Springwood Corner Care Home Celebrates Grand Opening with Nostalgic Event

Springwood Corner Care Home, a new state-of-the-art care home in Gravesend, celebrated its grand opening with a lively and nostalgic 1940s themed event on Thursday 11th September 2025.

The newly built 62-bed Avery Healthcare-owned care home represents a significant investment in the local community, providing exceptional residential, respite, and dementia care services in a high-quality and comfortable environment for older adults.

The grand opening welcomed over 200 guests, including Avery Healthcare executives, local residents, and community leaders, and featured a special plaque unveiling by Mayor Jenny Wallis.

Attendees enjoyed an elegant event featuring a red-carpet welcome, canapés, live entertainment, a classic car show and a stilt walker, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Guests were dazzled by energetic performances from The Memphis Belles, Shane Milligan, and Myrtle, all dressed in authentic 1940s attire.

Speaking of the event, resident Joan Bennett stated, “I had a wonderful time at the grand opening. It was amazing, and I saw lots of familiar faces come along from the community. The entertainment was first-rate, and the canapés and prosecco were a lovely touch. Well done to everyone for arranging this special event.”

Nicola Pike, Home Manager at Springwood Corner Care Home, said, “Thank you to everyone who joined us for the grand opening. It was a pleasure to welcome so many members of the local community to celebrate this special occasion with us. This event not only marked a significant milestone for the home but also strengthened our connection with the local community.”

“Providing exceptional care and supporting the well-being of our residents is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to have an amazing team dedicated to making a real difference every day.”