Kiwi House - Adept Care Homes

Kiwi House Is Awarded High Commendation in Prestigious National Care Home Awards

Posted on 18 July 202318 July 2023 by Maree Leadbeater

Kiwi House in Derby, part of family-run Adept Care Homes, has been awarded the High Commendation for Outstanding Smaller Care Provider for the third year running in the national Care Home Awards 2023.

The Care Home Awards is one of the most highly regarded accolades available in the UK’s health and social care sector which celebrates the good work, innovative thinking and excellence in care which continue to drive the sector. Adept Care Homes’ consistent high commendation highlights their unwavering pursuit of excellence and their commitment to enhancing the lives of their residents.

Recieveing The Outstanding Smaller Group Care Provider Award at The Care Home Awards 2023

“We are immensely proud to have received this high commendation for “Outstanding Smaller Group Care Provider” at the Care Home Awards for the third year in a row,” said Joe Lock, Communities Director of Adept Care Homes. “This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents. It is a true testament to the commitment and compassion of our incredible team.

Award Winning Excellence for Kiwi House Care Home

Posted on 23 June 202323 June 2023 by Charlotte

Kiwi House Care Home scooped an award for Lifestyle and Entertainment 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 Lifestyle & Entertainment award. The wellbeing of our residents is always paramount in everything we do, and life at Kiwi House is designed to provide a full range of enriching physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The sense of community and companionship offered by all our social areas and communal activities helps promote their independence, choice and dignity,” Colleen Mckay, Home Manager.

“I am very pleased that we got the award as we work tirelessly to provide the residents with a stimulating lifestyle and some of the best care home entertainment around, it is all about teamwork and pulling together to give our residents 100%, We are all so passionate about our residents lifestyle and wellbeing, We are exceptionally proud of our homes and the hard work that goes on to make it the vibrant, happy place it is to live and work,” said Front of House Manager, Mark Whithorn.

“I’m delighted and pleased for everyone, it’s wonderful news and well deserved, well done,” said Sid Lusted, Resident at Kiwi House.

If you are looking for care or need any further help contact the home on 01332 755892.”

All Aboard for Enhancing Dementia Care at Kiwi House Care Home

Posted on 30 May 202330 May 2023 by Charlotte

A unique tour bus rolled into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby to provide care team and relatives of their residents with a virtual experience of what it could be like to live with dementia, this Dementia Action Week (15-21 May 2023).

Family of the Kiwi House residents who are currently living with Dementia, hopped on board the specially equipped bus to experience what living with Dementia may be like for their loved ones.

All Aboard This Dementia Action Week for Enhancing Dementia Care at Kiwi House Care Home

Posted on 2 May 20232 May 2023 by Charlotte

A unique tour bus is rolling into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Kiwi House Care Home in Derby to provide care workers and residents relatives with a virtual experience of what it is like to live with dementia, this Dementia Action Week (15-21 May 2023).

Family members of residents who are currently living with dementia at Kiwi House will be among the first to hop on board the specially equipped experience bus with Adept Care Home Dementia Manager, Karen Middleton leading the way.

KIWI HOUSE CARE HOME AWARDED ‘TOP 20 RECOMMENDED CARE HOME GROUP’ AWARD BY TRUSTED INDUSTRY LEADING REVIEW SITE

Posted on 6 April 20236 April 2023 by Charlotte

Resident’s and team are delighted to be awarded the carehome.co.uk ‘Recommended Top 20 UK Care Home’ Award for 2023

Kiwi House, part of Adept Care Homes has received a Top 20 Care Home Group award which is based on over 265,000 reviews from care home residents as well as their friends and family.

Kiwi House Care Home Creating a ‘Buzz’ with New Barber Shop

Posted on 9 March 20239 March 2023 by Charlotte

A Local Care Home is proving to be ‘a cut above the rest’ as they recreate the traditional barber shop experience for the male residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Derby.

**Desmond enjoying his afternoon in the barbers in the All New Gents Club.**

Kiwi House Care Home Hosts A Community Easter Egg Hunt That Has Everyone ‘Hopping’ with Delight

Posted on 27 January 202327 January 2023 by Charlotte

Residents at local care home, Kiwi House in Alvaston, Derby enjoyed a visit from the children at Local School, Landau Forte Academy Moorhead for an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.

Young and old enjoyed the fun of an Easter egg hunt after primary school pupils from Landau Forte Academy Moorhead were invited to a care home for a grand search in the care home grounds.

Kiwi House Care Home Rejoices in Winning Regional Christmas Choir Competition.

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022 by Charlotte

Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Derby are crowned as Best Contemporary Choir in Company Wide Regional Christmas Choir Competition.

The residents who form the ‘choir club’ of Kiwi House Care Home rejoiced as they were crowned one of the winners of the annual company-wide Christmas Choir Competition.

Joyce Gets Back in the Saddle After 60 Years Thanks to Kiwi House Care Home’s ‘Make a Wish’ Program.

Posted on 24 November 202224 November 2022 by Charlotte

Joyce Fearn (81) who has lived and worked in Derby her whole life and now resides at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, has had her dream come true as part of the Adept Care Homes’ ‘Make A Wish’ program as she gets back in the saddle after almost 60 years.

Joyce setting off on her ride with Jimmy and the Wenlo RDA experts, and proves wishes really can come true.

Kiwi House Care Home Ensures There Are No ‘Long Faces’ When Its Residents Visit Local Riding School

Posted on 21 October 202221 October 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, could be found ‘horsing-around’ on a residents-chosen day trip to Wenlo RDA (Riding for the disabled).

Among the resident was Joyce Fearn (81), who enjoyed many years as a passionate horse rider in her youth. Joyce’s family owned horses during her childhood and adolescence and now living at Kiwi House Care Home, she told the activities coordinator “my wish has always been to be around horses again.”

Joyce poses for a photo with her favourite horse at the Wenlo RDA

The visit offered not only fun, laughter and comfort but, for those with dementia, memory recall, stimulation and mood enhancement.