About Us
Our mission as a care business
Mission Statement
To support older people in a residential environment, to live their lives the way they wish. We understand the importance of personal preference and aim to always respond to our residents in a manner which makes each and all of them feel valued and respected as individuals.
Vision Statement
We aspire to be recognised by our inspecting body, the Care Quality Commission, as an outstanding service.
Values
Always caring and compassionate
Treat each resident with dignity, as we would treat our own family
Support people’s choices and decisions
Connect and empathise with people
Listening and responding
Provide an opportunity for honest feedback
Ensure all views are heard, respected and responded to
Supporting and developing staff
Build on individual skills and experience
Promote effective communication and positive team working
Ensure all staff are trained and competent to carry out their role
Embracing positive relationships
Promote an ‘open door’ ethos
Be welcoming and inclusive of families and friends
Create and maintain positive links with Health and Social Care Professionals
Support and develop links with the community
The History of Walton Heath Manor
The property began life in 1917 when it was built for Sir Harry Greer MP, former MP for Clapham and Wells. He later became chairman of Baird Television, which began making pioneering television transmissions from its Crystal Palace studios in 1934, with the broadcast images seen several miles away.
The next owner was financier Sir Henry Strakosch, who was credited with saving his close friend Sir Winston Churchill from bankruptcy. Sir Winston was a regular house guest at Walton Heath Manor up until Sir Henry died in 1943. Apparently his drinking habits were abhorred by Sir Henry’s wife, so much so that she contested the bequest of £20,000 to Sir Winston in her husband’s will.
In 1990, Walton Heath Manor was fully restored and sympathetically refurbished, retaining architectural features including large, open fireplaces, beamed ceilings, stained glass windows and oak panelling.
Owners of Walton Heath Manor
The care home is owned by Hamilton House Medical, a specialist in residential care for the elderly. David Edmondson, the company’s managing director, takes a close interest in the home and the way it is run and visits on a weekly basis.
His active involvement means that he knows every member of our staff and he also seeks to meet and get to know every resident and their family.
