Barchester Hunters Care Home

Cherry Tree Lane, Cirencester GL7 5DT
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9.9 100 Reviews
  • Barchester Hunters Care Home, Cirencester
Hunters Care Home, is a former country manor house in a stunning position on the Fosse Way, on the outskirts of Cirencester. The home is accessible from the M5 and M4. Residents can enjoy the local amenities of Cirencester and the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. They provide a range of accommodation and services from independent living to 24-hour nursing care.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person and their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality and organised activities for residents.

Professionals think you'll find they're ideally suited to meet your needs now and in the future to ensure you get the most from your retirement years. Drop in any time to see what they have to offer.

Care Provided by Barchester Hunters Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 85 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ciprian Groza (Senior General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Financial/Pre Admission assessment
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (75)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1996
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Hunters Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Hunters Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • Large car park with easy access
    Trip hazard free and wheelchair friendly


Barchester Hunters Care Home Reviews (100)

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9.9

Barchester Hunters Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Hunters Care Home has 100 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent 9 days of respite at Barchester Hunters Care Home. the experience for my mother and family was truly superb.
All the staff were engaging and caring and nothing was too much trouble for them.
The always made time to engage with Mum and make her feel she was their only resident.
Highly
recommend this home because of the staff.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Martyn


Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
I am pleased to see that your mother and your family had a great experience whilst using our service. It was our pleasure to welcome, care and see her going home more confident and with a smile on her face.


Kindest Regards,
Ciprian


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum came to Hunters Care Home in Cirencester in April 2015, suffering from dementia and no longer able to live at home due to her deteriorating condition. Whilst the transition from her own home was difficult, the staff worked really hard to settle her and make her feel at home and she quickly
adapted to her new environment. As a family of 3 daughters we have visited Mum frequently and regularly and have nothing but praise for the staff who have cared for her throughout her stay. All of the team on Memory Lane have been very caring, informative and always available. Most importantly we know she has been loved and cared for by those with the expertise and support she needed. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and we are eternally thankful that she was able to live the final years of her life in such a supportive and caring home. Thank you to all those who knew and who looked after her; as a family, we are all truly grateful.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear E G,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for our home.
As we have already discussed, your mother was part of Hunters family, she was loved here and it was our pleasure to look after her. She has been a while at Hunters Care Centre and she seemed to enjoy it.
Kindest Regards
Ciprian


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very well-run establishment and a credit to the management. Attractive grounds and well maintained. The care home interior is bright and cheerful. Plenty of areas to sit and relax and good quality furniture. Extremely pleased with the care received overall. The nursing element is first class.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. It's great to see that you have enjoyed your stay at Hunters Care Centre and you were extremely happy with the service received.
It was lovely to see the way how you have improved and glad to see you have managed to achieve your goals with our support.
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved into Hunters Care Home some three and a half years ago, already suffering from advanced dementia. She passed away very recently in her 98th year.
I wish to say how grateful I am to all the staff I have encountered at Hunters for their consistent and genuine care and kindness in dealing
with my mother. If I had to pick anyone out I would say a particular thank you to the clinical lead for Memory Lane and to the general manager both of whom have unendingly supported both my mother and myself to a very high standard.
To all of Hunters' staff, thank you so much for making my mother's last years comfortable and bearable. I would unconditionally recommend Hunters to anyone looking for a first-class care home.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Nicholas,
Thank you for taking the time to write us feedback.
It was our pleasure to look after your mother and we are happy to hear that we have met your expectations.
As you know, people's experience is very important to us and everyone at Hunters Care Centre is very passionate about their role within the team.
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I wanted to express my thanks to especially the chef and the receptionist for organising a birthday tea party for my friend. She has not seen her friends for some time and following my instructions a great deal of effort was made to make the event memorable and my friend was overwhelmed with emotion.
Thank you to the team that made this lovely treat such a wonderful experience.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for the feedback given. I am glad to hear that our team offered you a wonderful experience and gave you the opportunity to visit your loved one at Hunters Care Centre.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I visited Hunters Care Home to look around, I was impressed by the lovely receptionist who was both friendly and helpful. They have continued to be so throughout Mum's stay and it makes a large impact to be greeted by someone so kind. Everyone else has been similarly generous with smiles and help.
Congratulations to a great body of staff.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Lisa,
Thank you for the review given. It's lovely to hear that you and your mother have gad a great experience here at Hunters Care Home. We are hoping that you are both well.
Kindest Regards
Ciprian


