The Devonshire Care Home Celebrates Major Refurbishment with Open Day This August
On Thursday August 7th Maria Mallaband Care Group unveiled the results of a significant refurbishment at The Devonshire Care Home in Reading,
Running from 11am to 3pm, the Open Day had something for everyone, with live music, a local choir performance, goodie bags, a raffle with prizes, and family-friendly games and activities throughout the afternoon. Guests had the chance to explore the newly upgraded facilities and meet the team behind the home.
The refurbishment is part of MMCG’s ongoing investment programme, enhancing environments for those living in the group’s homes and the teams who support them.
At The Devonshire – a 137-bed home in Reading, Berkshire – the refurbishment has included updated soft and hard furnishings, redecorating throughout, and improvements to activity rooms and bedrooms.
Annelli Chatfield, Group Commissioning Manager, said:
“At The Devonshire, we built on the home's existing warmth by adding soft colours and stylish, practical furnishings. The update is both beautiful and inviting, supporting wellbeing and helping our team continue to provide exceptional, person-centred care.”
Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission in a report published in February this year, The Devonshire focuses on residential, nursing, and dementia care as well as respite and day stays. Feedback from those living at the home has already been overwhelmingly positive, with comments including “showstopping” and “smart looking”.
Home Manager, Elizabeth Gondo, said:
“The dining areas have been especially popular among those living with us, as they offer a space to connect and enjoy the delicious meals prepared by our hospitality team – just as they would have done before moving in.
We’re really looking forward to opening our doors on 7th August to families, friends, and the wider community. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to experience the new space first-hand and see the difference it’s already making to the lives of those who live with us.”
The Devonshire Care Home provides 24-hour nursing care, along with specialist support for those living with dementia and other long-term conditions. The home is arranged into smaller communities to create a warm, friendly atmosphere where care can be closely tailored to individual needs. Its recent refurbishment has enhanced both comfort and functionality, with modern en-suite rooms and thoughtfully designed communal spaces.