Barchester Cumberland Grange Care Home

Hello, my name is Beth, and I am the General Manager here at Cumberland Grange.

I started my career in Care at the age of 17, which was just over 16 years ago now. My passion for Care started at a young age as my parents opened a Care Home when I was just 11 years old. Over the years, I have worked in various roles within the Care sector, gaining lots of valuable knowledge and experience along the way. With everything that I do, our residents always come first. Enriching the lives of those within my care is my priority, ensuring my residents are well cared for and happy and living a life which offers independence with support whenever needed.

My door is always open for my residents, their family members and my team. I am always happy to help with any questions that you may have, and if you would like to come and take a look around our wonderful home, please get in touch. Read less

Hi, I'm Carolyn, the Deputy Manager here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in 2023 as a Care Assistant, and since then, I have been promoted to Senior Care Assistant, Community Lead and now Deputy Manager. I absolutely love my job, and I aim to deliver the very best person-centred care to everyone living with us.

Being with our residents is such a joy and an honour, as I learn all about their lives and the stories they have to share with us all, which are incredible. I am always here to support our wonderful families, too.

If you need anything during your visit, please just let me know! Read less

Hello, my name is Gemma, and I am the Home Administration Manager for Cumberland Grange.

I previously worked at another Barchester home for three years as an Admin Assistant and progressed into the role of Home Administrator at Cumberland Grange. During this time, I’ve developed a strong understanding of Barchester’s values, and I’m passionate about promoting enrichment and wellbeing, as I believe these are essential to everyone’s quality of life.

I am currently working towards my Level 3 Team Leader qualification, which is helping me to further develop my leadership skills and knowledge within the role.

Outside of work, I have a real love for baking and enjoy travelling whenever I can.

I am always available if you have any questions, feel free to pop in and see me at any time. Read less

Hello, my name is Romy, and I am the Community Lead for the Ground Floor Community here at Cumberland Grange. I have recently been promoted from Senior Carer, and I am so honoured to do such an important and fulfilling job. Our residents are so wonderful, and I feel very lucky to care for them. I have many years’ worth of experience in the care industry and could not think of a more rewarding career. If I can be of any help on your visit to Cumberland, please just let me know. Read less

Hi, my name is Jasmine, and I am a Community Lead here at Cumberland Grange. I first joined Cumberland Grange as a Care assistant, but I continued to learn, train and develop my skills and knowledge, and as a result have since been promoted to a Community Lead. I have worked in care for over 3 years now and really love what I do. I am based on Memory Lane, taking care of our residents living with dementia, which I am so passionate about. Our residents are the heart of our home, and I take great pride in supporting them. Read less

Hi, my name is Tiah, and I am the Community Lead for our top-floor community here at Cumberland.

I have worked at Cumberland Grange since 2023 and feel so lucky to work in such a wonderful home with the most amazing residents and great colleagues. Our residents are my number one priority, so my days are spent ensuring they have everything that they need and making sure that they are happy. We have such a lovely environment here, which makes Cumberland such a positive place to be. I look forward to welcoming new residents, too! Read less

Mel has been a valued member of our team since August 2025 and is often the friendly face you’ll see when arriving at our home. With a strong background in administration and hotel management, Mel brings both professionalism and a warm, welcoming approach to her role as Administration Assistant.

Mel also loves getting involved in resident life, especially during her popular “Music with Mel” Sunday sessions.

She is always happy to answer any questions, offer support, or simply have a friendly chat, making her a much-loved part of our community. Read less

Hi, my name is Evie, and I’m an Admin Assistant here at Cumberland Grange. I joined Cumberland Grange in January 2025 as a Care Assistant and have recently transitioned to Admin. I feel very grateful to work in such a lovely home with the most amazing colleagues and residents.

Outside of Barchester, I enjoy playing Netball and love to bake anything sweet!

Within Cumberland, you’ll usually find me on the reception desk, so please do pop in and say hi. I always look forward to meeting new residents and their families. Read less

Hello there, I’m Avril, one of the Resident Ambassadors here at Cumberland Grange. Welcome to our home!

I came to Cumberland Grange in August 2022 after relocating from another care home just outside of London. My sister-in-law who lives in Exeter told me about Cumberland Grange, and lo and behold, I arrived here and felt very lucky to call this my new home. At this time, it hadn’t been open long and I was welcomed with opened arms and settled very quickly.

