Partnership Working with the Fire Service
As part of September’s Fire Awareness week, we have been championing fire safety in conjunction with Suffolk Fire and Rescue teams from Ixworth and Elmswell, who have conducted a simulated evacuation exercise from Stowlangtoft Hall. The exercise involved two fire engines and crews and a dozen staff from Stowlangtoft Hall who took the simulated roles […]
Saddle Up for a Trip to the ‘Big S’ Ranch!
Excitement continued for residents at Stowlangtoft hall which for the first week of September doubled as “The Big S Ranch” as residents and staff saddled up, held onto their hats to have lots of Country & Western theme fun. Residents and staff sang along and dosey-doed to live music from ‘Country Roads’, created some fabulous […]
Sister Home, Melford Court, rated ‘Good’
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 […]
Sports Day Success for our Residents
After last year’s success we hosted our second Stowlangtoft Hall Sports Day on the 29th May. Residents and staff took part in our fun sports day participating in wheelchair races, obstacle race and of course the egg and spoon races all cheered on by their fellow residents. After a welcome ice-cream break, the afternoon finished […]
Celebrating a Royal Wedding in Style
On the 21st April we took party in National Care Home Open Day and celebrated the Queen’s birthday with live music, afternoon tea and a visit from Local fire fighter Brian Hawes who is a recipient of the Queen’s Fire service Medal. In May the celebrations continued with a British style street party with take […]
Our Local MP stops by to say ‘Hello’!
Local MP, Jo Churchill joined resident’s at Stowlangtoft Hall for morning coffee and a piece of cake in the sensory garden. Jo Churchill who is the local conservative MP for Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding villages said she very much enjoys a visit to Stowlangtoft Hall to see the fabulous gardens and grounds and […]
Hatching Fun with our Chicks!
It was an eventful Easter at Stowlangtoft Hall with an array of Easter activities arranged by the team. A highlight was the hatching of our family of chicks from ‘The Living Chick Company’. Residents waited in anticipation for the first beak to appear and after the arrival of the first chick, who was named Charlie, […]
Acquisition of Halstead Hall Care Home
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 […]
Go Green-Fingers for Stow in Bloom!
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 […]
Busy Times at Stowlangtoft Hall
We have had an incredibly busy few months at Stowlangtoft Hall, with open day preparations and wedding celebrations. Summer is on its way, and with longer days and warmer weather, there has been plenty of opportunity for our residents to get out and about and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Things have certainly warmed […]
