Activities at Highfield Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Kim Quean
Hello, my name is Kim and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Highfield Care Home.
I have 15 years' experience in care, 2 in senior care positions and 9 in activities. You will most likely find me dancing in a lounge or singing in the corridors, I also love a good dress up day!
I joined Barchester Healthcare in June 2024 and I am very excited to be part of the team here at Highfield.
It is a privilege to be part of an organisation which aligns so well with my own personal vision for residents wellbeing and quality of life.
I graduated University of Derby BSC, in integrative health and social care in January 2021 and completed NAPPA Level 2 Activity Provision in Adult Social Care the same year.
I look forward to working closely with you all, to ensure residents are happy, healthy and thriving.
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 Highfield Care Home
Insight to our new build
We are thrilled to share an insight to our build journey with you as we look forward to our marketing suite opening soon!
At Highfield we believe every person should be treated as an individual, with personalised care provided in the very best surroundings.
That’s why our home has been designed with our residents’ comfort, well-being and happiness in mind.
We will have a stylish café, which will be stocked with delicious home-made treats and spa bathrooms for luxurious bath time experiences to a well-appointed hair salon for pamper sessions and sociable dining rooms, serving residents' favourite dishes.
Medical Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs. Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
Build Progress
Excitement is building for our stunning new home opening!
Highfield Care Home is situated close to the lovely market town of Tadcaster and our marketing suite is due to open soon.
Highfield is set in beautiful and tranquil open parkland, overlooking a lake and in close proximity to the historic Roman Catholic Church of Scarthingwell Park.
These images have been captured through the build progress.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Menopause Coffee Morning
Please join us for our Menopause Awareness Session on Saturday 25 January starting at 10am to understand more about its impact on mental and physical health.
Financial Planning for Later Life
Join us on 27th January at 10am for an informative session on Financial Planning for Later Life.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? Pop in and see what we have to offer!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Could you make a difference to someone's day to day life? If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, we'd love to hear from you!
Calling all Emergency Services - take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a slice of home made cake and a warm welcome.
Monthly Dementia Cafe - 4th Wednesday
We know how important it is to support our local community and extend a warm welcome to join us at our monthly dementia cafe from 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm.
Don't Dine Alone - 1st Friday of the month
We know meal times can be lonely for older members of our community. Join us for a nutritious meal and make new friends. To reserve your place call 01937 221 720.
