Care Homes News and Events

January proved to be a busy month with a packed activity programme across all three homes.Residents and day care clients were able to enjoy all the regular activities that take place including life drawing from 'drawing life', art activities supported by Sarah from... READ MORE >>

We turned both Whitecliff and Whitebeach into a museum of 1960's memorabilia for the day.Residents and staff loved looking, feeling and even trying on the clothes from yesteryear.There were so many items to reminisce and discuss including a record player, radio, cocktail... READ MORE >>

In January we can miss getting into the garden, so at Whitebriars we brought the garden to the residents.Quite a few residents have 'green fingers', so after some discussion they decided this activity was the one for them.One of our residents was taken on a one to one... READ MORE >>

Dull January?.... Not at Coast Care.Whatever the weather our bus still takes our residents and daycare clients out from each home two to three times every week.  In total that's been over 4000 bus trips over the past seven years!This month we have had simple trips... READ MORE >>

After hearing and discussing with the residents the awful tragedy of the wild fires in Australia, we all decided we would like to help in some way.Poppy the activity co-ordinator helped the residents hone in on their past skills of knitting.  Patterns to make... READ MORE >>

December as you would expect was exceptionally busy with Christmas preparations and celebrations.Whitebriars, Whitecliff and Whitebeach ran full activity programmes of which most related in someway to Christmas and New Year.Residents, respite and day care clients, as... READ MORE >>

Christmas Day Coast Care Homes is a lovely 'family' day.The Coast Care family welcomes families and friends to pop in or join their friend or relative for a delicious Christmas lunch.Residents helped decorate the dining tables by making festive table mats and helping to... READ MORE >>

All three homes held their own Christmas parties for the residents, day care, respite care and home care clients. Families and friends were welcomed to each occasion.Each home held a raffle which this year was raising monies for @drawinglife, a voluntary organisation... READ MORE >>

A touring pantomime group came to all three homes, Whitebriars, Whitecliff and Whitebeach in Bexhill and St Leonards, Hastings.Residents, and daycare clients really enjoyed the afternoon of traditional Christmas fun entertainment. Lots of audience participation, dancing... READ MORE >>

All staff from across the Coast Care Group, the care homes and the Home Care division, are invited to the annual Christmas party.This year it was held at West Station, in Bexhill.It is a great opportunity for all the staff to be together and let their 'hair down'. A... READ MORE >>

Residents were delighted to enjoy a tour of the Westfield Christmas lights.Everyone wrapped up warm before the early evening trip.  Firstly we took a visit to a local cafe for a cup of tea, cake and for some a pint of beer before the excursion.This trip was repeated... READ MORE >>

As the year comes to a close we celebrate the achievements of our staff.  Throughout the year we celebrate 'employee of the quarter' where the member of staff that is chosen by the management team, they receive a bonus in their pay packet and a bouquet of... READ MORE >>

Residents and day care clients were busy decorating their homes with lots of Christmas cheer.Sarah from @creativeminds supported our activity team in creating festive wall murals in every home. At Whitebriars they also created two fantastic nut crackers that can be found... READ MORE >>

In November we celebrated Guy Fawkes and commemorated our war dead. We held a celebratory 1940's party at Whitebeach that residents, day care clients and home care clients all enjoyed.Staff and residents raised money for Children in Need by wearing their pyjamas for the... READ MORE >>

On the 25th of November team leaders from across the Coast Care Homes group were invited to fun day team building at Tulley's Farm near Crawley.The morning consisted of a briefing and then instruction on riding a quad bike. It was such a cold, wet day but that didn't... READ MORE >>

Our maintenance team have continued to be busy looking after our buildings making them light, bright and an interesting to live in.Whitebriars have a new reminiscing corridor. We have created a wall of framed National Railway holiday destinations, prompting lots of talk... READ MORE >>

