Meet our Team - Nellsar Care

Martin Barrett, Managing Director

Martin joined Nellsar as Marketing Director in 2006 following a career in Recruitment Consultancy and running Care Homes for adults with Learning Difficulties. As one of the sons-in-law of the company owners and CEO, he became Managing Director in 2013. With an exceptional group of directors, managers and supportive staff, Martin leads a team of 900 people. Martin’s mission is to continue to make Nellsar better at seeing the person behind the individual needing care – with an emphasis on comfortable and purposeful Homes, with a highly-skilled and family-orientated team, superb food and lots of meaningful activities to join in.

Glenda Osmotherly, Director of Operations

Glenda worked as a Senior Nurse Manager in the NHS for many years before joining the private care sector. Since joining Nellsar in 2002, Glenda has managed the company’s strategy of successful growth and development, expanding the portfolio to the current 13 Homes and supporting the organisation to become the leading healthcare provider in Kent. Glenda’s significant experience and practical, no-nonsense approach helps inspire her team of operational and registered managers to be the best they can be. She is often seen in the Homes, usually deeply-engaged with a resident or staff member, motivating and driving excellence in care delivery.

Alison Ruddock, Operations and Compliance Manager

Alison joined us at the beginning of 2017 in a senior management role; she has been a Registered Nurse since qualifying in 1984 and has been in Care Home management since 1999. During her career she has commissioned new Homes, improved the service of failing Homes and embraced the dynamic changes taking place in Social Care. Since her arrival at Nellsar she has been supporting managers operationally to ensure regulatory compliance, been part of a team who have developed the Quality Assurance systems within the group and has taken on the task of implementing a Health and Safety Management System.

Silvia Barret, Operations and Compliance Manager

Silvia has been with Nellsar from 2006 to 2012 in various different roles from Activities Coordinator, to Senior Care Assistant, to Deputy Manager and Acting Manager in Residential and Dementia settings. Qualifying as a Registered Manager in 2012, Silvia gained valuable Nursing Dementia Care experience, leading her to her current role as Operations & Compliance Manager when she rejoined the company in 2017. Silvia is passionate about caring for elderly people and their families. Providing strong leadership to her team of Managers, Silvia supports them to develop themselves and their teams, and provide the best quality care for our residents.

Torie Sabbarton, Operations and Compliance Manager

A Registered Nurse since 1994, Torie joined the Nellsar Operations and Compliance team in 2024 with over 10 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in large Nursing and Residential Homes. Torie is passionate about providing tailored Dementia Care, supporting our residents and creating homely environments for people to live full, meaningful lives. Torie strives for each Home to be an active part of the local community, creating a fun place to live and work. Leading by example, Torie believes each team member should feel valued and supported, helping them to develop their professional skills and achieve personal goals to become the best version of themselves.

Gill Dixon, Senior Management – Procurement

Gill started with Nellsar in 2004 as Home Manager for The Old Downs. Gill loved the Home so much that she spent 10 years as the Manager, before being promoted into the role of Operations Manager for the Residential Homes. Having overseen the quality management of seven Nellsar Homes in this time, Gill is very highly regarded in Kent as a care professional committed to providing the very best home from home care for her residents. Gill now works as our Project and Development Manager, and with an unwaveringly fair and compassionate approach, Gill is a much-loved figurehead within Nellsar.

Marisa Spice, Head of Learning & Development

Having enjoyed a variety of roles with Nellsar since 2013, from Registered Nurse to Operations and Compliance Manager, Marisa now specialises in learning and the development of our staff teams. Marisa loves to share her knowledge, while being part of a rich and diverse culture of caring individuals who are also willing to develop themselves to improve the quality of lives of our residents. By accessing the best available training resources and working with industry professionals, outside organisations and governing bodies, Marisa’s main purpose is to support Home Managers to develop themselves and those in their teams.

Paula Persaud, RN Development Manager

As a qualified Nurse for many years, Paula is someone who has never lost her passion for teaching others. Paula worked as a Midwife and Registered General Nurse before joining Nellsar in 2004. Paula’s long career with us has seen her in the roles of Senior Nurse, Deputy Manager, Registered Home Manager of three of our Homes, and as our Registered Nurse Development Manager since October 2019. This role is a great opportunity for Paula to work closely with Jinu Jose (Recruitment and Resources Manager) and Marisa Spice (Learning and Development Manager) for the recruitment and retention of Nursing staff.

