As part of our THRIVE 25 company-wide initiative, our Tranby Park Care Home arranged a heart-warming visit to a sensory room for Pat from the Haven Unit, creating a truly special experience. Pat, who has advanced dementia and is non-verbal, was wide awake and fully engaged, taking in the bright colours, calming sounds, and soothing…
We are excited to launch THRIVE 25, our company-wide initiative dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and making meaningful progress with our incredible residents. Through THRIVE 25, we are committed to enhancing well-being, fostering connections, and creating opportunities that help every resident live life to the fullest. From engaging activities to personalised milestones, we’re here to make…
We’ve been embracing the festive spirit as we welcome the Year of the Snake! Our residents enjoyed a day filled with fun activities, traditional decorations, and delicious treats, all while learning about the rich history and cultural significance of the Chinese New Year. From arts and crafts to sharing stories about the meaning of the…
Our residents were treated to a magical visit from some beautiful owls, bringing joy, wonder, and a touch of nature to our home. From learning fascinating owl facts to gently holding these magnificent birds, everyone was absolutely captivated! The owls’ soft feathers, wise eyes, and graceful presence made for an unforgettable experience. A huge thank…
At Yorkare Homes we are proud to support our residents in commemorating the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two world wars and later conflicts. Over the last couple of weeks our residents and teams from across several of our homes and head office have been out…
Recreating Doreen’s working days at the Thorntons shop at our Magdalen Park Care Home in Hedon. As part of the 2024 Yorkare Homes company-wide initiative ‘Inspire 24’ they are helping to support residents to achieve things they didn’t think were possible. Dream it, Wish it, Do it. Our Magdalen Park Care Home had made their…
Residents from our Horsforth Manor Care Home in Leeds, have been out and about this week picking up litter in and around their local community. Litter picking has now been added to the residents weekly activity planners, with lots of them expressing their wishes to help in and around the local area. Ann a resident…
Last week saw the grand reopening of our newly refurbished Haven (Dementia Care) at our Westfield Park Care Home in Goole. The Haven was officially announced reopened by our longest serving resident Kate, who has lived with us at Westfield Park for 13 years! The afternoon of celebrations began with Fizz, balloons, live music, a…
The Yorkare Homes community continues to go from strength to strength. Through our continued work and support with local schools, groups, foundations, charities, churches and local club sponsorships our Yorkare community continues to grow! This year our group of care homes, residents and employees have been involved with some wonderful local projects – we cannot wait for…
Jill who is a resident at our Louth Manor Care Home wanted to tell her story for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2023). “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I wasn’t surprised as it ran in my family, but it did not stop me from being terrified. I had a pain in my breast, and…
