

Devonshire House & Lodge Devonshire House offers the local people a real home to be proud of. Offering residential, nursing and care for people living with dementia.

What a wonderful morning we’ve had today! 💇‍♀️✨Our Hair and Beauty morning had all the ladies feeling pampered and looki...
10/03/2026

What a wonderful morning we’ve had today! 💇‍♀️✨

Our Hair and Beauty morning had all the ladies feeling pampered and looking fabulous, with their hair done beautifully and plenty of smiles all around.
We were also joined by Chris the Singing Gardener, who filled the room with his amazing songs. We had a fantastic turnout of residents who thoroughly enjoyed singing along, shaking tambourines, rattling instruments, and getting involved in the music. 🎶
It was a morning full of laughter, joy, and great energy. One of the highlights was seeing Dawn get up for a little dance with Chris, which brought huge smiles to everyone watching. 💃
A truly lovely morning enjoyed by all!

10/03/2026

Today we shared a truly magical moment with Dawn. Dawn used to love going dancing and would head to the social club every Saturday night, something that always brought her so much joy.
At the end of his performance today, Chris, our wonderful singer, kindly did an extra song just for her and gave Dawn a lovely dance. As you can see from the video, she absolutely thoroughly enjoyed every second, and it brought such a big smile to her face.
A huge thank you to Chris for such a thoughtful act of kindness. It was a beautiful moment that really made Dawn’s day and reminded us all how powerful music and a simple dance can be. 💃✨

🌟 Employee of the Month – February 2026 🌟A huge congratulations to Eshan Senanayake , our well-deserved Employee of the ...
08/03/2026

🌟 Employee of the Month – February 2026 🌟

A huge congratulations to Eshan Senanayake , our well-deserved Employee of the Month! Esh has shown truly outstanding dedication and commitment, providing incredible support to the Morland View 2 unit during a time when there has been no unit manager. His willingness to step up, go above and beyond, and ensure everything continues to run smoothly has not gone unnoticed.
Not only that, Esh has even come in on his days off to carry out CHC assessments, demonstrating just how dedicated he is to the residents and the team. Esh is an exceptional carer who consistently goes far beyond his role, always ready to lend a helping hand, support his colleagues, and bring positivity to everyone around him.
It is an absolute pleasure to work alongside someone so hardworking, compassionate, and dependable. Esh is fantastic with staff, families, and most importantly our residents, who absolutely adore him. He truly embodies the values of care, kindness, and teamwork, and we are incredibly lucky to have him as part of our team.

👏 Thank you, Esh, for everything you do – you are simply amazing! 👏

It’s been so nice to see the sun shining for a change today! ☀️ As part of our Colour Therapy Month, we focused on red, ...
04/03/2026

It’s been so nice to see the sun shining for a change today! ☀️ As part of our Colour Therapy Month, we focused on red, yellow and purple. ❤️💛💜
Red represents energy, courage and passion, stimulating the body and mind. Yellow enhances intellect, joy, optimism and creativity, encouraging cerebral activity. Purple inspires spiritual awareness, introspection, creativity and dignity.
We enjoyed working through our colour therapy booklet, using these beautiful shades during our adult colouring session, alongside a themed word search for National Sons Day. We also marked National Grammar Day by putting our proofreading skills to the test and spotting a few grammar mistakes together — there were some sharp eyes in the room!
This afternoon, we made the most of the sunshine with a gentle stroll around our lovely garden, seeing it come to life ready for spring. We admired the flowers beginning to bloom and spent some time in the potting shed chatting about which plants and seeds we might like to grow this season. 🌷🌱
Of course, no perfect day would be complete without a nice hot cup of tea and a slice of cake to finish. A truly wholesome and uplifting day for everyone involved. 💛

We had a wonderful morning today as Vicar Joe from our local church came in to spend time with us. Residents enjoyed pra...
03/03/2026

We had a wonderful morning today as Vicar Joe from our local church came in to spend time with us. Residents enjoyed prayers, singing, Bible readings, and Holy Communion for those who wished to take part. It was such a meaningful and social gathering, with so many residents joining in. We also had our hairdresser in, making all the ladies look absolutely fabulous – a perfect addition to a great morning! We’re delighted to share that Joe will now be visiting us on the first Tuesday of every month, and we’re already looking forward to seeing her again next month.

Yesterday we enjoyed some lovely one-to-one focused passions time with our residents. William and David had a trip to th...
03/03/2026

Yesterday we enjoyed some lovely one-to-one focused passions time with our residents. William and David had a trip to the shop for a little browse and a treat or two, Graham caught up on his Navy news, and Thelma enjoyed a good old chat. Tara’s son also popped in to visit, which really brightened everyone’s day.
We love these special one-to-one moments – they truly make a difference 💛

🍬 Guess the Sweets Winner! 🍬We had great fun with our Guess How Many Sweets in the Jar competition, and our lovely resid...
02/03/2026

🍬 Guess the Sweets Winner! 🍬

We had great fun with our Guess How Many Sweets in the Jar competition, and our lovely resident Marion guessed closest with 83 — the jar held 85! 🎉
Huge well done, Marion… just don’t eat them all at once! 😄

What an absolutely fantastic morning we’ve had today! 🎶We were treated to a wonderful live performance from the amazing ...
02/03/2026

What an absolutely fantastic morning we’ve had today! 🎶
We were treated to a wonderful live performance from the amazing Mark, who had everyone smiling, singing along, and even up on their feet dancing. The room was filled with laughter, cheerfulness, and so much positive energy as both residents and staff joined in the fun.
Music truly has a special way of bringing people together, sparking memories, lifting spirits, and creating meaningful moments—especially for those living with dementia. Today was a beautiful reminder of just how powerful music can be, and it was a joy to see so many happy faces enjoying every second. 💃🕺
Thank you, Mark, for such a lively and uplifting morning—we can’t wait to have you back!

02/03/2026

This morning we were treated to an amazing live singer called mark, who truly lifted the room! Residents loved watching staff join in the fun with a little boogie woogie, creating lots of smiles, laughter, and wonderful memories together. 💃🎶

02/03/2026

🎉 Over the weekend, our handsome resident William celebrated his 78th birthday! 🥳 Staff and his daughter joined together to sing Happy Birthday, and he did an amazing job blowing out all his candles — not bad at all for 78!

Last week at our care home was full of creativity and music! Our Articality group got busy designing a beautiful banner ...
02/03/2026

Last week at our care home was full of creativity and music! Our Articality group got busy designing a beautiful banner for our Garden Club ready for its spring opening, and the room was buzzing with excitement. We were also treated to a wonderful performance from Alison, who sang all the classics, followed by a fun karaoke session led by Shanice, our fantastic Musicality Lead. It was a joyful week filled with smiles, singing, and teamwork! 🌼🎤

Multi-sensory environments, traditionally known as Snoezelen rooms, are specially designed therapeutic spaces that sooth...
28/02/2026

Multi-sensory environments, traditionally known as Snoezelen rooms, are specially designed therapeutic spaces that soothe and stimulate senses in a controlled manner.

On Thursday Tara took William and John into our sensory room. With relaxing music and calming lights.

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