Jinu Jose, Recruitment and Resources Manager

Jinu works as the Recruitment and Resources Manager for Nellsar Care Homes and has been with the company since 2006. Having started his career with Nellsar as a Registered Nurse, he then progressed to Deputy Home Manager, moving on to become Quality Manager, up until his current role. Supported by Ellie, Jinu is in charge of recruiting all Care Assistant staff – dealing with permanent and temporary staffing agencies, overseas staff recruitment and staff sponsorships. As authorising officer for sponsorship management with UKVI, Jinu works along with home managers and senior managers in staff retention.

Leo Mathew, Digital Transformation Manager

Leo first joined Nellsar in 2014 as a Physiotherapist with a passion for helping others. As the Lead on multiple projects throughout his employment, with an unwavering dedication to excellence, Leo has made a significant impact across the company. Establishing the Nellsar Training Academy has brought invaluable training opportunities to the entire Care Team and Leo has been instrumental in spearheading the introduction and expansion of electronic care plan technology. Leo’s knowledge and dedication continuously enhances the way care is delivered and documented, while improving efficiency and furthering the organisation’s mission of providing exceptional care and support to our residents.

Adrian Silaghi, Head of Catering Services

Adrian began working in the catering industry in 2010 and first joined Nellsar as Head Chef for Princess Christian Care Home in 2015. Now as Head of Catering Services, Adrian leads by example and shares his passion for care catering across our 13 Homes. Adrian cites empathy as one of the most important qualities to have to be a successful Chef in the care industry, and his creativity and drive make him a very inspiring leader. Adrian constantly strives to raise the standards of Nellsar’s catering provision including what we offer residents with special dietary requirements, and he is renowned for his skills in soft and puréed food presentation.

Leni Wood, Head of Nutrition and Wellness

Leni joined us in June 2017, cementing Nellsar as one of the first UK care providers to recognise the value of having a Nutritional Therapist onboard. Leni works with the catering departments in all our Homes and provides personalised assessments and meal plans for our residents, raising nutritional standards across the group. Leni’s latest role as Head of Nutrition and Wellness further reinforces the nutritional therapy we provide. While leading a team of Nutrition Champions, building links with care catering organisations and ensuring we consistently improve, Leni feels very proud to be part of such a hardworking wellness team.

Viv Stead, Head of Recreation and Well-Being

Viv joined the Nellsar team in 2017 primarily to set-up interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – now embedded into nine of our 13 Homes. Viv is responsible for the Recreation & Well-Being teams in our Homes and ensures that residents can enjoy daily activities that are individually tailored to them, living life to their fullest. Viv loves encouraging our residents to try new experiences and helping to fulfil their wishes. She feels privileged to be able to share in people’s life stories and see the positive impact that our team members have.

Rhonda Galletly, Rehabilitation Services Support Manager

Coming from the USA, Rhonda achieved a BSc in Recreational Therapy and minored in Health and Wellness; she worked primarily with individuals needing mental health support, and those with learning difficulties combined with a diagnosed mental illness. Rhonda joined the Nellsar team in 2024 with 15 years’ experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant across multiple hospital departments, a youth centre, and a community drop-in centre. Rhonda is passionate about working with our amazing Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy team members, nurturing those she supports, and helping people enjoying meaningful active lives.

Victoria Bridgeman, Head of Internal Communications

Victoria joined Nellsar in 2016, initially to develop the Head Office and bring on board a team of strong admin staff, in addition to supporting the Directors and Senior Managers. With years of past experience in Marketing and PR, Victoria is now Nellsar’s Head of Internal Communications. Building relationships is key to this role; something that she finds not only interesting but very rewarding. The ‘Nellsar family’ includes staff, residents and their relatives and Victoria is working closely with the Homes and Marketing team to strengthen all lines of communicati

Sarah Curtis, Recruitment Officer

Having joined the Head Office Team as Administrator and PA Support Officer in May 2018, Sarah’s roles and responsibilities include supporting the Operations Team of Managers with day-to-day duties, including administration and liaising closely with the Nellsar Homes and staff. Sarah also supports Viv Stead, our Recreation & Well-Being Manager, with interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – by gathering information and setting up personalised tablets for our residents. Sarah feels very passionate for what Nellsar stands for and its values are close to her heart.

Beth Fernandez, Quality and Compliance Manager

Before returning in 2022 as Quality and Compliance Manager, Beth first joined Nellsar in 2011, working as the Deputy Manager of Princess Christian Care Centre until 2018. With a BSc in Nursing, Beth was responsible for assessing residents’ care needs, subsequent care planning and implementation, and the ongoing evaluations of all care plans. Beth is passionate about Palliative Care and was the project lead in Princess Christian’s Gold Standards Framework accreditation (now at Platinum status) and was instrumental in their acquiring an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating. Providing day-to-day clinical leadership, clinical audits and promoting excellence in care practice has always been Beth’s forte.

