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Adept Care Homes Appoints New Managing Director

Posted on 7 January 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Kenny Nelson has been appointed as the new managing director of Midlands Based Adept Care Homes.

Kenny Nelson Appointed Managing Director of Adept Care Homes

Adept Care Homes has announced the appointment of Kenny Nelson as Managing Director. Kenny who joined Adept Care Homes in February 2021 as Business Director, brings with him a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge following previously working alongside Adept Care Homes as Relationship Director with RBS and later, as Senior Director, Health & Social Care with CYB (Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank).

The appointment follows a continued strong performance of the Midlands-based care provider, after the successful completion and opening of its 8th care home site, the luxurious Harrier House in Hucknall, Adept Care Homes is concentrating on reinvestment to promote their model to attract self-funding residents whilst looking to expand its portfolio once again.

“Adept Care Homes has a solid track record of consistent growth, undoubtedly inspired by its commitment to providing excellent care for elderly residents. The company is one of the biggest SMEs I personally supported under the Business Banking Switch. I now look forward to continuing to work with the team and furthering its ongoing growth and success” said Kenny Nelson, Adept Care Home’s newly appointed Managing Director.

Dave Lock, Executive Chair and former Managing Director of Adept Care Homes, who will continue to lead the group with close involvement, welcomes Kenny Nelson to the head of the team, commenting on the group’s future plans:

“My role has always been to ensure our homes are of a quality I would be pleased for my own parents to live in. Both my parents have lived happily at Moat House Care Home which has reinforced my pride in what we do. Kenny’s appointment signifies an exciting milestone in Adept’s future. His experience of both our company and the health and social care industry brings great strength to our business and driving the company forward. His input will be hugely significant as we plan the next phase of the business’ growth and expansion plan whilst improving our already impressive business performance.”

He will work in partnership with Emma Philpott, Senior Operations Director who has extensive experience and capabilities in the social care sector, Adept’s and former Greene King Finance Director, Chris White, and the newly appointed Communities Director, Joe Lock to push forward the Group’s strategy ensuring Adept Care Homes is ‘a superb place to live or work’.

Homes Visiting Update

Posted on 15 December 202113 June 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

08.06.22

Dear Residents, Families and Friends.

It has been a while since my last note and things have changed considerably so here is our current visiting policy based, as always, on government guidelines.

We understand that contact with family and friends is vital to our residents’ health and wellbeing. So, we are so pleased to have introduced to a more relaxed visiting structure. You’re welcome to visit your loved one inside our care homes as often and for as long as you wish, with hug and handholding.

There’s no need to book but please call 10 minutes ahead so our homes expect you. You will be asked for evidence of a negative LFT upon entry, however if you visit regularly, you need only test twice per week. Unless you have an exemption certificate you are asked to wear a mask at all times within our homes along with any other PPE provided to you by our team upon entry. Please speak to the manager if your loved one be distressed by you wearing a mask. When departing please wash your hands before making your way to reception.

We ask that you do not visit if you feel unwell, even if fully vaccinated and have tested negative for Covid. Other respiratory viruses like flu and norovirus are just as dangerous for your vulnerable loved ones. You may resume visiting 5 days after you feel better following symptoms like: cough, cold, high temperature, diarrhoea, vomiting etc.

Internal visits may be cancelled without notice if directed by the local authority should a Covid outbreak occur. However, pre-arranged essential and end of life visitors are exempted, and all others may visit externally using the booking system on our website.

Should you experience visiting problems, please provide feedback to our care home’s office.

Although our homes have always been a hive of activity, we have enjoyed the returning buzz that visitors inevitably bring and it’s a real joy to see so many faces that we have not seen for such a long time. We look forward to you experiencing first-hand our comprehensive resident’s social programme.

A big thank you to all our resident’s friends and families for your support, as well as our teams for their continued hard work and dedication to our residents.

Yours sincerely

Dave Lock

Executive Chairman

Kiwi House Care Home ‘Dig for Victory’ In Magic Seed Competition.

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Anne Hall and her fellow residents at Kiwi House Care Home correctly guessed the identity of the vegetable, fruit, or plant growing in the company-wide ‘Magic Seed’ gardening competition as the ‘Artichoke’.

All eight Midlands-based, Adept Care Homes went head-to-head as residents are tasked with the planting, nurturing, and growing their mystery seed for one of this summer’s much-loved gardening competitions. Residents are given only one chance to guess what they are growing!

