Where Connection Grows: How Oaktree Court in Somerset Became Home for a Granddaughter and Her Granny

Millie Gregory
Oct 16
2 min read

Here at Oaktree Court, we believe that there is something incredibly special about the connection between grandparents and grandchildren. That connection is built on cherished memories. For Poppy and her grandmother, Vivienne, that connection grew even stronger through their time spent at Oaktree Court.

Earlier this year, Poppy visited Oaktree Court, in the heart of the Somerset countryside, to complete voluntary hours for her Duke of Edinburgh Award. From the moment she stepped into the Somerset Suite one Friday afternoon, something clicked. She found herself quickly forming connections with our residents, chatting with them, sharing stories, and bringing youthful energy to the room. It was more than just volunteering, it felt like home.

Large yellow house with gray roof, surrounded by lush green shrubs and trees under a clear blue sky. Wooden bench on the lawn. — Oaktree Court Care Home, Somerset

During her visit, Poppy opened up about her beloved Granny, Vivienne, who lives with a dementia. She told us how much she wished Vivienne could live at Oaktree Court, where the atmosphere was so warm, the residents so welcoming, and the team so caring.

Two women sitting outdoors. One wears a leopard print top, and the other a white top. Green foliage in the background, relaxed scene.

Inspired by her experience, Poppy spoke to her parents about how much she would love her Granny to move to Oaktree Court. It wasn’t long before Vivienne’s daughter reached out to us and Vivienne joined us as a resident in the very same Somerset Suite that had captured Poppy’s heart. But the story didn’t end there. Poppy continued her visits every Friday afternoon, always with a smile and a kind word for everyone she met.

Woman in a red sweater holds a dessert on a plate, smiling indoors. The room has orange tablecloths and large windows, creating a warm atmosphere.

Poppy's dedication and love for the home led her to ask if she could do her school work experience with us. Of course, we said yes, and she spent a joyful week with our Activities Team, bringing creativity, compassion, and so much positivity to the home. Poppy described Oaktree Court as “so welcoming” and said she was truly grateful that her Granny had come to live here. It meant the world to her and her family to know that Vivienne was surrounded by people who truly care.

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Seven people in white shirts and medals pose in a sunny field, smiling. They wear sunglasses; one holds an orange bottle labeled "Eldho." — The Oaktree Court Family at Team Building 2025.