Scarborough Hall Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

15/11/2025

✨🎄 Join us for a truly enchanting afternoon at our Christmas Fayre! 🎄✨

Step into a world of festive wonder, where Charlotte and Michelle will be hosting a delightful Christmas cake competition—sweet scents and sparkles guaranteed!

Enjoy the thrill of our tombola and raffle, discover treasures at our craft stalls, and let your imagination shine with our festive face painter.

Book your visit on 01723381594 to meet Santa in his cosy grotto, meet our gentle Christmas donkey, and soak up the magic in every corner.

These are just a few of the heartwarming delights waiting for you and your family. Come and make memories wrapped in Christmas magic! ✨🎅🧁

This year, our Christmas Fayre will be held in honour of the Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary and Residents Fund. The incredible team at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary have worked tirelessly to protect and care for our local wildlife, especially following the recent wildfires. We want to show our appreciation for all they’ve done by helping raise funds to support their ongoing work.

In addition, we’re also raising money to purchase two Hug Dolls for the home — these amazing weighted dolls are designed to bring comfort and reduce distress for our residents.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Scarborough Hall, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

14/11/2025

We’ve enjoyed attending the Toy and Carol Concert for a few years, and this year we wanted to do something to support this fantastic event. We reached out to scarborough rotary club and are pleased to share that we are now an official drop-off point for their Toy Appeal.

If you would like to donate, please feel free to bring your new unwrapped toys to us. The final day for drop-off is 5th December, and we will ensure all donations are delivered to the Carol Concert.

Thank you for your generosity!

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Scarborough Hall, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

14/11/2025

Today the team wore their PJ’s to raise money for Children in Need. In total, we raised £17.72 — every little counts for this worthwhile cause. Children in Need is a UK charity that supports disadvantaged children and young people, helping to provide essential resources, mental-health support, community programmes, and opportunities that can change lives.

Tonight, we will be tuning in to watch the show on the BBC!

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Scarborough Hall, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

12/11/2025

We’ve started our Christmas Card Workshop to create beautiful cards for our loved ones! 🎄✨

This activity will continue throughout the rest of November and into the beginning of December. Our goal is to have all the cards ready to post by the final posting day.

If you know anyone who would like to help us make the Christmas cards, we’re always looking for extra helping hands! ❤️✉️

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Scarborough Hall, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

12/11/2025

Calling all Bingo enthusiasts!

Join us on Wednesday, 26th November, at 2.30pm for some interactive virtual Bingo fun as part of ‘Barchester Goes Gaming’ – Barchester’s very own game show series.

We will take on our sister homes to find out which care home or hospital has the best Bingo players.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wXpMB

11/11/2025

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We strive to make sure every experience is 5-star and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us.

If you haven't written a Carehome.co.uk or Google review and have the time we'd really appreciate it. These reviews not only help others when looking for suitable care homes in the area but are greatly appreciated by all staff at the home.

Pick up a card in the home when you next visit or alternatively, submit online
https://www.carehome.co.uk/review-submit/54245

10/11/2025

Today is a day of celebrations at Scarborough Hall as we congratulate our fabulous senior carer Ray on achieving 10 years of employment here at the home!

On behalf of all of us we’d like to thank you Ray, for all your years service, your hard work and dedication and for always making us laugh with your hilarious antics.

Not only do you boost staff morale on the daily but you also enrich the lives of the residents with your jokes, sarcasm and general Ray-ness.
We hope you enjoy your gifts and we’d also like to say a special further congratulations to you and your beautiful fiancé on your recent engagement. ♥️

If you or someone you know would like to find out more about starting a career with barchester please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

08/11/2025

04/11/2025

Our pumpkin competition was a close one, but Sarah’s pumpkin took the win!
🎃 Residents had a wonderful time getting creative, and we’d like to thank everyone who participated and voted.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Scarborough Hall, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/scarborough-hall-care-home

04/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃

Residents, patients and colleagues got into the Halloween spirit of things by creating beautiful autumnal displays with painted and carved pumpkins, flowers and wreaths.

Many of our care homes and hospitals hosted fun-filled Halloween events with delicious treats, mocktails, live music entertainment, costume competitions and community celebrations.

