The Blog

Alzheimer’s Society CEO, Kate Lee, comments on the sad passing of Dame Barbara Windsor and pays tribute to an incredible life.
“Dame Barbara Windsor was an amazingly true, much-loved national treasure, and in speaking out about her experiences shone like a beacon for others affected by dementia.

Avebury House Care Centre is the latest addition to the homes of family care provider Coate Water Care and what better way to introduce it than by a video tour?

Arbory Residential Home in Hampshire has received a ‘Good’ rating in its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, which means that all nine Coate Water Care homes in Swindon, Wiltshire and beyond now have either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ ratings from the CQC.

When Robin Williams passed away in 2014, the entire film world was rocked as it lost one of its greatest and most beloved actors.
A new documentary Robin’s Wish looks into the last few months of the star’s life and reveal the events leading up to his death.

Arts on the agenda at Coate Water Care homes.
In the latest of a series on meaningful activities for families with dementia during the pandemic, the charity Dementia UK has focused on the benefits of the arts and other creative pursuits.

It comes as no surprise to us here at Coate Water Care that our hometown of Swindon, where it all started out for us and where we now have three acclaimed care homes, has been ranked as the third most caring place in England.

Many people don’t start thinking about their brain health until much later in life, when they start to notice differences in their memory and other cognitive functions.

Coate Water Care is proud to be an organization that invests time and resources on recruiting the best staff and then encouraging their professional development. Now we can announce that we are taking part in the government’s exciting Kickstart scheme.

It’s been a long time coming, but in line with government guidelines, every resident at Coate Water Care’s nine residential homes will be allowed one regular indoor visitor as of March 8.

Coate Water Care’s nine care homes are renowned for their premier installations and professional, empathetic carers. Perhaps less well known is our heavy investment in the latest care sector IT – technology that plays a key part in safeguarding our residents’ well-being, especially in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.