Painting Rainbows at Chollacott House
Dhimo, our fabulous Activities Coordinator at Chollacott House in Tavistock, got residents busy painting the most beautiful rainbow this weekend, to let everyone know they are keeping safe. 
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Beautiful Bunting
Primary School children in Okehampton have made this super bunting to hang up in Kent House, to bring comfort and positivity to our residents. ‘Be brave – you can do this.’ So lovely!
Happy 100th Birthday, Peter!
Peter turned 100 today! And what a wonderful celebration the staff at Chollacott House in Tavistock put on for him! An amazing cake, champagne, an enormous balloon. and of course, a card from The Queen. Such a shame that his family, who had planned to travel from Canada to be with him today, couldn’t join in with the party in person, but a Skype call in planned for this evening. Happy Birthday Peter from all of us at Stonehaven. Congratulations!!
So thoughtful….
Beautiful roses left for the residents at Kent House by a passer-by, walking her dog. Thank you – it means so much x
Acts of Kindness in Challenging Times
Kent House Manager, Julie popped to Waitrose at the weekend to buy some treats for her residents. When the store manager spotted her bulk buying she was quizzed, so explained she was from a local care home. With that, the lovely lady from Waitrose rushed off to find some beautiful plants to cheer up the residents who were missing visits from loved ones. Thank you Waitrose – you made us all smile!
Mother’s Day Cake
The thoughtful chef at Dove Tree House in Exeter, created a wonderful cake for all the mothers in the home to share, in the absence of sons and daughters this year. Although a few turned up to wave through the window at their mums – some held lovely Mother’s Day banners! Positive stories in challenging times!
Thank you Waitrose, for the cake delivery
The lovely people of Waitrose in Exeter treated staff and residents at Dove Tree House to some freshly baked cakes and pastries yesterday! Thank you – what a lovely gesture during this very difficult time.
Kent House – another ‘Good’ Stonehaven home
We’re so proud of our Kent House team for achieving ‘Good’ ratings in all key lines of enquiry, following an unannounced CQC inspection in January.
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 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.
