News & Events

Explore the latest news, events and updates from our care homes.

A Remarkable Milestone: Margaret’s 103rd Birthday at Kenyon Lodge

5 September 2025

  This August, we had the absolute privilege of celebrating a truly incredible milestone — our wonderful resident Margaret’s 103rd birthday! It’s hard to believe, as Margaret certainly doesn’t look a day over 80. When asked about the secret to her long and happy life, she smiled and shared her own special recipe for longevity […]

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A Precious Diamond Wedding Celebration at Farnworth Care Home

29 August 2025

At Farnworth Care Home, we feel privileged to share in some of the most important milestones in our residents’ lives. Recently, we were honoured to help one of our much-loved couples celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary – 60 wonderful years together. Planning a Special Afternoon The family had reached out to us a few weeks […]

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Spreading Joy Through Pet Therapy: Luna Visits Kendal Care Home 🐾

21 August 2025

At Kendal Care Home, we believe that happiness comes in many forms – and sometimes, it comes with four paws and a wagging tail! Today, our residents were treated to a truly heartwarming visit from Luna, a beautiful German Shepherd, who spent the day bringing joy, comfort, and companionship to everyone she met. From the […]

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Heron Hill Care Home Achieves Gold Standards Framework Accreditation

8 August 2025

Over the last 18 months, Heron Hill Care Home has been on an important journey to enhance the quality of care we provide, particularly around end-of-life support. We are delighted to share that this dedication has been recognised with the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Accreditation, awarded in August 2025 with an outstanding score of 73/75. […]

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A Day to Remember: Kendal Care Home Residents Enjoy a Scenic Boat Trip on Lake Windermere 🚤☀️

30 July 2025

At Kendal Care Home, we know that meaningful activities and days out are essential to our residents’ wellbeing. Recently, our wonderful Wellbeing Team organised a truly special outing: a scenic boat ride on Lake Windermere, right in the heart of the Lake District. Residents set sail from Bowness-on-Windermere, cruising down to Fell Foot and back […]

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Bringing Art to Life: A Special Mural in Our Garden at Aaron Court Care Home

11 July 2025

At Aaron Court Care Home, we always say our home is not just a place to live—it’s a community filled with heart, creativity, and connection. That spirit recently came to life in the most beautiful way, thanks to the incredible talent and generosity of one of our residents’ daughters. We are absolutely thrilled to share […]

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Sunshine & Smiles: Outdoor Exercise at Aarandale Manor

4 July 2025

There’s nothing quite like a dose of sunshine and fresh air to lift the spirits—and that’s exactly what our residents at Aarandale Manor enjoyed this week as they stepped outside for some gentle exercise in the garden. With the sun shining and the flowers in full bloom, our care team led a cheerful and energising […]

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Celebrating Father’s Day At Abbey Healthcare Homes

16 June 2025

Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour and celebrate the wonderful fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives with love, strength, and guidance. Across our care homes, we marked this cherished day with heartfelt celebrations, laughter, and a whole lot of fun. Here’s a glimpse into how our homes celebrated: […]

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102 Miles walked for Dementia: £2,000 Raised to Transform Lives at two care homes in Huntingdon

10 June 2025

We are incredibly proud to share the inspiring story of three dedicated team members who recently undertook an extraordinary challenge to support our residents living with dementia. Danielle Keeble, Deputy Manager at Cromwell House Care Home, Katie Williams, Deputy Manager at Primrose Hill Care Home, and Jonathan Budd, Kitchen Assistant at Primrose Hill, walked an […]

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Abbey Healthcare Wins Prestigious National Catering Award

10 June 2025

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Abbey Healthcare has been crowned Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2025—a national accolade that recognises the outstanding dedication, expertise, and teamwork of our catering teams across all 16 of our care homes. Providing some of the best food in UK care homes, our teams work tirelessly to ensure that residents not […]

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