Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

We’re all getting rather excited once again as our beloved England team warm up to take on the USA in Group B of the World Cup tomorrow! But for now… everyone at Claremont Parkway wishes all our friends ‘over the pond’ a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Our homes been full of animal mischief this week with a visit from Lucia's Tiny Farm. Residents were so excited and delighted to see animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits roaming around our newly refurbished home.

The troop of small animals explored most areas, in and out of bedrooms getting to know everyone. Animals of all types bring such pleasure, our residents loved sharing memories of their own pets and having conversations with Lucia about the care of each little creature. After feeding on snacks of grass and vegetables most of the guinea pigs and plush furred rabbits fell asleep as residents our stroked and cuddled them.

Jayne, the homes Resident Ambassador particularly enjoyed holding ‘Bernard’ the bearded dragon and ‘Pepper’ the tortoise. Although everyone agreed the star of the show was ‘Ethel’ the chicken who had the home in fits of giggles as she attempted to photo-bomb pictures!

Our General Manager Natalie Maxwell said: “Our residents had so much fun with their animal visitors today. We’re always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and therapeutic influence animals can have everyone. With Christmas fast approaching we have another animal surprise our residents and staff again with a visit from Santa’s Reindeers due at Claremont Parkway 12th December!”

On 15th November 2022 Claremont Parkway Care Home received an unannounced inspection from the Food Standards Agency and, we’re absolutely delighted to say we have been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating by the local authority.

The achievement is the highest rating a care home can receive from an Environmental Health officer, and shows the home has complied with all the statutory obligations; showing outstanding food hygiene standards.

General Manager, Natalie Maxwell commented “Following the unannounced inspection, we’re extremely pleased to have been awarded 5-stars for our food hygiene. Achieving the highest possible standard is incredibly important and I’m so proud of Head Chef Jorge Miranda and the Hospitality team at Claremont Parkway.

The inspector commented on Jorge’s extensive knowledge and this award is in recognition of the whole teams continued hard work in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness standards in our kitchen.”

Food hygiene ratings are an inspection given to a food business that reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority.

The ratings assess:

- How hygienically food is handled – prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored.
- The cleanliness of a business, including taking into consideration layout and ventilation.
- How food records are managed.

Remember, we're here to help and there's always a freshly made cake waiting for you courtesy of our amazing hospitality team!

Who’s going to win. Celia from our housekeeping team enjoying a game of four in a row with one of our lovely residents. Come and join us for a game whenever you're passing!

Spontaneous trip to Seasons garden centre in Burton Latimer today, with its super Christmas displays and of course fabulous coffee and cake!

Our residents paid their respects to all those who have fallen by making handmade poppies to complete the homes remembrance displays. It’s with grateful thanks for your sacrifices ‘We’ the residents and staff of Claremont Parkway Care Home will never forget those who have lost their lives to save others.

'Lest We Forget'.