Prince Michael of Kent Court marks 30 years of supporting older people in the local community

Above: The staff team at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford, are all smiles as they celebrate 30 years of supporting older people in the local community.

It might be the start of autumn, but the sun is still shining upon one care home in Watford. Residents and staff members were all smiles at Prince Michael of Kent Court, which is celebrating 30 years of supporting older people in the local community.

The care home first opened its doors on Stratford Road on 18 October 1994. This was the same year the Channel Tunnel was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, when the first National Lottery draw was held and when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Home Manager Beverley Roberts, who has worked at the Home for over 12 years, says:

Prince Michael of Kent Court has evolved so much over the years.

The management team stand proudly with their big ‘30’ sign to mark 30 years since the care home first opened.

Today, the care home, which supports older people with residential care and residential dementia support, is currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. In England, only 3.5% of care homes hold this rating. Beverley says:

Our knowledge and understanding of how to support older people, especially those living with dementia, is now so much more advanced. We have spent a lot of time and thought in developing our Home’s environment to help our residents thrive.

To mark the anniversary event, residents and staff welcomed family and friends to a special celebration at the Home, where they enjoyed a BBQ, outdoor games and musical entertainment. Beverley adds:

We have a truly special team at our Home, and when times get tough, the spirit of our team helps to keep us going.

We have an amazing Association of Friends who not only help to fundraise and volunteer their time to support us, but they also share our passion and vision, which makes such a difference.

Resident Ottilie and her daughter Michelle take to the dance floor as residents, staff and guests enjoy a fun-filled day.

[Summary: RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford, celebrates its 30th anniversary. The care home, which supports older people with residential care and residential dementia support, is currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. In England, only 3.5% of care homes hold this rating.]