Luminita Mandache, Quality Development and Innovation Manager

Lumi joined Nellsar in 2022 with over eight years social care experience in various roles from domiciliary care administration to quality improvement. Having achieved a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, Lumi became a Regulatory Compliance Analyst, and then a Quality, Governance and Development Facilitator, where she obtained a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance qualification. As Compliance Lead, Lumi helped care teams to obtain the best possible quality of life for their residents, while supporting a new Compliance Management System. The safety and happiness of those around her are extremely important to Lumi and this is what motivates her on a daily basis.

Kirstie Newell, Marketing Executive

Kirstie joined Nellsar in January 2018 and as Marketing Executive she is responsible for all copywriting and proofreading. Kirstie works with Jodie on the company websites, newsletters and all marketing campaigns, with both an analytical mind and a creative eye. Liaising with Care Home team members, Kirstie manages online news, assists with creating internal marketing concepts and writes content for a variety of marketing applications and materials. Kirstie’s marketing background makes her a driving force in reaching our stakeholders with what makes Nellsar such a great care provider.

Alina Abagiu, Abbotsleigh Care Home Manage

Alina joined Nellsar in October 2017 as Home Manager of Abbotsleigh Care Centre. Coming from a Nursing background, she has a degree in Management. Alina’s manages the day-to-day running of the Home while ensuring full compliance to CQC and other statutory organisation standards. Alina is passionate about providing a very high standard of care for her residents which would not be possible without the support of her amazing staff team. Alina is proud to promote person-centred care and she consistently improves on customer satisfaction. Alina has and made Abbotsleigh a true home-from-home for residents, relatives and staff.

Khadija Kachra, Bromley Park Care Home Manager

Khadija Kachra is the Manager of Bromley Park Care Home. Growing up in Care Homes as part of a family care provider, Khadija has worked in the care sector for over a decade and instinctively knows how best to care for her residents, team members, families and visitors. Khadija consistently strives to provide her residents with happiness and laughter. Working alongside her team and colleagues at Nellsar, Khadija feels her personal core values reflect those of the Home and the company as a whole, enabling her to further develop and improve the quality of care for the people she looks after.

Neli Koleva, Hengist Field Care Home Manager

Neli joined the Nellsar family in November 2018 with 34 years’ Nursing experience. Having worked in the UK and overseas, Neli’s experience includes a wide variety of healthcare settings, general hospitals and the private sector. As a qualified General Nurse with strong management knowledge, Neli is committed to delivering the very highest standards of care to her residents, while providing opportunities for them to enjoy their lives to the best of their ability. Neli leads her team in a way that empowers them to use their skills, knowledge and experience for the well-being of the residents we support.

Diana Serban, Loose Valley Care Home Manager

Diana has always been passionate about nursing and healthcare; she graduated in Romania in 2005 before moving to the UK in 2008 to dedicate her career to caring for the elderly. Diana’s experience spans caring for individuals with a variety of conditions including dementia, and those with complex medical needs. While completing her Level 5 in Management, Diana is proud to work as the Home Manager of Loose Valley, with an ethos to treat each resident as family and ensure that they are happy and comfortable in their home. Diana leads her team by example, and she strives to make Loose Valley a welcoming, caring and safe environment for all her residents.

Russell Menoza, Lukestone Care Home Manager

Russell first joined the Lukestone team as Deputy Manager and was promoted to Home Manager in December 2023 with a strong desire to do more for his team members and residents. Having achieved his Nursing degree in the Philippines, Russell is experienced in working within various Nursing fields in hospitals and District Nursing and has always worked in elderly Nursing Care throughout his time in the UK. Russell was part of the group who first initiated the Kent Advance Care Planning, jointly working with Hospice Team, and established the Dying Matters programme. Having completed his Level 5 Management course, Russell is passionate about inspiring his team to achieve a deeper understanding of Dementia and simultaneously improving the lives and well-being of every resident.

Catherine Singh, Lulworth House Residential Care Home Manager

Catherine joined the Nellsar team in December 2017 with eight years’ Management experience and has worked in the care industry her entire career. Catherine is passionate about providing person-centre-care and believes in the importance of helping her residents make the most of every day. Focused on creating a family atmosphere, Catherine and her staff team deliver the highest standards of care and support, while including residents in decisions involving them and their care. Catherine enjoys seeing her residents happy and knowing that the Lulworth House team has made a positive impact on their day.

