provide a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to live as they would normally, with the added pleasure of having company – and no chores! Castor Lodge also features six spacious top-floor suites, offering independence and luxury living with the benefit of 24-hour care on hand. At the grand opening visitors enjoyed a tour of the home and were wowed by the state-ofthe-art facilities which include generous en suite bedrooms with walk-in showers, an assisted bathroom on each floor, luxurious hair salon, cinema room, ice-cream parlour, dedicated activity room and even its very own pub, The Cricketer’s Arms. The beautifully landscaped gardens set in the stunning surroundings of the Nene Valley give
plenty of opportunities to encourage people to enjoy the outdoor areas, too. The care staff team at Castor Lodge is led by Nogi John, one of Country Court's most experienced home managers. Nogi has previously managed Country Court Nursing Homes in Boston and Spalding. She has been recognised for her outstanding care with a 'Care Leadership' award at the 2018 Lincolnshire Care Association Care Awards. The home will also have dedicated activity and wellbeing champions, who will get to know residents individually. There will be a range of meaningful activities for residents to enjoy every day, either in a group as a sociable activity or on a one-to-one basis. Local
community groups will be encouraged to visit residents, join in with activities and host their own events, making the home an important part of the local community. From reminiscing and games to light exercise, crafts, gardening or singing, there will always be something going on. Castor Lodge is the 34th care home for the Country Court group, a family-owned and run business founded in 1983, with the philosophy ‘Our family caring for yours’. Country Court has won numerous Great British Care Awards. In 2015 the company won the Health Investor Residential Care Provider of the Year award and is in the carehome.co.uk Top 25 Large Care Home Groups 2019. q
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