Activities at Austen House Care Home

Here at Austen House, we like to get to know those we support, and from the day of moving in, our activities team will spend time on an individual basis learning about interests, likes and dislikes, life history and favourite hobbies.

We provide a wide range of activities, from one-to-one time, manicures and board games, through to live entertainment, prize bingo and our ever-popular cheese & wine events. Our activities team will also tailor individual activities to ensure residents can have as much or as little involvement as they choose.

In the summer months, greater focus is given to outdoor activities, such as barbecues and garden parties. In conjunction with our Chef, themed events are planned throughout the year, bringing activities and food together.

In their pink polo shirts, our activities team are easily identifiable and embrace ideas and suggestions from residents and their relatives to ensure that the activities provided keep those we support engaged, stimulated and entertained.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Iuliana Buican

Activities Co-ordinator

Hi my name is Iuliana,   I was a history teacher for 12 years before I joined Barchester in 2017.  I am passionate about my job and love working with people. I enjoy planning and delivering meaningful activities which make a difference to our residents lives.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure

Activities and Events Partnerships

As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies

Life at Austen House Care Home

Lorna Loves to Dance

Lorna Loves to Dance

Lorna loves to dance and couldn’t resist when George and Ginger came to entertain!

New Wing at Austen House

New Wing at Austen House

Baroness Greenfield Chair of the Alzheimer’s Society kindly officially opened our newly refurbished wing and Austen House made a donation to Alzheimer’s Society!
Afterwards, our team and residents enjoyed afternoon tea!

Upcoming events

Countdown to Christmas

Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.