Larchwood Care

Beatrice Shutes was treated like royalty for the day when she celebrated her 100^th birthday.

Staff at Mundy House care home, in Basildon, pulled out all the stops to make sure Beatrice reaching her centenary was marked in a majestic fashion.

As is the tradition, a card from Her Majesty the Queen was delivered to the home in honour of the milestone birthday, which Beatrice was thrilled to receive.

Beatrice was crowned ‘Queen for the Day’ with a 100^th birthday tiara, a sash adorned with that title, balloons, in regal colours, decorated the room and there also was a birthday cake fit for Royalty.

The centenarian spent many years living in Jamaica and her favourite song is Show Me The Way To Go Home, and she regularly treats her fellow residents to her own rendition of the song.

Beatrice said: “It was lovely being treated like Royalty for the day. I was so excited to receive a card from the Queen.

“People have asked me what keeps me going and singing after all these years, and I think the key to a long life is a happy life. I try to have a laugh and joke along with people every day. You’re only as old as you feel!”

Josi George, manager of Mundy House, said: “Beatrice is a much-loved resident and staff and those living at Mundy House were honoured to be able to celebrate such a special birthday with her.”

Mundy House Care Home forms part of Larchwood Care and is currently managed by Healthcare Management Solutions. The home is currently rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. Across the Larchwood portfolio, the regulator ratings reflect the exceptionally high standards of care given and the drive of every team member to continually improve the care they give.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

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