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 amazing team of carers. Many of the team have worked together for years, providing a consistent approach to care delivery and continuity.
We are aware that the home’s staff will always play a very important role in residents’ welfare. As such we will always ensure that we employ staff in sufficient numbers and with the relevant mix of skills to meet residents’ needs.
Recruitment and training are key to creating a successful team. We will provide appropriate staff with qualifications in health and social care and observe recruitment policies and practices which both respect equal opportunities and protect residents’ safety and welfare.
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.
“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 came in to the care sector in the year 2000 and purchased my first care home Northcourt Lodge in Reading. We extended the home and converted to a Nursing Home which today has 21 single rooms.
Applegarth Care Home was purchased in 2006 and now has 20 single rooms serving the Slough/Maidenhead area. Wild Acres Care Home in Finchampstead, was purchased in 2006 with 16 rooms, later developed in 2011 to 26 single rooms.
I am completely committed to my managers and staff and feel honoured that families place their loved ones in to our care. I regularly visit the homes and am always so thankful to see the residents enjoying their life supported by our wonderful staff.
Harry Surdhar, February 2025
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.