Libby Mathew, Meyer House Care Home Manager

Libby first joined Meyer House in September 2019 as Deputy Manager and was proudly promoted to Home Manager in September 2021. As a qualified Nurse, Libby worked in the adult care industry for over 11 years; she has since achieved further qualifications for her clinical development, including NVQ Level 5, ACAS Conducting Investigations, Skills For Care (Well Led Course), Practice Assessor’s Course, Pressure Ulcer training, Grey Matter training and Clinical Skills for Care. Libby loves getting to know her residents well and catering to their needs, and she is extremely proud of her team for always striving to provide the best care and support for their residents and families.

Nisha Leo, Princess Christian Care Home Manager

Since joining Princess Christian in 2010 as a Senior Registered Nurse, Nisha has progressed to the role of Home Manager, responsible for overseeing the clinical management of the Home. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Dementia Studies, Nisha won the Regional Great British Care Award for Frontline Leader in 2021 and was awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse in 2023. A strong advocate for safe, high quality person-centred care, Nisha ensures all team members are highly trained, and she leads by example while continuously sharing best practises for care planning, record making, maintaining standards, and quality and compliance. Enjoying its diversity and complexity, creating a positive and supportive work environment is another key aspect Nisha’s role, and she finds it rewarding to empower her team and witness their professional growth.

Leanne, Silverpoint Court Care Home Manager

Leanne joined the Nellsar family as Home Manager for Silverpoint Court in 2025 with a passion for supporting the elderly and providing person-centred care. With a Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management, Leanne consistently strives for high quality service, ensuring best practice across the board. Having begun her care career at the age of 18, Leanne has worked in and progressed through various roles within the industry. Beginning as a Healthcare Assistant, Leanne also gained experience of working in the Catering department, Housekeeping, Training and Coaching, before becoming a Care Home Manager. Leanne strives for excellence and is proud to be working with her amazing team at Silverpoint Court. Together they provide the highest level of support to their residents, creating a comfortable home-from-home that is an enjoyable and loving place to live and work for all.

John Hudson-Beddows, Sonya Lodge Residential Care Home Manager

John joined Nellsar as a Home Manager in February 2022. Having previously managed a medium-sized Nursing Home, John first began his care career as a Care Assistant, progressing into management over time. John’s previous role as a Metropolitan Police Officer translates to great leadership and communication skills with the Home, with a passion for Dementia care and making people feel safe. John leads a very strong, friendly, and reliable team, and together they ensure residents feel happy and content every day. As a Manager, John is caring and calm; he runs an open-door policy and enjoys empowering his team with support and professional development..

Tracy Wright, St Winifreds Care Home Manager

Tracy joined Nellsar in February 2022, bringing with her over 30 years’ experience in the social care sector. Having worked in various roles in residential Care Homes from age 16, Tracy’s career changed direction when she decided to become a Trainer and achieved a degree in Education. Tracy then worked as a Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Early Years, helping people begin or progress their nursing or care careers. Passionate about making a difference, Tracy enjoys helping her teams develop their skills; She works to ensure comforting environments and a superior person-centred care provision for all our residents.

Nicoleta Cristescu, The Old Downs Residential Care Home Manager

Nicoleta joined The Old Downs as Home Manager in 2025, having begun her career as a Nurse in 2014, and coming from her role as Deputy Manager at Meyer House Care Home in Erith. Nicoleta is proud of her achievements which include completing her Level 5 in Management in Adult and Social Care and being honoured with the Queen’s Nurse Award in 2023. Deeply committed to delivering high-quality care and continually striving to improve the experiences of our residents, Nicoleta wants them to feel like part of a family, and for their loved ones to know that their care is in the best hands possible. Believing that the true heart of care lies in the relationships we build with those we serve, Nicoleta cites her dedicated team as the means to making that care possible.

Roz Kelly, Woodstock Residential Care Home Manager

Roz joined the Nellsar family in November 2021 as the Home Manager at Woodstock Residential Care Centre. Having worked in the care sector since 1994, Roz has been a Registered Manager since 1999, specialising in caring for the elderly and those with Dementia. Roz is passionate about helping residents make their own choices in how they spend their time, whilst ensuring that all their care needs are met and that they feel safe and valued. Very proud of her achievements, and while leading a dedicated team at Woodstock, Roz strives to provide her residents with the very best person-centred care.

Martin Barrett, Managing Director

Martin joined Nellsar as Marketing Director in 2006 following a career in Recruitment Consultancy and running Care Homes for adults with Learning Difficulties. As one of the sons-in-law of the company owners and CEO, he became Managing Director in 2013. With an exceptional group of directors, managers and supportive staff, Martin leads a team of 900 people. Martin’s mission is to continue to make Nellsar better at seeing the person behind the individual needing care – with an emphasis on comfortable and purposeful Homes, with a highly-skilled and family-orientated team, superb food and lots of meaningful activities to join in.

