Plenty going on. And time to take things easy.
Life at Richmond House is shaped around the people who live here, with activities, good food, visitors, pets and time together forming part of everyday life.
Activities are planned around residents’ likes and dislikes.
Something for different moods and interests.
Richmond House has an Activities Coordinator who develops the programme after spending time with residents and learning what they enjoy.
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Arts and crafts
Creative activities that can be shaped around individual interests and abilities.
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Exercise to music
Gentle movement and music form part of the activities programme.
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Gardening
The garden is part of everyday life and is also visited by birds and resident squirrels.
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Baking and cake decorating
Food can be an activity as well as a meal.
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Music and entertainers
External entertainers visit, including Scottish musicians and dance groups.
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Relaxation
Hand massage and aromatherapy are also listed among the activities available.
Plenty of choice at mealtimes
When someone moves into Richmond House, their likes and dislikes are recorded and shared with the kitchen team.
The cooks visit residents each day to ask what they would like. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, and something specific can also be prepared on request.
Fruit, snacks, biscuits and hot and cold drinks are available 24 hours a day. Meals can be taken in the dining room, lounge or in a resident’s own room.
A home with animals around it.
Richmond House welcomes well-behaved pets brought in by visitors and also has animals that are part of life at the home.
- Two home cats
Richmond House has two resident cats.
- Therapy dog
A therapy dog visits regularly.
- Garden wildlife
Birds visit daily, along with resident squirrels.
Life here should reflect the people who live here.
From Richmond House’s Welcome pack