Abercorn House Care Home

"At Abercorn House, our mission is to ‘enrich lives.’ We are committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents by offering compassionate, tailored support in a warm and respectful environment - one they can truly call home." Read less

Laura Nelson is the Deputy Manager at Abercorn House Care Home, bringing 20 years of experience in health and social care. She began her career at the age of 18 as a care assistant and has since progressed through a range of roles, building her knowledge, skills, and leadership experience along the way.

Laura has worked at Abercorn House for over seven years, starting as a care assistant before advancing to team leader and then Deputy Manager. Her career journey reflects her dedication to personal development and her passion for delivering high-quality care. She is currently working towards her SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care to further strengthen her leadership capabilities.

She values being part of a supportive team environment and takes great pride in the relationships she builds with residents, their families, and her colleagues. For Laura, the most rewarding aspect of her role is being able to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day, ensuring residents feel cared for, valued, and respected.

Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, Laura has always been motivated by the opportunity to improve the lives of those around her. Supporting individuals to live well and maintaining meaningful connections is at the heart of everything she does.

Outside of work, Laura’s greatest achievement is raising her two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys walking and spending time by the water, finding this a great way to relax and recharge.

Laura’s advice for anyone looking for a care home is to visit several options, speak with a range of staff—not just management and review inspection reports. She also recommends looking at the variety of activities and social opportunities available to ensure the home can offer a fulfilling and engaging environment. Read less

Lee is the Home Administrator at Abercorn Care Home, bringing 13 years of experience within the service and a strong understanding of care from both frontline and administrative perspectives. Starting as a student on placement, Lee progressed through a variety of roles, including bank carer, care assistant, and team leader, before moving into their current position in administration.

Throughout their career, Lee has developed a deep passion for supporting residents and their families. Their experience in direct care roles has provided a solid foundation for their current position, where they play a vital role in the day-to-day organisation of the home. As the first point of contact for many visitors and families, Lee takes great pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment while ensuring communication remains professional and efficient.

Having worked at Abercorn for over a decade, Lee values the variety their role brings and the opportunity to make a positive difference each day. Even after moving into an office-based position, they continue to enjoy building relationships with residents and their families, offering support during important life transitions and difficult times.

Lee’s journey into care felt like a natural progression after taking time away from office work to raise a family, combining both organisational skills and a caring nature. Their career reflects a strong commitment to personal development, adaptability, and delivering high standards across all aspects of the service.

Outside of work, Lee’s greatest priority is family, and they enjoy spending quality time with loved ones.

Lee’s advice to families searching for a care home is to visit in person to get a true feel for the environment, alongside reviewing Care Inspectorate reports. They take pride in Abercorn being a friendly, welcoming home where people feel comfortable and supported. Read less