It's safe to say that everyone had a spooktacular time. 👻

Here are some of our favourite moments.

03/11/2025

Create Treasured Memories at Our Memory Box Workshop!

Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of creativity and connection as we craft beautiful Memory Boxes — keepsakes filled with your favourite stories, photos, and moments.

Bring your loved ones, share special memories, and design something truly meaningful to treasure forever.

Please bring:
● A shoebox.
● Photos that we can photocopy to include in your design.

We can’t wait to see you there!
💌 Email scarboroughhall.activities@barchester.com to let us know you’ll be joining.

31/10/2025

👻🎃 Bewitching Tricks and Spooky Treats 👻🎃

Springvale Court Care Home, in Wrekenton, , was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Adams Family got into full swing.

Colleagues embraced the spirit of Halloween by dressing up as The Addams Family. Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt and Lurch all visited Trinity Square in Gateshead town centre to hand out goodie bags for children and adults, and everyone had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Addams Family.

General Manager, Gemma Rooney, shared: “Our staff love any excuse for fancy dress day! – we’ve all had a brilliant time.”

The team at Springvale Court commented: “It has been such a fun day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Halloween spirit. And seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces’’.

30/10/2025

🔍 Thursday Night Murder Club at Caldy Manor 🕵️‍♀️

It was an evening to remember at Caldy Manor Care Home on the as residents, colleagues and friends from Heswall & District Ladies Circle turned detectives, suspects and stars in the home’s very own Thursday Murder Club-themed evening.

Inspired by Richard Osman’s much-loved mystery novels, there were hilarious plot twists and some truly Oscar-worthy performances, the night was packed with laughs and fantastic acting from everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all, the experience was a roaring success.

Safe to say… no one saw the ending coming! 😉

29/10/2025

🏅 Silver Success for Hugh Myddelton at Enfield in Bloom 2025 🌸

We’re happy to share that Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in won Silver in the Best Communal Gardens category at the Enfield in Bloom 2025.

The team proudly received their certificate from the Mayor of Enfield, Margaret Greer, at the Chickenshed Theatre – a joyful moment for everyone involved.

A big thank you to all who helped make the gardens so beautiful this year, especially volunteer Pat and Resident Ambassador Rosa.

Jade Shea, General Manager at the home, said: “Our garden is not just a beautiful space it’s a source of comfort, activity and pride for everyone here. This award belongs to our entire community who have worked so hard to make it flourish.”

The Enfield in Bloom competition, held annually, honours the best in gardening and environmental efforts across the borough.

Congratulations! 👏

28/10/2025

🎉 Rose Water Place Supports Local Fishing Charity 🎉

Rose Water Place Care Home in recently presented Cast A Thought charity with a cheque for £1,260 in support of their Fish and Chat project, which promotes mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic benefits of angling.

Cast A Thought CIC empowers children, young people and adults through accessible and inclusive fishing activities that encourage mental wellness and connection with nature.

Colleagues and residents welcomed Dave and Helen from Cast A Thought to a small gathering at the home to celebrate and hand over the cheque, awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Hadrian Rodriguez, General Manager at Rose Water Place, shared: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities and Cast A Thought ensures that every cast of the line brings hope, healing and togetherness in the community.”

23/10/2025

Huge congratulations to all the National Winners! 👏

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s the last award of the day, the Carer of the Year award, presented by Sue Sheath, Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, and Ross Joannides, Deputy Director of Nursing.

And we’re thrilled to share that the award goes to… Yvonne Smith from Falmouth Court. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Julia Atherton, Director of Nursing and Dementia, now presents the Registered Nurse of the Year award for 2025. And the winner is… Michaela Hallett from Castle Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ The Team of the Year award is presented by Genevieve Glover, Chief People Officer. And the winning Team of the Year is… Hall Park. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s now time for the General Manager or Hospital Director of the Year award, presented by Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester. This year’s deserving winner is Subin Sebastian from Atfield House. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ After a short break, Anna Shirley, Chief Customer Officer, is back on stage to present the Lifetime Achievement award. And the winner in this category is… Ahmet Akkur from Archview Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Sally Turton, Head of Life Enrichment, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2025. And the winner is… Agata Prendota from Glenroyd. Congratulations! ⭐