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Throughout mum's respite stay, she has felt secure and cared for. She has maintained as much independence as possible whilst still being fully supported by the very caring staff. Unfortunately, a Covid outbreak during her stay meant too much time in a relatively small bedroom, but apart from that she
has enjoyed and been encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. The whole team have been supportive and flexible during a difficult time for our family.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for sparing some time to write this review. We are so pleased that we were able to help your mother and it was lovely to see the way she has improved her confidence and her independence whilst living at Hunters Care Centre. It was a pleasure to have her here as a resident and it was great that she has made friends too. I am hoping she is doing well and we are looking forward to seeing her visiting her friends here soon.


Kindest Regards,


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad went into Memory Lane at the end of December 2022, and my mum went into the general area in January 2023. It was an extremely stressful time for us all, but the care of the staff made it a better experience. From the manager down, the staff are very empathetic and caring. My parents are very
well looked after and safe, which made the tough decision to put them in care easier.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Sue,
Thank you very much for completing the review.
As you know, feedback is very important to us. It is our pleasure for all the staff to look after your parents at Hunters Care Centre and is so lovely to see that they have settled in so well.
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The general manager has been a delight to deal with, nothing is too much trouble and he is immediately responsive. My mother was a very reluctant arrival but is settling well and engaging with everything. The home is beautifully appointed and my parent's room is very comfy and modern. Delicious food,
which I am looking forward to sampling! Fantastic activities and a really active on social media so we can see our folks enjoying everything! Such a relief - thank you!

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Carrie,
It is so lovely to read your review. Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience which you know is important to me and to my team.
We are all pleased to know your parents have settled in well and they are enjoying staying at Hunters Care Centre
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Restful break, nice to be spoilt, would strongly recommend.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Jack,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
I am pleased that you have enjoyed the respite stay here at Hunters Care Centre. We are looking forward to seeing you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 97 yr old father with dementia had an emergency admission on the afternoon of 23.12.22 - having contacted the care home only that morning. The manager came and assessed him immediately and arranged for transport to pick him up. He was admitted to a clean room with good facilities. His clothes and
belongings were immediately tagged. The nursing staff looking after him were kind and attentive and cheerful. They made him comfortable and undertook regular observation. On 25.12 he was ready to come to us for Christmas lunch by 10.30 am. Unfortunately on the evening of the 27th, he deteriorated further. He required quite a lot of input from the senior nurses overnight, who arranged for him to be seen by the paramedics and then the on-call doctor for the area.
The family had already decided that aggressive treatment was futile in my father's case - so he remained in the nursing home receiving exemplary end-of-life care. We were made to feel welcome and were able to stay until he died.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
It was our pleasure to look after your father and is lovely to hear that you have had a great experience here at Hunters Care Centre. Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot express how well we have been looked after. The staff are excellent we came for a two-week respite and feel so much better. Look forward to coming again. Thank you so much.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Doreen,


Thank you for providing us with feedback. I am glad to hear you have enjoyed your stay at Hunters Care Centre and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.


Kindest Regards,


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last 6 months of her life at Hunters Lodge. She had just lost her husband and had become very confused and upset. She came for respite care initially but we knew she couldn't cope alone in her apartment. She moved to Hunters permanently to be near me and had a beautiful newly refurbished
room which opened out onto the courtyard. She loved the outdoors so much and this was really important for her. She had a lovely summer in the courtyard, eating outside and socialising with her new friends. She had really started to settle, join in activities and make friendships.
From the beginning, all the staff were amazing caring and welcoming to my mother and us. It was good to know she was safe, warm and well-fed. Hunter's lodge is a very special place because of the wonderful staff. They cared so well for Mum and since her death, they have also cared for me.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you very much for writing us this lovely review. As you already know, it was our team's pleasure to look after your mother and we are all so happy to hear that you are pleased with the way we cared for her.


