Barchester Mount Tryon Care Home

Hi, my name is Ria Willett and I am the General Manager at Mount Tryon. Welcome to our website!

My background consists of being an Army intensive care nurse so I am extremely organised, caring and efficient. I have 16 years of nursing experience, which includes 10 years of intensive care experience. I have gained valuable knowledge of caring for residents and understand it is crucial to provide gold-standard care for the individual and their families.

Here at Mount Tryon, we have a beautiful home full of wonderful residents and a fantastic team of staff. We are here to motivate and empower residents to live fulfilling lives in a premium setting. I understand making the decision to move your loved one to a care home can be a daunting experience, but I am here to help you with the journey, answer all of your questions and make the transition a positive one for you and your loved one. Read less

Hi, my name is Dana and I am the Deputy manager here at Mount Tryon. I am originally from Romania where I gained my nursing degree. I came to the UK 19 years ago where I started working with Barchester health care. I have worked in the care industry for over 24 years in different sectors Hospital and private having roles of nurse, senior nurse, head of unit and Deputy manager.

I am a very passionate person who loves to make a positive difference, I strive to ensure our residents have a great quality of life and feel at home here at Mount Tryon.

My passion is ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, and respect and receives excellent person-centred care. I am very proud to be part of the team here at Mount Tryon. Read less

I am originally from Romania. I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2002. I have worked around the world gaining invaluable knowledge and skills. I have worked at Mount Tryon for almost twelve years, working both days and nights and finally settling into my role as Unit Manager.

I enjoy working at Mount Tryon as everyone here is like my second family. I feel every day of life is a miracle in itself, a valuable magic. We should never lose our sense of wonder and I believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile.

If I can achieve that for the residents and lead my team effectively I am happy doing my job. Read less

Hello, my name is Agnes, and I have been a registered nurse since 2016. I am currently a Senior Nurse at Mount Tryon and have worked here continuously since qualifying, with a maternity break in between.

I am passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care and building meaningful relationships with both residents and their families. I always strive to give my best, ensuring everyone feels safe, supported, and truly cared for.

Mount Tryon feels like a second home to me, and I value the strong sense of teamwork and family atmosphere we share. It is a privilege to be part of such a dedicated and caring community. Read less

Hi, my name is Barbara, and I am a Senior Nurse here at Mount Tryon. I am so passionate about my role and feel privileged to be able to support our residents. I have been nursing for many, many years, and this is my passion in life. I love working at Mount Tryon. Read less

My name is Helen, I am a Registered General Nurse who, out of the quest for experience, knowledge, and career progression applied to Barchester Healthcare and was fortunate to be employed in the beautiful home called Mount Tryon Care Home. I have worked in the home for over a year and 3 months, and in those days, there have never been any regrets, nor a better yesterday. The support from the team has been next to none. I walk out with my shoulders up high because I can appreciate the standards and professionalism we uphold and we celebrate the lives of all of our residents. I especially love Dementia Nursing and our Memory Lane Unit. This is a true passion in my Nursing. Read less

My name is Timothy, internationally educated nurse originally from Ghana. I joined Mount Tryon in January 2023 and have enjoyed my role and the work environment. My joy is to see our residents supported with their daily living and happy with the care we provide. It's a privilege to be a member of Mount Tryon's workforce. Read less

Hello, my name is Daniela, and I am a passionate and compassionate nurse trained in Romania.

Since 2016, I have lived and worked happily in the UK.

Last year, I joined the warm, positive, supportive and dedicated team at Mount Tryon, where I have had the opportunity to work with people from all over the world. I live by the principle “Unity in Diversity”.

I never lose the hope, the strength and the courage to search for the best solutions for the people in my care and at the end of the day, I have to go home knowing that I have made a difference in their lives.

I always strive to give the quality of care which I would want for myself.

Last but not least, I love the endless amount of learning that the healthcare field offers in the UK, so there is no place for boredom in my life.

