- Accommodation
The majority of the rooms in the home are single and some have en-suite facilities. Shared rooms are available on request. All rooms are bright and cheerful with central heating which can be individually controlled. Each room has TV and telephone points, a nurse call system and smoke detector. Access to the upper floor is by a large passenger lift.
- Sitting Room
The large and comfortable sitting room is a popular place for service users to gather, enjoy a hot or cold drink and participate in the daily schedule of activities. There is a television and music centre available for service users’ entertainment. They can also enjoy the views of the secluded garden with its pretty flowers and shrubs. Inddor plants and a small library of books add an interest to the internal surroundings.
- Garden
Service users can sit outside in any of the small garden areas with a drink and in the company of a staff member or their own visitors.
- Dining Room
Service users are encouraged to dine in the separate dining room but may eat in their own room or the sitting room if they so wish. Assistance is given to service users who experience difficulty in feeding themselves.
- Cuisine
Tasty, attractively presented meals are provided daily, including fresh fruit and vegetables. A choice of menu is always available. Specific dietary needs are catered for and drinks and snacks are provided by the staff on request, at any time day or night.
- Visiting
There is open visting during the day and we actively encourage service users’ friends, family and representatives to visit the home.
- Hairdressing
We have a visiting hairdresser and service users can enjoy a relaxing afternoon having their hair cut, coloured or set (prices available on request).
- Chiropody
We have regular visits from a local chiropadist, ensuring toenails are trimmed and feet are in tip-top condition (prices arvailable on request).
- Laundry
Towels and bed linen are provided. Service Users’ clothing is laundered on the premises free of charge. All clothing must be marked with the service user’s name and be machine washable.
Social Activities
There is a full and varied activities programme at the home. Amongst the most popular activities are Musical Movements and the board games enjoyed on a Friday afternoon. External entertainers visit the home at regular intervals.
Care staff offer a manicure session and hand massage which gives the opportunity for an enjoyable chat over a cup of tea together.
The service users enjoy a daily sing-a-long to music suited to their age group. Discussions over tea and biscuits are encouraged between service users, relatives and staff.
Bingo Dominoes and a selection of large print books are available for service users to enjoy in the sitting room.
The local shop opposite the hursing home provides newspapers, magazines, and confectionary and is within easy walking distance for the more mobile service users.
An in-house Communion Service is held every two weeks on a Thursday. Harvest Festival and Carol Services are arranged at appropriate times of the year. Some of the service users like to attend St. Catherine's Church Fete each year in the summer.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to take service users out when they wish.