Kindest Regards,


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would like to say a big heartfelt thank you to everyone who knew and cared for our lovely Dad on Memory Lane, who sadly left us all on Thursday 1st September. His long struggle with dementia is finally over but his spirit will live on.
My Dad received so much love and respect from everyone, it
will never be forgotten. Hunters became his home but you all became his second family, he loved you all as did we.
It takes somebody special to do the job that you all do. You can't learn it from a book, it's either in your heart or not. You are all amazing people and we will miss seeing you all. Thank you again for everything that you did for Dad and for your massive support and kindness when he passed away.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Marie,


Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
As you already know, it was our pleasure to look after your father and I am happy to hear that he was comfortable and that you are pleased with the way the Hunters Care Centre team cared for him.


Kindest Regards,
Ciprian Groza


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hunters Care Home provided care for my mum in what turned out to be the last week of her life.
We knew when organising a place for her it would be end-of-life care, and the home manager was so supportive and helpful in guiding me through the process.
They responded quickly to my mum's needs and went
above and beyond to speed up her admission.
Once at Hunters, the staff were so caring and compassionate and were happy to respond to any requests.
They treated my mum with care and respect and made me feel comfortable in what was an incredibly difficult and emotional time.
I can’t thank the staff enough; they do an amazing job, and the management was so supportive and responsive. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. It's sad that your mother did not have the chance to experience the activities in our home, but glad to see she was comfortable.
I am happy to hear that you are pleased with the care and support given, and it was our pleasure to look after your mother.
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a wonderful time. Everything was "fine", but one is always glad to be in your own home. I cannot complain.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time whilst with us, and thank you for choosing us again for another short-term break.
Kindest Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The kindness, dignity and support that the staff at Hunters Care Home gave to my step mum was amazing and also to the family. We will forever be grateful to the amazing care she received. Above all, they gave time to her and us, and there was always someone to listen. Thank you.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Lesley, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. Hunters Care Centre team and myself, we are happy to hear that you are pleased with the support which was given to your stepmother. We are all passionate about the work which we are doing, and it is nice to hear your great feedback.
Many thanks.
Kindest Regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management worked extremely hard to ensure my mum had a smooth transfer into the care home during a very difficult time when Covid-19 was causing so many problems. Solutions were found to all the complex problems done in a professional and extremely sensitive manner. Thank you so much
for caring.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. I am happy to hear that you are pleased with the service which we have been able to offer to your mother. I do hope she likes her new home and she is comfortable.


Kindest Regards,


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have looked after mum extremely well over the last few weeks. Mum feels comfortable and warm. She can't eat much but the nurses try to offer her various choices to tempt her. Mum has so enjoyed her baths and showers.

Reply from Ciprian Cosmin Groza, General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Louise,
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this review. I am pleased to hear that your mother had a comfortable time here and she enjoyed the care which she has received.
Kindest Regards,
Ciprian


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 98-year-old mother needed to have respite care and took advantage of a three for two weeks offer. This was to give my 98-year-old father a break - it was pleasing to see strict adherence to Covid precautions, which did not waver. My mother was encouraged to join other residents at mealtimes and for
activities, which she declined. She was well-fed, warm and cared for by everyone from the management, receptionist, care staff, cleaners, maintenance men, catering and hairdressers and, in fact, everyone she came into contact with. Although she was reluctant to come, I think she will be back sooner rather than later.

Reply from Ciprian Groza, Senior General Manager at Barchester Hunters Care Home

Dear Ann, thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
I am happy to hear that your mother has enjoyed her stay here at Hunters Care Centre, and she had a great experience. We are all keen to offer an excellent experience to the people coming at Hunters Care Centre and it is lovely to see when they leave happy after using our service.
Kindest Regards.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.863)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10 for Barchester Hunters Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.863 for Barchester Hunters Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (240 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 278 Ratings = 4.863

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Hunters Care Home is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 85 registered maximum number of service users is 17, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Mar 2020

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ciprian

Ciprian Groza

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello, I am Ciprian the General Manager of Hunters Care Centre. I joined Barchester in 2018 as a Clinical Lead, progressing to Deputy Manager and then General Manager of Hunters in 2019. I have built a strong and dedicated team and our focus is to provide person-centred care for all residents where they are treated with respect and dignity. I am committed to not only maintaining the highest standards of care but also ensuring residents are living fulfilling lives.


I began my career in nursing over 10 years ago working in A&E. I enjoy working in a care home as I can build relationships with the residents and their families. For anyone considering care for themselves or a loved one, our doors are open for you to visit and meet the team.


