Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Watermeadow Grange team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
At Watermeadow Grange we treat people how we’d like them to treat our loved ones – like family. We understand everyone we look after has their own needs and preferences. So we create care plans which address everything from their individual care provision and dietary requirements to their favourite foods and hobbies. And with great food on the menu every day, each day is a new enjoyable experience.
Katherine Stephens
General Manager
Katherine Stephens
General Manager
What I do:
I am the General Manager at Watermeadow Grange. I am truly passionate about our community at Watermeadow Grange and believe it really is a wonderful place to live and work.
My experience:
As a nurse with 17 years’ experience, I am passionate about supporting people to live their lives to the fullest. I have managed several different care settings including nursing homes and secure hospitals. I have also spent many years working as a palliative care nurse specialist, which is an area of nursing that remains a passion.
About me:
I live in Somerset with my husband, 2 boys and dogs. In my spare time you’ll find me spending quality time with my family.
Victoria Underhill
Deputy Manager
Victoria Underhill
Deputy Manager
What I do:
I am the Deputy Manager at Watermeadow Grange. I’m responsible for supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home. My responsibilities include supporting team members, promoting person-centred care, compliance with regulations and quality standards, and ensuring high standards of care delivery.
My Experience:
I have over 25 years of management experience working in the care industry. I am very passionate about person-centred care and going the extra mile to make someone’s day. My expertise lies in team building, personal development, and continuous improvement.
I am so excited to join the talented team at Watermeadow Grange and make the Cinnamon difference!
About me:
I live in Topsham with my Husband and two Daughters. Outside of work I love spending time with my family on the river with our paddleboards, or finding new routes to cycle on my road bike. To relax I enjoy cooking and finding plant-based new recipes.
Selina Sapsford
Home Admissions Advisor
Selina Sapsford
Home Admissions Advisor
What I do:
My name is Selina and It is a great privilege to be appointed as the Home Admissions Advisor for Watermeadow Grange. My role is to provide support and information to anyone looking at moving into care and the options available to them. Choosing the right care home is one of the most difficult decisions to make and having gone through this myself with my own family members I know firsthand the emotions this brings. I will guide and support you every step of the way and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
My experience:
I began working in care in 2011 when I changed my career path after my father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia. I attended every workshop I could find available to me to understand more about dementia, I previously worked for the Alzheimer’s Society and other private care providers and became a Dementia Friend and ran workshops in my local community to raise awareness and create ‘Dementia Friendly Communities.’ I relocated to the Southwest in 2015. I feel extremely proud to be working for Cinnamon Care Collections a company that really does put their residents at the forefront of everything they do.
About me:
In my spare time you’ll find me sea swimming, Kayaking with my husband and son, going for long walks with our two dogs, or playing taxi service to our son taking him to his many sporting activities!
I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful new home and for you or your loved ones to become part of our family.
Lee Acreman
Head Chef
Lee Acreman
Head Chef
What I do:
My name is Lee and I am the Head Chef here at Watermeadow Grange.
My Experience:
I trained as a chef at Exeter College in 1996, after qualifying I worked at Combe House in Devon, Michael Canine’s award-winning restaurant in Exeter as well as iconic restaurants such as the Carved Angel in Dartmouth. I later moved to London and worked in outside catering then became a chef on an exclusive private Yacht. I later moved to Fiji and opened my own restaurant, catering and events company with my wife Louise. We moved back to the UK with our young family when I joined The PIG and then Watermeadow Grange.
About me:
I am married with two young boys and our cat Marmalade. In my spare time I like to go walking, to eat out and spend quality with my family.
Kate Tosh
Head Housekeeper
Kate Tosh
Head Housekeeper
What I do:
I am head of housekeeping here at Watermeadow Grange. It is my job to ensure our beautiful home stays beautiful. I have a team of housekeepers who take so much pride in their work to make sure all rooms, communal areas, and laundry is completed to a 5* standard.
My experience:
I have been in cleaning management and area management roles for over 15 years, working commercially within Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose. I have also worked domestically in student accommodation.
About me:
In my spare time, I like to spend it with my husband and 2 children, going to the beach with our dog “Holly” and getting out as much as we can!
Lizzie Grant
Activities Co-Ordinator
Lizzie Grant
Activities Co-Ordinator
What I do:
I am one of the Activities Coordinators here at Watermeadow Grange. We create a diverse activities and events programme with our residents taking into account what they are interested in as well as offering opportunities to try out new and different things. We also love working with our local community groups in Topsham and beyond.
My experience:
My background is in events coordination, working in the local community with families and groups creating diverse art projects, teaching English as well as running an Art Gallery in North Devon. I love working at Watermeadow Grange, being with such wonderful residents and the team here to make some new and old memories with our activities and events programme.
About me:
I live near Tiverton and have two grown up sons George and Harry. I love my garden, reading, drawing, going on lots of adventures and spending time with family and friends.
Dave Gooding
Maintenance Manager
Dave Gooding
Maintenance Manager
What I do:
I am the head of maintenance at Watermeadow Grange. I am responsible for the upkeep of the building, and the health and safety of our staff and residents.
My Experience:
Prior to joining Watermeadow Grange I was a self-employed as a community maintenance man. Previously I have worked as a transport manager at a builders merchant and a colour technician at a bespoke wedding shoe company.
About me:
I live in Exmouth with my wife and 2 children, I’ve been with my wife for 22 years and in my spare time I ride motor-cross bikes and attend events with my son, as well as going on family days out with our gorgeous Staffie, Rex.
Louise Ford
Administrator
Louise Ford
Administrator
What I do:
Hello, my name is Louise Ford and I’m the Home Administrator at Watermeadow Grange. I’m responsible for the Financial and HR aspects of the home as well as managing and supporting the Administration Assistant and Reception Team.
My Experience:
I have over 25 years of experience in Administration within the Health and Social Care Industries. Public and Private sectors. The opportunity to put that experience to great use here is very rewarding for me.
I love working at Watermeadow Grange as every day is different, we are all one big enthusiastic team with the same goal.
About me:
I live in Exmouth and have brought up 3 lovely children there. In my spare time, you will find me with my nose in a book, in my garden or, in or near the water!
Samantha Lindsay-Lee
Administration Assistant
Samantha Lindsay-Lee
Administration Assistant
What I do:
As the Administration Assistant I am the first point of contact at the reception here at Watermeadow Grange, In addition to reception duties I complete a wide range of administrative duties supporting the Administrator within their role.
My Experience:
My background has always been in the customer service industry, whether that be dealing with complaints in the motor industry to working as a barmaid and waitress.
About me:
I have lived in Exeter most of my life. I live with my 4 children who all attend the local school and my Husband. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my 2 sons play for the local rugby team and going on family days out or even hosting the odd family BBQ/ buffet lunch.