My only regret is that the day only has 24 hours. Read less

Hello, my name's Rekha. I started my career as a Registered nurse from 2014 as a Registered Nurse in India. I am extremely passionate about my job! I joined Mount Tryon last year, and I love my role. I am thankful for this opportunity to be a part of this wonderful team.

I am a compassionate nurse. I dedicate myself to providing high-quality care and support to the people in need. It is a privilege to be a part of this esteemed organisation, which supports the needs of our residents. Read less

My name is Tanya Kostova, and I am the Administrator at Mount Tryon. I come from Bulgaria and have been working for the company for nearly 22 years. My responsibilities include managing the financial and administrative systems within the home.

I qualified as a midwife in Bulgaria in 1999 and also worked as a dental nurse before I came to the UK and joined Barchester, where I had the opportunity to develop new skills and gain a qualification in Business Administration. Read less

My name is Deborah, although I prefer to be called Debbie. I was born in Torquay and moved up to London with my parents when I was 12 years old. Once I finished school, I had various jobs, always gravitating towards Administration. I eventually married and had my beautiful son, whom I have travelled extensively with, covering the length of Egypt, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria and the USA. He is now grown and flown the nest, so I decided it was time to move back to Torquay, which I always missed. I was managing an office for a busy Construction Company in London, so I packed up and moved back. Once back, I applied for the position of Admin Assistant at Mount Tryon Care Home. I have never worked in a Care Environment before and was a little apprehensive. I have been nothing short of very pleasantly surprised by the calm and happy atmosphere here at Mount Tryon, and I enjoy working here very much. Read less

Hi, My name is Annmarie and I am the Lead Activities Coordinator here at Mount Tryon Care Home. I am passionate about supporting our residents and supporting them to take part in person centered activities. It is important to me that we are encouraging our residents to do the things they enjoy and build a happy, sociable environment for them. Read less

Hello, my name is Siri, and I am originally from Thailand. I joined Mount Tryon in 2025 as a Bank Activities Assistant. I love this job very much because it doesn't feel like coming to work; it feels more like caring for my own parents and grandparents. Some residents love sharing their stories with me, and I am happy to hear them every time. I can create wonderful activities and bring life enrichment to every resident. Seeing the smiles on the residents' faces brings me great joy, and I want to thank them and their families for trusting me. I just want to make a small difference in someone's day, even if it is only for five minutes. I find working in a care home highly rewarding. Read less

Hi, my name is Sebastian. I am an activities assistant at Mount Tryon. I am originally from Poland but moved to the United Kingdom in 2006. I have a background in catering and initially started work in the kitchens at Mount Tryon. I soon realised I loved interacting with the residents, and this brought both them and myself joy. When the opportunity to transfer into activities arose, I jumped at the chance. I love bringing joy to residents’ lives.

In my spare time, I enjoy sports. I love swimming and cycling. Read less

I have been working in the facility maintenance industry for over 30 years. This is my second spell with Barchester, for whom I previously worked as a Regional Maintenance Coordinator. I am back in the fold at Mount Tryon as Head of Maintenance, where the staff and residents have made me feel most welcome. I am enjoying working in this great home and hope to continue making it a wonderful and safe place for residents, guests and staff alike. Read less

Hi, I’m Sue and I’m the Head Chef here at Mount Tryon. This was my first venture into the care sector, although I have been working as a chef for over 40 years and bring with me a wealth of experience. It is my passion to deliver nutritious, home-cooked food to everyone we support. I'm happy to say that I love my job! Read less

My name is Jo. I have worked at Mount Tryon for two and a half years as a Second Chef. I love my role and I always strive to do my best. I enjoy our special occasion events and love to make cakes for residents and families to share. I love my garden, growing roses and entertaining. My family and my friends are my world. Read less

Hi, my name is Gemma. I joined the hospitality industry after moving to Torquay from Wolverhampton in 2002. I spent 18 years gaining knowledge and experience and brought this with me when I joined Mount Tryon in 2020.

