Vale View Heights care home in Sidmouth, East Devon has appointed Paul Courtney as care home manager.

An award winning director of development, dementia specialist and nursing home manager, Courtney brings nearly three decades of experience of working in the care home sector, including leadership roles at Barchester and Southern Healthcare as well as establishing his own care home consultancy.

Courtney said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to lead Vale View Heights into an exciting new chapter and I am highly ambitious with my vision for the home.  As well as benefitting from the care of Vale View’s dedicated staff, I want to ensure that all residents are stimulated and able to find things that give them joy each day.  

“I have already hired an experienced chef to enhance the mealtime experience of residents and we will transform the home environment to create exciting new social areas such as a bistro café, a private dining room, a cinema and a bar.  I am passionate about making every day matter for residents at Vale View Heights and I am looking forward to working with the team here to achieve this.”

Courtney’s approach to running outstanding care homes is to turn the traditional, medical-led model on its head to focus on improving the daily lived experience of residents.  As part of delivering top quality care Courtney prioritises providing nutritious, high-quality fresh food and delivering interesting and engaging activities for residents. Courtney will also ensure that family members are welcomed and seen as partners in each resident’s care plan.