Cranmer Court

06/12/2025

Sometimes the smallest paws make the biggest impact.

Pet therapy sessions always light up our communities.

And beyond the cuddles and smiles, they bring something deeper:
• lowered stress
• reduced loneliness
• meaningful social connection
• comfort and reassurance
• a renewed sense of purpose

Whether it’s a gentle pat, a shared laugh, or a quiet moment with a furry friend, these interactions can transform someone’s whole day - especially for those living with dementia.

Our residents aren’t just meeting animals, they’re reminiscing about pets they've loved, and they're experiencing companionship, joy, and calm in a way only pets can provide.

04/12/2025

From the Cotswolds yesterday, to Kent today, Poppins the Aria Elf has been making sure the festive preparations are in full swing. He arrived at Kippingtons in Sevenoaks in time for bingo and whipped up a tasty treat in the kitchen.

04/12/2025

We’re incredibly grateful when families share feedback like this. Knowing that residents feel safe, respected and truly cared for - and that families feel supported - means everything to our teams.

At Belmont House, and across all Aria Care communities, dignity, kindness and personalised care are at the heart of every moment.

👉 If you’re exploring care for a loved one, we’d love to welcome you in for a visit and show you what compassionate, person-centred care looks like in real life.

02/12/2025

Knowing when it’s time to consider residential care for a parent is never easy - and it's never a decision you have to take alone.

There's no single time that is right for everyone, but many families reach start thinking about it after a fall, growing forgetfulness, increasing loneliness or isolation, or noticing a loved one is simply no longer safe at home. It’s emotional and overwhelming - and completely normal to feel unsure.

At Aria Care, we help families understand their options and make confident decisions. Our homes offer 24/7 support, warm and homely surroundings, meaningful activities, nutritious meals, and a real sense of community.

For many families, the move brings peace of mind, and the chance to enjoy being a family again.

👉 Explore our communities and see how we support families every step of the way.

28/11/2025

Trip to knights garden centre yesterday morning for coffee, cake and Christmas shopping! ☕️🎄⭐️

27/11/2025

Our local community choir performed for us yesterday! Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the show and all sang along to the Christmas songs 🎄⭐️

27/11/2025

Yoga with Jane on Tuesday!

Always a pleasure and very relaxing for our residents🧘‍♀️

26/11/2025

Care isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. Every reassuring word, every shared laugh, every moment of comfort in our communities is powered by something we don’t talk about enough: emotional strength.

Our teams are with our residents through joy, friendship, anxiety, and even grief. And they show up with empathy, patience, and kindness every single day.

We couldn’t be prouder of the emotional intelligence and heart they bring to their work.

💛 What does compassionate care mean to you?
We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments.

21/11/2025

Yesterday we had a Handling History Wartime Britain Session 🇬🇧 our residents stepped back in time as we explored Wartime Britain through an amazing hands-on history session.

Everyone enjoyed handling a variety of fascinating items from the era including ration books, an aviator jacket, gas masks, identity cards, shell casings and other authentic pieces that sparked memories and great conversations!

It was lovely to see residents sharing so many interesting stories together ❤️

20/11/2025

Play can be so powerful, especially for people living with dementia. Simple games can prompt a sense of fun, trigger memories, and help people feel more connected.

From a lively quiz-style game to doing a jigsaw side-by-side, playing together is important for stimulating the mind and opening the door to meaningful memories and conversation.

We see it across our communities every day; a friendly smile, a moment of calm concentration, or a burst of spontaneous laughter all demonstrate that Aria’s homes are a great place to live and work.

👉 Read our latest guide on dementia-friendly games and how they support wellbeing: https://orlo.uk/8LsGz

19/11/2025

Today, for International Men’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible men who bring wisdom, humour and character to our Aria Care communities.

One of them is Fred, who joined the Royal Engineers at 18 before spending decades driving steam, diesel and electric trains across Sussex and Kent. His favourite memory? “Having a kip at the back!” - followed by a grin and, “I didn’t really!”

