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Alex Borobeica
Home Manager
Alex Borobeica brings extensive experience and passion to her role as Home Manager at Cuffley Manor. With a career spanning several countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, and Portugal – Alex has worked across diverse areas of health and social care, supporting vulnerable adults with compassion and integrity.
Since moving to England in 2014, Alex has progressed through the sector from Health Care Assistant to Deputy Manager and now Home Manager. She holds a Level 5 Diploma and a BSc in Health and Social Care, and is currently studying for a Master’s in International Business Management. Alex’s leadership style is rooted in kindness, empathy, and inclusion. She is dedicated to delivering person-centred care and fostering a safe, supportive environment where both residents and staff feel valued.
Her favourite quote by Eleanor Roosevelt reflects her approach: “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
Lyju Jose
Care Services Manager
Prior to moving to the UK, I was a Registered Nurse (RN) working as a staff nurse for three years in an Emergency Care Unit, in New Delhi, India.
I came to the UK in 2008, initially to study for an NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, as part of understanding both the social and medical care provided in the UK.
I was fortunate to be able to work for Care Homes, initially as a Senior Care Assistant. As I developed my skills, knowledge, and exposure to the care home environment, I was promoted to Team Leader, then an opportunity became available to become an Assistant Manager since 2016.
I joined the TLC group as a Care Service Manager at Cuffley Manor in May 2021 and I am loving the family atmosphere here. I am very passionate about care and people, and I strive to ensure that our residents are receiving outstanding person-centred care in a safe homely environment.
Zachary Ekpe
Business Development Manager
With over a decade of experience in the health and social care sector, I have spent the past year proudly serving with TLC, specialising in residential and dementia care. From a young age, I’ve been deeply passionate about supporting our senior population and have dedicated my career to ensuring the highest standards of care and wellbeing for those we serve.
As your first point of contact for admission-related enquiries, I look forward to guiding you through the process and helping you find the most suitable care solutions for you or your loved one.
Ann Atienza
Hotel Services Manager
Ann has worked for many years in the hotel industry, working for a number of reputable global hotel companies such as Hilton, Marriot and Shangri-La. In recent
Academically speaking, Ann is a distinguished member of our team achieving a BSc in ‘Hotel Restaurant Management’ – something that she uses every day in her role at Cuffley Manor. In 2025, Ann took a big leap of faith when she moved back across the Atlantic to join the TLC Group as Hotel Services Manager in Cuffley Manor and has since settled into the UK.
Ann, is excited, driven and passionate about making residents and families feel heard and she is always looking to improve the vistor, dining and resident’s experience of all those who come into Cuffley Manor.
Andre Williams
Head Chef
My journey as a Chef began in 2005 when I started working as a Chef Assistant in a care home.
I gradually learnt my trade as the
I am good at conveying my feelings through my food. To find happiness in cooking is an art, and that gives me the passion and encouragement to inspire other people to become the best at their craft they can be.
Millie Solley
Practice Development Lead
I have worked in the care sector for over 40 years having started work as an activities coordinator in my home country of Scotland. I then started my carer as a care assistant and senior carer in hospitals and care homes.
I took a career break when I had my twins and studied for the Higher Social Care Programme in Edinburgh as a mature student, it was here I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and took part in a programme for those over 40 in education. Ten years ago I moved to England as a team leader and progressed to Care Services Manager and then home manager.
I joined TLC Care in 2017 as Regional Support Manager before progressing to Learning and Development Coach and am now back in a role I have a great passion for, Care Services Manager at Camberley Manor. I am very passionate about care and people, and I strive to ensure that our residents are receiving outstanding person-centred care.
Joanna Gracyzk
Head of Housekeeping
I joined Cuffley Manor in June 2016 when it first opened, with new residents joining. I was able to offer care and housekeeping. This was so important
Seeing residents’ smiles, taking time to sit and talk with them, sometimes, little things are like milestones, seemingly insignificant, but with a huge impact. That’s what working at Cuffley Manor is for me.
