Longview Care Home

13/10/2026

Every now and again a photo just reaches straight to your heart ❤️

Look at these wonderful smiles at Longview! They are practically lighting up the whole room.
You can almost feel the happiness in every face. 🫶🏼
Moments like this are why we do what we do. ❤️

30/09/2026

29/09/2026

One of our absolute favourite singers, Kirsty, came to Longview recently and what a brilliant afternoon it was!

Residents and staff were all smiles, whilst dancing away and most importantly enjoying every moment.

There’s a different energy in the room when the music starts.

Entertainment and live music are so important in care homes. They bring joy in the moment, create connection, and demand fun!

18/09/2026

🎶 We think it’s time to share evidence of our twist-tastic time at Longview! 💃🕺

Our residents have been putting their own spin on the classic Twist, and haven’t they done a great job?!

Music and dancing aren’t just fun, they’re powerful medicine for body and mind. Movement (even gentle chair dancing or a bit of a sway) helps keep joints mobile, improves balance, boosts circulation, and lifts the spirits. Familiar tunes can spark precious memories, ease anxiety and reduce feelings of loneliness, and bring everyone together.🫶🏼

Whether it’s a full-on Twist, a soft sway, or simply tapping along to the beat, every move counts.

We’re always so proud of how our Longview family keeps moving, laughing, and living life to the rhythm!

Here’s to more music, more movement, and more moments that make the heart dance. ❤️

15/09/2026

Sometimes the simplest moments are the most special 💛

Recently we dug out our old bagatelle game and shared a few laughs and friendly competition.

It’s a lovely reminder that connection between staff and residents doesn’t always need to be complicated, just time spent together and enjoying each other’s company.

These little moments of fun and togetherness are what make Longview feel like home.

06/09/2026

☀️ A Wonderful Afternoon Out at Newquay Boating Lake! ☀️

We had the absolute pleasure of taking our lovely residents out for a mini-adventure to Newquay Boating Lake recently.

Trips out like this are so important for our residents. Getting out into nature, changing the environment, and engaging in stimulating activities does absolute wonders for their well-being, and overall happiness.

The highlight of our afternoon was feeding the birds. While we were there, a kind stranger gifted us some proper bird feed. 🦆🦢 Thanks to their generosity, this added more fun to our experience! The pigeons came right up to us, eating out of our hands. Being so close to the wildlife brought a lot of joy, laughter, and chatter to our afternoon.

We are really looking forward to our next outing! 🚌❤️

17/08/2026

🍪✨ A little paint, a lot of joy!
Last week our residents at Longview enjoyed a wonderful biscuit decorating session, and the smiles say it all.
Activities like this aren’t just fun… they bring real benefits:
Creativity & self-expression,
Fine motor skills, using gentle hand movements that keep fingers active
Connection & conversation, sharing ideas, laughing together, and making new memories
Mental stimulation – focusing on colours, patterns and design keeps the mind engaged.
Care is about more than just daily needs, it’s about living well, staying connected, and finding joy in the little things.
The creativity brightened the whole home 💛

13/08/2026

🎶✨ What a joyful afternoon at Longview!
We were delighted to welcome Bilingual Sing who visited with some lovely local families and children.
Our residents had a wonderful time joining in with props for Incy Wincy Spider and The Rainbow Song — all sung in both English and Spanish! It was especially meaningful for those residents who have been learning Spanish, and the smiles (and singing!) said it all.
Thank you to Bilingual Sing and our wonderful young visitors for bringing so much energy, music and connection into our home. Moments like these are pure magic. 💛

04/08/2026

🤠 What a day, Longview!

Our Country & Western Day was an absolute hit!
Live music filled the air, boots were stomping, and the smiles never stopped. From the first note to the last dance, y’all showed up and made it one for the books.
Huge thanks to our residents and staff team who kept the energy high, and everyone else that brought the classic East Texas spirit. 🤠
Seeing so many happy faces made it all worthwhile.
We’re already looking forward to the next one.
Until then… keep those boots polished! 🐎

26/07/2026

Sunshine, smiles and ice cream! 🍦☀️

Our lovely residents had a wonderful afternoon out this week.
Andy took the wheel of the minibus and drove everyone to the beautiful Newquay boating lake for a gentle stroll, fresh air, and of course… ice creams!
Everyone loved every minute of the trip, including the views, the company, and those well-deserved treats.
Moments like these are what it’s all about.
Thank you to the whole team for making the day so special.
We are already planning our next trip.🚐