Athena Care Homes UK

04/08/2026

A warm welcome to Ryan Palmer-Fenny, the new Home Manager at Alex Wood House in Cambridge!

Ryan is passionate about kindness, meaningful relationships and making sure every resident feels valued, respected and truly at home. We’re excited for residents, families and the local community to get to know him.

Find out more in our latest blog, including details about our Open Day on 12 September:

Alex Wood House care home in Cambridge welcomes Ryan Palmer-Fenny as new Home Manager, strengthening residential, dementia and respite care for local families.

06/07/2026

A moment of celebration for everyone at Athena!

We're delighted to announce that Ashlynn Grange in Peterborough has achieved a Platinum whilst our other 6 homes have achieved 2-Gold Stars through the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS).

This recognition celebrates the incredible dedication of our colleagues, who work every day to provide compassionate, person-centred dementia care and create meaningful moments for our residents and their families.

Although we're incredibly proud of this achievement, we'll continue learning, improving and striving to deliver the very best care possible.

Thank you to our amazing teams, our residents and their families for being part of this journey.
Read more about what this achievement means and how we're continuing to raise the standard of dementia care: https://www.athenacarehomes.co.uk/2026/07/06/athena-homes-achieve-nadcas-dementia-care-accreditation/

Athena celebrates NaDCAS dementia care accreditation across all seven homes, with Ashlynn Grange achieving Platinum and six homes awarded 2-Gold Stars.

12/06/2026

🎉 We’re Proud to Share Some Wonderful News!

Aria Court in March, Cambridgeshire has been awarded an overall GOOD rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its recent inspection.

We're especially pleased that Aria Court achieved a Good rating in all five areas inspected:

✅ Safe
✅ Effective
✅ Caring
✅ Responsive
✅ Well-led

During the inspection, residents, families, and team members shared their experiences, with feedback highlighting the respectful, dignified, and compassionate care provided every day.

The CQC recognised that residents receive kind, personalised, and responsive care, and that they feel safe, respected, and supported within our home.

This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and genuine care shown by our incredible team. We couldn't be prouder of everything they do to make Aria Court a warm and welcoming home for our residents.

A huge thank you to our residents, families, and colleagues for being part of this success. 💙

Please join us in congratulating the entire Aria Court team on this fantastic achievement! 👏

You can read the full report here: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2343510821/reports/AP24145/overall

22/05/2026

This Dementia Awareness Week, everyone at Athena Care Homes has been celebrating the special moments that bring joy, comfort, and connection to our residents living with dementia 💙

Across our homes, residents have been creating “Moments to Remember” booklets filled with meaningful experiences - from trying foods from different countries to watching a beautiful sunrise together.

We’ve also begun rolling out cutlery-free dining throughout our homes, giving residents living with dementia more choice and comfort at mealtimes while supporting independence and enjoyment.

And we’re incredibly proud to share that Athena Care Homes are finalists in the Dementia Care Awards! 🏆

We remain committed to helping every resident live their best life, surrounded by compassion, dignity, and meaningful experiences every day.

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12/05/2026

Today on International Nurses Day, we proudly celebrate and thank the incredible nurses at Athena Care Homes, along with nurses everywhere, for the compassion, strength, and dedication you bring every single day.

Your kindness comforts, your skill heals, and your commitment changes lives. Whether offering expert care, a reassuring smile, or unwavering support, you make a profound difference to residents, families, and communities.

To our amazing Athena Care Homes nurses: thank you for the exceptional care, dignity, and warmth you provide to those who need it most.

And to all nurses around the world: your hard work and compassion do not go unnoticed. Today, we honour you.

02/04/2026

🌿 Wildlife has arrived at Athena Care Homes!

This March, residents across our homes were treated to incredible wildlife presentations from BBC Springwatch filmmaker Simon Watts 🦔✨

From discovering the hidden creatures in our gardens to creating bird-friendly pinecones, our residents have been inspired to transform their outdoor spaces into thriving wildlife havens.
We can’t wait to see our gardens buzzing with life in the months ahead! 🌼🐝

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.athenacarehomes.co.uk/2026/04/02/wildlife-comes-to-life-across-the-athena-care-homes/

BBC Springwatch filmmaker Simon Watts visits Athena Care Homes across East Anglia, inspiring residents with wildlife presentations & workshops

25/03/2026

What a fantastic celebration we had at Avocet Court Care Home, ✨
Our team came together to celebrate Ghana Independence Day with a special presentation, delicious traditional food, colourful outfits, and even some dancing!

A huge thank you to Francis, Nicholas, Japhet, and Patience for making the day so memorable for both staff and residents ❤️

It was a truly joyful day filled with learning, laughter, and togetherness.

👉 Find out more about our celebration here: https://www.athenacarehomes.co.uk/2026/03/25/celebrating-ghana-independence-day-at-avocet-court-care-home/

Residents and staff at Avocet Court celebrated Ghana Independence Day with cultural presentations, traditional food, and dancing.

07/03/2026

A fantastic evening last night, celebrating local businesses at the King’s Lynn Mayor’s Business Awards with the Goodwins Hall team!

We were incredibly proud to be finalists in two categories – Customer Care and Sustainability – and are delighted to share that we won the ‘Customer Care’ award!

This award is a wonderful recognition of the amazing team at Goodwins Hall, who work every day to deliver Athena Care Homes’ promise of authentic care – supporting our residents while also creating a warm, welcoming and sustainable place they are proud to call home.

In the words of our Home Manager, Flavia Hansell " Winning the Customer Care Award is a moment of real pride and it truly belongs to our amazing staff and wonderful residents who make Goodwins Hall the special place that it is.

A huge congratulations and thank you to our incredible team. We couldn’t be prouder! 🎉

05/03/2026

✨ A Magical Evening at Goodwins Hall, King's Lynn ✨

Our Beauty & the Beast themed Charity Ball on 21st February was truly unforgettable. 💫

We were honoured to welcome Deputy Mayor Councillor Steve Bearshaw, members of the Friendship Club, and so many wonderful supporters from our community.
A huge thank you to Emily Blake for her beautiful singing that created the perfect magical atmosphere 🎶

Most importantly, thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event, we are thrilled to have raised £1,000 for Tapping House Hospice.

And of course, a very special thank you to our amazing Goodwins Hall team whose creativity, dedication and hard work made the night so special.

Read more: https://www.athenacarehomes.co.uk/2026/03/05/goodwins-hall-charity-ball-raises-1000-for-tapping-house/

A beautiful evening for an incredible cause.

Goodwins Hall Care Home hosted a magical Beauty & the Beast themed Charity Ball, raising £1,000 for Tapping House Hospice

25/02/2026

Last month, something truly magical happened ✨

Jill, one of our wonderful housekeepers here at Avocet Court, was left in awe after hearing wolves howling in the early hours of the morning from her home in Ipswich.

Jill, who leads our monthly Wildlife & Conservation Club and cares for our beautiful woodland area, described the experience as “out of this world – just incredible.” 🐺🌙

Her passion for nature brings so much joy to our residents, from building bird boxes and planting bulbs to spotting deer, hedgehogs and garden birds in our wildlife area.

We’re so proud to see her story featured by the BBC News.

Read the full story here:
👉https://www.athenacarehomes.co.uk/2026/02/25/avocet-court-wildlife-wolves-ipswich/

Avocet Court housekeeper Jill shares her passion for wildlife, woodland conservation and the magical night she heard wolves in Ipswich.