I usually wake up at around 7am and I look forward to my early morning cup of tea, which I drink in bed. It is brought to me by a member of staff as they know that I am usually awake at this time.

No one did this for me in my own home – it's a very luxurious feeling. I really look forward to hearing that gentle knock on my bedroom door and seeing the happy smiling face of a carer.

I like pottering around my bedroom in the mornings and have breakfast served to me in my room at 8am.

I like to eat the same things every morning although the staff are always asking me to try something else. There's lots to choose from – eggs any which way you want them cooked, porridge, fruit, bacon or French toast – but I like keeping to my routine. There's too much food on offer here! I usually have a glass of fresh orange juice, cereal with milk, and two pieces of white toast with butter and marmalade, and more tea, of course.

After a leisurely breakfast, I read the paper for a while and when I'm ready to start my day, I ring for assistance from the staff.

I like to have a bath or shower twice a week and have a strip wash on the other mornings. Staff help me with anything I need and are always very pleasant. They tidy up my room and take care of all my clothes ... I never have to bother with all those things. Some staff are chattier than others but they're all very nice.

I usually go downstairs at around 10:30am and by the time I've said my good mornings and settle into my favourite chair, its time for morning coffee and a snack. The lounge is sometimes very busy with morning exercises, followed by the news of the day. I prefer to stay in my quieter corner but like to watch what's going on.

At 12:45pm everyone makes their way to the dining room. I'm glad everyone sits in the same place as I look forward to chatting with the same people who over the last few months have become friends.

We have our main meal at lunchtime, followed by tea or coffee. It's very hard to stay awake after the mid day meal so most of us take a little nap on our lounge chairs.

There are lots of activities to choose from each day. The Fresh Air Drives on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are my favourite. Musical Bingo comes a close second. I'm not crazy about arts and crafts or gardening. Some days are busier than others. The shows that come to the home are also very good.

Afternoon tea is served at around 4pm. On a nice day we have it in the garden. I usually go up to my room after tea to await my son who tries to pop in every evening on his way home from work.

I usually watch the telly after my son leaves.

Supper is at 6pm or anytime you want. I usually go downstairs to the dining room for supper, but every once in a while if I don't feel up to it I have it served to me in my room.

There is always plenty to choose from but I usually like something light to eat – like a bowl of soup or a sandwich.

After supper, I like to watch the telly in my room. Sometimes I speak to my grandchildren or daughter in law on the telephone. Sometimes they pop in to see me as they just live down the road. They can come to visit at any time.

I like to go to bed between 10pm and 10:30pm after a cup of hot milk. I ring the call bell for a member of staff to assist me when I need help. Even though I keep my bedroom door closed during the night, it's very reassuring to know that staff do peek in to make sure I am okay. The staff on duty at night come and assist me to the toilet or bring me anything I want or need or sometimes they will just chat with me if I can't sleep.

I wasn't keen on moving into a home after I fell and broke my hip. I just wanted to stay in my own flat; I tried it for a while with homecare people coming in three or four times a day. It was awful because sometimes they were late, it was always different carers, and for the rest of the day when they left, I was on my own which was very lonely. Here there is always someone to talk to.

The hardest thing about moving into a home is the first few weeks when you're new and settling down. The staff here were very understanding and kind. They helped me settle in quickly. They ask my opinion on so many things. The Care Manager even invited me to serve on the Residents' Council, which I may do when I've been here longer.