Glenda Osmotherly, Director of Operations

Glenda worked as a Senior Nurse Manager in the NHS for many years before joining the private care sector. Since joining Nellsar in 2002, Glenda has managed the company’s strategy of successful growth and development, expanding the portfolio to the current 13 Homes and supporting the organisation to become the leading healthcare provider in Kent. Glenda’s significant experience and practical, no-nonsense approach helps inspire her team of operational and registered managers to be the best they can be. She is often seen in the Homes, usually deeply-engaged with a resident or staff member, motivating and driving excellence in care delivery.

Alison Ruddock, Operations and Compliance Manager

Alison joined us at the beginning of 2017 in a senior management role; she has been a Registered Nurse since qualifying in 1984 and has been in Care Home management since 1999. During her career she has commissioned new Homes, improved the service of failing Homes and embraced the dynamic changes taking place in Social Care. Since her arrival at Nellsar she has been supporting managers operationally to ensure regulatory compliance, been part of a team who have developed the Quality Assurance systems within the group and has taken on the task of implementing a Health and Safety Management System.

Silvia Barret, Operations and Compliance Manager

Silvia has been with Nellsar from 2006 to 2012 in various different roles from Activities Coordinator, to Senior Care Assistant, to Deputy Manager and Acting Manager in Residential and Dementia settings. Qualifying as a Registered Manager in 2012, Silvia gained valuable Nursing Dementia Care experience, leading her to her current role as Operations & Compliance Manager when she rejoined the company in 2017. Silvia is passionate about caring for elderly people and their families. Providing strong leadership to her team of Managers, Silvia supports them to develop themselves and their teams, and provide the best quality care for our residents.

Torie Sabbarton, Operations and Compliance Manager

A Registered Nurse since 1994, Torie joined the Nellsar Operations and Compliance team in 2024 with over 10 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in large Nursing and Residential Homes. Torie is passionate about providing tailored Dementia Care, supporting our residents and creating homely environments for people to live full, meaningful lives. Torie strives for each Home to be an active part of the local community, creating a fun place to live and work. Leading by example, Torie believes each team member should feel valued and supported, helping them to develop their professional skills and achieve personal goals to become the best version of themselves.

Gill Dixon, Senior Management – Procurement

Gill started with Nellsar in 2004 as Home Manager for The Old Downs. Gill loved the Home so much that she spent 10 years as the Manager, before being promoted into the role of Operations Manager for the Residential Homes. Having overseen the quality management of seven Nellsar Homes in this time, Gill is very highly regarded in Kent as a care professional committed to providing the very best home from home care for her residents. Gill now works as our Project and Development Manager, and with an unwaveringly fair and compassionate approach, Gill is a much-loved figurehead within Nellsar.

Marisa Spice, Head of Learning & Development

Having enjoyed a variety of roles with Nellsar since 2013, from Registered Nurse to Operations and Compliance Manager, Marisa now specialises in learning and the development of our staff teams. Marisa loves to share her knowledge, while being part of a rich and diverse culture of caring individuals who are also willing to develop themselves to improve the quality of lives of our residents. By accessing the best available training resources and working with industry professionals, outside organisations and governing bodies, Marisa’s main purpose is to support Home Managers to develop themselves and those in their teams.

Paula Persaud, RN Development Manager

As a qualified Nurse for many years, Paula is someone who has never lost her passion for teaching others. Paula worked as a Midwife and Registered General Nurse before joining Nellsar in 2004. Paula’s long career with us has seen her in the roles of Senior Nurse, Deputy Manager, Registered Home Manager of three of our Homes, and as our Registered Nurse Development Manager since October 2019. This role is a great opportunity for Paula to work closely with Jinu Jose (Recruitment and Resources Manager) and Marisa Spice (Learning and Development Manager) for the recruitment and retention of Nursing staff.

Jinu Jose, Recruitment and Resources Manager

Jinu works as the Recruitment and Resources Manager for Nellsar Care Homes and has been with the company since 2006. Having started his career with Nellsar as a Registered Nurse, he then progressed to Deputy Home Manager, moving on to become Quality Manager, up until his current role. Supported by Ellie, Jinu is in charge of recruiting all Care Assistant staff – dealing with permanent and temporary staffing agencies, overseas staff recruitment and staff sponsorships. As authorising officer for sponsorship management with UKVI, Jinu works along with home managers and senior managers in staff retention.

