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What's happening at MMCG and in the care sector.

Read all about the latest goings on, in national and local press, for MMCG and its care homes.

1960 AEC Routemaster Bus

On Friday, residents, staff, relatives and friends at Chartwell Manor stepped back in time with a special ride aboard a 1960 AEC Routemaster bus. 

Sharon holding a spider

We are absolutely delighted to share that Sharon Peaple, Lifestyle Assistant at Brunel House, has been named a finalist in the 2027 NAPA Awards' Rising Star category! 

Table Hockey

There was plenty of fun, laugher and a little bit of friendly competition at Belvoir Vale Care Home as some of the people who live with us enjoyed a lively game of table hockey!

Welcome to the meal

One of the ladies who lives with us really wanted to cook her family a meal, like she used to when she lived at home. 

Her family said that they really missed her home cooking too! 

Seaside Trip

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful full-day trip to Littlehampton, where they spent the day taking in the beautiful seaside views and enjoying the refreshing sea air. Although it was a long journey, everyone agreed it was well worth the trip.

Tea Party in the Garden

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea party in the garden, complete with delicious tea, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and live entertainment from the talented Lucy. 

National Apprenticeship Week at MMCG

National Apprenticeship Week at MMCG: Empowering Careers, Celebrating Success, and Championing Our People

Maria Mallaband Care Group Completes Major Refurbishment at Ashmead Care Home in Putney

Maria Mallaband Care Group Completes Major Refurbishment at Ashmead Care Centre in Putney

Kings Court Care Home CQC Outstanding

An industry leading Care Home in the top 4% across England.

A Decade Of Kingsbury Court

Kingsbury Court Care Home Celebrates 10 Years of Exceptional Care

Ashmead Care Centre Reveals Stunning Refurbishment Updates

Ashmead Care Centre Reveals Stunning Refurbishment Updates

Brunel House Rated GOOD By CQC

Brunel House Care Home in Corsham Celebrates ‘Good’ CQC Rating Across All Key Areas

Ashmead Care Home Breaks Ground on Major Refurbishment Project.

Ashmead Care Home Breaks Ground on Major Refurbishment Project.

Bentley Grange 1st Birthday

Bentley Grange pulled out all the stops to celebrate the milestone on Friday, August 15th, with decorations, a buffet lunch prepared by the hospitality team and live music from a jazz singer.

The devonshire open Day

The Devonshire Care Home Celebrates Major Refurbishment with Open Day This August

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Creggan Bahn Carehome.co.uk Score Ten

Creggan Bahn Care Home in Ayr has earned a perfect 10/10 score on Carehome.co.uk - based entirely on feedback from those living in the home and their loved ones. 

MMCG Master Chef 2025

The heat was on this week at Brakes Innovation Kitchen as our talented chefs stepped up for the annual MMCG Master Chef Competition.

Dementia Action Week

At MMCG, we are proud to support Dementia Action Week—an annual awareness campaign led by the Alzheimer's Society.

Care Home Awards 2025 Best North East England 2025 Rose Lodge Care Home

Maria Mallaband Care Group is elated to announce that Rose Lodge Care Home has been awarded a Top 20 Care Home In North East England Award 2025 by Carehome.co.uk.

Care Home Awards 2025 Best London Care Home Coplands

Maria Mallaband Care Group is elated to announce that Coplands Nursing Home has been awarded a Top 20 Care Home In London Award 2025 by Carehome.co.uk.

The Devonshire Care Home rated ‘Good’ in CQC inspection

The Devonshire care home, located in Reading, is celebrating a ‘Good’ rating in all areas after a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. 

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Outstanding Carehome Opportunities

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare environment, professional development and continuous learning are vital for both personal and organisational success.

Buckingham House awarded Good by CQC

Following their October inspection, Buckingham House Care Home is once again rated ‘Good’ across the board, with inspectors having assessed across the ‘Safe’ and ‘Well-Led’ categories. 

