Bideford team scoops prestigious Care Home of the Year trophy
A care home team in Bideford has received the top trophy at an awards ceremony celebrating dedicated and compassionate care.
Kenwith Castle care home, which is operated by not-for-profit charity, Care South, scooped the Care Home of the Year award at the care group’s 16th annual Stars Awards ceremony. The awards recognise and reward individuals and teams from across Care South who go the extra mile to provide great care to residents and clients. Nominations are made by colleagues, residents and relatives.
Hosted by Simon Bird, CEO, it featured team members from each of the not-for-profit charity’s 14 care homes and two care at home offices based across Dorset, Somerset and north Devon.
A host of accolades were presented to worthy winners from those on the frontline through to their colleagues who work behind the scenes to enable the care services to run smoothly. The awards included Carer of the Year, Newcomer, Dining Experience, Activities Team, and Best Support Team, to name a few.
The team at Kenwith Castle care home, which provides residential, respite and dementia care to residents, were thrilled to pick up the Care Home of the Year award.
Simon Bird, CEO, said: “I am immensely proud of every member of the Care South team, but extra special congratulations must go to our winners at this year’s Stars Awards who really do go above and beyond to deliver the very highest quality care to all our residents and care at home clients.
“The Kenwith Castle team provides outstanding care to residents to ensure that they feel happy, fulfilled and respected. The whole team works hard and are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the best possible care to our residents. They have created a happy home filled with Food, Fun and Friendship for all those in our care and bring reassurance and peace of mind to the residents’ families and loved ones.”
Jo Passmore, Home Manager at Kenwith Castle, said that it was testament to every member of the team that they received the top prize.
She added: “Our whole team is thrilled to receive the Home of the Year award in honour of the dedicated, compassionate care that we provide to our residents. We love being able to make a difference to the lives of our residents, making each day special for them in our warm, welcoming home from home. This award is a shared achievement that means so much to us all and it is wonderful for our hard work to be recognised in this way.”
Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the home features a tranquil lake, countryside views, and ample outdoor space for events and peaceful reflection. The wider estate includes assisted-living bungalows at Kenwith Castle Gardens and Kenwith Meadows, as well as The Pavilion, which is a hub for social activities and resident events.