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Barchester’s latest care home is declared open

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July 14, 2025
in Bracknell, Business, Community, Featured
Pictured here cutting the ribbon left to right are: Simona Cioinac General Manager, Jo Fitzgerald Regional Director, Pete Calveley CEO, the Worshipful Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell, Councillor Janet Cochrane, Natasha Lazovic COO and Duncan Edwards Managing Director for the South West.

Pictured here cutting the ribbon left to right are: Simona Cioinac General Manager, Jo Fitzgerald Regional Director, Pete Calveley CEO, the Worshipful Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell, Councillor Janet Cochrane, Natasha Lazovic COO and Duncan Edwards Managing Director for the South West.

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Farley Gardens, Barchester Healthcare’s new care home in Bracknell, has opened its doors in style, with a grand opening performed by the Worshipful Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell, Councillor Janet Cochrane, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Barchester’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Pete Calveley, and Senior General Manager, Simona Cioinac, hosted the event and invited guests to view the new 62 bed care home, along with its landscaped gardens, which is now open and welcoming its first residents.

The home has been designed with residents’ comfort in mind and the team at Farley Gardens will offer residential support, respite stays and specialised dementia care, all delivered by a team of trained professionals.

A representative from Barchester said: “At Barchester, everything revolves around the residents. From the person-centred care, to the dining experience and hospitality which is tailored to residents’ tastes and preferences, and the programme of life enrichment activities which offer choice that supports resident well-being across mind, body and soul.

“Each resident is an individual, and so too is the care that Barchester provides, and resident choice plays a really big part in that.”

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Senior General Manager, Simona Cioinac, commented: “We are delighted our home is now open, our residents are at the heart of everything we do at Farley Gardens, and we look forward to welcoming them and their families, and becoming an active part of the local community.

“We take pride in really getting to know each of our residents to provide tailored care and support, ensuring dignity and choice in every aspect of daily life.”

Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, added: “Farley Gardens is going to be a wonderful home, Simona and her team here will offer personalised care for the people of Bracknell and the surrounding area in this lovely setting. We’re thrilled to add Farley Gardens to our Barchester family of quality care homes and hospitals.”

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