Chartwell Manor awards

Following an inspection this summer, the 61-bed care home, open since September 2022, was recognised as safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Coplands 10/10 on carehome.co.uk

Please join us in congratulating Coplands Care Home on their recent score of 10/10 on Carehome.co.uk!

This score is based on reviews given by those living at the home as well as their loved ones and is a true testament to the hard work and dedication that the team puts into the home.

A chef and residents

Sample the hospitality on offer at Bentley Grange with a selection of culinary delights and discussion sessions as part of our Hug on a Plate taster sessions. 

Resident painting

Why not sample our More... Lifestyle Programme firsthand? Join us for a taster session and get a feel for what life is like at Bentley Grange.

Resident and carer

Join us as we host an informative talk focused on providing insight into dementia with our Group Head of Dementia Development, Laura Steward.

King's Manor CCFTV

MMCG is partnering with Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV), which has campaigned for the use of cameras, or CCTV, in care homes in a bid to put a stop abuse cases and to keep both those living in the properties and workers safe.

Ena's 100th birthday

Ena Wornham recently marked her 100th birthday at Kings Manor Care Home with a big celebration and award presentation.

The Lord Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon presented the Nuclear Test Medal to Ena, on behalf of her late husband, during the birthday celebration.

care home awards 2024

Recently, some of our colleagues attended the Care Home Awards on behalf of Maria Mallaband Care Group, where we picked up not one but TWO awards! 👏

MMCG Master Chef Cook-off 2024

A huge thank you to all the Chefs and Cooks who took part in this years MMCG Master Chef 2024 cook-off!

Claremont manor open

This week Claremont Manor welcomed its first 3 residents: Jenni, Jean and Myra. All three are settling in well and enjoying the lifestyle program.

Bentley Grange - Hug on a Plate Taster Session

On Wednesday evening, Bentley Grange hosted a Hug on a Plate taster session for those interested in living with us!

Knight Frank - Luxury care homes

Congratulations to Chartwell Manor, Lace Hill, and Windsor Court for all featuring in this years Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide 2024. 

Nutrition and Hydration Week

We have been celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week across our homes...

CQC good awards

A huge congratulations goes to four of our Home teams for achieving 'Good' results from recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Care Inspectorate inspections.

Bentley Grange Open Day

Last week, Bentley Grange hosted their open day...

The special day was filled with many fun activities and taster sessions, allowing everyone to see all that our brand-new care home has to offer and the person-centred care available.

care awards 2024

This year we are celebrating The Care Awaards a little differently – now in its tenth-anniversary year we are excited to share that our 2024 Awards will be held at the luxurious venue of Grantley Hall, in the Yorkshire Dales on Thursday 13 June.  

Claremont Manor open day

Claremont Manor held their open day recently...

The special day was filled with a number of fun activities and taster sessions so that everyone could get a good understanding of what we have to offer and the incredible care available.

Belvoir Vale Outstanding CQC

Join us in congratulating Belvoir Vale Care Home for receiving their Outstanding CQC rating!

Year in Review

We are delighted to share with you the 2023 'Our Year in Review'!

Some of our highlights include: 

Bentley Grange Care Home opening in Biddenham

Situated in the pretty village of Biddenham in Bedfordshire, just 2 miles from the bustling market town of Bedford, Bentley Grange is a brand-new purpose-built luxury care home with 60 spacious en-suite rooms.

Claremont Manor opening soon in Dawlish

Situated in the beautiful seaside town of Dawlish, Claremont Manor is a brand-new purpose-built luxury care home featuring 71 spacious en-suite rooms.

Our aim is to provide exceptional and personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a high-quality and tranquil setting.

Find a care home

With over 80 welcoming care homes across the UK, we’re sure that you will find the right one for your loved one.

Plan your visit

Our doors are always open for you to come and take a look around our care homes. Just give us a call to arrange a date to show you around and meet our residents.

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