A singer whose performance was described as ‘worldclass’ and ‘breathtaking’ by judges who named her as winner of Germany’s version of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ will be doing a five-hour singathon at The Dolphin in Plymouth on 1 November as a fundraiser for Butterfly Lodge Care Home where she now works. Angel Flukes, who originally came […]
Hats off to the Camelot House & Lodge team who raised £123.38 at their Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning. Many thanks to all who contributed and attended. It was so much fun too. Anju Jacob, we were wowed by your amazing cake!
Residents and staff from Bridgwater’s Avalon Nursing Home were among the crowds enjoying the annual Bridgwater Fair. The party of 12 made the most of yesterday’s sunny morning to travel the short distance between their dementia care home and St Matthews Field where the Fair has been taking place for over 600 years. Avalon’s activities […]
In celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day on 19 September, residents at Camelot House & Lodge donned pirate hats and eye patches, and spent the day enjoying nautical-themed fun and games. Our very own Blackbeard, otherwise known as manager Zillah Oakes, said: “Theme days offer a great excuse for some out-of-the ordinary activities […]
We’re pleased to announce our acquisition of a fifth home for Camelot Care with the purchase of the former Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy, which ceased trading at the end of March 2024. This purpose-built home on Rydon Road stands in private grounds of approximately 1.8 acres, including gardens and generous parking. We are […]
Popular Plymouth pub The Anchorage provided a ‘dementia day’ with a difference by putting on an Alice In Wonderland themed ‘Mad Hatters’ Tea Party’ to the delight of its patrons. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux regularly brings a group of residents to the pub for drinks and lunch […]
Over £1,000 has been donated by Bridgwater Carnival clubs to Bridgwater-based Avalon Nursing Home. A total of £1,205 was raised by the clubs during this year’s annual Old Folks Shows. The shows, organised by Bridgwater Gangs and Features, are free for the over 60s as a way of thanking local pensioners for their continued help and support […]
Six residents, two family members and carers from Camelot House and Lodge were among the many happy visitors to the annual Taunton Flower Show last weekend. Armed with a picnic and keen to sample ice-creams in the sunshine, the group took full advantage of their day out and were full of praise for the floral […]
Residents at Butterfly Lodge were charmed to receive a visit from two Macaws, brought in to visit them by Adrian Lowther of Plymouth Parrots The visit by Toni, a 17-year-old blue and gold macaw, and five-year-old Zazu, a green winged macaw, to our St Budeaux home was arranged by Tania Dorey whose father, Davis Harris, […]
Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, were delighted to receive a visit from Charlie the donkey, Flora the miniature Shetland pony, pygmy goats Bam Bam and Pebbles, and some rabbits and guinea pigs, accompanied by their handler Kelly Baker of Kelly’s Donkeys and Second Chance Petting Farm. Twenty-four-year-old Charlie and 12 year-old […]
With over 16 years experience in providing top quality nursing and specialist dementia care to the elderly, Camelot Care is an award winning provider of care in the South West with three specialist homes based in Somerset and Devon.
Highly recommended by residents and relatives alike, our homes provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment that enable our highly trained staff to provide the best possible care.