Norfolk homes provide care with a Christian ethos
Care and retirement homes in Norfolk, including Eckling Grange, Corton House and Quebec Hall, are providing loving care with a Christian ethos.
Corton House - Norwich
Excellent loving care and support is provided at Corton House, a not-for-profit care home situated in the heart of Norwich, enjoying the leafy surroundings of mature walled gardens, and with a variety of bright and comfortable communal rooms, all with wheelchair access.
Founded over 70 years ago upon the Christian ethos of community and kindness, the home has fostered links with local churches over many years. There are regular worship services for those who wish to participate, and the opportunity to receive Communion and pray with the dedicated chaplain.
Hailed as a pioneer in social care back in 1952, Corton House continues to stand for innovation today. One of the cornerstones of this is the home’s progressive activities and wellbeing programme, offering something beyond the standard knitting and board games – although there is plenty of time for those too! Corton House regularly partners with specialist arts and culture providers, and has strong community links, allowing plenty of opportunity to socialise and learn something new. Recent examples include British Sign Language taster lessons, clay sculpture-making inspired by local wildlife, and collaborative poetry writing with a local school.
There is no 'one size fits all' approach to care at Corton House; each resident is treated as an individual and supported to make their own choices and be as independent as they can be.
The best way to see what Corton House can offer and get a feel for its warm, caring atmosphere is to arrange a tour – just call 01603 620119 or email manager@cortonhouse.co.uk.
www.cortonhouse.co.uk
Read more about Corton House on Network Norfolk.
Quebec Hall - Dereham
Christian retirement home Quebec Hall at Dereham, in Mid Norfolk, has provided a home for retired Christians for 63 years, the management and staff aim to provide a secure, home-from-home atmosphere coupled with personal care and attention. Above all, they wish the home to be one in which the love of God is readily apparent from the care shown.
The Hall has 19 rooms and all are bright, airy and en-suite. The Hall has two large lounges, one of which features a balcony that affords good views of the gardens and beyond. The lounge on the ground floor is used extensively for the majority of the Hall's activities including the weekly services.
There are also 43 bungalows situated in the grounds of Quebec Hall. The self-contained bungalows are well suited to those who are seeking peace in their later years and who wish to maintain their independence.
For more information visit www.quebechall.co.uk or contact manager Mark Woodgett on 01362 692504 or via email at: info@quebechall.co.uk
Quebec Hall can be found at Quebec Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 2QY.
Read more about Quebec Hall on Network Norfolk.
Eckling Grange - Mid Norfolk
Eckling Grange Christian care home in Mid Norfolk is celebrating 60 years of caring for thousands of residents on July 15.
Eckling Grange was officially opened as a Christian care home for retired missionaries in 1963, and since then, the charity has continued to care for the elderly from all four corners of the globe.
General Manager, Stewart Barber, said: “Thousands of residents have lived at the complex and this year we are celebrating God’s continued faithfulness, that in 2023 the original aims and aspirations of the charity are still going strong.
“On July 15, we are holding our celebrations and have invited 300 guests covering current residents and families, former trustees, volunteers, folk who have supported the spiritual ministry, contractors past and present and last but not least, our amazing staff, who make all of this possible.”
The complex still continues to thrive, providing residential and dementia care, day and respite care, as well as providing 54 sheltered accommodation bungalows. But along with the physical and social care, the spiritual care has developed and grown enormously in the last 10 years.
Eckling Grange now employs both a Lead and Assistant Pastor to guide the spiritual life of the complex covering the residents, their families and the 100 strong staff team. Recently the complex has opened a new lounge on site called the Gatehouse to seat 50 people. This is particularly aimed at supporting those who live in the bungalow complex.
There is also a new 16-seater minibus with full disability access, which is going out weekly, taking residents from the care home or bungalows to various locations around the county.
Visit: www.ecklinggrange.org.uk
Read more about Eckling Grange on Network Norfolk.
Pictured above is sheltered accommodation bungalows at Eckling Grange.