Archive for the Glenkeen House Category

Call up, Call up!! Glenkeen celebrated their annual theme day to raise money for the residents activity fund. Our theme this year was 1940s, mostly to do with the Second World War. The day consisted of reminiscing throughout the morning with our World War 2 box which

It was time to celebrate for 2 of Glenkeen’s residents recently as they celebrated their wedding anniversary with family and friends. Mary Josephine Hoban (Josie) from Little May Street and Edward Chambers (Eddie) from Clonard Street met in 1963 in the Club Orchid in Belfast.  On the

The Directors of Hutchinson Care Homes in response to a recent BBC news story about Food Hygiene Ratings at Glenkeen Nursing Home in Randalstown wish to assure everyone that the issue was addressed promptly and efficiently. Naomi Carey, Director Hutchinson Care Homes commented : “This one off

There were a few heads turning in Glenkeen recently after resident Maureen Luke took a trip into town. Mrs Maureen Luke was accompanied by our activity therapist down to Elle Body and Beauty to have a gel polish and facial treatments. Maureen loved the run in the

Glenkeen resident  Tommy Lindsay was taken out for the day by our activity therapist and was reunited with his old friends in his old local bar. Tommy had a chance to see the plaque dedicated to him in his old local bar, The Black Bull in Randalstown

Whilst taking advantage of this good weather, our residents have been very busy helping our home grounds blossom! Throughout the last couple of weeks, our residents have planted Thyme, Tomatoes, Spinach, Sunflowers and Lavender. While planting our plants, we kept a regular check on our other plants

There were plenty of laughs and smiling faces as the residents and staff at Glenkeen decided to to celebrate the Royal Wedding.  Everyone enjoyed scones, cream and strawberries while the residents enjoyed a tea party outside with relatives. After relaxing in the sun it was time to

There was a distinct air of celebration recently as Glenkeen resident Jean Nesbitt and her husband celebrated their 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary, A party was held in the home and family and friends helped the happy couple celebrate with an exquisite tea party with cake displaying the

At Glenkeen Private Nursing Home in Randalstown we recently had the pleasure of the company of Sarah and Kirsten – both 3rd Year University Students who spent a 6 week placement in Glenkeen. Best let them both explain in their own words the experience: Sarah’ s account