A four-week short stay for the cost of three is currently available at selected Colten Care homes.

Minibus Trips

Our home has regular access to one of Colten Care’s modern and well-equipped minibuses.  The professional drivers liaise with the Companionship Team 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.

A Great Way to Maintain Dignity & Independence

Getting out and about is a necessity for us all, both in terms of mental and physical health.

Popular with many residents, our home offers regular minibus outings into the surrounding area where a variety of trips are organised by our Companionship Team, providing the opportunity to visit and explore new places.

These trips are a great chance to get out and enjoy some of the wonderful places that the local area has to offer.

Building Friendships & Sharing Experiences

Minibus trips are a great way to connect with fellow residents, building friendships over shared experiences and adventures.

Whether it’s a trip to the local pub, a visit to the seaside for fish and chips, or a day out taking in a majestic cathedral, connection to life outside the home is a vital part of day-to-day life for our residents.

“My aunties life has been transformed. She has embraced the activities and seems so happy.” – W M, niece of resident at Linden House

Wish You Were Here!

Enjoy a selection of snaps from minibus outings across the Colten Care family of care homes.
See if you can spot the residents and Companions of Linden House!

Jack having fun at our Lymington pop-up choir

Jack having fun at our Lymington pop-up choir

Residents and Companions from The Aldbury exploring Brownsea Island

Residents and Companions from The Aldbury exploring Brownsea Island

Shirley discovering Highcliffe Castle

Shirley discovering Highcliffe Castle

Shirley and Margaret visiting Cats Protection

Shirley and Margaret visiting Cats Protection

Castle View residents and Companions having fun at The Donkey Sanctuary

Castle View residents and Companions having fun at The Donkey Sanctuary

Terry and Joyce riding the train at Poole Park

Terry and Joyce riding the train at Poole Park

Jean perusing the shop at Compton Acres

Jean perusing the shop at Compton Acres

Richard and Companion Julia enjoying a picnic at the park

Richard and Companion Julia enjoying a picnic at the park

Margaret making a four-legged friend at The Cat Hotel

Margaret making a four-legged friend at The Cat Hotel

Rob enjoying the afternoon at our Poole Park pop-up choir

Rob enjoying the afternoon at our Poole Park pop-up choir

Abbotts Barton residents getting ready to board the Watercress Line

Abbotts Barton residents getting ready to board the Watercress Line

Pat enjoying a trip to the beach

Pat enjoying a trip to the beach

Keep exploring

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 to provide that home from home taste. We serve proper, homemade meals with recipes developed around residents’ preferences.

Hobbies & Interests

We understand that staying physically and mentally active can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Linden House has a dedicated Companionship Team whose role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents.

Music & Arts

Music and the arts play important and powerful parts in all of our lives. Whether it be through storytelling, singing, drama, reading or writing poetry, dance, music and movement, we offer each resident the opportunity to explore the many ways in which music and 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

Our housekeeping teams are a vital part of our care home teams. Providing the utmost respect for our residents’ private space, our housekeepers discreetly and carefully clean en-suites and rooms including residents’ own pictures, ornaments and other personal items of property.

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 beautiful home, we’re here to help.