On November 20th we held a 1940's reminiscing, celebration day at Whitebeach. Residents and day care clients from Whitebriars, Whitecliff  and some home care clients came along to enjoy the day.The event took place throughout the whole day. Firstly Residents got... READ MORE >>

All three homes took part in wear your pyjamas to work day, raising money for Children in Need.Fun was had by the staff and residents, even Buddy the home dog joined in!... READ MORE >>

Residents from Whitebriars and Whitecliff gathered at Whitebeach in St Leonards for our annual firework display.We welcomed family and friends to the event which took place late afternoon going into the evening.The weather stayed dry so we could all wrap up and gather on... READ MORE >>

Once again October proved to be another very busy month.Arts and crafts activities were themed around Halloween and the up and coming Remembrance Day and our own 'Forces Day' celebrations planned for November.We organise large, small and one to one activities to suit... READ MORE >>

Postcards of Kindness is an initiative that asks people to write and send postcards to residents of care homes. And while it is a small gesture, the resulting deliveries bring a great deal of joy and spark lively conversations among our residents and staff when they... READ MORE >>

This year for Halloween we took our residents and day care clients to Shanfold Farm to go pumpkin picking.Everyone loved seeing the 'sea' of vibrant orange colours and choosing the pumpkin to bring back to their home to start carving.There was a welcoming cafe at the... READ MORE >>

We welcome outside entertainers regularly into all three homes.Our residents and day care clients really enjoy this activity. We have several regular entertainers that our residents particular enjoy, but we do like to welcome new ideas and entertainers too.Del Boy came... READ MORE >>

Our residents and day care clients really enjoy all of the creative activities that are organised at Coast Care Homes.This month we are preparing for Remembrance Day with a wonderful wall mural at Whitecliff 'In Flanders Field the poppies blow'. This was supported by... READ MORE >>

Whatever the weather our bus continues to take trips from each of our care homes two to three times a week. This wonderful facility is available for our residents, day care clients and home care clients.The bus trips are sometimes a simple trip to a local... READ MORE >>

Once again Coast Care Homes have had a very busy month.We have been doing chores within the home, folding napkins, polishing the brass and our shoes, helping to make decisions of what colour carpet to choose at the home and helping to prepare snacks and suppers.Our bus... READ MORE >>

Residents at Coast Care have plenty of opportunity to be creative.All three homes create a wall mural each season. Whitebriars have a very bright Autumnal mural with hedgehogs and sunflowers. Whitebeach have the theme 'Don't go under the apple tree', a wonderful 3D... READ MORE >>

On September 15th Coast Home Care held a 'Mighty Charity Quiz'.  The quiz was held in Staplecross Social Club, Robertsbridge.A fantastic evening was enjoyed by almost 100 people. Including quite a few tables of Coast Care staff.  Wonderful raffle prizes... READ MORE >>

Residents and day care clients enjoyed the last of the summer sunshine in September.We were able to sit on the seafront enjoying ice creams, walk in the local parks and take the miniature railway along Hastings seafront.One of our residents enjoys art so much, we took... READ MORE >>

In September seven members of our management team went to visit 'Doveleigh Homes' in Devon.Doveleigh are rated by the CQC as an 'Outstanding' service.We are very proud that all of our services are classified as 'Good' by the CQC.  In an endeavour to continue to... READ MORE >>

Coast Home Care has previously been based at Whitebriars Residential Care Home in Bexhill.   This month we are excited to announce that Coast Home Care has moved to a new larger, brighter office in St Leonards based at Whitebeach Care Home.   Established in... READ MORE >>

Throughout this years school summer holidays, we have had the pleasure of welcoming Jasmine Davies as a volunteer in a role of supporting the activities team.Jasmine has been a wonderful addition to the team, residents and staff shall miss her sunny smile and... READ MORE >>

Our mini bus leaves each home two to three times every week. This month we had several exciting trips to the circus, Bewl Reservoir for a picnic, ten pin bowling, the aquarium and  a day trip to Knockhatch animal park.The usual regular trips to the pub, cafes,... READ MORE >>

