The great outdoors! Godalming care home shortlisted in national awards

A care home in Godalming is celebrating after being named as a finalist for a national award.

The team at Care UK’s Broadwater Lodge, on Summers Road, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Outdoor Environment’ category in the Caring UK Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across the care sector, and highlight the outstanding contributions made by care home teams.

 

Known for its beneficial impact on the health and wellbeing of older people, fresh air and nature forms an important part of life at Broadwater Lodge, and residents are encouraged to spend time enjoying the great outdoors. 

With a summer house, wide paths and even its own farm that houses pigs, goats, sheep, a turkey and a small flock of chickens and a mixture of beautiful birds. The home’s garden offers a variety of areas for residents and team members to enjoy, bringing joy, fun and meaningful activities to life at the home. 

Angela Bookham, Home Manager at Broadwater Lodge, said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted in the ‘Best Outdoor Environment’ category in the Caring UK Awards. 

“This award is testament not only to the team’s hard work and innovative thinking to ensure every resident leads a happy and fulfilling life, but to those in the community who have helped us to create and maintain a welcoming outdoor space for all.

“The outdoor space has provided a haven, especially over the last few years, for both residents and team members alike. I’m very proud of the environment we’ve created here at Broadwater Lodge and hope we can build on our garden’s success with an award win later this year.”

Broadwater Lodge has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential care, dementia care and respite care.

For more information about the care home, please contact Home Manager, Angela Bookham, on 01483 331 220 or email angela.bookham@careuk.com.

For more general information about Broadwater Lodge, please visit: careuk.com/broadwater-lodge