A CARE home is celebrating ten years of helping people living with dementia.

Wantage Nursing Home first opened in April 2008 and last week held a family-party for residents with live entertainment, a magician, face painting and refreshments.

The company that runs the home, Sanctuary Care, is also celebrating its 20th birthday.

The day was extra special for nurse Fe DeTaza and care assistant Lauren Woodwards, having worked at the home since it first opened.

Ms Woodwards said: “I have seen lots of changes over my years here at Wantage Nursing Home. I really enjoy my role, and we are all really one big family; the residents, their loving families and our wonderful team.”