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 well-being in so many ways. Our chefs will provide a diet that is not only full of choice, but is also wholesome, nutritious, well-balanced and right for our residents.
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 four 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.
Barbara from Braemar Lodge enjoying the sunshine and views in the New Forest
Avon Reach residents enjoying lunch at the Beachcomber Café in Barton on Sea
Eve, from Abbey View, out on a trip to see her favourite animal
Wilf from Brook View enjoying his ice cream
Boyd working in the sensory garden at Court Lodge
St Catherines View holding an Alice in Wonderland themed fete to celebrate 10 years of care
Angela and Colette working hard in the garden at Linden House
Pat celebrating her 100th birthday at Kingfishers
Doris singing land of hope and glory at a Jubilee event at Fernhill
Mary enjoying a margarita during a Mexican themed party at Abbotts Barton
Judy and George enjoying some special moments at Amberwood House
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.
09 Jul 2023 
Succulents
WITH GLOOMY SKIES AND RAIN FORECAST, WE DECIDED TO HOLD A GARDENING SEASON INSIDE THE HOME. Our residents enjoy looking…
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07 Jul 2023
Picking Vegetables
DURING A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON GARDEN WALK, WE MADE A CHECK ON THE VEGETABLE PLANTS OUR DEDICATED GARDENER HAD STARTED FOR…
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24 Jun 2023
Fancy Drinks
AS THE WEATHER IS GETTING HOTTER, WE DECIDED TO HOLD A ‘FANCY DRINK’ SESSION. The residents decided to try something…
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17 Jun 2023
Classic Cars
Residents at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton were fortunate enough to have some classic cars brought down to the home…
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14 Jun 2023
A Bit of Light Reading
Even though the sun was still rising, the weather was already getting hot. The team at St Catherines View thought…
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10 Jun 2023
Cookery Club
On one of the hottest days of the year, the team at Woodpeckers Care Home in Brockenhurst decided to take…
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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.