| Type(s): | Care home. | | Conditions cared for: | Older people generally / People with dementia. | | Care period: | Longer stay / Short stay and respite / Day care / Trial visits. | | Accommodation: | This home accommodates 27 residents in 25 single and 2 shared rooms (6 en suite). It is purpose built and has a garden, and was registered in 2003. | | Accessibility: | The home is in a village location. Bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 0.25 mile(s);. | | Lifestyle: | Residents may bring their own furniture and choose their room decoration. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Residents can usually bring their pet. Activities are arranged daily. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening. Smokers are not accepted. | | Cost: | From £550 pwk. Local Authority rates accepted. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted. | | Manager’s description: | Brambling Lodge is a friendly and welcoming home for people with dementia care needs requiring a medium to higher level of assistance. Situated between Dover and Canterbury in the quiet rural setting of Shepherdswell, the village is within easy access of the A2.It is also served well by public transport being situated on the main London to Dover rail lie and having a regular bus service bteween Dover and Canterbury. The village post office and convenience store are within comfortable walking distance of the home.
Brambling Lodge provies care and support for up to 27 older residents who have dementia. There are 25 bedrooms approximately half of which have en-suite facilities as well as a double bedroom for couples or friends wishing to share. The accommodation is arranged on 2 floors which are served by 2 stairways and shaft lift. The home has a large lounge opening up into a bright, spacious conservatory overlooking the large attractive garden. There is also a comfortable dining room and 2 quiet lounges for residents and their visitors to use if they wish.
We have a dedicated activities co-ordinator who arranges a wide variety of daily activities and entertainment to suit all tastes. Our residents are encouraged to maintain their hobbies and interests and to find new ones. Our cook serves up a delicious menu of home-cooked food with daily choices for everyone. | | Info updated: | 13/02/2012. |
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