Chetwynd House News

Ada Smalley (89) who resides at Chetwynd House Care Home in Beeston, Nottingham, has her wish come true as part of the Adept Care Homes’ ‘Make A Wish’ program.

Over 500 residents are encouraged to make a wish, no matter how big or small, the wishes are put it in the home’s magic wishing well and every month, one resident is picked to have their wish come true.

Ada’s wish was to go swimming, she has always been passionately active and enjoys nurturing her health and wellbeing. Ada can usually be found taking part in the homes exercise classes or taking a brisk walk with her fellow residents. “I love to swim, it has always been one of my favourite ways to relax and exercise at the same time,” chuckled Ada.

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With only four weeks until Christmas Day (yes, really!) residents and their families at
Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell, Nottingham are getting very excited about
the prospect of a visit from Father Christmas. The great news is, they don’t have to
wait until December 24 for the jolly fellow to head to Nottinghamshire.

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Joan Darby (96) who resides at Chetwynd House Care Home in Beeston, Nottingham, has her Christmas wish come true as part of the Adept Care Homes’ ‘Make A Wish’ program.

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A unique tour bus is rolling into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Chetwynd House in Beeston to provide care workers with a virtual experience of what it is like to live with dementia, this Dementia Action Week (16-22 May).

Team at the Chetwynd House Care Home will be among the first to hop on board the specially equipped bus with Dementia Manager, Karen Middleton leading the way.

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Residents at local care home, Chetwynd House in Chilwell, Nottingham enjoyed a visit from local children for an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.

Young and old enjoyed the fun of an Easter egg hunt after children of resident’s families, Chetwynd’s care team and local community groups were invited to the care home for a grand search in the care home grounds.   

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Residents at Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire are ‘checking out’ the local library.

Residents met with Library Manager, Jackie Smith to fill out their library card applications and waited to receive their cards, which arrived earlier this week. Residents took a short walk. to the library, situated in Inham Nook for their first long ‘over-due’ visit since Covid restrictions began.

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Chetwynd House Care Home scooped two awards for its Dementia Care and Team Commitment at the annual Adept Excellence Awards Gala Night.

The home who prides itself in providing ‘a superb place to live or work’ was recognised for its efforts over the past 12 months.

“We are also proud that we have achieved the Dementia Care award. At Chetwynd House, our dementia care has a simple, person-first approach.  We recognise that dementia care can be complex and is unique to everyone. We put our residents’ needs at the heart of everything we do, promoting their independence, choice, and dignity,” said Kate Gilvear, Chetwynd House Manager.

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Sisters are residing together at Chetwynd House Care Home.

There’s not a hint of sibling rivalry when you meet Nottinghamshire-born sisters, Maureen (84) and Margaret (82). In fact, you’d say the exact opposite of the pair who are so close, and are living together at Chetwynd House Care Home in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire.

“I love my sister more than anything, I originally moved to Chetwynd House because I didn’t want to be alone and the home has such a community feel. It really does feel like home. I am so glad Maureen chose to join me here,” said Margaret.

Maureen added: “We’ve had the odd squabble in our time, but mostly, we just get on like friends more than sisters. It’s great living together, we have a lot to talk about and both enjoy the resident clubs and activities here. It’s like we’ve never been apart!”

“We think it’s wonderful that Margaret and Maureen have chosen to live together here at Chetwynd House. They tell us they used to get up to mischief and listening to them reminisce with tales of their childhood, it’s clear they have experienced so much of their lives together. Their bond is remarkable and it’s truly heart-warming that they are able and choose to be together now,” said Kate Gilvear, Home Manager.