Under the sparkling lights of the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston proudly took home the coveted “Best for Wellbeing” award at the Adept Awards in Excellence on Wednesday 7th May 2025.
The evening, filled with glamour, live entertainment, and heartfelt celebration, honoured outstanding contributions in care—shining a spotlight on the individuals and teams who make a difference every day.
Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby was filled with music, memories, and magic as residents and team members came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone – the Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Margaret and Les Anderson, marking 70 years of love, laughter, and togetherness.
The day began in traditional Anderson fashion with a trip to the Brecon Beacons, a long-held family tradition that continues to hold deep meaning for the couple. Family members even flew in from the USA to join the celebrations, making the day all the more special.
After a joyful morning in the Welsh countryside, the couple returned for a family lunch and an afternoon of heartfelt celebration with their Kiwi House family. In a beautifully personalised tribute, local singer Sandy Bailey performed the couple’s favourite songs – Some Enchanted Evening and I Could Have Danced All Night – as the couple shared a touching dance, recreating a memory from their wedding day.
Read more: Love That Lasts a Lifetime: Margaret and Les Celebrate 70 Wonderful Years Together at Kiwi House Care HomeIn true Kiwi House style, the team presented Margaret and Les with flowers carefully arranged to match their original wedding bouquet, a matching buttonhole for Les, and thoughtful gifts. In honour of Margaret’s love for poetry, a bespoke poem was written and read by their very own Activity Lead Nicola, capturing the spirit of their journey together.
The celebrations continued into the evening as the couple and their family visited The on-site Woolpack pub, where they toasted their love with drinks and a stunning celebration cake made by our talented chef.
“It was a day filled with love and joy – one we’ll all remember,” said Jeanette, Kiwi House Manager. “Margaret and Les are a shining example of enduring love, and it was an honour to celebrate this incredible milestone with them.”
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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 at Kiwi House Care Home in Derby have a very special visitor to look forward to each month – Ray, the therapy dog.
This beautiful golden retriever has become a much-loved member of the Kiwi House family, bringing comfort, companionship, and plenty of wagging tails to brighten everyone’s day.
Residents from Kiwi House Care Home, Derby, proudly took home the title of Best Overall Choir at Adept Care Homes’ much-loved annual Christmas Choir Competition, held on Thursday, 5th December at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, Leicestershire.
Midlands-Based Care Group, Adept Care Homes who operate Douglas Court and Kiwi House Care Homes in Derby have been named ‘Care Group of the Year 2024’ at this year’s prestigious Caring UK Awards. This incredible recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care, fostering vibrant communities, and enhancing the lives of our residents across all their homes.
Adept Care Homes is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its annual Christmas Choir Competition. This cherished tradition sees resident choirs from all Midlands-based Adept Care Homes gather at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, Leicestershire, celebrating the holiday season through song and community spirit.
Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby have shown their love for furry friends by supporting the local Cat Rescue Charity, Meow & Furever. The residents, who share a passion for helping animals, created and sold cat-themed crafts to raise funds for the organisation.
Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby has been shortlisted as a finalist in two distinguished industry-leading awards: the Caring UK Awards for Care Group of the Year and the National Care Awards for Care Group of the Year (Small) and Training and Development of the Year! This remarkable achievement underscores Kiwi House’s commitment to delivering exceptional care, support to its residents and its vision to be ‘a superb place to live or work.’.
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