Celebrating a Remarkable Birthday at Rose Garden Care Homer

At Rose Garden Care Home, we believe in celebrating life’s milestones, big and small. And on January 18th, we threw a party fit for a queen – or rather, a birthday girl who happens to be royalty in her own right! We were thrilled to celebrate Winnie’s incredible 103rd birthday!

A warm welcome to Rose Garden

Winnie joined the Rose Garden family in 2022, and she has brought her sunshine and positive spirit with her ever since. This delightful lady is known for her love of a good chat, especially when it involves singing along to classic Beatles tunes. She also enjoys reminiscing about her wartime experiences, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era.

A celebration fit for a centenarian

Winnie’s birthday celebration was a joyous affair, filled with love, laughter, and warm memories. The entire Rose Garden community came together for this special occasion – staff, residents, and even relatives all joined in on the festivities.

Live music, delicious treats, and birthday wishes

A live musician filled the air with cheerful melodies, setting the perfect mood for the celebration. Delicious refreshments and snacks were enjoyed by all, and of course, no birthday is complete without cake! Our head chef baked a stunning homemade cake just for Winnie, a delightful centerpiece for this momentous occasion.

A day filled with love and happiness

The most heartwarming aspect of the celebration was seeing the joy on Winnie’s face. Surrounded by loved ones, both old and new, she soaked in the birthday wishes and revelled in the celebratory atmosphere. It was a day filled with love, happiness, and a sense of community that truly warmed the hearts of everyone present.

Celebrating life at Rose Garden Care Home

At Rose Garden Care Home, we believe that every birthday is a cause for celebration. Winnie’s 103rd birthday was a testament to the importance of cherishing each other, creating lasting memories, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Learn more about Rose Garden?

If you’re looking for a care home that prioritises resident well-being, offers a warm and welcoming environment, and celebrates life’s milestones, look no further than Rose Garden Care Home. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our care services and philosophy.

 

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.