Bateman House Care Home, part of Country Court, officially opened in Uttoxeter on Friday 4th July with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local representatives, community members, and the family of the late Pamela Bateman – the care home’s namesake, who made a significant contribution during the early years of Country Court.
The opening was led by Jackie Swain, Pamela’s daughter, who planted a rose bush in her mother’s memory. She was joined by the Mayor of Uttoxeter, Councillor Barrie Houlihan, and Aly Kachra, Co-CEO of Country Court, to formally open the new care home.
Erica Neal, Home Manager at Bateman House, brings over four decades of experience in the care sector and will lead the team as they welcome the first residents:
“Today marks an important step as we open the doors to Bateman House Care Home. I’ve worked in the care sector for over 43 years – more than 30 of those as a Registered Manager – and I’m proud to be leading this new home as we prepare to welcome our first residents.”
Bateman House will be home to up to 76 residents, offering high-quality residential, dementia, and short-term respite care. The purpose-built home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment, with spacious lounge and dining areas, an in-house Coffee Club Café, Elegance Hair Salon, Entertainment Suite and a private dining room for family meals and special occasions. All bedrooms are en-suite, with ground floor rooms opening directly onto patio areas that overlook the landscaped gardens.
Guests enjoyed guided tours of the home, live music, and complimentary food and refreshments. A raffle was also held during the event, with a range of prizes generously donated by local businesses – a big thank you to them for their support. The celebrations continued into the weekend with a second event on Saturday, featuring entertainment from The Queen Bees, who performed a lively set of songs for visitors, families, and members of the local community.
For more information about life at Bateman House Care Home, please get in touch with Caroline Hickey, our Customer Relations Manager at caroline.hickey@countrycourtcare.com or call 01889 460220.
