Background: Evidence suggests that older people who live in care homes commonly experience feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Older people seek reciprocal relationships with care home staff and peers; however, these types of realtionships are rarely realised and there is limited evidence on how to effectively promote these relationships. It was a priority for the care home partner to address issues of loneliness and promote social connectedness in the care home. Aim: This research aimed to promote older persons’ relationships in a care home by co-creating an action plan with staff and residents. Methodology: A participatory, action-oriented methodology was used. The methodology was underpinned by John Macmurray’s philosophy of friendship and community. Methods: Evidence was collected through interview conversations with 9 older person residents and critical consciousness raising workshops with 9 staff members. The interviews and critical consciousness raising workshops encouraged care home staff and residents to become aware of the relational needs of older persons’  and propose actions that could improve their relationships. The evidence was analysed using a participatory method with co-researchers and an action plan was co-created from the evidence. Findings: Participatory analysis revealed key themes and issues affecting older persons’ relationships in the home, which related to: communication, attitudes, feedback, choice, activities, conflict, death, environment. The action plan addressed specific issues and contained mutually agreed upon solutions. From this research, a model has been developed to promote friendship in a care home community. Conclusions: This participatory, action-orientated study facilitated the creation of an action plan that reflected the needs of staff and residents. The action plan raised consciousness about issues affecting older persons' relationships in the care home and encouraged actions that could improve older persons’ relationships in the home.