CHD Living has proudly wrapped up a joyful and vibrant Care Home Open Week 2025, welcoming families, local schools, volunteers and community groups through the doors of its care services across Surrey, Hampshire and South London.

The week-long celebration offered the public a unique opportunity to step inside CHD Living’s care homes and experience the exceptional care, vibrant communities and warmth the group creates every day. With a strong focus on creativity, compassion and companionship, each service brought its own flair to the national initiative - helping to reshape perceptions of later life living.

From sporting fun to artistic expression, intergenerational activities to international flavours, the events reflected CHD Living’s fully integrated pathway of support, which includes residential, nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation and end-of-life care, all tailored to individual needs.

At Surbiton Care Home, residents launched the week with a lively sports day, complete with balloon volleyball and running games. They even made their own medals. One of the most heartwarming moments came during a visit from Surbiton High School, when a teacher discovered that her former headteacher, Anne, is now a much-loved resident.

Brownscombe Care Residences brought colour and connection to the week with a multicultural BBQ, where team members wore traditional dress and shared homemade dishes. Residents also created a collaborative art piece with Creative Mojo, tried their hand at pottery for National Clay Week, and welcomed pupils from Woolmer Hill School. Celebrations were joined by Haslemere’s Town Mayor, Councillor Jean Arrick.

St Catherine’s Manor and Surrey Hills embraced creativity with pottery demonstrations. At St Catherine’s, the team also hosted a lively afternoon of bingo with local schoolchildren - a joyful build-up to National Bingo Day.

At Surrey Heights, a special Dementia Café brought together residents and members of the Young People with Dementia Group to encourage meaningful conversations and community understanding.

Over at Whitegates, glamour and good cheer were in full flow for Ascot Ladies Day, while Crest Lodge celebrated with live music and ice creams in the sunshine. The Summers welcomed visitors for an open morning, offering a glimpse into daily life at the home.

Meanwhile, Bagshot Park added an international twist with their own take on Eurovision - a celebration of culture and creativity. Residents explored different countries, tried traditional foods, and made themed vision boards. All entries received top marks, of course.

Nazira Hasham, Co-Founder and Director of Happiness at CHD Living, said:

“Care Home Open Week is a chance for the wider public to step inside and see what life in care really looks like, and most importantly, how it feels. It is about connection, confidence, culture and joy. I’m so proud of our teams for creating such meaningful moments, and grateful to the schools, families and local groups who joined us to celebrate the very best of later life living. At CHD Living, every week is about creating happiness - this one just happened to be extra special.”

Whether visitors were considering care for a loved one, curious about care home life, or simply part of the local community, CHD Living welcomed them in with open doors and open hearts.

To find out more about CHD Living and its services, visit www.chdliving.co.uk.