This is no ordinary care home here at Cumberland, we have a beautiful home, the team is a happy team, and us residents are a great bunch. Read less

Hi, I'm Chris, Head Chef here at Cumberland Grange.

I have a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked in some of Devon's most established restaurants and gastro pubs. My passion is using locally sourced food, and creating daily menus that reflect the great variety of seasonal produce available. Overseeing the kitchen I ensure that every meal my team prepares is always freshly home-cooked, served and presented with care.

I enjoy getting to know all of our new residents, ensuring that I understand their likes, dislikes and preferences and aiming to incorporate all of these into our menu selections. Along with my kitchen team, we strive to create a menu that delivers the home-from-home dining experience that everyone living with us genuinely enjoys.

Outside of work, my passion for cooking continues and I enjoy experimenting with new flavours and recipes for my smoker and BBQ and absolutely love all things baking. Read less

Hello, my name is Gosia and I am the Activities Co-Ordinator here at Cumberland Grange.

I have been in the care sector since 2008, and I also have a degree in teaching. I am here to arrange and run a varied Life Enrichment Programme which is full of fun activities for our residents to take part in. We do lots of different activities here which change on a regular basis, including weekly trips out in our mini bus, flower arranging, live musical performances, arts and crafts, cheese and wine nights and so much more. We also have groups which happen every week, mostly lead by our residents, including Poetry Club, Gardening Club, Politics and Pastries, Cumberland Grange Choir and Knit and Natter.

We have monthly resident meetings where we discuss life at Cumberland Grange. We talk about the activities that we currently run, including activities that our residents would like us to incorporate into the planner.

Making wishes come true is also something that we love to do. So, if our resident has a wish, together we try our best to make that happen, because life at Cumberland is about having fun and making even more special memories. Read less

Hi, my name is Matt and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Cumberland Grange. I come from an experienced background previously working as a Housekeeper in 5* Hotels. I love working with people and so making the move into the care sector with my experience is something that I am so pleased I did. Our residents are brilliant and make my job fun. Read less

Hi, I'm Bob and I have been working for Barchester for over 6 years in the maintenance department. I have worked in maintenance on and off for around 15 years and have a background in carpentry and sound engineering.

I also assist in taking our residents out in the minibus for trips, which I really enjoy. Read less

Hi, my name is Kirsty and I have recently started as the activities assistant at Cumberland Grange.

I have been working in the care sector for the last 2 years and prior to that I was working in customer service at BT for 34 years.

I have relished the change in career and have found working in the care sector very rewarding. I’m looking forward to spending time with the residents at Cumberland Grange, getting to know them, brightening their days with great activities and fulfilling any wishes they may have.

Outside of work I enjoy cooking, gardening, travelling, and walks with my Poochon, Cooper. Read less

Hi, I'm Chris, Chef at Cumberland Grange.

I’ve over 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector and have worked in a variety of establishments - from boats to bistros.

Working at Cumberland Grange is a real change in direction for me and that’s what I really enjoy about being here, as there is a lot of daily interaction with our residents and they make us all feel so greatly appreciated. I enjoy getting to know all of our residents and their individual dietary needs so that I can produce a personalised dining experience for each of them.

I have a degree in Fine Art, something which I still enjoy practising and outside of work I have a vibrant mixed media art practice. Read less

Hello, I’m Chris, one of the Chefs here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in 2023 and have brought with me a wealth of culinary experience from a variety of backgrounds. I love creating delicious meals for our residents and, of course, putting a smile on their faces! You’ll often hear me cracking a joke or two in the kitchen – good food and good humour go hand in hand! Read less

Hello, I’m Steve, the Maintenance Assistant at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in early 2026 and have really enjoyed becoming part of the Cumberland Grange Team. I bring a wealth of maintenance experience to my role and love being able to put my skills to good use, helping to keep everything running smoothly for our residents and team.

You’ll often find me out in the garden, making sure our outdoor spaces are looking their best and are enjoyable for everyone. I’m always happy to lend a helping hand, so if you need anything maintenance-related, I’m your man! Read less

Hello, my name is Chloe and I am a Senior Carer here at Cumberland Grange. I have worked in care for a number of years now and I absolutely love my job. Being able to spend my days taking care of our residents is so rewarding and fulfilling. No two days are ever them same but one thing that always remains the same is how wonderful our residents are. We spend our days smiling and laughing together. Read less

Hi there, my name is Stefan, and I am a Senior Carer here at Cumberland Grange. I joined the team in 2024 and have since built great relationships with our residents, families and colleagues. I have over 8 years' worth of experience in the care industry and always feel very grateful to do a job that I love very much. I am always happy to help, so if you are visiting and you need anything, please just let me know. Read less

Hi, my name is Lorna and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange.

