Tandridge Heights care home, in Oxted, was full of animal mischief on this week when the farm came to visit the home.
Residents at Tandridge Heights were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as chicks, baby rabbis, guinea pigs, and lambs roaming around their lounge as Fiona’s Farm Therapy paid a visit.
General Manager Camille Corbett said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the farm here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
Resident Cynthia was very excited and touched by the Fiona’ farm animals: “As a child I used to love all the animals on the farm I grew up on. Today was very enjoyable and it was wonderful that the animals were free to roam amongst us.”
Tandridge Heights care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Tandridge Heights provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 75 residents from respite care to long term stays.