Adept Care Homes Named Finalists in Prestigious Care Home Awards 2026

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the upcoming Care Home Awards 2026, marking another significant milestone in what has already been an exciting period of recognition for the Midlands-based care group.

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Emergency Services Answer the Call… to Karaoke at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Residents and staff at The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, recently opened their doors to local emergency service workers for a special Blue Light Breakfast — a heartfelt way of saying thank you for their dedication and service to the community.

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Community Spirit in Action as The Old Vicarage Residents Join Clay Cross Clean-Up

Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross rolled up their sleeves and stepped out into the community to take part in a local litter pick aimed at keeping their town clean and green.

The enthusiastic residents joined the community event on Saturday 21st March 2026, at Clay Cross Social Centre before heading out to help tidy up the local area.

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Love Was on the Menu at The Old Vicarage Care Home Valentine’s Celebration

Love, laughter, and special moments filled The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross as residents and their loved ones came together for a beautiful Valentine’s couples dining experience.

Residents were joined by their partners, families, and friends for a romance-themed lunch, thoughtfully designed to celebrate love in all its forms. The dining room was filled with smiles and conversation as couples enjoyed the opportunity to share a meaningful meal together.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Hosts Pre-Loved Clothes Sale to Support Sustainability and Residents

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, part of the Adept Care Homes group, recently held a successful pre-loved clothes sale, bringing residents, families, team members, and the local community together for a day of sustainable shopping and social connection.

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Old Vicarage Spreads Christmas Cheer and Wins Best Small Choir at Festive Singing Competition

Residents from The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross were filled with festive cheer after taking part in the much-loved Adept Christmas Choir Competition, held at the beautiful St Catherine’s Church in Burbage.

The day was packed with laughter, music and Christmas magic as choirs from across Adept Care Homes came together to sing their chosen festive songs. The Old Vicarage choir delivered a joyful performance full of warmth and smiles — earning them the trophy for Best Small Choir.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Launches Heart-Warming Parents & Tots Group to Bring Generations Together

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross was filled with laughter, music and joy as residents and local families came together for the exciting launch of the home’s brand-new Parents & Tots group.

The morning was a wonderful celebration of intergenerational connection, with babies, toddlers and residents sharing smiles, songs, playtime and touching moments that brought pure delight to everyone involved. The room buzzed with warmth as friendships formed naturally across generations.

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Adept Care Homes Wins National Award for Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce that it has been named Best for Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care at the Caring UK Awards 2025, a prestigious national event celebrating outstanding achievement across the social care sector.

The award recognises Adept Care Homes’ continued commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred dementia care through innovative practice, compassionate leadership and dedicated teams across its homes. Judges praised Adept for its forward-thinking approach, focus on meaningful engagement, and the positive impact its care has on residents and their families.

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A Tasty Triumph: The Old Vicarage Shines in Ready Steady Cook

Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Nutritional Value” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Residents’ Make a Wish Adventure Takes Flight!

Resident, Dorothy’s, dream comes true with a breathtaking helicopter ride over Derbyshire skies

There were cheers, smiles, and even a few happy tears at The Old Vicarage Care Home as Dot (Dorothy Brewer) (age 90), one of the home’s much-loved residents, saw her lifelong dream take flight — quite literally!

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