Leo Mathew, Digital Transformation Manager

Leo first joined Nellsar in 2014 as a Physiotherapist with a passion for helping others. As the Lead on multiple projects throughout his employment, with an unwavering dedication to excellence, Leo has made a significant impact across the company. Establishing the Nellsar Training Academy has brought invaluable training opportunities to the entire Care Team and Leo has been instrumental in spearheading the introduction and expansion of electronic care plan technology. Leo’s knowledge and dedication continuously enhances the way care is delivered and documented, while improving efficiency and furthering the organisation’s mission of providing exceptional care and support to our residents.

Adrian Silaghi, Head of Catering Services

Adrian began working in the catering industry in 2010 and first joined Nellsar as Head Chef for Princess Christian Care Home in 2015. Now as Head of Catering Services, Adrian leads by example and shares his passion for care catering across our 13 Homes. Adrian cites empathy as one of the most important qualities to have to be a successful Chef in the care industry, and his creativity and drive make him a very inspiring leader. Adrian constantly strives to raise the standards of Nellsar’s catering provision including what we offer residents with special dietary requirements, and he is renowned for his skills in soft and puréed food presentation.

Leni Wood, Head of Nutrition and Wellness

Leni joined us in June 2017, cementing Nellsar as one of the first UK care providers to recognise the value of having a Nutritional Therapist onboard. Leni works with the catering departments in all our Homes and provides personalised assessments and meal plans for our residents, raising nutritional standards across the group. Leni’s latest role as Head of Nutrition and Wellness further reinforces the nutritional therapy we provide. While leading a team of Nutrition Champions, building links with care catering organisations and ensuring we consistently improve, Leni feels very proud to be part of such a hardworking wellness team.

Viv Stead, Head of Recreation and Well-Being

Viv joined the Nellsar team in 2017 primarily to set-up interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – now embedded into nine of our 13 Homes. Viv is responsible for the Recreation & Well-Being teams in our Homes and ensures that residents can enjoy daily activities that are individually tailored to them, living life to their fullest. Viv loves encouraging our residents to try new experiences and helping to fulfil their wishes. She feels privileged to be able to share in people’s life stories and see the positive impact that our team members have.

Rhonda Galletly, Rehabilitation Services Support Manager

Coming from the USA, Rhonda achieved a BSc in Recreational Therapy and minored in Health and Wellness; she worked primarily with individuals needing mental health support, and those with learning difficulties combined with a diagnosed mental illness. Rhonda joined the Nellsar team in 2024 with 15 years’ experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant across multiple hospital departments, a youth centre, and a community drop-in centre. Rhonda is passionate about working with our amazing Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy team members, nurturing those she supports, and helping people enjoying meaningful active lives.

Victoria Bridgeman, Head of Internal Communications

Victoria joined Nellsar in 2016, initially to develop the Head Office and bring on board a team of strong admin staff, in addition to supporting the Directors and Senior Managers. With years of past experience in Marketing and PR, Victoria is now Nellsar’s Head of Internal Communications. Building relationships is key to this role; something that she finds not only interesting but very rewarding. The ‘Nellsar family’ includes staff, residents and their relatives and Victoria is working closely with the Homes and Marketing team to strengthen all lines of communicati

Sarah Curtis, Recruitment Officer

Having joined the Head Office Team as Administrator and PA Support Officer in May 2018, Sarah’s roles and responsibilities include supporting the Operations Team of Managers with day-to-day duties, including administration and liaising closely with the Nellsar Homes and staff. Sarah also supports Viv Stead, our Recreation & Well-Being Manager, with interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – by gathering information and setting up personalised tablets for our residents. Sarah feels very passionate for what Nellsar stands for and its values are close to her heart.

Beth Fernandez, Quality and Compliance Manager

Before returning in 2022 as Quality and Compliance Manager, Beth first joined Nellsar in 2011, working as the Deputy Manager of Princess Christian Care Centre until 2018. With a BSc in Nursing, Beth was responsible for assessing residents’ care needs, subsequent care planning and implementation, and the ongoing evaluations of all care plans. Beth is passionate about Palliative Care and was the project lead in Princess Christian’s Gold Standards Framework accreditation (now at Platinum status) and was instrumental in their acquiring an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating. Providing day-to-day clinical leadership, clinical audits and promoting excellence in care practice has always been Beth’s forte.

Luminita Mandache, Quality Development and Innovation Manager

Lumi joined Nellsar in 2022 with over eight years social care experience in various roles from domiciliary care administration to quality improvement. Having achieved a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, Lumi became a Regulatory Compliance Analyst, and then a Quality, Governance and Development Facilitator, where she obtained a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance qualification. As Compliance Lead, Lumi helped care teams to obtain the best possible quality of life for their residents, while supporting a new Compliance Management System. The safety and happiness of those around her are extremely important to Lumi and this is what motivates her on a daily basis.

