Activities at Westlake House Care Home
Residents enjoy playing hoopla and bocce bowls, which combine exercise with the thrill of competitive sport. We invite entertainers and musicians to visit the home on a regular basis and residents very much enjoy watching them perform.
We also have our pet therapy dog, Marley, visit the home on a fortnightly basis, and residents love petting him. They also enjoy health and fitness days, where they get the opportunity to participate in armchair exercises and target games.
We always celebrate National Volunteer Week, which we use as a chance to say thank you for the wonderful work that our volunteers do that further enhances the quality of life for those who live at Westlake.
As well as continuing with our favourite activities, such as arts & crafts, bingo, knit & natter, Scrabble, board games, bridge, quizzes, pampers & manicures, reminiscence sessions and musical memories, we always like to launch new activities for residents, which give them the opportunity to socialise with their friends and families. These could be our own vegetable patches, flower arranging sessions, a book club or anything else that our imaginations conjure up.
Rosie Duhig
I joined the Barchester family in November 2024 and have instantly felt welcome and supported. As an activity coordinator, I am passionate about getting to know our residents and delivering person-centred care and activities to all residents, an approach supported by a holistic, whole-home view.
I have been in a Care support role since 2019 and an Activity Coordinator since 2020. I love that my role brings laughter and joy to others. It so wonderful seeing people engaging in an activity they enjoy and interacting with each other. I am very passionate about Intergenerational projects, as something magical happens when old and young get together.
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 Westlake House Care Home
Saying Good Bye to our GP of 20 year's
After 20 years of service to Westlake House and the Horsham community, DR Tariq Jahangir, MB BS DRCOG DFFP MRCGP is moving to pastures new. He will be missed and so will his smile. Our residents and staff wished him the best of luck with a gift, lunch and of course a homemade cake
We are very proud to anounce Betty is our Resident Ambassador
Meet our new Resident Ambassador for Westlake House, Betty. Betty has offered her services to the residents to be their spokesperson to reflect any concerns, complaints or compliments to the staff and senior management in order that they can be addressed and any new ideas can be welcomed from residents to improve their experience of the home day to day. Betty holds regular meetings with residents and feedback to the staff with great aplomb, energy and spirit. She is a guiding light, support and friend to all at Westlake House.
Say 'Yes' to the Dress
Our lovely 'Bride to Be and Administrator played ‘Yes to the Dress’ with our residents, which they did as a surprise for her! Not sure about the dress they chose but then there is not a lot you can do with a set of old curtains and a sheet! The residents gave her ideas for date nights which were much more useful! Good luck to Sammy for her big day!
Family and Friends celebrate Doreen's being 90 years young
Family and friends gathered in our gardens to celebrate Doreen's 90th Birthday. Happy birthday Doreen from your Westlake family, we hope you enjoyed the cake
Thank you Pat!
Thank's from our residents and staff to Pat Oldfield, a regular visitor here at Westlake House. Today Pat donated some classic CD's and DVD's that our residents will love
Birthday Girl
Our beautiful Dorothy is 97 years young. We celebrated with a large cake and gifts. Westlake House love to spoil their residents on their birthday's and Dorothy was no exception
