Take a look at the fun things we've been getting up to at Leycester House this month: Our Peter teaching our carers how to play dominoes! Sometimes a little one on one (or two) can go a long way! A trip to the Leycester House Salon Today some nursing floor residents had a visit to the salon. Matina worked her magic and the ladies felt rejuvenated. Leycester House Poe ...

Take a look at what's been going on in our wonderful home this month: Mental Stimulation is so Important Today we focussed on mental stimulation and well-being. Musical memories prompted us to think about the entertainers of our younger years, lots of singing, dancing, and chatting, followed by a few rounds of hangman. Anybody else ready for a nap?! The Easter Bunny C ...

"I'm sorry I couldn't speak to you I was just busy!" Many of our residents have always led busy, active lives and we don’t see why that should change when they join our community – regardless of whether they are a long-term resident or staying with us temporarily to receive respite care.  With a whole range of activities on offer on both a daily and weekly basis - as w ...

So today our lovely Linda Atkinson moved on .. thankfully it is only from the Home Managers' office to the Nursing floor. I’m sure there are lots of relatives, friends, residents, and staff who are very grateful for everything Linda has done for Leycester House since she took the reigns when the home opened almost 5 years ago. The good news is she will be caring as a nu ...

There are few discussion subjects within a family that are as difficult to initiate as the delicate subject of care with an elderly relative. We understand how difficult this can be and the extra questions it brings up as a result. There is no substitute for speaking with a professional before embarking on this journey which can start with a simple conversation with one of our team.