The Manager
My name is Emma Armstrong and I am the Registered Manager at Willett Lodge Nursing Home. I joined Smart Care Homes Group because I passionately believe in their philosophy – Sincere care, meaningful activities built on relationships and trust, which is always at the heart of the way we work.
I have over 17 years’ experience in social care, with a background spanning complex dementia, residential and nursing services.
I began my career at 17 as a Kitchen Assistant and progressed through various care roles into senior leadership positions, including Care Manager, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.
I joined Willett Lodge in December 2025 as the Registered Manager. I hold an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care and work closely with the clinical team to promote safe, effective and well-governed care.
I am committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that respects each individual’s needs, preferences and dignity. I believes that supportive leadership and teamwork are key to creating a positive environment for residents, families and staff. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and to supporting staff development, helping my team grow in confidence and professionalism while maintaining a compassionate and respectful culture throughout the home.
I look forward to meeting you personally – my door is always open, working with you to make sure that we always provide the best care we can for your loved one.
“Each person gives us the cue and teaches us how we should care for them.”
What is SMART CARE?
Sincere care
Meaningful
Our residents’ lives are important. Wherever possible, we make sure their lives continue to be meaningful – and that they are important, whilst still maintaining control of their decision-making and lives.
We embrace independence and ensure our residents do too.
Activities
Relationships
Relationships are everything in life and having fruitful ones based on understanding and caring only creates a better life, never more so than for Nursing and Caring home residents. Our residents put their trust in us to keep them safe, well and loved. We embrace the words CARE and HOME, focusing on delivering that every day.
Trust
Our People - An Overview
Our People -
So Valued
Our People - So Valued
Our staff are valued and hugely appreciated. We embrace diversity and look to support each and every member of our team in every way we can providing the things
they require to deliver caring and a safe and productive environment.
Training is comprehensive and on-going ensuring they have the personal skills and knowledge to be the best they can be.
Come On In
whether it’s just a quiet sit down – or perhaps participating in an activity or two!
Our Food Is
Delicious and Nutritious
We ensure that our food is delicious, nutritious and different every day. A great variety of dishes are on offer. If resident’s have any particular dietary requirement, we will cater for this wherever possible.