Colten Life

A Colten life is a life lived well, full of companionship, laughter, music, hobbies, nature and experiences. We do everything we can to provide residents with the opportunity to live meaningful and fulfilled lives to the best of their abilities.

Happy, Fulfilled & Extraordinary

We take time to know our residents and tailor life to their wishes, making sure they feel comfortable, relaxed and ‘at home’ as quickly as possible. Whether in need of sanctuary, or a vibrant hub of life and activity, our homes have it all.

Nutritious Mealtimes

Food and drink are critical to our wellbeing in so many ways. All meals are prepared by our Chef in a well-equipped kitchen, using locally sourced fresh produce. We provide a diet that is not only full of choice, but is also wholesome, nutritious, well-balanced, and developed around residents’ preferences.

Hobbies & Interests

We understand that staying physically and mentally active can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Our homes have dedicated Companionship Teams whose role within the homes is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents be that in large groups, small groups or simply one on one time.

Minibus Trips

Our homes have regular access to one of our modern and well-equipped minibuses. The professional drivers liaise with the Companionship Teams and residents to understand their preferences and provide access through half-day or full-day trips, getting out and about to enjoy the local sights, often taking packed-lunches, snacks, hot coffee and tea.

Music & Arts

Music and the arts play an important and powerful part in all our lives. Whether it be through music, movement, storytelling, singing, drama, reading or writing poetry, our homes offers each resident the opportunity to explore the many ways in which music and creative arts can enrich their wellbeing.

Your Garden

Many of our residents have enjoyed a love of gardens and gardening throughout their lives. To ensure this passion continues, we strive to make our outdoor living spaces accessible, interactive and stimulating and encourage residents to take a keen interest in the gardens.

Housekeeping & Maintenance

We take care of the daily housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities so our residents don’t have to. Feeling warm and safe in our homes and having peace of mind are just two of the benefits our residents enjoy from the personally tailored care we provide.

This is Us

The residents and staff of our care homes are a family, making memories with each other every day. We are living life to our full capabilities, with positivity, empathy, compassion, and respect.

Roy playing a game of Scrabble

Roy playing a game of Scrabble

Barry catching up with friends in the garden

Barry catching up with friends in the garden

Margaret and her daughter decorating biscuits

Margaret and her daughter decorating biscuits

The Avon Cliff Players putting on a show

The Avon Cliff Players putting on a show

John partying the afternoon away with friends

John partying the afternoon away with friends

Louisa playing a game of cards with friends

Louisa playing a game of cards with friends

Jean enjoying a visit from some furry friends

Jean enjoying a visit from some furry friends

Shirley arranging flowers

Shirley arranging flowers

Pam, Trevor, and Companion Rebecca scrapbooking

Pam, Trevor, and Companion Rebecca scrapbooking

Anne and Gardener Tracey having a blast during Garden Club

Anne and Gardener Tracey having a blast during Garden Club

Sylvia enjoying an afternoon of arts and crafts

Sylvia enjoying an afternoon of arts and crafts

Richard and Companion Julia visiting the park for a picnic lunch

Richard and Companion Julia visiting the park for a picnic lunch

Kiki and Companion Mietzy sharing a laugh

Kiki and Companion Mietzy sharing a laugh

Betty and Gardener Gayle potting plants in the garden

Betty and Gardener Gayle potting plants in the garden

John making a four-legged friend

John making a four-legged friend

Jim celebrating his 100th birthday

Jim celebrating his 100th birthday

Sue showing off her moves

Sue showing off her moves

Tony greeting a feathered friend

Tony greeting a feathered friend

Prue working on some arts and crafts

Prue working on some arts and crafts

Barbara having a hoot with Owl Obsession

Barbara having a hoot with Owl Obsession

Sybil showcasing her artistic prowess

Sybil showcasing her artistic prowess

Wish You Were Here!

We aim to make every day worth writing about, and our residents enjoy keeping loved ones up to date with what they’ve been up to. Here are some of their recent highlights.

06 Jan 2026

Bramble Spreads Smiles

Bramble, a visiting therapy dog, made a joyful entrance at Abbey View this morning, bounding through the doors and bringing…
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05 Jan 2026

Elvis Presley’s Birthday

Fernhill residents marked an early birthday celebration for Elvis Presley with music, laughter, and plenty of fun. The sing-along brought…
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25 Dec 2025

Christmas Day Celebrations

Christmas morning at Whitecliffe House was made extra special by a visit from Mother Christmas, who delivered gifts and spread…
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25 Dec 2025

Christmas Day at Belmore Lodge

All the planning for Christmas Day finally came together at Belmore Lodge, and it was a truly magical occasion. Santa…
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18 Dec 2025

Christmas Tree Festival

Residents from Fernhill visited St Aldhelm’s Church for the annual Christmas Tree Festival today. The Festival is a community event…
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18 Dec 2025

Festive Trip to Otter Nurseries

Residents from Court Lodge enjoyed a festive outing to Otter Nurseries in Everton today. We began the outing with hot…
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We’re Here For You

Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about our one of our beautiful homes, we’re here to help.