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.
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.
Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby were all smiles as one very special wish came true for much-loved resident Joy, thanks to the home’s Make a Wish programme.
Joy Plumb (90), who has always had a passion for horses, wished for the chance to go carriage driving – and her dream became reality with a magical trip to Wenlo Riding for the Disabled.
The day was made even more special by the warm welcome from Dawn and her wonderful team of volunteers, who greeted Joy and her companions with tea and delicious cakes before the adventure began. Joy was joined by her son Kevin and five close friends from Kiwi House, making it a true community celebration.
After over 25 years of dedicated service at Sainsbury’s in Derby, Brenda Wilkins (90), now a cherished resident at Kiwi House Care Home, is once again doing what she loves – helping people shop.
Brenda, who spent decades building her reputation for friendliness, hard work, and customer service at Sainsbury’s, has found new purpose in her role as the in-house shopkeeper at Kiwi House’s popular onsite corner shop.
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.
Kiwi House Care Home Hosts Spectacular Kiwifest 2025 Summer Celebration
Derby, Saturday 5th July 2025 — Kiwi House Care Home pulled out all the stops this weekend as residents, families, team members, and local visitors came together for the home’s first-ever summer festival: Kiwifest 2025.
Held on Saturday 5th July, the day was filled with sunshine, smiles, and the vibrant sounds of live music, creating a joyful festival atmosphere right in the heart of Derby. Guests enjoyed a jam-packed schedule of entertainment, delicious food and drink, a popular festival glam station, and fun-filled garden games — all capped off by a showstopping performance from the home’s very own Kiwi Chorus Choir at 4pm.
Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home are getting into the festival spirit as they prepare to host their first-ever summer celebration — ‘Kiwifest’ — on Saturday 5th July from 11am to 4pm.
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.
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