Stone Haven CQC good inspection

The Lilacs maintain their ‘Good’ rating from CQC

Well done to The Lilacs team in Exeter for maintaining their ‘Good’ rating from CQC, in all 5 Key Lines of Enquiry. The feedback provided to CQC from residents, their families, visitors and health professionals was overwhelmingly positive. One relative commented ‘It’s small enough to be like a family – it’s like a home, not an institution.’ Another said ‘When I come in, it’s like coming into Mum’s house – we are so grateful for your care of our dear Mum.’

If you are interested in finding out more about care at The Lilacs, please contact Manager Mary Davidson on 01392 435271.

St Luke's Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth believes that no one should die alone, in pain or distress.

How someone is cared for at the end of their life can remain with relatives and loved ones for a long time so it is important to get the care right. All staff who care for people at end of life should be trained with the knowledge and skills to ensure that the end of life care people receive, maintains their dignity, choice and comfort. People should be able to die in a place of their choosing and their end of life wishes should be known by those caring for them.

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth have been training local care homes and domiciliary care agencies in how to provide good end of life care. The programme is called the Six Steps Programme, as there are six key steps that an organisation has to complete to pass the course and receive the St Luke’s Six Step award. Their award is reviewed every year to ensure that the standards are maintained.

Congratulations to Chollacott House in Tavistock who have have maintained their Six Steps standard from St Luke’s.

Primrose House - Luxury Care Home

Primrose House: Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide 2020

Stonehaven were invited to Coutts in London on Wednesday last week, to celebrate the inclusion of Primrose House in Knight Frank’s 2020 Luxury Care Home Guide. 100 of the most prestigious care homes across the country are featured in this beautifully presented guide, so it was a real honour to be there and to meet other care home operators. Primrose House in Westward Ho! opened in September 2016. It’s location on the North Devon coast means that many of its 30 ensuite bedrooms enjoy views out to sea, as far as Saunton Sands and Lundy Island, on a clear day. The building was designed with the dementia resident in mind, with carefully chosen colours, lighting, textiles and lay-out. For more information about Primrose House, or to book an appointment to view, please call 01237 488023.

Mathilde Leaving

A Fond Farewell

This week we bid a fond farewell to Mathilde Bouts who has worked as Stonehaven’s Purchasing Assistant for the last three years. She’s off to start a new life in Southern Spain with her partner and their cats. Whilst we are absolutely thrilled for her, she will be SO missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of working with her. Buena Suerte!

St Petrocs - Christmas 2019

Christmas Party at St Petrocs

I love this photo of the St Petrocs Christmas party – everyone enjoying a good old singalong!

Care Home Devon - Christmas Tree

It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas!

Residents at The Manor in Exminster have been busy cutting out their painted hand-prints to make this stunning Christams Tree!

St Petrocs - Day of the older person

International Day of The Older Person 2019

The residents of St Petroc’s Care Home in Bodmin, marked ‘International Day of the Older Person 2019’ by giving some advice to the younger generation.

Bluebell House - Anniversary

75 Years of Wedded Bliss

Betty Coe, resident at Bluebell House in Westward Ho! celebrates 75 years of marriage to husband Peter. Peter will move into Bluebell House for a week over Christmas to celebrate with Betty. Wonderful!

Stephen and Dawn 70th Birthday Cropped

Happy Birthday to Stephen and Dawn!

Stonehaven Directors, husband and wife team, Stephen and Dawn both celebrate a special birthday (b.1949!) within a week of each other. Here they are enjoying their cake in the support office today. Happy Birthday to you both! xx

Kent House - Firework night

Hot Dogs & Sparklers!

Staff and residents at Kent House celebrated Bonfire Night this year with Hot Dogs and Sparklers, while enjoying the fireworks in the skies above Okehampton.