News and events

Maria Mallaband Care Group is elated to announce that Rose Lodge Care Home has been awarded a Top 20 Care Home In North East England Award 2025 by Carehome.co.uk.

Maria Mallaband Care Group is elated to announce that Coplands Nursing Home has been awarded a Top 20 Care Home In London Award 2025 by Carehome.co.uk.

The Devonshire care home, located in Reading, is celebrating a ‘Good’ rating in all areas after a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. 

We are proud to launch a complete transformation at our Heritage Care Home in Tooting.

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare environment, professional development and continuous learning are vital for both personal and organisational success.

Following their October inspection, Buckingham House Care Home is once again rated ‘Good’ across the board, with inspectors having assessed across the ‘Safe’ and ‘Well-Led’ categories. 

Following an inspection this summer, the 61-bed care home, open since September 2022, was recognised as safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Please join us in congratulating Coplands Care Home on their recent score of 10/10 on Carehome.co.uk!

This score is based on reviews given by those living at the home as well as their loved ones and is a true testament to the hard work and dedication that the team puts into the home.

Sample the hospitality on offer at Bentley Grange with a selection of culinary delights and discussion sessions as part of our Hug on a Plate taster sessions. 

Why not sample our More... Lifestyle Programme firsthand? Join us for a taster session and get a feel for what life is like at Bentley Grange.

Join us as we host an informative talk focused on providing insight into dementia with our Group Head of Dementia Development, Laura Steward.

MMCG is partnering with Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV), which has campaigned for the use of cameras, or CCTV, in care homes in a bid to put a stop abuse cases and to keep both those living in the properties and workers safe.

Mary Spiers, who lives at Bowerfield Court Care Home in Disley, celebrated this incredible milestone birthday on August 18th – and was flooded with cards and birthday wishes after people responded to a request on social media.

Ena Wornham recently marked her 100th birthday at Kings Manor Care Home with a big celebration and award presentation.

The Lord Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon presented the Nuclear Test Medal to Ena, on behalf of her late husband, during the birthday celebration.

Recently, some of our colleagues attended the Care Home Awards on behalf of Maria Mallaband Care Group, where we picked up not one but TWO awards! 👏

A huge thank you to all the Chefs and Cooks who took part in this years MMCG Master Chef 2024 cook-off!

This week Claremont Manor welcomed its first 3 residents: Jenni, Jean and Myra. All three are settling in well and enjoying the lifestyle program.

On Wednesday evening, Bentley Grange hosted a Hug on a Plate taster session for those interested in living with us!

Congratulations to Chartwell Manor, Lace Hill, and Windsor Court for all featuring in this years Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide 2024. 

We have been celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week across our homes...

A huge congratulations goes to four of our Home teams for achieving 'Good' results from recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Care Inspectorate inspections.

Last week, Bentley Grange hosted their open day...

The special day was filled with many fun activities and taster sessions, allowing everyone to see all that our brand-new care home has to offer and the person-centred care available.

This year we are celebrating The Care Awaards a little differently – now in its tenth-anniversary year we are excited to share that our 2024 Awards will be held at the luxurious venue of Grantley Hall, in the Yorkshire Dales on Thursday 13 June.  

Claremont Manor held their open day recently...

The special day was filled with a number of fun activities and taster sessions so that everyone could get a good understanding of what we have to offer and the incredible care available.

Join us in congratulating Belvoir Vale Care Home for receiving their Outstanding CQC rating!

We are delighted to share with you the 2023 'Our Year in Review'!

Some of our highlights include: 

Situated in the pretty village of Biddenham in Bedfordshire, just 2 miles from the bustling market town of Bedford, Bentley Grange is a brand-new purpose-built luxury care home with 60 spacious en-suite rooms.

Situated in the beautiful seaside town of Dawlish, Claremont Manor is a brand-new purpose-built luxury care home featuring 71 spacious en-suite rooms.

Our aim is to provide exceptional and personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a high-quality and tranquil setting.

Just Bowl is a fun, easy to play form of indoor bowls, which has recently been introduced into our care homes as part of our More...Lifestyle programme.

Building work at Claremont Manor, a 71-bed luxury care home in Dawlish, is progressing well and is on course for a grand opening early next year. 

Earsdon Grange, a care home in Wellfield, near Whitley Bay, has been awarded Diamond Status by North Tyneside Council, in recognition of the improvements made in prevention, identification, escalation and response to any emerging health concerns of those living in the home.

Our yearly awards celebration took place on July 20th to recognise all the amazing work our colleagues do for the people living in our homes!

A state-of-the-art, £13 million care home is under construction in Dawlish, Devon, and is set to offer luxury care for the older community members and create up to 75 jobs. 

Claremont Manor, on course to be opened at the start of 2024 by the Maria Mallaband Care Group, will provide an exceptional living environment with; 71 en-suite bedrooms across 3 floors, multiple lounges, restaurants, communal areas and a biodiverse garden.

On the 6th of May 2023 we saw the Coronation of King Charles III take place at Westminster Abbey, where His Majesty the King was crowned alongside the Queen Consort. This moment in history was celebrated widely across our homes.  

The MMCG Master Chef 2023 cook-off took place recently at The Brakes Development Kitchen in Reading and the winner was announced at our care awards ceremony on July 20th.

Pinewood Residential Home, in Le Mont Millais, celebrated three decades of service to the community with a big birthday party on March 22 and we had a week of thank you events, with more than 100 people taking part. 

We are pleased to announce that Willowdene Care Home has been named one of the top 20 Care Homes in the North East of England at the Carehome.co.uk awards! This is a phenomenal achievement, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication. ✨

Bev Jewitt, Regional Director said:

Our yearly awards celebration returns this July to recognise all the amazing work our colleagues do!

Congratulations to all our winners at the Maria Mallaband 8th Annual Care Awards 2022 that took place on Thursday 7th July.

Well done and thank you to everyone for celebrating our amazing staff and for your hard work and all that you do for those living within our homes.

Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) are delighted to announce the shortlisted colleagues and care homes for the 8th Annual Care Awards, set to take place this July.

Veteran mental health nurse, Joby Raju, has been appointed as Manager of Cavendish Court care home, Cheshire, with a pledge to enhance the home’s person-

The former nurse, who has previously received birthday congratulations from The Queen, recently celebrated this momentous milestone with another marked special memento.

We are delighted to share with you our Year in Review 2022 - it showcases all the amazing working that has and

Phil Burgan, Executive Chairman of Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) has recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Knight Frank UK Luxury Care Home Awards.

This was in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the sector during his illustrious 25-year career.

On Wednesday 2nd October 2019, we saw our first Chef Competition, which was held in the professional kitchens at Unilever in Leatherhead and hosted by My Purchasing Partner.

Staff at Water Royd House made homemade pizza's with the residents, using toppings of their choice. Everyone had a fabulous time making and of course eating their homemade pizza. Residents shared their pizza so everyone got to sample just how good they were. 

Thank you to everyone that joined us at our Macmillan Coffee Morning in September to help raise money for people living with cancer. 

Croft House Care Home raised £222.24. 

Join us at Hope Green on Thursday 19th December 2pm - 3.30pm at our Community Dementia Cafe. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, please do come along to this event. 

Please contact the home for more information and to book your free place. 

Resident at Cavendish Court Care Home celebrated her 100th birthday in September with friends and family. 

Happy birthday from everyone at the home.