Activities at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home

Today we celebrated two very special ladies birthdays that just happened to be on the same day.  Molly Hill celebrated her 100 birthday and shared the birthday date with our Queen.  Happy Birthday ladies, from all our residents and staff

This is picture was taken in March 2020.  It defines how caring and forward thinking our home is with regards to Nutrition and diet.

As the home went into lockdown, residents and staff received some fabulous gifts from our local John Lewis at Home store.

Thank you so much, they really helped lift our spirits,

Here at Marriott House and Lodge Care Homes our residents and staff are busy showing support to our fabulous NHS by making beautiful rainbows for all our rooms 

We don't usually stand that far away from residents but, we have to distance a bit under the current circumstances. 

We have been overwhelmed by what we have received and it has made such a difference. We feel really loved! We have received  cards, letters, pictures, poems and about 50 emails that we are reading with residents and replying to on a daily basis. It really does make us feel part of an amazing community. One family sent us a whole story, and the children had drawn illustrations of the characters. They've even promised us a sequel!

One residents, Pat, said she didn't think she would ever learn how to use a computer, but is now sending emails with our help. Pat said not seeing her family and friends is so hard, but the staff are helping her maintain contact with them. She even managed to use Skype for the first time at the age of 90. She loved reading all the cards and messages and looking at the pictures.

Molly, another resident, mentioned how nice it is to know that we are not forgotten, and it is nice to receive lovely post and messages.

Seeing the residents receive these lovely letters, messages and pictures is fantastic. It really has given them something to focus on during this difficult time. Being so isolated is a struggle for everyone, and this project has made such a positive impact on people. 

We would encourage people to continue to send us messages and we will reply as much as quickly as possible. We have a board in the lounge for them to be displayed on. 

If anyone requires any further information, please contact Marriott House and Lodge on 01243 536652.

Marriott House and Lodge celebrated a Good CQC rating after a recent inspection. The report concluded that: ‘People enjoyed an independent lifestyle and told us their choices and needs were met. They enjoyed the food, drink and activities that took place daily.’

In celebration of the rating and to thank each member of the team for their contributions to the home, each team member was presented with £100 gift voucher in appreciation of their hard work.

Maxine Spincer General Manager at Marriott House and Lodge said: “We are delighted that Marriott House and Lodge was rated ‘Good’ overall following the CQC’s most recent inspection. The team at Marriott House and Lodge always strive to provide the best possible quality care for everyone who lives at the home.