On Sunday 18th August Whitebriars held their annual Summer 'Grease' themed party in their garden.Residents decorated their home and garden with art works created in the previous weeks. The home looked like a throw back to the 1950's, with some residents and families... READ MORE >>

On August 15th Whitebeach held their 'Seaside' themed Summer party.Residents spent time creating a fantastic decorated day centre in a 'seaside' theme. They had created memory boards with photos from their past holidays along with more recent time spent at Combe Haven... READ MORE >>

Young volunteer Sophia Emily contacted Coast Care to see if she could write letters to our residents to simply "Brighten their day".  What an amazing young lady she is. Our residents really loved receiving the messages in the post. We all appreciate... READ MORE >>

Cycling without Age is a voluntary social enterprise organisation that aim to offer recreational mobility to seniors in the form of volunteer-piloted trishaw rides.We at Coast Care Homes were very privileged to welcome the scheme to Whitebriars in Bexhill.Residents loved... READ MORE >>

The summery weather in July allowed us to spend plenty of time outside in our gardens, at our holiday home and out and about on bus trips.Our regular activity programme of baking, flower arranging, bingo and games, quizzes, art and crafts, music and movement, beauty... READ MORE >>

We always celebrate each residents birthday by trying to make every individual day special.The month of July was busy celebrating several 'special' birthdays.With the help of family members we celebrated a special 80th birthday at Whitecliff by have a reggae party. All... READ MORE >>

On July 17th Whitebriars residents had a day trip to Kent and East Sussex railway in Bodiam, Sussex.A fantastic day was had by all.  Residents were able to travel on the vintage steam train and enjoy the wonderful surroundings and views.After the train ride and... READ MORE >>

All three of our homes enjoy a garden.This July we have experienced wonderful sunny warm weather.We encourage residents to enjoy their garden by getting involved with the up keep of it, general maintenance, planting and vegetable growing.We have resident cats and dogs... READ MORE >>

We are all looking forward to our annual Summer parties at Whitebriars and Whitebeach planned for the 15th and 18th of August.Residents have been planning the themed parties and have been busy creating some incredible art work.Sarah from Creative Minds has been working... READ MORE >>

Busy, busy, busy. Our residents, respite and day care clients have once again had a busy month with a full activity programme running from each home.Lots of art activities have taken place, preparing for the up and coming home Summer parties.Games, puzzles, baking, clay... READ MORE >>

Friday June 21st Las Vegas was brought to Whitebeach!The star of the show was Ricky La Rue. The drag artist brought laughter, singing, dancing, games and plenty of fun to the cabaret style afternoon event. Residents from Whitebriars and Whitecliff came along to join... READ MORE >>

Coast Care Homes took part in the National Alzheimers Society Cup Cake Day on the 13th of June.The Coast Home Care team along with the Activity Co-ordinator from Whitebriars organised the afternoon.The event took place at Whitebriars in Bexhill on Sea. Some residents... READ MORE >>

On the 12th June two of our Whitebriars residents who had requested that they would like to go swimming were taken to Combe Haven Holiday Park swimming pool, where we have a holiday home.Four members of staff took the two residents to enjoy this wonderful person centred... READ MORE >>

On June 5th residents and day care clients from Whitebriars went along to our holiday home at Combe Haven for a picnic.Family and friends were invited to come and join in the fun. Residents enjoyed their individually made picnic lunch bag, whilst listening to a live... READ MORE >>

All three of our homes have a full and comprehensive activity programme ensuring the best possible outcomes for each individual resident and day care client.Our activity co-ordinators Poppy and Nicole organise large group, small group and one to one activities and... READ MORE >>

The activities team were busy as usual during May. The regular activities of baking, art and crafts, life drawing, pampering sessions, reminiscing sessions and our bus trips out and about took place throughout the month. We were very fortunate this month to be able... READ MORE >>

