Watermeadow Grange

As General Manager at Watermeadow Grange, I feel incredibly proud to be part of such a caring and supportive community. My role is to lead the overall day-to-day running of the home, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of person-centred care within a safe, welcoming and homely environment. Building strong relationships with our residents, families and team is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role, and I truly believe these connections are what make our home so special.

I am passionate about creating an environment where residents feel safe, valued, respected and truly at home. I work closely with our dedicated team to ensure we deliver compassionate, high-quality care while supporting residents to continue living fulfilling and meaningful lives with dignity, companionship and happiness every day.

MY EXPERIENCE
Throughout my 20-year nursing career, I have remained passionate about supporting older people and creating positive experiences for both residents and their families. My experience has given me a strong understanding of the importance of kindness, empathy and person-centred support, and I am committed to leading a team that shares these values.
At Watermeadow Grange, our team is carefully selected not only for their skills and experience, but also for their compassion, warmth and willingness to always go the extra mile to brighten someone’s day. I am proud to lead such a dedicated team who work tirelessly to create a truly supportive and caring environment.

ABOUT ME
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and appreciate the importance of creating meaningful moments with the people around us. I bring this same ethos into daily life at Watermeadow Grange, where we are more than just a care home, we are a family.

What I do
My name is Josie, and I am one of the Deputy Managers at Watermeadow Grange. I’m responsible for supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home. My responsibilities include supporting team members, promoting person-centred care, compliance with regulations and quality standards, and ensuring high standards of care delivery.

My Experience
I have over 15 years of experience within the care industry, this is across hospitals, community and residential settings. I joined Watermeadow Grange as a Team Leader, and after being recognised for my hard work, I was promoted to Deputy Manager in March 202,5 and I could not be prouder! I am extremely passionate about delivering high standards of person-centred care and ensuring we are always acting in our residents’ best interests. My main passion within care is helping those who live with Dementia.

About me
I have 3 wonderful children; I love going to the gym and taking part in charity events. My most recent event was raising money for Alzheimer's when I did a 28-mile trek around the Jurassic coast!!

What I Do
I am the Deputy Manager at Watermeadow Grange. I’m responsible for supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home. My responsibilities include supporting team members, promoting person-centred care, compliance with regulations and quality standards, and ensuring high standards of care delivery.

My Experience
I have over 25 years of management experience working in the care industry. I am very passionate about person-centred care and going the extra mile to make someone’s day. My expertise lies in team building, personal development, and continuous improvement.

About Me
I live in Topsham with my husband and two daughters. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family on the river with our paddleboards or finding new routes to cycle on my road bike. To rela,x I enjoy cooking and finding plant-based new recipes.

I am so excited to join the talented team at Watermeadow Grange and make the Cinnamon difference!

What I Do
My name is Tanya, and I am a Home Admissions Advisor. My role is to provide information and support to those looking at moving into care and the options available to them. Choosing the right care home can be a difficult decision to make, whether it be future planning or reacting to a crisis, it’s often a daunting, emotional experience for the prospective resident or their family, but I am here to make the journey simple, clear and give all the answers to all the questions you may have and make the process a positive one.

My Experience
Delivering excellent customer service has always been a passion of mine, and I have many years of experience working in the social housing sector. However, for the last 6 years, I have worked in the luxury care home sector, which has been so rewarding, and it’s always been a pleasure to be the first point of contact for people enquiring. I strongly believe in treating people in the same way I would expect myself or my family to be treated. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. After relocating to North Devon, I am proud to be working for Cinnamon Care Collection and continue in a role I am passionate about with a company that shares the same passions and ethics as I do.

About Me
I relocated from Wiltshire to North Devon with my partner to follow our self-build dream, selling our beautiful home to move onto our plot (yes, in a caravan!), so for the foreseeable future, my spare time will be on the site getting stuck in to make the dream a reality! When I do get some ‘me’ time, I am a keen runner, having completed numerous half marathons to eventually complete a full marathon, I’d be happy just doing it once though!! I have two grown-up children and am so lucky to have the most adorable 3-year-old granddaughter.

What I do:
Hello, my name is Lizzie, and I am one of the Well-being & Lifestyle Coordinators here at Watermeadow Grange. We create a diverse activities and events programme with our residents, taking into account what they are interested in as well as offering opportunities to try out new and different things. We also love working with our local community groups in Topsham and beyond.

My experience:
My background is in events coordination, working in the local community with families and groups creating diverse art projects, teaching English, and running an Art Gallery in North Devon. I love working at Watermeadow Grange, being with such wonderful residents and the team here to make some new and old memories with our activities and events programme.

About me:
I live near Tiverton and have two grown-up sons, George and Harry. I love my garden, reading, drawing, going on lots of adventures and spending time with family and friends.

What I Do
Dave leads our kitchen at Watermeadow Grange with passion, creativity, and a genuine love for bringing people together through good food. As our Head Chef, he is dedicated to creating nutritious, comforting, and beautifully prepared meals that feel like home while supporting the well-being of every resident.

My Experience
With over a decade of experience, Dave has worked in a range of high-quality kitchens across the Southwest. Before joining us, he spent 2½ years as Head Chef at Dainton Park Golf Club and previously served as Executive Head Chef at Cofton Holiday Park. He also held the Head Chef position at the Dartmoor Halfway Inn. Dave trained at South Devon College in Paignton, where he qualified as a chef and discovered his love for the craft. He thrives on the challenges and creativity that cooking brings, and he takes pride in delivering meals that make people smile.

About Me
Outside the kitchen, Dave is a devoted dad to three wonderful children. He’s a big rugby fan and enjoys watching all kinds of sport, though most of his free time is happily spent with his family. His warm personality and commitment to caring for others shine through in everything he does, especially in the food he creates for our residents.