What types of care does Queens Manor Care Home offer?

Queens Manor Care Home offers Residential care, Dementia care, Respite / Short stay.

Activities at Queens Manor Care Home

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Shannon Cullen

Senior Head of Lifestyle

Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.

I ensure that myself and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities is the way forward.

In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - though Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.

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

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Resident enjoy Sea Life London Aquarium

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Queens Manor care home in Edinburgh were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.

James’ presentation featured getting up close and personal with SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s colony of Gentoo Penguins, residents were able to watch feeding time for Green Sea turtles and numerous sharks!

James says: “It was wonderful to be able to show the Barchester residents some of the fantastic creatures we have at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, we are very proud of the work our brilliant teams do. We were just so happy to be able to share our beautiful world beneath the waves with them.”

Home bid a fond farewell to colleague

The Queens Manor family have said a fond farewell to, Suzy one of the homes Life Enrichment Coordinators as she gets ready to move back to her own family in Portugal.

Suzy has been a part of the Queen’s Manor family since the home opened. Everyone would like to wish Suzy all the very best for the future and safe travels back to her homeland. You will be missed!

Emotional reunions at Queens Manor

Frank, a resident at Queens Manor was delighted to be reunited with his daughter during an emotional visit to the home today. This was the first time his daughter had been able to see inside Queens Manor as Frank had moved in during the first lockdown, it was very emotional all round and his daughter said, “‘a very positive step in the right direction, so glad to see dad so well looked after & looking so healthy”.

Home celebrate Valentine's Day

Queens Manor care home, in Edinburgh was filled with cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.

Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by creating heart-shaped cards to decorate the home and sharing their love stories.

Resident Malcolm, a resident at Queens Manor was so excited to receive a handmade card by a staff member, he showed it to everyone at the home. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities. Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Home celebrate 2nd Birthday!

Residents at Queens Manor Care home, in Edinburgh recently enjoyed a celebration of Queens Manor 2nd year anniversary since opening.

The homes Life Enrichment team organised a party with music, dancing, a delicious home-made birthday cake and prosecco. All the decorations were made by the residents at the home through their arts and crafts session and were used to help transform the room. It was a fantastic day for all and to ensure family and friends didn’t miss out, they posted images on their Facebook page to show how much fun they had!

Resident, Arlene said ‘I love a party and this has put a smile on everyone’s face!’ Another, Margaret was the second resident to reside at Queens Manor, and she was delighted to be the cake cutter, she thought the cake was delicious too.

Silk Elephant

Thank you so much to Lorraine Waugh & Jackie Hale at Silk Elephant for this beautiful & thoughtful donation of lovely handmade hearts #giftofaheart #silkelephant #actsofkindness