We’re also proud to recognise men like John the dancer, Tony the truck driver, Jim the car painter, Norman from the RAF, Allan the paratrooper, Mark the lorry driver, Alan the sound specialist, and Tom the Chinese chess expert.

Every story reminds us: these men have lived extraordinary lives - and continue to inspire us every day.

17/11/2025

Today here at Cranmer Court we spent a calming afternoon engaging in mindfulness colouring. We had peaceful music playing in the background and our residents were fully immersed in creating their colourful masterpieces.

It was incredibly relaxing and everyone enjoyed the quiet focus and creativity ❤️

14/11/2025

Our residents favourite, Barry Steven’s performed for our residents yesterday! What a show! 😁🥳 he always manages to put a smile on everyone’s faces! We can’t wait to welcome Barry again at Christmas time!

13/11/2025

Today, for World Kindness Day, we’ve been showing how small acts of kindness can make a really big difference. Kindness is something we practice every day, and our ethos of caring from the heart is built on our values of respect and empathy. We've had to narrow it down to just a few!

✨ Jemma shared smiles across the community by handing out roses as a 'random act of kindness.'

✨ At Tall Trees, Rhiannon and Paul created beautiful gift bags for new mums at the Chipping Norton maternity ward, made with donations from local businesses.

✨ Rendlesham residents and team members donated treats to the RSPCA to support the training and care of cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes.

✨ Kelly dedicated her time volunteering at her local community centre, helping bring people together.

✨ Residents at the Oaken Holt Estate crafted heartfelt thank you cards for the visiting paramedics, showing gratitude to those who are always there in times of need.

✨ Zoe and the team at Ivy Court donated to The Dixons Centre — a Norwich charity supporting vulnerable people and running a food bank for anyone in need.

✨ And at Mill House, our team hosted a “Bubbles & Brunch” for local health and social care heroes.

It's kindness that connects us all, with each other and with our wider communities.

07/11/2025

Yesterday we enjoyed a trip to the garden centre with a few of our residents for teas, coffee and cake!

We all got into the Christmas spirit as there was lots of festive decorations already out and a few of our residents even purchased some Christmas decs!

Everyone had a fantastic time getting into the festivities! 🎅🌟🎄

05/11/2025

Halloween Fun here at Cranmer Court 🎃👻💀

We had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween on Friday with various Halloween games and props!

There were some funny costumes, scary decorations, and lots of laughter! We also celebrated a very special birthday complete with a very delicious cake! 🎂

31/10/2025

What a fantastic evening we had at our Cheese and Wine Night!

It was so lovely to see our residents, their families and members of the community come together to enjoy good company, great conversation and music, and (of course) plenty of delicious cheese and wine!

A special thank you to our chefs for the amazing spread and to everyone who joined us 🧀🍷

We loved hosting you all and we cannot wait to host another one again very soon!

29/10/2025

Afternoon Everyone!

⭐️ Please don’t forget our cheese and wine evening tonight here at Cranmer Court ⭐️

Friends, family and the community are all welcome to come along!

We can’t wait to see you all at 6pm! 🍷🧀

You’re invited!! 🎉

An evening with our new home manager Artur.

Please come along to enjoy an evening of great company, local cheeses and fine wines! 🧀🍷

This is a perfect opportunity to get to know Artur and hear his vision for our home. You can share any thoughts you may have in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

We would love to see our residents, friends, families and the local community come together for this event.

We can’t wait to welcome you all!

28/10/2025

Here at Cranmer Court we enjoyed a fun and creative afternoon of pumpkin painting! There was lots of laughter at all of the different paintings each person chose to do! 🎃

The pumpkins turned out beautifully and it was lovely to decorate our activities room with them all 👻💀🎃

17/10/2025

Yesterday we celebrated World Food Day in style here at Cranmer Court and what a delicious afternoon it was!

Our residents and staff enjoyed tasting a yummy variety of dishes from around the world! 🇺🇸🇮🇳🇯🇲🇬🇷🇲🇽

A big thank you to our kitchen team and everyone who helped make the afternoon so fun and memorable 🌍🤍