• Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

Intergenerational Fun at Our Residential Care Home

At Abbeyfield Lear House, part of the much-loved Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby community, we always get excited when the children from St Agnes Pre-School Group come to visit. There’s something so heartwarming about seeing the youngest and oldest generations sharing time together. It’s these simple moments that make our Residential Care feel like real Community-Centric Living, full of warmth and genuine connection.

Four elderly women sit in armchairs by large windows in a residential care home, while children with balloons enjoy intergenerational fun nearby. A walking frame and small table are in front of the women.

The children’s visits have become a regular highlight for everyone here. These photos are from their last two trips, and they say it all. Smiles, giggles and a fair bit of balloon tennis. For us, providing the Highest Quality Care means more than just the basics of Round the Clock Care. It means finding ways to keep every day joyful and meaningful.

A young boy enjoys intergenerational fun with a red balloon in front of an elderly woman seated with her walking frame and tray table at a residential care home.
An elderly woman sits in an armchair with a red balloon and a walking frame tray as a young child stands in front of her, enjoying intergenerational activities in the well-lit residential care home filled with armchairs.
A young boy plays with a red balloon, reaching towards an elderly woman seated in a chair with a walking frame in front of her, capturing heartwarming intergenerational fun in a residential care home.
Two elderly women sit in armchairs at a care home; one uses a walking frame with a tray holding a glass of water, blanket, and newspaper. Balloons on the floor suggest recent intergenerational fun.
An elderly woman sits in an armchair at a residential care home, smiling and waving at a young girl holding a pink balloon and wearing animal ear headbands, sharing a moment of intergenerational fun. Heres the revised version in British English: An elderly woman sits in an armchair at a residential care home, smiling and waving to a young girl holding a pink balloon and wearing animal ear headbands, sharing an intergenerational moment of fun.
An elderly woman in a residential care home sits in an armchair with a walking frame, gesturing to a young girl in a floral dress. An aquarium is visible in the background, highlighting intergenerational activities.
Two elderly women sit in armchairs holding soft toy dogs, enjoying intergenerational fun with a young boy standing in front of them. A walking frame is visible in the foreground.
An elderly woman in a residential care home sits in an armchair, holding a red tambourine and smiling. She is wearing a white jumper and has a walking frame in front of her.

When the little ones arrive, the fun begins. We bring out the songs and activities that everyone can join in with. You might hear ‘Splish Splash I Was Having a Bath’ playing in our lounge while our residents and the children bat balloons about the place. It’s gentle exercise wrapped up in laughter.

Then there’s ‘How Much is That Doggie in the Window’ which is perfect when we’re throwing and catching toy dogs. And who would have thought scarves could become washing lines for a game of ‘We’re Going to Hang Out the Washing on the Siegfried Line’? It’s silly and light-hearted but it gets everyone moving and chatting.

Two elderly women sit closely together on orange armchairs in a care home, engaged in conversation. One is wearing a green floral dress with a blue headscarf, while the other is dressed in a colourful top and holding a walking frame.

Many people don’t realise how important adaptable activities are in Residential Care Homes. We plan these visits carefully so everyone can feel included. Whether someone is with us long term or here for a short break of Respite Care, they can join in. Respite Care, sometimes called Replacement Care, is when someone stays with us for a while to give their family carers a bit of breathing space. It’s a safe way for people to experience our home without any pressure to stay longer than they want. We often find guests who come for short-term care enjoy it so much they come back again.

An elderly woman in a residential care home smiles warmly as a young boy stands before her, holding a toy—capturing a moment of intergenerational fun.
An elderly woman in a residential care home sits in an armchair, holding up two small soft toys and smiling at a young child, sharing a moment of intergenerational fun.
An elderly woman in a care home sits in an armchair, holding a small toy as she enjoys intergenerational fun with a young boy standing nearby. A table with personal belongings is beside her.
A young boy shares intergenerational fun by showing a stuffed Dalmatian toy to two elderly women sitting in armchairs at a care home; one holds a similar soft toy and a newspaper.

Moments like these visits are at the heart of our approach to Adaptable Care. It keeps our residents active and helps them feel part of something bigger. After all, care isn’t just about nursing or medication. It’s about life’s little pleasures like singing old songs and seeing the pure delight in a child’s eyes. Our Residential Care Home is a place where up to 100 years can separate the children and residents, yet everyone finds common ground in music and play.

This is what Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby is all about. A true community where people of all ages can feel welcome. Whether you’re looking for Residential Care for a loved one or need trusted Respite Care for a few weeks, you’ll find a safe friendly space here at Abbeyfield Lear House.

Four elderly women sit in high-backed chairs, each holding or folding pieces of knitting or fabric, in a bright communal room at a residential care home.

We’re proud to offer the kind of Community-Centric Living that helps everyone thrive. If you’d like to know more about our Residential Care Home on the Wirral and the warm welcome waiting for you, we’d love to hear from you.

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