When I joined Mount Tryon it was the first time I had worked in the care sector. I started as a Housekeeping assistant and then progressed to Laundry which is the area I really love. I have recently progressed to Head of Housekeeping which is something I am very proud of. I enjoy interacting with the residents and I am extremely passionate about making sure they live in a happy and comfortable environment. Read less

My name is Patrycja, and I’m originally from Poland. I came to the United Kingdom twenty years ago, and this is my home now. I started here at Mount Tryon two years ago. I feel like I have been here for years, as everyone here made me feel so welcome. My duty is to keep our lovely home clean and tidy. I enjoy spending time with the residents, interacting with them, and I try to make them smile each and every day. When I do this, I feel like I have achieved a big goal, and this brightens up my day. Read less

My name is Mark, and I have worked at Mount Tryon for over 20 years now. I love my job. I enjoy chatting to residents daily and ensuring the environment they live in is always clean and tidy.

In my own time, I enjoy going to visit other towns and cities. I love catching the train and having days out locally, in Teignmouth, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Taunton. I love to travel by steam train and ferry and regularly enjoy days out. I enjoy talking to the residents about my travels and always get advice on new places to visit from them. Read less

Hello, my name is Peter. I am a chartered Physiotherapist, with a speciality in Rehabilitation & Neurology.

I have been working for Barchester Healthcare as a Physiotherapist for over 17 years, having graduated with BSc Honours in Physiotherapy 26 years ago and a subsequent Master’s degree in Rehabilitation at Oxford Brookes University.

I am an ambitious, team player, goal-orientated, adventurous and easy-going person, with a special interest in motorsports, F1 to be specific.

Supporting our residents to achieve their rehabilitation goals is what I love in my job. Whether they choose to make Barchester their home or they prefer to go home to meet their loved ones, I will always be by their side to support them in their journey. Read less

Hi! my name is Ewaen Okoro, a physiotherapy assistant at Mount Tryon.

I am deeply passionate about healthcare and dedicated to improving lives through compassionate service. I take pride in helping individuals regain their physical well-being and confidence, which inspired me to pursue a career as a physiotherapy assistant. My primary goal is to support our elderly residents in maintaining their independence and living fulfilling, active lives by providing tailored therapeutic support designed by the physiotherapist.

I possess two master’s degrees in anatomy and public health, providing me with a strong foundation in human anatomy and health promotion. Also, to further develop my professional skills, I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. Read less

Hello, my name is Jane. I have been a carer for 2 years and I love my job. I moved to care after looking after my father-in-law after he was taken unwell. I enjoy learning new things every day and I love being able to care for our residents. I started to work at Mount Tryon over a year ago now and I have not looked back.

I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and I like animals. Read less

Hello, my name is Susan and I have been a carer at Mount Tryon for nearly 3 years now. My background consists of being a carer for 13 years in both residential and community care. I enjoy the work that I do, I find it very rewarding to help people who can no longer look after themselves the way they once did. I also like meeting new people and talking with people which helps me with my job as I like to hear about their life stories. I am a grandmother to 3 very active boys who I look after on my days off but I love it. Here at Mount Tryon, I work with a brilliant group of people from so many different countries it is very interesting to hear all about their different cultures. We work hard and support each other, we are a great team and I really enjoy the job that I do. Read less

Hello, my name is Thejus Jose but I like to be called TJ.

Originally I am from India but I moved to the UK a few years ago. I am a Masters Degree Graduate from the University of Central Lancashire. I have been working at Mount Tryon for the last two years. I love my job and I am very happy here. When I am not at work I like to watch movies. Read less

I enjoy mixing with other people and knowing what they feel and think about things, so hopefully this will suit me to do this role. I have been given the honour to do this.

I realise I will need patience and will try to be open and truthful in difficult situations.

I have had many years of learning to be patient as a teacher so this should stand me in good stead! Read less