Kirstie Newell, Marketing Executive

Kirstie joined Nellsar in January 2018 and as Marketing Executive she is responsible for all copywriting and proofreading. Kirstie works with Jodie on the company websites, newsletters and all marketing campaigns, with both an analytical mind and a creative eye. Liaising with Care Home team members, Kirstie manages online news, assists with creating internal marketing concepts and writes content for a variety of marketing applications and materials. Kirstie’s marketing background makes her a driving force in reaching our stakeholders with what makes Nellsar such a great care provider.

Alina Abagiu, Abbotsleigh Care Home Manage

Alina joined Nellsar in October 2017 as Home Manager of Abbotsleigh Care Centre. Coming from a Nursing background, she has a degree in Management. Alina’s manages the day-to-day running of the Home while ensuring full compliance to CQC and other statutory organisation standards. Alina is passionate about providing a very high standard of care for her residents which would not be possible without the support of her amazing staff team. Alina is proud to promote person-centred care and she consistently improves on customer satisfaction. Alina has and made Abbotsleigh a true home-from-home for residents, relatives and staff.

Khadija Kachra, Bromley Park Care Home Manager

Khadija Kachra is the Manager of Bromley Park Care Home. Growing up in Care Homes as part of a family care provider, Khadija has worked in the care sector for over a decade and instinctively knows how best to care for her residents, team members, families and visitors. Khadija consistently strives to provide her residents with happiness and laughter. Working alongside her team and colleagues at Nellsar, Khadija feels her personal core values reflect those of the Home and the company as a whole, enabling her to further develop and improve the quality of care for the people she looks after.

Neli Koleva, Hengist Field Care Home Manager

Neli joined the Nellsar family in November 2018 with 34 years’ Nursing experience. Having worked in the UK and overseas, Neli’s experience includes a wide variety of healthcare settings, general hospitals and the private sector. As a qualified General Nurse with strong management knowledge, Neli is committed to delivering the very highest standards of care to her residents, while providing opportunities for them to enjoy their lives to the best of their ability. Neli leads her team in a way that empowers them to use their skills, knowledge and experience for the well-being of the residents we support.

Diana Serban, Loose Valley Care Home Manager

Diana has always been passionate about nursing and healthcare; she graduated in Romania in 2005 before moving to the UK in 2008 to dedicate her career to caring for the elderly. Diana’s experience spans caring for individuals with a variety of conditions including dementia, and those with complex medical needs. While completing her Level 5 in Management, Diana is proud to work as the Home Manager of Loose Valley, with an ethos to treat each resident as family and ensure that they are happy and comfortable in their home. Diana leads her team by example, and she strives to make Loose Valley a welcoming, caring and safe environment for all her residents.

Russell Menoza, Lukestone Care Home Manager

Russell first joined the Lukestone team as Deputy Manager and was promoted to Home Manager in December 2023 with a strong desire to do more for his team members and residents. Having achieved his Nursing degree in the Philippines, Russell is experienced in working within various Nursing fields in hospitals and District Nursing and has always worked in elderly Nursing Care throughout his time in the UK. Russell was part of the group who first initiated the Kent Advance Care Planning, jointly working with Hospice Team, and established the Dying Matters programme. Having completed his Level 5 Management course, Russell is passionate about inspiring his team to achieve a deeper understanding of Dementia and simultaneously improving the lives and well-being of every resident.

Catherine Singh, Lulworth House Residential Care Home Manager

Catherine joined the Nellsar team in December 2017 with eight years’ Management experience and has worked in the care industry her entire career. Catherine is passionate about providing person-centre-care and believes in the importance of helping her residents make the most of every day. Focused on creating a family atmosphere, Catherine and her staff team deliver the highest standards of care and support, while including residents in decisions involving them and their care. Catherine enjoys seeing her residents happy and knowing that the Lulworth House team has made a positive impact on their day.

Libby Mathew, Meyer House Care Home Manager

Libby first joined Meyer House in September 2019 as Deputy Manager and was proudly promoted to Home Manager in September 2021. As a qualified Nurse, Libby worked in the adult care industry for over 11 years; she has since achieved further qualifications for her clinical development, including NVQ Level 5, ACAS Conducting Investigations, Skills For Care (Well Led Course), Practice Assessor’s Course, Pressure Ulcer training, Grey Matter training and Clinical Skills for Care. Libby loves getting to know her residents well and catering to their needs, and she is extremely proud of her team for always striving to provide the best care and support for their residents and families.

