Most of our team have worked together for years, providing a consistent approach to care delivery and continuity.
Most of our team have worked together for years, providing a consistent approach to care delivery and continuity.
Meet The Team
At the heart of Wild Acres Care Home in Wokingham is our exceptional team of carers. Many of our staff have worked together for years, bringing consistency, experience, and a genuine warmth to the care they provide. It’s this dedication and familiarity that helps our residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
We understand that the people who care for our residents are central to their wellbeing. That’s why we ensure our team has the right number of staff, with the right skills, to meet each resident’s individual needs.
Recruitment and training are key to building a strong, professional, and compassionate team. All our staff hold relevant health and social care qualifications, and our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to equal opportunities while always prioritising residents’ safety and welfare.
We provide our staff with comprehensive training, from induction and foundation courses to ongoing professional development. This ensures they continue to deliver outstanding, person-centred care, combining best practice with kindness, respect, and understanding.
What truly sets our team apart is their dedication, teamwork, and genuine care for every individual. They build meaningful relationships, encourage independence, celebrate achievements, and create a welcoming, supportive, and happy environment where residents can thrive.
At Wild Acres, our team doesn’t just provide care – they make our home a place where everyone feels valued, included, and at ease.
“Andrina Fry has been Registered Manager at Wild Acres since May 2021. Prior to this Andrina had been the Assistant Manager of Wild Acres.
Andrina has many years of experience in a senior position having worked previously as the Dementia Lead/Unit Manager for a large care home.
Andrina’s goal is to strive to continue to improve the service and ensure all residents receive 100% person centred care. Andrina has always loved a challenge and admits that Covid-19 has been the biggest challenge she has ever faced.
Andrina leads by example. She is passionate about end of life care and dementia and is outcome focused.
Guiding and mentoring the team to make a difference is a high priority for Andrina.”
“Andre joined Wild Acres as a Senior Carer in March 2021. He has over three years previous experience as a Senior Carer and prior to this 10 years as a Care Assistant.
Andre loves his role. His kind and friendly personality shines through along with his passion for providing care to the highest standards. He enjoys the 1-1 relationships with the residents, gaining their confidence and takes a great pride in achieving positive results.
Andre has quickly established himself as a key member of the team.”
“Cheryl is our enthusiastic Chef who has a passion for working with and assisting our lovely residents at Wild Acres. She is keen to serve highly nutritious food that benefits the health of residents.
Cheryl enjoys making a difference to someone’s life no matter how big or small.”
“Rhodora has been part of the Wild Acres care team since 2007 and has a great insight into the home.
In her role as Senior Carer she is passionate about the delivery of quality dementia care. ”
“Guy joined the company in May 2020. Guy has over 20 years experience in Hospitality and Facilities Management along with experience as a Chef.
Variety is the spice of life for Guy. He loves that his responsibilities vary from infection control and health and safety to relief chef.
Guy enjoys making a difference to our residents, whether it’s preparing them a delicious meal or hanging treasured photos and pictures. Guy takes pleasure in chatting with the residents when the opportunity arises, talking about their past lives and families.
Guy loves the friendly, family culture at Wild Acres and takes great pride in ensuring the home is always well presented both inside and out.”
I have worked for the company since January 2007 and became the Registered Manager of Wild Acres Care Home later that year. I continued to work as the Registered Manager of Wild Acres until April 2021 having achieved a Rating of Outstanding under Responsive in my last C Q C Inspection.
I was pleased to hand over to Andrina Fry who had worked closely with me for six months before I handed over to her. She is doing a wonderful job continuing to grow Wild Acres and now supporting Applegarth too as pending Registered Manager.
My main role now is as Support Manager for the three homes, completing audits, monitoring quality assurance and compliance in all areas to ensure that our homes remain a safe and welcoming place to live and work. Harry Surdhar and myself continue to work closely together. I am passionate about the care of older persons and proud of the amazing team at Wild Acres.
Janet Elliott, February 2025
I began my journey in the care sector in 2000 when I purchased my first care home, Northcourt Lodge in Reading. Over the years, we developed it into a nursing home with 21 comfortable single rooms, creating a safe, welcoming environment where residents can feel truly at home.
In 2006, I acquired Applegarth Care Home, now offering 20 single rooms to serve families in the Slough and Maidenhead area. That same year, I also purchased Wild Acres Care Home in Finchampstead. Originally a smaller home with 16 rooms, it was expanded in 2011 to 26 single rooms, providing modern, comfortable, and friendly surroundings for our residents.
Caring for people is at the heart of everything I do. I am deeply committed to our managers and staff, and I feel truly honoured that families place their loved ones in our care. I visit our homes regularly, and it brings me great joy to see residents enjoying, supported by our dedicated and compassionate teams.
For me, this work is more than a career – it is a privilege. Every day, I am proud to be part of a team that creates homes where residents feel valued, supported, and happy, and where families can feel confident that their loved ones are in safe and caring hands.
Harry Surdhar, January 2026
Management and Administration
We know that the leadership of the home is critical to all its operations. To provide leadership of the quality required, we will do the following:
- Always engage as registered manager a person who is qualified, competent and experienced for the task.
- Aim for a management approach which creates an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Install and operate effective quality assurance and quality monitoring systems.
- Work to accounting and financial procedures which safeguard residents’ interests.
- Offer residents appropriate assistance in the management of their personal finances.
- Supervise all staff and voluntary workers regularly and carefully.
- Keep up-to-date and accurate records on all aspects of the home and its residents.
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of residents and staff are promoted and protected.
We never use agency staff to ensure continuity of care.
We prioritise training and development. We offer our staff a range of training which is relevant to their induction, foundation experience and further development to ensure that they continue to deliver market-leading care based on best practice. Our managers all lead by example and will step in to help on the floor if needed.