In my spare time, I like reading fantasy books, travelling and spending time with my family. I like to learn new skills and always carry a beautiful smile.
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Welcoming new residents at Cuffley Manor
Nestled away on Coopers Lane Road, Hertfordshire, amidst tranquil and beautiful nature, Cuffley Manor offers residents award-winning care, and a strong atmosphere of companionship, all in our luxurious and safe care home environment. With a dedicated team of care professionals, who strive to provide the most tailored care, we ensure to truly listen and understand the needs of everyone living in Cuffley Manor.
At our residential care home, we make sure everyone feels a sense of belonging by encouraging our residents to socialise and partake in regular activities and events. On top of that, to make the transition into the care home easier, we help residents personalise their rooms, as well as taking their dietary preferences into account when serving our nutritious and delicious meals.
Contact us today to speak with a member of our team for more information. Tel: 01707 668900.
What makes our care home unique?
Our luxury care home will provide your loved ones with tranquillity accompanied by high-quality care. Here we offer our residents premium facilities, which allow them to stay active physically and mentally, giving them the space to delve deep into their hobbies. Cuffley Manor residents can spend their time enjoying afternoon tea or coffee in our tranquil terraces, as well as our in-house cafe or bistro. Everyone has an opportunity to get active by playing in our mini-golf court. When the weather is nice, residents can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air in our beautiful gardens or even join our gardening club.
At Cuffley Manor, we cherish our residents and strive to ensure they feel a strong sense of community and belonging. That’s why we designed The Cuffley Arms pub – which lets them enjoy the good times in a safe environment. We also offer luxury amenities such as an in-house hair and nail salon and spa, helping our residents feel pampered and empowered. We aim to provide everything our residents may need in-house, thus bringing them a sense of independence and helping them develop daily routines.
Offering care of the highest standards
- Residential care at Cuffley Manor helps residents live freely, enjoy their hobbies and socialise, all in our safe care home environment. Our team of highly trained care professionals make sure each resident feels heard and understood 24/7, this way providing a more personal approach to care.
- Respite care in Potters Lane prioritises catering to our residents’ immediate needs. Our care support team is available around the clock, carrying our regular check-ups and providing any assistance needed. However long your respite care in Cuffley Manor is, we always make sure that your time with us is joyful and beneficial to your wellbeing.
- Dementia care at our home is strongly tailored to suit the different types and stages of dementia our residents are living with, therefore each resident receives a personal care programme. On top of that, we organise daily activities to stimulate our residents’ minds and help them delve deep into their interests.
Highly tailored dementia care
Dementia care in our care home is strongly personalised to suit each individual, as we understand how differently dementia, its different types and stages may affect individuals. Our highly personalised plans are crafted by our professional team of carers, who truly take their time getting to know our residents and establishing strong relationships with them and their families. This allows them to provide truly tailored solutions, which are not only focused on the care required but also their interests, likes and dislikes.
Alongside our care, which is available around the clock, we also provide our dementia-specific residents with a highly tailored well-being programme, which focuses on enabling independence and creativity. Cuffley Manor’s excellent dementia care team organises daily stimulating activities to embrace our residents’ hobbies and passions. All of these benefits are customised to the specific levels of dementia and attention needed.
To truly bring the community together and spread awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, Cuffley Manor regularly organises events, such as “Dementia Cafe”, which provides a supportive and friendly environment for anyone affected by dementia to share their experiences.
What are some signs and symptoms of dementia?
Dementia can come in a variety of different types and combinations. Its first signs can also be difficult to spot, as the symptoms often differ from person to person, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact signs of the disease. However, there are some symptoms commonly indicating early stages of dementia in patients. Such signs usually include memory loss, changes in attention span, and a decline in communication skills.
These issues are often noticed when patients start forgetting the names of family members, getting lost in familiar areas, as well as not being able to complete regular tasks independently. Drastic mood and behaviour changes or even deteriorating use of language and movement are also important indicators of cognitive decline. As previously mentioned, different dementia types manifest through different symptoms from person to person, making it a challenge to spot rarer types of the disease early on.
