Sister Home, Melford Court, rated ‘Good’

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

We are delighted to report that Melford Court has been rated ‘as good overall and also good in all five categories by CQC following their May inspection. The inspectors said they found: “a welcoming, open and uplifting culture at the home.” as well as commenting that “the entire staff team worked cohesively together.” We are […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Ford Place has scooped prestigious finalist places in several national care awards. The home has been selected as a finalist in the Care Home of the Year category in both the National Care Awards and the Caring UK awards with the home’s End of Life Care also being shortlisted […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

This summer we encouraged residents to get creative in the garden with the launch of our inaugural ‘Stow in Bloom’ competition, to engage residents, families, staff and volunteers to contribute to the effort to find ‘Best in Stow’! With categories ranging from tallest sunflower, to best hanging basket or vegetable crop, there was something for […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

After last year’s success, the annual Teddy Bear’s picnic returned to Ford Place for 2018. Residents, families and staff were invited, along with their teddy bears, to an afternoon of food, games and fun. The weather was perfect which allowed us to make great use of our outdoor space on the lawn and down towards […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

Residents were excited to welcome some feathered friends from the Phoenix Birds of Prey centre visited Ford Place on the 3rd September. Residents were invited to hold the bird of prey using the special gloves. This was a well-received afternoon by all. The Phoenix Birds of Prey group is a group of volunteers who rely […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 31, 2018

We welcomed the Salvation Army to Ford Place to host this year’s Harvest Festival Service for residents and their families. Members of the local Salvation army band played traditional harvest hymns as part of the service on the 7th October. A huge thank you to all at Ford Place for the Harvest festival donations gathered […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On June 20, 2018

We are very pleased to announce that Stow Healthcare has expanded its premium care brand into Essex with the acquisition of Attwood’s Manor care home in Halstead. The home is an elegant 19th Century country manor house that retains many of its original features and is located on the edge of the historic north Essex […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On June 20, 2018

We are really excited to announce the inaugural Stow in Bloom competition! Residents and others across out five homes have suggested ideas for categories, which include Best Hanging Basket, Tallest Sunflower and Best Edible display, as well as opportunities to create a craft or miniature garden! Judging will take place in the week starting 23 […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On June 20, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that as a company, Stow Healthcare has been named Care Employer of the Year at the inaugural Caring UK awards held in York in December. This is Stow Healthcare’s 1st company award and an achievement which we are hugely proud of. These awards also saw the Management Team at sister […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On June 20, 2018

We are delighted to report that Ford Place has been awarded the coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating by CQC following an unannounced inspection in November. The inspectors said in their report: “We observed kind, compassionate staff spending time with people and their families to ensure peoples’ well-being and offering support around their individual needs.” They noted that […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

On Saturday 17th June Ford Place will be participating in Care Home Open Day from 11am till 5pm, including: • Native American Indian performers • Thetford Hapkido • Star Wars characters • Sean Moyes “The Banjo Man” • Craft Stalls • Clairvoyants • Tombola • Bottle stall • Guess the weight of the cake • […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

On Easter Saturday, the Easter bunny visited Ford Place to hide eggs throughout the home and the grounds of Ford Place, eggs were even hidden in the Forgotten Garden. The event was a huge success with staff, residents and their family and friends all came together to take part. There were was also a refreshments […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

Nutrition and Hydration week highlights the importance of good nutrition a hydration to residents in the social care setting. Throughout the week of the 13th March, residents enjoyed a variety of food and drink based activities to help promote and encourage positive health and wellbeing through good nutrition and hydration. Children from Norwich Road school […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

The residents of Ford Place would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to Domestic team member Jane Burke who recently completed a sponsored swim for Ford Place. Jane managed to raise a grand total of £122.00 for the Residents’ fund to put towards activities and entertainment. Thank You Jane!

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

Spring has well and truly sprung and the warmer weather and the longer days means there is lots to look forward to in the coming months. Over the past few months Karen and Graham have continued to work hard to create an exciting activities schedule to keep residents busy and entertained. There have been a […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On April 21, 2017

Friday 31st March saw the Great British Care Award Final with Nurse Maureen Tilbrook from Stowlangtoft Hall reaching the final 6 in the country in the good nurse category, which is an outstanding achievement. The awards were hosted at the ICC in Birmingham where Maureen went along supported by her family and colleagues to a […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On February 6, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Melford Court Nursing Home in Long Melford has been acquired by Stowlangtoft Healthcare. Melford Court, a beautiful grade II listed building, is a popular local home located at the centre of the historic wool town of Long Melford. We are very much looking forward to getting to know our […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On December 8, 2016

Stowlangtoft Healthcare is celebrating after having seen two of its staff win accolades at the 2016 National Care Awards in London. Sam Cutts, Deputy Manager at Brandon Park Nursing Home was awarded the title of Best Registered Nurse in the UK, beating off stiff competition from four other finalists. The judges said that Sam was […]

Posted by Roger Catchpole
On October 24, 2016

We are thrilled to announce that Ford Place Nursing Home in Thetford has been acquired by Stowlangtoft Healthcare. Ford Place, a beautiful grade II listed home on the outskirts of Thetford, is a popular local home with a Good CQC rating and is set in lovely grounds with a walled garden and riverside position. We […]

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Melford Court

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Ford Place News

Sister Home, Melford Court, rated ‘Good’

Award Finalist Places for Home and Staff

Stow in Bloom Success!

Teddy Bear’s Picnic Provides Great Fun!

Birds of Prey drop into Ford Place

Harvest Festival with the Salvation Army

Acquisition of Halstead Hall Care Home

Go Green-Fingers for Stow in Bloom!

Awards for Stow Healthcare & Ford Place!

Ford Place Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Rating!

A Date for your Diary…

Easter ‘Eggs’travaganza at Ford Place!

Nutrition and Hydration Week at Ford Place

Jane’s Sponsored Swim!

Spring at Ford Place

Stow Healthcare Nurse Maureen Tilbrook Reaches National Awards Final

Acquisition of Melford Court Nursing Home

Stowlangtoft Healthcare Group wins two National Awards!

Acquisition of Ford Place Nursing Home