I have been a part of the wonderful Cumberland team for quite some time now and I love my job very much. We have such a beautiful home with the most amazing residents. I take great pride in being a Senior Carer here. I am always happy to help. Read less

Hello, I'm Lorna and I've been working in the care sector since 2009 and this is quite simply the best job I've ever had! My career began in the community care sector, supporting people living in their own homes across the mid and east Devon area, first as a carer and then progressing to the role of Care Manager, focusing on producing person-centred care plans for new service users.

My great passion however is to meet and support people and I just love the close personal connections that my role allows me to build with all of our residents. For me, everyone here is just like family and I really value these special relationships that I continue to build with everyone living here on a daily basis. Read less

Hello, I’m Monika, a Senior Night Carer at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in 2024 and really enjoy being part of the community here. I’m passionate about resident life enrichment and love coming in with ideas for activities and ways to make each day enjoyable and meaningful for our residents. I especially enjoy helping create moments that bring a little extra happiness and connection to resident life. Read less

Hello, I’m Florian, a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in March 2026 and bring many years of experience in care with me. I’m really enjoying my role, particularly supporting our Memory Lane unit, where I’m proving to be a great addition to the team.

Outside of work, I enjoy keeping active, and I’m quite the football fan! Read less

Hi, I’m Jo! I joined Cumberland Grange in August 2022 and progressed to Senior Carer in September 2025.

I’m a valued member of the team and pride myself on being a calm and reassuring presence for our residents. I am passionate about providing compassionate, respectful care and supporting both residents and colleagues each day. Read less

Hi, I’m Terri! I’ve been at Cumberland Grange since November 2023.

I started as a Care Assistant and progressed to Senior Carer in March 2025. I’m passionate about providing kind, respectful care and love, making our residents smile and laugh each day.

When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me fishing, my favourite way to relax! Read less

Hello, I’m Brenda and I am one of the Care Assistants here at Cumberland Grange.

I have worked in the Care industry for many years now and would not want to be anywhere else. Being able to support, encourage and look after our residents is so rewarding. They all have such incredible stories to tell and memories to share which makes my job so fulfilling. Read less

Hello, my name is Jenna and I am a Care Assistant here the Cumberland Grange. I first joined the team at the end of 2023 as a Hostess, which I have really enjoyed. Recently, I have completed all of my training to become a Care Assistant which is a lovely new change for me.

I have a hospitality background having worked in a number of other well-known establishments, but working here and getting to spend my days with our residents is the most rewarding job that I have had.

If you need anything on your visit, please do not hesitate to let me know. Read less

Hello, I’m Sam, a Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange. I have been here since 2025.

I bring a wealth of experience from working in care and have really enjoyed becoming part of the team here. I’m passionate about providing kind, compassionate support to our residents and making sure they feel comfortable, valued and well cared for. I’m always happy to lend a helping hand and enjoy keeping busy throughout the day! Read less

Hello, I’m Irene, a Care Assistant at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in May 2026 and bring many years of experience working in care across a variety of settings. I’m passionate about supporting our residents and enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with the team. I’m always on the go and love keeping busy, making sure our residents receive the care and support they deserve. Read less

Hi, my name is Debbie, and I joined Cumberland Grange in February 2026 as a Care Assistant.

I absolutely love being part of the team here at Cumberland Grange and spending time with our residents. I’m a lovely, lively person and enjoy bringing plenty of smiles, laughter and positivity into each day. Building relationships with our residents and getting to know all about their lives is one of my favourite parts of my role, and I’m proud to be part of such a caring team. Read less

Hi, my name is Nikki and I joined Cumberland Grange in March 2026 as a Care Assistant.

I take great pride in making sure every aspect of our residents’ care is given the time and attention it deserves. I enjoy getting to know each resident as an individual, understanding what is important to them and making sure they always feel comfortable, supported and cared for. I’m proud to be part of the team at Cumberland Grange and to play a part in providing the high standard of care our residents deserve. Read less

Hi my name is Amy, I've been a carer for over 20 years, and during that time I've learnt many skills, whilst caring for amazing residents. I'm lucky to be a part of such a great team here at Cumberland Grange. Everyone is so welcoming and work hard to help each other to deliver great care for all of our residents. I'm always willing to help others and do whatever I can to ensure our residents are happy with their stay here. Read less

Hello! I’m Mel. I have been at Cumberland since 2022.

