Selston Nursing Home 15th Consecutive Year of Butterfly Accreditation

A Nottinghamshire specialist dementia nursing home is celebrating a remarkable milestone after being awarded the Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) Butterfly Accreditation for the 15th year in a row.

Wren Hall, located in Selston, has once again been recognised for its unwavering commitment to delivering heartfelt, person-centred care through the renowned Butterfly Approach.

Developed by Meaningful Care Matters, the Butterfly Approach focuses on creating care cultures where people are ‘free to be me’. It values emotional intelligence alongside clinical excellence, nurturing genuine relationships and everyday moments of joy.

Homes achieving the accreditation must demonstrate that they provide a homely environment, while prioritising emotional connection and empowering individuals to live with meaning and purpose.

At Wren Hall, this ethos is embedded into daily life. Family members – as those who live at the home are affectionately known – are encouraged to make choices, stay engaged in activities they enjoy and maintain a sense of independence, all within a safe and supportive environment.

Peter Bewert, Managing Director at Meaningful Care Matters, commended Wren Hall by saying:
“Thank you for your partnership and never compromising on your passion and commitment to ensuring people living and working at Wren Hall are loved, valued and cared for.”

This year’s accreditation report highlighted several examples of Wren Hall’s outstanding practice. From a garden sign that reads “In loving memory of Angela… who lived and was loved here” to the staff dressing in cowboy hats and feather boas, the home radiates warmth and joy.

Inspectors praised the home’s genuine sense of shared living, where there is no division between staff and family members. The thoughtful creation of four distinct households within Wren Hall reflects the team’s deep understanding of emotional needs, with each space tailored to where a person will feel most at home. This 15-year commitment to sustaining the Butterfly Approach is a testament to the culture of care fostered at Wren Hall.

Speaking to Wren Hall following her visit, Sally Knocker at Meaningful Care Matters said:
“It was such an amazing day. I just had so many moments when I felt like filling up with tears – in a really good way. Just seeing the amazing tender moments, the fun moments, and all the love, hard work and commitment you gave to all the family members throughout the whole day in all of the houses. It’s such a joy for me to know that people living at Wren Hall are really thriving and flourishing because of all that you do and all you are as people. You’re a wonderful team and I’m really proud of you. Big congratulations from all of us at Meaningful Care Matters for being a really great Butterfly home.