New Rehabilitation Service Officially Opens at Bishops Cleeve Care Home

A brand-new Rehabilitation Service has officially opened at Bishops Cleeve Care Home, offering expert support for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. The service was formally launched on Tuesday, 13 May, by the newly appointed Town Mayor of Tewkesbury, Councillor Alan Hayes, in his first official engagement as first citizen.

Operated by Advinia Health Care, the care home – located on Ruby Avenue in Bishops Cleeve – hosted an open afternoon to mark the occasion. Visitors had the opportunity to tour the new facilities, meet healthcare professionals, and enjoy a buffet representative of the care home’s resident menu.

Bishops Cleeve Care Home provides long-term care, specialist rehabilitation, respite stays, and dementia support. The new Rehabilitation Service is designed to assist individuals regaining independence following surgery, illness, or extended hospital stays. A multi-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals work collaboratively to deliver personalised care plans tailored to each resident’s needs.

The service supports a wide range of rehabilitation requirements, including neurological and orthopaedic recovery, elderly care and falls prevention, oncology and palliative care, and post-hospital discharge assessments.

Facilities include en suite wet rooms, sensory gardens, a cinema room, a complimentary café, and unrestricted visiting hours. Residents also benefit from a diverse calendar of activities, along with beauty and hairdressing services on site.

Therapy offerings are extensive, covering one-to-one physiotherapy and occupational therapy, mobility and reconditioning in the gym, hand massage therapy, cardiovascular and strength training, balance classes, functional sessions like kitchen assessments, and outdoor mobility practice. Social engagement is also encouraged through group activities such as arts and crafts and board games.