Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield

A Bed of Roses..

Life cannot always be a bed of roses, whether you are living in your own home or you are in a home. But life at Darwin is yours to live, and yes, we do have some beds of roses! You can be involved as much or as little as you want. However, it is our philosophy that being active mentally and physically is good for the well-being. Walk into the lounges and you will be struck by the absence of TVs, and notice the chatter and activity that fills the room. No slumping here, then!  How you choose to spend your time is, of course entirely up to each person and many residents prefer to relax with a book or catch up with the papers in one of our quiet lounges.

Gardening plays quite a large part in the life of the home. Here are some of the benefits:

• Fresh air and exercise are good for you.
• You can work from a wheelchair.
• You can eat the fruits of your labours.
• Flowers brighten everything up.
• You can have trips out to garden centres.
• You can feel the soil in your hands and be connected to the earth.

We have mini-greenhouses on each floor as well as extensive outdoor gardens. There are many indoor activities too. We place an emphasis on reminiscing, learning life stories and providing stimulation, whether through the wonders of the internet, i-pads and Skyping, or by having a good one-to-one chat. Check out our Facebook pages to see what goes on and be kept informed.

We often get out of the home too and visit sites of local interest, whether it’s a trip to the theatre, a Sunday pub lunch, a group stroll or bird spotting around Stowe Pool.

Wine and Dine

Mealtimes are often the highlight of the day and there is always a choice of freshly prepared, well thought-out food that is full of goodness. We believe in supporting the local economy and use Lichfield based butchers, grocers and greengrocers for most of our produce. We also like to grow as many of our own herbs as we can, as it involves the residents and adds extra freshness and taste.

Meals are sociable occasions and can be enjoyed with a glass of wine, but if you want to take your meal in the privacy of your own room, then that’s fine too. Guests are always welcome to join us for lunch or dinner — and a glass of wine, of course.

Between meal times there are freshly baked cakes and biscuits to enjoy with a nice cup of tea. If the weather is fine, our roof garden with its big sky and uninterrupted views, is the perfect spot to enjoy elevenses. Come and join us!