New Garden Space Transforms Daily Life at Beacon House Care Home In Dartmouth

Beacon House Care Home, part of Centrum Care Homes Group, has unveiled a newly developed garden space that is already having a powerful impact on the lives of its residents. Designed to encourage fresh air, movement and meaningful connection with nature, the garden has become a peaceful and joyful extension of the home.

The project was brought to life through the dedication of the team and the craftsmanship of Wayne Vincent - who leads on all the maintenance at Centrum Care Homes - who built the planting containers, laid the lawn, installed secure fencing and added decorative touches to make the space inviting and accessible. With the support of Centrum Care Group’s leadership, the home has turned an underused area into a vibrant outdoor space where residents can relax, socialise and take part in therapeutic activities.

Residents recently took part in the first session in the garden, where they planted flowers and vegetables, enjoyed gentle exercise and spent time together in the sun. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, laughter and reflection. Mr T said it was great to get mud under his nails again and that it brought back memories of working at the naval college as a groundsman. Gill Cox, 89, described the space as beautiful, and Claire Hindom, 90, said how lovely it was to sit in the sun with a cup of tea. Mike simply said it was lovely before dozing off peacefully in the sunshine. Angela was full of enthusiasm, saying the space was amazing and should be used all the time, while Sonia called it the best thing she had seen in ages.

The garden is also being used for outdoor exercise sessions. The instructor shared how beneficial it was to do the class outside while breathing in fresh air and maintaining movement. Visiting professionals echoed these views. A local social worker praised the space, saying it was so important for mind, body and spirit. A visiting GP commented on how lovely it was to see residents enjoying the outdoors and absorbing vital vitamin D. A physiotherapist remarked on how impressive the space looked and commended the home for its efforts to improve residents' lives. The intermediate care team also described the garden as inviting and thoughtfully designed.

Sarah Tremlett, Registered Manager at Beacon House, said:

“Creating this space has been about more than just improving our environment - it has reminded us of the power of small changes to make a big impact. It has brought renewed energy to the home and opened up new possibilities for how we support wellbeing. I’m grateful to the team for their hard work and to our Founders, Tushar and Mehul, whose belief in what we do made this possible.”

The new garden reflects Beacon House’s ongoing commitment to creating spaces that enhance wellbeing, dignity and quality of life. More photos will be shared soon as residents continue to make memories in this beautiful new setting.

For more information about Beacon House or Centrum Care Homes, please visit www.centrumcarehomes.co.uk or call 01803 832 672.