The Care Group of the Year nomination is particularly special, as Adept Care Homes proudly won this award in 2024. Being shortlisted again reflects the group’s continued commitment to providing outstanding, resident-focused care across its homes.
Redditch, UK – The team and residents at Bowood Court Care Home are beaming with pride as 93-year-old June Cooke has once again been celebrated for her remarkable dedication to the Royal British Legion (RBL).
June, who touched hearts last year with her mission to knit 90 poppies for Remembrance Day, has now received a special certificate of thanks from the RBL. This heartfelt recognition comes after June helped the organisation raise an incredible £52,000 in Redditch over the past year.
Residents across Adept Care Homes have once again put their green fingers to the test in the much-loved Annual Sunflower Competition, with this year’s tallest bloom reaching an incredible 9ft 4in (285cm) at Moat House Care Home.
The competition is a highlight of the year for residents and teams alike. It all begins with a celebratory planting session in spring, when residents plant not only sunflowers but also vegetables and other flowers as part of a wider gardening tradition. Exactly 100 days later, Grounds Manager Richard Mee makes his rounds with the measuring stick to determine which home’s sunflower stands the tallest.
Midlands, UK – July 2025 – Adept Care Homes has launched a heartfelt new initiative across all its care homes called ‘Stop The Clock’, designed to carve out moments of genuine connection and joy for residents and team members alike.
Twice a day, at 11:30am and 3:30pm, the usual routine takes a backseat as the homes pause the hustle for 10 minutes of pure, person-centred joy. Whether it’s a spontaneous sing-along, a quiet chat over tea, a game of dominoes, or a stroll in the garden, the focus is simple: connection.
Bowood Court Care Home has been named Best for Food, Dining and Nutrition at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, held last Friday in London. The award recognises Bowood Court’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, nutritious, and inclusive dining experiences for its residents.
This national win marks another proud moment for the Redditch-based home following an impressive 2024, during which Bowood was praised for its expert approach to Level 4 dysphagia-friendly meals and its strong entry in the Creed Care Chef of the Year awards.
Bowood Court Care Home brought home a flavourful victory at the dazzling Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, winning “Best for Food and Dining” to the cheers of the community and their peers.
The glamorous evening on 7th May featured dinner, entertainment, and an inspiring awards presentation, celebrating those who go above and beyond in care.
For the love of fun and sustainability, residents at Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch have turned their garden into a golfer’s paradise—by creating their very own mini golf course entirely from upcycled items!
With sustainability at the heart of the home’s 2025 mission, this imaginative project has brought green thinking and good times together in perfect harmony. Led by Mark, the home’s ever-handy maintenance man and now honorary course designer, the project was driven by the ideas and creativity of the residents themselves.
After being recognised in 2024 Care Home Awards as the UK’s Outstanding Smaller Care Home Group, Adept Care Homes is proud to announce that they have once again been named finalists in the 2025 Care Home Awards, recognising excellence in care across the UK.
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, Adept Care Homes is proud to announce the return of ‘The Big Dementia Talk’, a virtual event open to all at the start of Dementia Action Week 2025.
This insightful event, hosted by Karen Middleton, Adept’s Dementia Manager, aims to provide valuable information on dementia care, helping families, caregivers, and communities better understand and support those living with dementia. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session, ensuring their most pressing questions are answered by experts in the field.
Residents from Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch, proudly took home the title of Best Small Choir at Adept Care Homes’ much-loved annual Christmas Choir Competition, held on Thursday, 5th December at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, Leicestershire.
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