The garden at Stambridge Meadows care home in Rochford has been revamped to provide a more accessible and enjoyable area for residents.
The idea behind the project was to ensure that more of the home’s residents could enjoy the sweeping countryside views to the rear of the home.
The garden has been made more accessible for residents with reduced mobility by laying a smooth, resin top, which has created a safe, flowing surface that is level with the home’s living areas.
Stambridge Meadows’ garden has sensory elements including specially chosen fragrant trees and shrubs, and flowering plants to add vibrant colour. There is also a water feature to add a calming element for those sat enjoying the countryside views.
The residents have enjoyed admiring the new garden from the warmth of the home over the winter months and are now excited to get out there to enjoy the warm summer days.
Barbara Lewindon, 87, a resident at Stambridge Meadows care home, said: “The garden looks wonderful and we are looking forward to sitting outside when the weather warms up and enjoy a cup of tea while watching the wildlife.”
Patsy Munyard, home manager at Stambridge Meadows care home, said: “We wanted our residents to enjoy the full impact of the five-acres of land we live on and for them to enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside.
“We have lots of wildlife that live around the grounds that visit on a daily basis, so we wanted to make the garden more accessible so our residents could enjoy spotting different animals and creatures.
“I love how the garden has turned out, it is an ongoing project that in the future we would love to be extended with different pathways to different areas of the land. The water feature is lovely and makes it a relaxing atmosphere for our residents to enjoy.”
Stambridge Meadows forms part of Larchwood Care and is currently managed by Healthcare Management Solutions.