Cookridge Court Becomes Latest Avery Home to be Refurbished

Over the past 6 months Cookridge Court has undergone a major refurbishment programme, the residential and dementia care home now provides 96 en-suite rooms with showers - all equipped to a high specification. Cookridge Court Care Home offers the very best in clinical care and support services too, a garden with raised flower beds, a hair salon, hotel style catering, a varied leisure and recreation programme and coming soon – the homes very own cinema.

Recreation and Leisure Coordinator, Tracey Limbet said of the homes activities programme, “Our range of activities are designed to help improve the quality of life of residents. We pay special attention when planning activities to engage with the local community - bringing the outside world in to the home. Where possible we invite local school children and other organisations in to Cookridge Court to participate in activities with residents. We also encourage trips out - we visit the local bowling club at Horsforth Hall Park every Friday weather permitting.”

Tracey went on to say, “The social benefits to engaging communities are invaluable. We work hard to ensure our recreation and leisure programme keep residents at Cookridge Court mentally active and stimulated, which is as important as general good health. On 23rd August at 2pm we will host a Magic Show. The event will see 5 or 6 magicians from the Leeds Magical Association entertain residents with a show that will combine magic with comedy in a show specifically designed for the elderly.”

Alan Beet of the Leeds Magic Association commented, “We started performing to residents in care homes after a member of my own family went in to a care home. I thought it important homes offered residents a range of interesting activities – magic was something that I could provide. Our show is full of fun and is a magical spectacle, which delights people old and young. We have been invited to perform to care homes across the region and we enjoy it immensely.”

The Leeds Magic Association goes back as far as 1934, it was founded by Walter Geary. In the '50s, '60s and '70s it attracted many of Magic's stars including Paul Daniels, Ali Bongo, Ken Brooke, Johnny Hart and the legendary Fred Kaps. It continues today with more than 40 members making it one of the most active magical societies in the north of England.

Avery Healthcare is a leader in innovation and change within the care sector. Its homes are an excellent example of how the business is at the very forefront of bringing about positive change. Having won awards for the design of its buildings and the innovation of services provided within its homes, Avery is working hard to change perceptions in the way we care for our elderly today. With plans to build a further 15 high end homes across the country by 2014 Avery continues to work to meet the growing demand for top quality care ensuring our older citizens don’t compromise on the quality of care they receive.

Cookridge Court is situated on Iveson Rise in Cookridge. The homes Recreation and Leisure Coordinator Tracey Limbet would like to continue building links with the community. If your business or organisation would like to learn more about how it can become involved with the home, Tracey can be contacted on 0113 267 2377