I am a dedicated Care Assistant with over 7 years of experience supporting residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.

I truly love my job and take pride in creating a warm, happy and positive environment where residents feel valued and safe. I have a genuine passion for caring for others and building meaningful relationships. I am a happy-go-lucky person, I love dancing, which you’ll usually see me doing with the residents around the home! Read less

Hello, my name is Cazumi, and I am a Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange.

I currently work as a bank as I also attend university alongside my work. I have worked in care before, and I had to pause working because of relocating. At the start of my term, I felt like a part of me was missing, which was taking care of residents, spending time with them, laughing and smiling with them. I recently joined the team, and it has been amazing and fulfilling. Our residents are so wonderful, and they always have a story to share.

I am so grateful to do a job that I enjoy and look forward to each day. Read less

Hi there, I'm Sarah, and I am part of the housekeeping team here at Cumberland Grange, and I really enjoy it. I love talking to the residents every day and getting to know them. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly, which made it so easy to fit in straight away when I first started. It's such a lovely place to work with a fantastic atmosphere; the day just goes by so fast. Read less

Hello, I’m Emilia, a Housekeeping Assistant at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in September 2025 and very quickly settled into our housekeeping team. I’m always happy to help and enjoy being friendly and approachable with both our staff and residents. If you have any questions about laundry or housekeeping, I’m always here to help! Read less

Hi, my name is Nicola, and I have recently started as a Housekeeper at Cumberland Grange. I have previously worked in the hospitality industry for 24 years, and working for Barchester is a new venture for me. In my short time, I have loved meeting and getting to know all the residents and listening to their life stories, and very much enjoying every minute of it. Read less

Hi, I’m Julie! I’ve been part of the Cumberland Grange team since January 2025.

I’m always smiling and love having a chat with our residents as I go about my day. I take great pride in my work and have excellent attention to detail, helping to keep our home clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone. Read less

Hi, I'm Ange and I'm a member of the kitchen team.

I'm here to assist Head Chef, Chris and his team in ensuring that our residents have a fantastic dining experience filled with great seasonal variety and choice. Part of my daily role is to bake homemade cakes and treats for our residents which is my real passion and I really put all of my creativity, heart and soul into this - when you love doing something it's such a pleasure!

I hope that you will enjoy some of my baking next time you visit our home - please do come and try our daily offerings on display in our lovely ground floor café. Read less

Hello, my name is JJ, and I am one of the Hosts at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team at Cumberland back in 2022 and then spent a small amount of time at one of our sister homes before returning back to my wonderful Cumberland Grange family at the beginning of 2024.

I love my job and love to keep our residents happy, delivering them excellent service. If I can help during your visit, please let me know! Read less

Hello, I’m Karen, a Host here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in early 2026 as a Food & Beverage Assistant and bring over 8 years of experience working as a host in care home settings. I love creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for our residents and helping make mealtimes special. You’ll usually find me out and about with the coffee and cake trolley, spreading a little happiness wherever I go! Read less

Hello, my name is Lizzie, and I am a Hostess here at Cumberland Grange. I have over 10 years’ worth of experience in the hospitality industry and really do love what I do. I have built great relationships with our residents and love listening to all of their stories. Read less

Hi! I’m Adrian, and I have been a Host at Cumberland Grange since September 2024.

I am mainly to be found on Memory Lane, but I work all around our home. I enjoy talking with the residents and their families. I'm a keen participant at our regular discos, and I love to encourage everyone to get up and dance. In the warmer weather, I accompany residents on short walks around our garden.

Outside of work, I have my own allotment, and I like to point out what's growing in the garden.

I used to be a journalist, but nowadays I say I find Cumberland Grange a different but fun and rewarding place to work. Read less

Hello, I’m Haz, one of the Kitchen Assistants here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in 2025, and I’m proud to be one of the people working behind the scenes to keep our kitchen running smoothly. From preparing ingredients to making sure everything is ready for our chefs, I’m always on hand to lend my support. Together, we work hard to provide our residents with the best dining experience possible! Read less

Meet Cooper!

Cooper is a much-loved member of the Cumberland Grange family and takes his role very seriously! He regularly comes in to keep our residents company, offering plenty of cuddles, tail wags and a friendly face whenever they need one.

He may have four paws, but he’s every bit as important a member of our team! Read less