Kiwi House - Adept Care Homes

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.

Kiwi House Proudly Makes Donation to Local Community Charities

Posted on 18 October 20229 September 2024 by Lexie Jex

Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, gathered to handover their generous donation to local charity, The Lewis Sewell Memorial Trust and Rainbows Hospice. The cheque was presented to Bruno Gambini from The Rainbows Charity on behalf of Gillian Sewell, on this special occasion.

From Left to Right: Mark, Activities Lead, Eileen, Ann, Emma Philpott (Kiwi’s Operations Director), Bruno Gambini (rainbows Charity)

All Aboard for Enhancing Dementia Care at Kiwi House

Posted on 18 October 20229 September 2024 by Lexie Jex

A unique tour bus is rolling into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Kiwi House in Derby 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 Kiwi House Care Home will be among the first to hop on board the specially equipped bus with Dementia Manager, Karen Middleton leading the way.

Kiwi House Care Home Receives High Commendation in Prestigious National Care Home Awards

Posted on 7 July 20227 July 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Kiwi House Care Home in Derby, part of family-run Adept Care Homes, has been recognised with a High Commendation as Outstanding Small Care Provider for the second year running.

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. Manager, Tracy Taylor surprised the residents and the team with the exciting news at Kiwi House.

Award-Winning Excellence For Kiwi House

Posted on 20 June 202220 June 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Kiwi House Care Home scooped two awards for Team Commitment and Lifestyle and Wellbeing 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 & wellbeing 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,” Tracy Taylor, Home Manager.

Kiwi House Celebrates ‘Good Times’ Following Their Latest CQC Inspection

Posted on 24 March 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Residents and team at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby held a lavish party to celebrate, following their latest inspection by industry watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Residents and the team at Kiwi House enjoyed the celebration with live entertainment from Vintage Singer, Johnny Victory, party games, food, champagne, and specially made donuts for the occasion from ‘Project D’.

Inspectors made an unannounced visit to Kiwi House Care Home at the end of last year, when they spoke with residents, relatives, and team members, as well as reviewed care records.

The care home received an overall “Good” in the inspection report.

Kiwi House Boosts Residents Wellbeing with All-New, ‘Singing and Dancing’ Partnership.

Posted on 23 February 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

Kiwi House Care Home is partnering with award-winning Oomph! Wellness to engage residents and team in a holistic world of enriched wellbeing.

Kiwi House Care Home in Derby provides high-quality, person-centred care, where each resident is treated with dignity and respect whilst offering a fun and engaging social program so that residents can continue to enjoy past interests and try new activities. Families and friends can join in with the daily activities offering reassurance that residents’ happiness and well-being is at the heart of everything they do.

Hark The Herald Angels Sing at Kiwi House Care Home

Posted on 7 January 2022 by Maree Leadbeater

The children of Landau Forte Academy Moorside visited the residents of Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby and captivated them with a rendition of their favourite ‘Festive Carols’.

Residents, some of whom have a passion for music and are part of the Kiwi House ‘Choir Club’ joined in with classics such as Silent Night, Rudolf the red-nosed Reindeer and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

“It’s so fabulous to see their little faces and wow, can they sing and dance? It’s made my Christmas to have them visit and sing with us” said Anne Hall, a resident at Kiwi House.

Kiwi House Care Home ‘Dig for Victory’ In Magic Seed Competition.

Posted on 4 November 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Anne Hall and her fellow residents at Kiwi House Care Home correctly guessed the identity of the vegetable, fruit, or plant growing in the company-wide ‘Magic Seed’ gardening competition as the ‘Artichoke’.

All eight Midlands-based, Adept Care Homes went head-to-head as residents are tasked with the planting, nurturing, and growing their mystery seed for one of this summer’s much-loved gardening competitions. Residents are given only one chance to guess what they are growing!

Barry Says ‘Bon Voyage’ To HRH Prince Philip

Posted on 10 May 2021 by Maree Leadbeater

Barry Freestone (90) a resident at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby looks back at fond memories of his time in the Navy, serving with HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh on the eve of his funeral. Barry Says ‘Bon Voyage’ To HRH Prince Philip.

Barry served on HMS Chequers, a destroyer based in Malta which Prince Philip served on for a time before he was promoted to Lieutenant Commander, when the Duke finally took command of his own ship, the frigate HMS Magpie.