Nottingham Care Home Celebrates Resident Betty’s Remarkable 106th Birthday

HC-One’s Rivendell View Care Home, in Nottingham, celbrated the 106th birthday of cherished resident, Betty McGuinness, on Monday, April 21, 2025.

The entire Rivendell View community came together to honour this extraordinary milestone, celebrating a life filled with love, adventure, and resilience. Betty’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

After leaving school, she dedicated herself to nursing, a profession where she not only served her community but also met her first husband, the father of her children. Later in life, Betty found love again and embarked on a 30-year adventure living in Spain.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, she returned to England to be closer to her family, bringing her warmth and wisdom to Rivendell View Care Home since November 2023. When asked about the secret to her long and vibrant life, Betty’s eyes twinkled as she shared her timeless advice: “Marry well.”

The care home hosted a special celebration in Betty’s honour, filled with music, laughter, and heartfelt tributes from colleagues, residents, and her loving family.

Jody Gore, HC-One’s Rivendell View Wellbeing Coordinator, said: “Betty is a true gem. Her stories, spirit, and joy inspire us every day, and we’re so privileged to celebrate this incredible milestone with her.”