Welcome to Waverley Lodge Nursing Home

Since starting as a care assistant at New Forest Nursing Home in 1987, Jenny has devoted her career to working in the care sector. She studied at college to complete her access to higher education before commencing nurse training at Southampton University in 2003, continuing to work at New Forest Nursing Home for the duration of her studies. Upon qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 2006, she moved to Waverley Lodge Nursing Home, a specialist centre for adults aged 18 to 65 with a variety of care needs. She has been at Waverley Lodge ever since, enjoying an immensely rewarding and satisfying career as she’s worked her way up through the ranks. Now, as Registered Manager, she works closely with her dedicated team to deliver exceptional care to Waverley’s residents. In her time off, Jenny loves reading, going to the cinema and eating out.

Gergana (better known as Gery) started working at Allegra 18yr ago, first as a carer in Dunwood Manor nursing home where she worked while studying for her registration as a nurse, once Gery had completed her training she came to Waverley where she worked as a night nurse and since progressed to become Waverley Lodge’s Senior Nurse.

Gery refers to herself as one of the company's "dinosaurs" and hopes everyone can find a place where they can be as happy as she is and have the same career opportunities that have enabled her to stay and work at Waverley for so long. Gery’s advice to everyone is - to like, love and enjoy what you do and the work won't feel stressful or unpleasant. Gery feels that Waverley is her "second family ", thanks to the wonderful team she is part of, with manager Jenny and the amazing residents they look after.

Linsey is a seasoned manager and trainer who honed her skills in the dynamic field of communications while serving a prominent role in Yorkshire. Following her relocation to the south and the arrival of her children, Linsey embarked on a new chapter at Waverley, where she has flourished for nearly a decade. With a passion for crafting memorable experiences, Linsey orchestrates an array of engaging activities for residents, from lively games afternoons to invigorating outings such as cinema visits and boat trips.

At Waverley, Linsey cultivates a sense of family, tailoring activities to meet residents' unique needs and abilities while capturing cherished moments through photography. Her warm-hearted approach has endeared her not only to residents but also to their families, with whom she has forged deep connections. Linsey's dedication to inclusivity extends to her own children, both of whom are autistic and have found solace and joy at Waverley. Linsey's daughter, Bella, often accompanies her on Sundays, bringing smiles to residents' faces with pampering sessions and creative endeavors.

Outside of her role at Waverley, Linsey treasures time spent with her family and their beloved rescue puppy, exploring the beauty of the New Forest. An avid genealogy enthusiast, Linsey delves into her family history while indulging in her passion for collecting Monopoly boards. With her unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant community at Waverley and her genuine love for enriching the lives of others, Linsey embodies the essence of compassion and inclusivity in both her personal and professional pursuits.

After working for 14 years as a renal nurse specialist, Jacqui changed her career to be around more for her young children. Her wide-ranging experience since then encompasses a number of rewarding positions across a variety of sectors, including team leader for Jobsite; Southern Team manager for Westfield Health; management for a specialist lender helping people rebuild their credit profile and, most recently, moving into the elderly care sector with Barchester, for whom she worked in community awareness and fundraising.

Now, as Regional Relationship Liaison Manager for Allegra Care, she brings her diverse portfolio of skills to the task of supporting the homes and helping the company develop its profile in the elderly care sector.

Working for 11 years as a Social Worker and Team Manager in Adult Services, Jacqueline relished supporting care providers with their safeguarding, quality and compliance requirements. Based on this experience, she then sought a move into working with a residential care provider. Jacqueline approached Allegra Care first, as she felt that the company’s values, care principles and household model aligned very closely with her own vision of what good care should look like. As Regional Manager, her passion for outstanding care is self-evident as she supports homes and colleagues across Hampshire. She also thinks laughter is a great tonic – and her cheeky sense of humour is infectious.

Away from work, Jacqueline enjoys eating out, cinema and horse racing. As a mother of two grown up children, she enjoys spending time with her friends, her family and her two grandchildren.