Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited Eversfield Care Home in Reigate, to officially open the new Nursing Wing.
Eversfield Nursing Wing was officially opened by Her Royal Highness on 23rd April. The Duchess was received by Olivia Curno, CEO of Elizabeth Finn Homes and Tom Lawson, Chair of the Board and CEO of Turn2us, Elizabeth Finn Homes’ (EFH) parent charity.
During her tour of the new extension, Her Royal Highness met Carmella Lewis, Clinical Care Manager at Eversfield and Anthony Barnes, EFH Estate Manager. The Duchess also enjoyed meeting staff and residents including former nurses now living in the home, Ann and Hilda.
Hilda commented, “As a former nurse with 10 years of service, it was an absolute delight to meet Her Royal Highness and to be part of such a special moment in Eversfield’s history. The new nursing wing is a reminder that compassionate care continues to evolve and thrive, and I feel privileged to witness it first-hand as a resident here.”
The Duchess has been Royal Patron of Turn2us since 2003 and during this time has visited many of the Elizabeth Finn care homes. Initially set up in 1897 as the Distressed Gentlefolk’s Aid Association, the care homes and charity continue to carry out Elizabeth Finn’s exemplary work and today the homes operate on a profit-for-purpose basis, with all profits going to support Turn2us.
Eversfield Care Home has been owned and operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes since 1996. This new wing meets increased local demand for high-quality nursing care, building on Eversfield’s strong reputation for residential and end-of-life care. Each of the 16 beautifully decorated fully en-suite bedrooms provide 24/7 nursing care and offer views over surrounding gardens.
Olivia Curno, CEO of Elizabeth Finn Homes commented:
“As our Patron, The Duchess of Gloucester has long supported our homes and the important work that they do. We are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness today to help us mark the opening of our new Nursing Wing, underlining our continued commitment to creating loving environments where those in later life can truly flourish, alongside a deep-rooted social purpose.”
Also in attendance at the opening were Brigadier Roger Hood, Deputy-Lieutenant of Surrey, the Mayor and Mayoress of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Eddy and Mrs Sarah Humphreys, as well as the Deputy Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Sue Sindon. The home was also joined by representatives from MCS Construction, DAC Architects and Dalbergia Group who supported the build.
Eversfield is one of eight residences in the Elizabeth Finn Homes portfolio all set within tranquil locations and landscaped gardens. All homes are rated Outstanding or Good by the Care Quality Commission and across the group, residents experience care that is warm, welcoming and delivered by dedicated teams in beautiful surroundings.
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron of Turn2us, the parent charity of Elizabeth Finn Homes, visits Eversfield Care Home in Reigate for the official opening of the new nursing wing.
Seen with Dr Olivia Curno, CEO of EFH.
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron of Turn2us, the parent charity of Elizabeth Finn Homes, visits Eversfield Care Home in Reigate for the official opening of the new nursing wing.
Seen with resident and former nurse Angela Buchanan.
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