Residents Rejoice at Chetwynd as Religious Services Resume.

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Monica Usher (84) and her fellow residents at Chetwynd House in Chilwell recently took part in their first face-to-face church service since the start of COVID-19 in March 2020.

Monica Usher, a long-term resident of Chetwynd House and devote Christian said “I have really struggled with the virtual church services during Covid but it was definitely better than nothing. I feel reborn and a renewed sense of belonging to my community, it’s always nice to see the Reverend in person.”

Singing hymns, praying and listening to readings from the Bible were just some of the activities that took place when the local community vicar, the Rev Johnathan Strickland, from St. Barnabas, from Inham Nook performed the ceremony.

It’s a Family Affair at Moat House Care Home

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Sisters are residing together at Moat House Care Home.

There’s not a hint of sibling rivalry when you meet Leicestershire-born sisters, Marylin (85) and Lily (89). In fact, you’d say the exact opposite of the pair who are so close, they’ve chosen to live together at Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire.

“I love my sister more than anything, I originally moved to Moat House because I didn’t want to be alone and the home has such a community feel and I used to visit our older sister who was a resident here and the home and team have been incredible and now Lily has joined me it really does feel like home,” said Marylin

Residents at The Knowles Care Home in Coventry had a surprise visit from the TV & West End star as he performs ‘Singing for the Brain.’

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Residents of the Knowles Care Home in Coventry got a wonderful surprise as the TV & West End star paid them a special visit.

Phantom of the Opera star, Dave Willets, who has been one of the country’s leading musical actors for years, brought his guitar along to entertain the residents, some of whom are living with dementia.

Dave Willets played the Phantom, and also Jean Valjean in Les Misérables in the west end and was a huge hit with the residents.

“I have been to quite a few ‘Singing for the Brain’ sessions [a UK-wide initiative] provided by the Alzheimer’s Society and knew the residents would enjoy some music, I can honestly say hand on heart that this one was by far the best I’ve seen. Amazing charisma and a great understanding of people living with dementia. Thank you so much for all the smiles you created. It’s Priceless ” said Karen Middleton, The Knowles Dementia Manager.

Adept Benefits Package

Posted on 30 September 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Dear Team Members

Pandemic Revival Plan

Your recently announced pay rise starts imminently to reward your hard work during Covid. Now, after listening to your feedback I am pleased to inform you that we will shortly be introducing the:

Adept Benefits Package

To further reward your hard work, we are investing in our exclusive one-stop online benefits portal, which includes a smartphone App, to provide you with a range of extra benefits to save you money and enhance your lifestyle. Amongst other things, you will be able to enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.

Some of the benefits include:

• Savings on your weekly or monthly shopping

• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program.

• Sky TV packages and broadband discounts

• Instore and Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers.

• Access to a Private GP.

• Cycle2Work scheme with up to 30% off new bike purchases

• and much more

Our HR Manager, Neil, will provide full details soon

Yours sincerely

Dave Lock

Managing Director

“You’re Hired” – care home residents now recruiting

Posted on 26 August 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Our residents have been participating in the interview process for recruiting new staff members, as part of their initiative to make more inclusive decisions.

As part of the new recruiting process, Head of the Residents Committee, John, was asked to be the resident’s representative for the interviews.

John is 88 years old and used his extensive life skills to support the appointment of new staff members.

John not only sat in on the interviews but was also given free rein to draft his own questions and ask them to the applicants, impressing everyone with his interview skills and professionalism.

Following the interview, John gave his feedback to the team at Chetwynd House and using his invaluable input, they appointed the new staff members.

A blooming success for Hanging Basket Competition winners

Posted on 25 August 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Residents at Bowood Court and Mews, worked through wind, rain and even heat waves to water and nurture their plants ready to compete in the first ever ‘Hanging basket competition’ ran by Adept Care Homes.

The residents took pride in planting, designing, and creating their very own hanging baskets for everybody to enjoy during the summer months.

Meet the new Home Manager at Harrier House

Posted on 23 August 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Adept Care Homes have announced the appointment of Samantha Kavanagh, new Home Manager at Harrier House Care Home, Hucknall.

Samantha, who started her role at Harrier House in July 2021, has over 25 years experience in the care sector spanning across commissioning, developing, and sustaining high standard quality care services.