Care homes & residential care
Sound Therapy & Drumming for Care Homes in Kent
Gentle, accessible sound and rhythm sessions for residents, including people living with dementia. Nobody has to get onto the floor, follow instructions or remember anything. Residents take part from their chair, wheelchair or bed, and we visit rooms for anyone who cannot join the group.
Why it works in care settings
It asks nothing of the listener
Many activities depend on following instructions or remembering sequences. Sound does not. That makes it one of the most naturally accessible activities for residents with dementia or cognitive decline.
A visible calming effect
Residents who are agitated or restless often settle within the first few minutes. Care staff regularly tell us residents are noticeably calmer in the hours after a session.
Meaningful sensory engagement
Residents can reach out and feel a singing bowl vibrate in their hands, or keep a simple rhythm on a drum. Engagement on their terms.
Your staff benefit too
We encourage care staff to join in. Sharing a calm half hour shifts the dynamic from carer and patient to two people in the same room, both benefiting.
What we offer
Group sound session
30 to 45 minutes
Himalayan singing bowls, koshi chimes and soft percussion at a moderate volume, with no sudden changes. Residents stay seated in their chairs or wheelchairs.
From £150
Group rhythm and drumming
30 to 45 minutes
Simple, joyful group drumming adapted for limited mobility and grip. Social, lively and accessible to every ability.
From £150
Room visits and bedside sessions
Flexible
For residents who cannot join the group. Gentle sound in their own room, including 1:1 vibroacoustic work with singing bowls for residents who enjoy it.
Quoted with your visit
Staff wellbeing sessions
45 to 60 minutes
A sound bath or drum circle for your care team. The people who care for everyone else deserve a reset too.
Quoted with your visit
Prices depend on the format and how far we travel. A walk-around visit with handheld instruments needs far less setup than a full group session, so it is often the simplest place to start. Regular bookings attract a discount.
Trusted by care providers in Kent
“Following the group session, James visited residents in their rooms to make the experience as accessible as possible. It brought real calm to the whole building.”
“Carers reported a noticeable shift after just one session. Now a regular programme.”
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Working with your home
Planned with your activities team
We work with your activities coordinator on format, timing and frequency, and on identifying anyone who may be sensitive to sound.
Always optional
Residents can opt out at any time. We keep volume moderate and watch the room, adapting as we go.
We bring everything
All instruments and setup are handled by us. A lounge or activity room is all you need, and we can move between floors for room visits.
Paperwork
DBS checked, fully insured and registered with the Complementary Medical Association. Documents available on request for your manager or CQC records.
Questions
From the blog
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Read moreRequest a quote
Tell us about your home and residents. We will come back within 24 hours to arrange a trial session.