Iulia

Iulia Cotet

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Hello, I am Julia, the Deputy Manager at Hunters. I started working at Hunters in 2016 as Clinical Lead, progressing to Deputy Manager. I qualified as a nurse in 2008, moving to the UK in 2013 to advance my career in nursing in elderly care. I oversee the clinical standards at Hunters ensuring that the care and nursing team deliver excellent person-centred care with dignity and respect as its core values.


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Aneta Jankun

Job Title: Clinical Lead General

Joined: 2020

Hello, I am Aneta and I started working at Hunters in 2020 as the Clinical Lead for our General Community. I started nursing in 1996 in hospitals in Poland and I love working with the elderly. I aim to provide a warm and caring environment for all of the residents.


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Hayley Whelans

Job Title: Clinical Lead Memory Lane

Joined: 2003

Hello, I am Hayley and I have worked at Hunters for over fifteen years. I initially worked as a carer before taking a break to obtain my nursing qualifications. I have only ever worked on Memory Lane and could not imagine working anywhere else. I work with the residents and the care team to provide a safe and stimulating environment for everyone to live and work in whilst promoting the values of dignity and respect for all.


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Ana Grigore

Job Title: Community Manager for General Care

Joined: 2019

Hello, I am Ana and I am the Community Manager for General Care. I have been a nurse for over twenty years specialising in elderly care. I am passionate about person-centred care and leading by example, I aim to provide the best possible care and environment for the residents at Hunters.


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Brincy Sudeep

Job Title: General Community Manager

Joined: 2023

“Hello I am Brincy and I am the manager for the general Community at Hunters. My goal is to provide personalised care to all of my residents in a way that puts them at the centre of everything I do. I have transitioned from working in hospitals to care homes as I find that I am able to interact with the residents more and put a smile on their faces.”


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Ben Sandall

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2020

Hello, I am Ben and I am the Activities Coordinator at Hunters. I started working at Hunters over three years ago as part of the hospitality team and when the vacancy came up on the activities team I jumped at the opportunity. I have seen how important a varied activities programme is to all our residents and I have an absolute commitment to ensuring we are offering something for everyone including some favourite regular past times as well as new ideas.


Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme focuses on mind, body and soul and this will be the team's aim in all that we offer our residents in terms of regular activities as well as special events.


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Ali Dicks

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Joined: 2021

Hello, I am Ali and I am one of the Activities Assistants at Hunters. I have worked with older people for many years, initially at a day centre and then in another home as the activities coordinator. I joined Hunters as a hostess, not traditionally an entertaining role, but I did dress up for events and when the opportunity came up I was delighted to move back into activities. I love to bring fun and laughter to the residents, you will often see me in a different outfit! Equally, I enjoy spending one-on-one time with a resident in their room chatting or reading. It is this variety that makes activities such a great role.


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Michelle Andrews

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Joined: 2017

Hello, I am Michelle and I am one of the activities assistants at Hunters. I very much enjoy working with the residents and adapting all we do so everyone can join in. I am a trained singer so love a good sing-along session and seeing how music makes everyone smile.  I also enjoy celebrations and making events special including the residents' birthdays, I look after present purchases!  


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Darren Jones

Job Title: Maintenence Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello, I am Darren and I am the Head of Maintenance at Hunters. I joined Hunters with a background in hospitality as a Maintenance Supervisor, planning and running projects.


Before this, I spent three years as an electrician. I am also the primary carer for my son, who has Autism, which has given me an insight into the care sector. I am committed to providing residents, their families, staff and visitors a safe and welcoming home in which to live, visit and work.


Leo

Leo Valaca

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2020

Hello, I am Leo the Head Chef at Hunters. My background was working in Five Star Hotels, receiving training from the very best chefs. I moved to work in the care sector over 10 years ago.

I am committed to providing the very best quality food always using the freshest of ingredients. I believe that each resident should be treated as an individual and I work with each resident to ensure their dietary needs are met, not only nutritionally but also by promoting a quality dining experience to make meal times enjoyable.


Jenny

Jenny Smith

Job Title: Administratior

Joined: 2022

Hello, I am Jenny the administration assistant and receptionist at Hunters. I have worked in the care sector for over 12 years, including as a carer at Hunters several years ago. I was delighted to return last year to work as part of the administration team.