St Bernadette’s Nursing Home is an environment which enables Residents to achieve their physical, intellectual and emotional potential and social capabilities. The Home has a nurturing ambience and undertakes personal care that emphasises the promotion of well being and belonging.

The Residents are shown a high degree of respect at all times, with constant attention being given to their varying and changing needs, both physically and psychologically.

St Bernadette’s Nursing Home specialises in helping adults with diverse medical conditions, including Dementia or Alzheimer’s related illnesses.  Help is always on hand to assist with all daily needs, including eating, washing and bathing, for those less able to fulfill or perform these tasks.

The Residents at St Bernadette’s are regarded and treated in a way which promotes dignity and self respect, whilst at all times being encouraged to express their individual talents, views and sensitivities. Due courtesy is always shown and observed.  Residents have access to privacy and are not subjected to rigid and inflexible daily routines.  Daily life within our home, is tailored to individual needs, allowing

Appropriate Activities

Our activity coordinators have the relevant knowledge and skills to provide appropriate activities, which improves the quality of life within the home.  Activities are set up so that all Residents who wish to participate, are able to do so without feeling pressured or obliged, whether on a one to one basis or as part of larger group activities. St Bernadette’s Nursing Home has a diverse programme of activities i.e. arts & crafts, quizzes, musical movement, bingo, sing-a-long, watching television and in addition, we also have various outside activities such as shopping and outings.  Outside entertainers also come in regularly.

Good food is one of life’s greatest joys and we pride ourselves in providing traditional home cooked food. Meals served in the home are at all times wholesome, plentiful and balanced. Dietary requirements and personal preferences are also catered for.

We actively encourage the Residents to be involved in all aspects affecting their lives and to help them get the maximum satisfaction psychologically, physically, socially and spiritually. We provide personal care including helping with meals, washing, dressing, activities and any other assistance required to support daily living.

We have the knowledge, expertise and unrivaled experience in providing the best care to vulnerable people of all ages. We achieve this by recruiting staff on the basis of their personalities and attitude.

We are continuously updating and training our staff in the understanding of the people we care for. Our staff take great pride in their work and are always willing to give full support to relatives and friends alike.

The approach to team work, best practice, good communication and social responsibilities were acknowledged by the Investors for People for the Homes of Excellence.

• 24 HOUR QUALIFIED NURSING COVER
• RESPITE & CONVALESCENCE CARE
• LONG AND SHORT TERM STAYS
• SINGLE AND DOUBLE EN-SUITE ROOMS
• EMERGENCY ADMISSION POLICY
• INDIVIDUAL CARE PLANS
• NURSE CALL SYSTEMS
• LIFT TO ALL FLOORS
• EXCELLENT HOME COOKING
• DIETARY NEEDS CATERED FOR
• ORGANISED ACTIVITIES AND HOBBY GROUPS
• DOCTOR, DENTIST, CHIROPODIST, & HAIRDRESSER VISITS ARRANGEABLE
• CARE QUALITY COMMISSION REGISTERED

Medical

The health and well being of each Resident are monitored by the Registered Nurses 24 hours a day. The Chiropodist, Dentist and G.Ps will visit as and when required. All care is carried out in a respectful manner ensuring that dignity is maintained and the right to privacy and confidentiality is observed at all times.

Visiting

Friends and Relatives are encouraged to visit at any reasonable time and take an active role if they wish. Latest Covid regulations permitting.

Scale of Fees

All fees are by negotiation with our Administrator, the Care Manager, CCG Partnership Commissioning Unit and the Relatives.