West Ridings Nursing Home

18/02/2026

Today we celebrated Chinese New Year.
This morning some of our residents enjoyed making Chinese lanterns which we used as table decorations. Our kitchen team cooked a lovely Chinese themed lunch which everyone enjoyed.
This afternoon we had fun with Chinese bingo, some of our residents tried using chopsticks to pick up prawn crackers and then we looked at what Chinese zodiac sign everyone was. Then everyone enjoyed a selection of Chinese savoury treats for our afternoon platter. At tea time everyone enjoyed chicken and sweetcorn soup and Chinese stir fry noodles noodles followed by jelly.

15/02/2026

We had a lovely day yesterday celebrating Valentines Day. We were treated to live music from Saxy George which everyone enjoyed, followed by a special Valentines lunch. Tables were set and we had two romantic tables for 2 for our lovely married couples to enjoy a romantic meal together.
Afterwards we enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with delicious decorated cupcakes, love heart shortbread, chocolate strawberries and love heart marshmallows dipped in chocolate.

11/02/2026

We had a lovely afternoon of sports reminiscence yesterday on Wensleydale house with Tom from Wakefield council. He chatted to the residents about sports they enjoyed and handed around old sports equipment and they looked at old photographs.

Tom is joining us again on Calderdale house tomorrow and then for the next 8 weeks for more reminiscence sessions.

07/02/2026

Please join us on Wensleydale house.

03/02/2026

Our residents enjoyed an uplifting service with the Reverend Diane from Outwood Church yesterday. Some also chose to take holy communion. Thank you to Diane for joining us.

We will be having a regular service on the first Monday of each month at 2pm.

29/01/2026

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Our lovely lady Ivy made it to the Wakefield express ☺️ 💯

25/01/2026

Our fantastic Bagpiper who joined us for Burns Night.

25/01/2026

We have had an amazing day today celebrating Burns night.

We decorated our trolley containing all our goodies, our residents enjoyed a game of Scottish bingo, a Scottish quiz, we even had Scottish hats with ginger hair to dress up. They enjoyed a glass of Irn Bru and some Scottish shortbread.

Our fantastic kitchen team, including Scottish chef John, cooked up a Scottish feast with Haggis, Neeps and Tatties followed by Cranachan for dessert. They then served all the houses with their meals with chef John, wearing his traditional Highland Dress. Lunch was a great success with John and our kitchen team chatting and interacting with all of our residents. There were lots of smiling faces.

After lunch our residents enjoyed a little tipple of Scottish Whiskey and then we were treated to a performance by a real bagpiper. This was amazing, everyone was clapping along, dancing, and tapping their feet.

The day ended with homemade Scotch broth, a Scottish platter and rice cakes and scones.

All the staff came together to make today a special and memorable day for our residents.

23/01/2026

Our lovely lady Ivy celebrated her very special 100th birthday yesterday.
She was very happy to receive her card from the King and Queen, and then she enjoyed her birthday party in the afternoon with her family around her. Our kitchen team provided a lovely buffet. She had the fantastic Ukulele Henry entertaining her. A Special day for a special lady.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Advinia Healthcare is proud to celebrate Debbie Farrah, who has been awarded a Heroes of Happiness Award following a nomination from the Home Manager at West Ridings Care Home. Debbie was described as “fantastic” and someone who is “truly making a difference to the lives of residents.”

The Heroes of Happiness Award is part of Advinia’s B Happie framework, which focuses on creating environments where residents feel Safe, Connected, and Relaxed, and colleagues feel Recognised, Fulfilled, and Purposeful. The award recognises colleagues who go above and beyond to create meaningful, positive experiences for residents and to support their teams in delivering exceptional care.

Over recent months, Debbie has truly stepped up, providing invaluable training, guidance, and hands-on support to teams at West Ridings. Her commitment has helped raise standards, build confidence, and strengthen the overall quality of care. Debbie’s passion and positive influence are clearly felt throughout the home, making a real difference to both resident experience and team morale.

Mark Dale, Head of Hospitality, said:
“Debbie’s dedication and willingness to step in and support her teams has been outstanding. She consistently leads by example and truly embodies everything the Heroes of Happiness Award stands for.”

Debbie’s recognition highlights the power of teamwork, leadership, and compassion in creating happy, supportive care environments. Her efforts reflect the very heart of the B Happie ethos, ensuring that every resident and colleague feels valued, supported, and proud to be part of their home.

Thank you, Debbie, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, a true Hero of Happiness!

15/01/2026

We had a fun morning playing balloon tennis today.