Barchester Elm Bank Care Home

Welcome to Elm Bank Care Home. I am Larisa Bledea, the General Manager, and it is my honour to be part of the wonderful team and home.

Our primary focus is to ensure that the residents receive the utmost standard of care and comfort. We are dedicated to upholding these principles.

At Elm Bank, our commitment is to cultivate a hospitable and inclusive atmosphere where each individual is esteemed and treated with deference.

Our objective is to assist our residents in leading enriching and purposeful lives, tailored to their specific requirements and predilections. I eagerly anticipate extending a warm welcome to you and collaborating to make each day noteworthy. Read less

Hello, my name is Diana, and I have recently joined the team as the Deputy Manager for Elm Bank.

I am incredibly passionate about providing the highest standard of care and support for all our residents and their families. I believe that through open communication and dedicated teamwork, we can ensure that every individual at Elm Bank enjoys a vibrant, fulfilling, and enriched life.

I am so looking forward to getting to know everyone in our community and working together to make Elm Bank a truly wonderful place to call home." Read less

Hello, my name is Rob and I'm the head of the maintenance team here at Elm Bank Care Home.

My role is to ensure that my team and I keep the Elm Bank home maintained to the highest standard, ensuring that the residents are kept safe and comfortable at all times. Before joining the Barchester team, I worked in the motor trade as an after-sales manager. In my spare time, I like to go hill climbing, holidaying in my caravan with my family and riding my motorbike. Read less

Hello, my name is Tina and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Elm Bank Care Home.

I joined Elm Bank in May 2023 as a Team Leader soon becoming the Head of Care before moving to the role of Activities Coordinator and leading the team in January 2024. My passion is to provide life-enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents.

By providing entertainment that is not only stimulating but person-centred. Our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet-friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home regularly.

Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meetings, we can gain a greater understanding of their loved one's interests and lives before joining Elm Bank which will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.

We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please email...

New entertainers and community links are always welcome. Read less

Hello, my name is Amanda and I'm the Non-Clinical Head of Care here at Elm Bank. I joined the team in 2018 as a Care Assistant in our residential community for people with lower support needs before progressing to Team Leader in our Daisy Lane Community for those living with dementia.

I am proud to be part of a home that delivers care based on each person's individual needs and provides support with respect and dignity. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my little boy or going shopping, and I enjoy eating out and going on holiday with family. Read less

Hello, my name is Anna and I'm the Home Administrator here at Elm Bank. I have over 15 years’ experience in Admin/Finance as well as experience as a support worker supporting adults with learning difficulties.

I am proud to be part of a home that delivers care based on each person's individual needs and provides support with respect and dignity. I work very closely with the General Manager and the team to ensure our home's high standards are maintained. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my 2 children and husband, going to country parks, day trips and having many family get-togethers. Read less

Hello. I am Isabel. I have been a team member at Elm Bank since 2010. I began my career in care homes in 2007.

As the first point of contact, I have the pleasure of meeting our residents and their families on a daily basis. It is important to me that families and residents see a familiar face, especially for new residents, where I can provide reassurance. I know this can be such a big step and a turning point in their lives. In my role, I also support with enquiries and conduct show rounds. I love to show the home off! I also ensure that all visitors are welcomed into the home and support our fabulous activities team.

We welcome local community groups to use our lounges for group sessions. Please pop in and have a chat with me, as I enjoy meeting people and I'm always proud to show people around Elm Bank. Every day is different here!

I am an avid reader of history, and this can build a rapport with many of our residents who reminisce about their lives and who also have a love for history. I share the same family values that I see from our residents' families when visiting their loved ones in the home, through the love of spending time with my family and grandchildren, which is very important to me. I have recently re-joined the Skittle team and enjoy social time. Read less

Hello. I am Jill and I have lived at Elm Bank for many years so I know the staff really well. I enjoy attending all the activities and I always want to try the new things offered here. I help to put up decorations for special events throughout the year, to create a celebratory atmosphere. Staff and residents work together to make special days really enjoyable. I am a confident person and it is part of my role to liaise with the General Manager any residents who want to express their wishes but are unable to do so. I make a special point of welcoming all new residents to our home and helping them to settle in. I am very proud to be part of Elm Bank as we are all cared for like family. Read less