Hoar Cross Nursing Home celebrates its 25th anniversary

A nursing home near Lichfield has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style.

A local band, pottery painting and the owl from the Harry Potter films were all part of the open day celebrations at Hoar Cross Nursing Home.

Hoar Cross Nursing Home celebrates its 25th anniversary
Hoar Cross Nursing Home celebrates its 25th anniversary

More than 50 people toasted the anniversary in style, with district nurses, members of the social care community, visitors and former attendees of the children’s home joining residents to enjoy homemade cakes and share memories.

A painting of the building from the early 1900s was also presented to Walter Garbett, the original founder of Hoar Cross Nursing Home in 1988.

Kathy Cleaver, general manager, explained: “The estate dates back all the way to 1793 and during its life has been a manor house and an orphanage for boys. It was first converted into a care home 25 years ago, with the current owners taking over in 2004.

“It was fantastic to get everyone together and enjoy a really fun day where residents got involved with activities, former staff returned to see what we were up to and new people visited with view to placing some of their loved ones in our care.

“The feedback we received from guests was excellent; we just can’t decide who was more popular – the Noisy Neighbours band or Olivia the owl from the Harry Potter films!”

The 25th birthday also brings up another milestone for Hoar Cross, with £1m now spent on updating all the buildings, a six-bed luxury extension and landscaping of two-acre grounds on Abbots Bromley Road to create a tranquil environment.

Kathy added: “We are looking forward to providing another 25 years of excellent care and making sure the home continues to go from strength to strength.”