Nisha Leo, Princess Christian Care Home Manager

Since joining Princess Christian in 2010 as a Senior Registered Nurse, Nisha has progressed to the role of Home Manager, responsible for overseeing the clinical management of the Home. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Dementia Studies, Nisha won the Regional Great British Care Award for Frontline Leader in 2021 and was awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse in 2023. A strong advocate for safe, high quality person-centred care, Nisha ensures all team members are highly trained, and she leads by example while continuously sharing best practises for care planning, record making, maintaining standards, and quality and compliance. Enjoying its diversity and complexity, creating a positive and supportive work environment is another key aspect Nisha’s role, and she finds it rewarding to empower her team and witness their professional growth.

Leanne, Silverpoint Court Care Home Manager

Leanne joined the Nellsar family as Home Manager for Silverpoint Court in 2025 with a passion for supporting the elderly and providing person-centred care. With a Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management, Leanne consistently strives for high quality service, ensuring best practice across the board. Having begun her care career at the age of 18, Leanne has worked in and progressed through various roles within the industry. Beginning as a Healthcare Assistant, Leanne also gained experience of working in the Catering department, Housekeeping, Training and Coaching, before becoming a Care Home Manager. Leanne strives for excellence and is proud to be working with her amazing team at Silverpoint Court. Together they provide the highest level of support to their residents, creating a comfortable home-from-home that is an enjoyable and loving place to live and work for all.

John Hudson-Beddows, Sonya Lodge Residential Care Home Manager

John joined Nellsar as a Home Manager in February 2022. Having previously managed a medium-sized Nursing Home, John first began his care career as a Care Assistant, progressing into management over time. John’s previous role as a Metropolitan Police Officer translates to great leadership and communication skills with the Home, with a passion for Dementia care and making people feel safe. John leads a very strong, friendly, and reliable team, and together they ensure residents feel happy and content every day. As a Manager, John is caring and calm; he runs an open-door policy and enjoys empowering his team with support and professional development..

Tracy Wright, St Winifreds Care Home Manager

Tracy joined Nellsar in February 2022, bringing with her over 30 years’ experience in the social care sector. Having worked in various roles in residential Care Homes from age 16, Tracy’s career changed direction when she decided to become a Trainer and achieved a degree in Education. Tracy then worked as a Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Early Years, helping people begin or progress their nursing or care careers. Passionate about making a difference, Tracy enjoys helping her teams develop their skills; She works to ensure comforting environments and a superior person-centred care provision for all our residents.

Nicoleta Cristescu, The Old Downs Residential Care Home Manager

Nicoleta joined The Old Downs as Home Manager in 2025, having begun her career as a Nurse in 2014, and coming from her role as Deputy Manager at Meyer House Care Home in Erith. Nicoleta is proud of her achievements which include completing her Level 5 in Management in Adult and Social Care and being honoured with the Queen’s Nurse Award in 2023. Deeply committed to delivering high-quality care and continually striving to improve the experiences of our residents, Nicoleta wants them to feel like part of a family, and for their loved ones to know that their care is in the best hands possible. Believing that the true heart of care lies in the relationships we build with those we serve, Nicoleta cites her dedicated team as the means to making that care possible.

Roz Kelly, Woodstock Residential Care Home Manager

Roz joined the Nellsar family in November 2021 as the Home Manager at Woodstock Residential Care Centre. Having worked in the care sector since 1994, Roz has been a Registered Manager since 1999, specialising in caring for the elderly and those with Dementia. Roz is passionate about helping residents make their own choices in how they spend their time, whilst ensuring that all their care needs are met and that they feel safe and valued. Very proud of her achievements, and while leading a dedicated team at Woodstock, Roz strives to provide her residents with the very best person-centred care.

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Care Homes in Surrey

Princess Christian

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Abbotsleigh

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Lulworth House

Meyer House

Princess Christian

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St Winifreds

The Old Downs

Woodstock

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About Nellsar Care Homes

Care Homes in Kent

Bromley Park

Sonya Lodge

The Old Downs

Meyer House

St Winifreds

Loose Valley

Lulworth House

Lukestone

Hengist Field

Woodstock

Abbotsleigh

Care Homes in Surrey

Princess Christian

Care Homes in Essex

Silverpoint Court

All Our Care Homes

Abbotsleigh

Bromley Park

Hengist Field

Loose Valley

Lukestone

Lulworth House

Meyer House

Princess Christian

Silverpoint Court

Sonya Lodge

St Winifreds

The Old Downs

Woodstock

Nellsar Care Services

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