Life at Highfield Nursing Home
Every day is yours to enjoy
Life at Highfield is about having choice in how you spend your day. Join an activity, enjoy a meal with friends, spend time outdoors, head into Ryde or simply take some time for yourself. There’s plenty to enjoy, with support close by whenever you need it.
Activities shaped around you
Activities are planned around the people who live at Highfield. The team takes time to understand what residents enjoy and what suits them, so there is a good mix of structured activities and more relaxed ways to spend time. Some residents enjoy joining a regular activity, while others prefer to dip in and out or keep their day quieter.
Spaces to enjoy every day
Comfortable lounges
Our lounges give residents different places to spend time, whether that’s catching up with friends, joining an activity or finding a quieter spot to read or relax.
Courtyard garden
The courtyard offers a peaceful outdoor space for fresh air, time with visitors or simply a change of scenery.
Hair and beauty salon
Visiting professionals provide regular hair and beauty appointments, making it easy to enjoy a little pampering without leaving the home.
Homely dining
Mealtimes are relaxed and sociable, with freshly prepared food served in a comfortable dining setting.
Lifestyle kitchens
Lifestyle kitchens give residents the opportunity to make a drink, prepare something simple or enjoy familiar everyday routines.
Visit our home and meet the team
For families looking for a nursing home in Ryde, a visit to Highfield is the best way to see the home, meet the team and get a feel for everyday life here.
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Read about our facilities and care at your own leisure to see if our home is right for your needs.
Something for everyone
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our programme is shaped around residents’ interests and abilities, so everyone can join in, try something new or simply enjoy watching from the sidelines. What matters is that activities are enjoyable and meaningful to the people who live here.
Creative activities
Arts and crafts, baking and cooking give residents the chance to get creative and try something different in a supportive environment.
Music sessions
Enjoy live performances, singalongs and visits from entertainers with plenty of opportunities to join in or simply listen.
Interactive games
From puzzles and card games to themed quizzes, there are plenty of opportunities for friendly competition, conversation and shared laughs.
Days out
Trips to nearby parks, attractions and places of interest around Ryde and the wider island offer a change of scenery and the chance to enjoy the local area.
Fresh food, cooked with care
Meals at Highfield are cooked fresh each day in our own kitchen, with a choice of dishes at every sitting. Residents who need texture-modified or fortified diets are catered for using the same fresh ingredients as everyone else. Mealtimes are relaxed and unhurried, with staff on hand when help is needed and family members welcome to join. Residents can enjoy meals in the dining room or, if they prefer, in the comfort of their own room.
Freshly prepared meals daily
All meals, snacks, and drinks included
Texture-modified meals available
Dietary requirements catered for
Family welcome to join for mealtimes
Guide
Sample dining menus
Rooms at Highfield
The majority of Highfield’s 44 bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities, giving residents a comfortable and private space of their own. Residents are encouraged to bring photographs, treasured belongings and personal touches to make their room feel familiar from the start. Where space allows, residents can also bring their own furniture.
- 44 bedrooms
- Most with en-suite facilities
- Space for personal belongings
- Personalise rooms
Next steps
Book and arrange a visit to Highfield
Book a visit to Highfield
The best way to experience life at Highfield is to visit us in person. We'd be delighted to show you around and answer any questions at a time that works for you.
Speak to our team
Our friendly care team are here to help. They can answer any questions you might have and give you practical and tailored advice.
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