On 29th May we held a Coast Care Homes 'Pimp My Zimmer' competition. The event was held at Whitebeach in St Leonards. Residents from Whitecliff and Whitebriars came along to join in the fun filled afternoon. Prior to the day residents discussed how they wanted... READ MORE >>

Two residents from Whitebriars in Bexhill had an enjoyable afternoon at the Bexhill Vintage Spring Fair. The ladies enjoyed tea and cake on the lawns of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. We encourage small groups and one to one activities in the form of trips... READ MORE >>

We always celebrate our residents birthdays. Each celebration is tailored for each individual resident.  Families have the option of getting involved in organising larger celebrations if they wish.Recently we have enjoyed some wonderful celebrations. Whitebriars... READ MORE >>

At Whitebeach the amazing maintenance team have created a 'village'. This is an area where residents 'take a journey' to the dining room. As they enter in the lift area, there is interesting and stimulating art work to be enjoyed. Further on their journey they... READ MORE >>

All our residents enjoy our games afternoons. At all three homes in Bexhill and St Leonards, residents enjoy afternoons of organised games with each other and staff. Regular games that are enjoyed are Scrabble, Connect 4, Chess, and Ludo to name a few. Puzzles... READ MORE >>

April proved to be another busy month.The usual regular activities took place, flower arranging, baking, one to one activities including trips to the garden centre and supermarket, games and music making.This month we welcomed Littlish Allsorts who bring a wonderful... READ MORE >>

This month residents welcomed 'Living Eggs' to their home.The fertilised eggs were kept in an incubator while residents and daycare clients patiently awaited their arrival.Gradually one by one the little chicks hatched from their shells and moved to their larger... READ MORE >>

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On a bright sunny April morning we took our residents and day care clients to a local park.We all had a wonderful morning, playing on the swings and feeding the ducks and taking a stroll around the park.The fun filled morning was finished off by having lunch out in a... READ MORE >>

All thee of our homes have regular visits from 'Pet Pals'.Pet Pals bring with them a variety of animals, chickens, guinea pigs, tortoises, rabbits and rats. Our residents really enjoy being able to spend time with them, petting them and enjoying their company.Our... READ MORE >>

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All three homes run a comprehensive activity programme.Our residents really enjoy taking part in creative artwork activities.We welcome Sarah from Creative minds into all of our homes regularly. She works with our activity co-ordinators coming up with ideas that they... READ MORE >>

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What an amazingly warm month of February we had this year!Residents really did benefit from being able to sit in the warm sunshine in the gardens, on the decking or on the seafront enjoying an ice cream!Although throughout the winter the bus trips are taken regularly... READ MORE >>

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This Chinese New Year, year of the Pig, was celebrated in style at Whitebriars in Bexhill on Sea. Residents really enjoyed a Chinese takeaway meal after a day of decorating their home with Chinese lanterns and dragons.Art projects within the home were themed for the... READ MORE >>

No January 'blues' at Coast Care. The busy activity schedule continued at all three homes.Residents and day care clients enjoyed weekly flower arranging, games and puzzle afternoons, pampering and beauty days, exercise classes and regular bus trips out to tea rooms... READ MORE >>

Residents continue to enjoy our visits from Littlish Allsorts at all three homes.Lisa brings with her pre-school aged children for a morning of fun, games, singing and dancing.Our residents, day care clients and staff all look forward to the visits from the younger... READ MORE >>

Our on-going activity programme includes plenty of arts and crafts. Residents and day care clients really enjoy creating their works of art for displaying around their home. We have art gallery at Whitebeach where many pieces of work can be seen.Creative Minds... READ MORE >>

All three of our homes run weekly baking sessions as part of our activity programme.At Coast Care Homes we offer regular snacks throughout the day every day. We believe this encourages residents to eat little and often, it helps regulate blood sugar levels and maintain... READ MORE >>