Brandon House
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Tongue Lane
Meanwood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 4QD
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £950.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Donna Hendrickson is Home Manager at Brandon House.
Donna has worked in the care sector for over 20 years. She started her career as a carer before progressing to become a Registered Manager. Donna has managed a number of care homes which have provided care and support to people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. She also has a wealth of knowledge and experiences managing homes for older people, caring for and supporting people living with dementia as well as people at the end of their life.
Donna is looking forward to supporting the team at Brandon House to help them develop and progress for the benefit of all the residents.
Brandon House Nursing Home has 31 members of staff: 25 of whom are directly involved with providing care for our Residents. Between them they have over 100 years of care experience. All our Senior Carers hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and more than 55% of staff hold an NVQ Level 2 and others are working towards it.
Domestic and Maintenance personnel are to ensure the home is a safe and clean environment at all times following the regulations set by COSHH and HSE.
Our cooks work on alternate days preparing and providing meals to our residents 3 times a day to meet each individual dietary need.
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| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We have in-depth cleaning protocols in place. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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The Home has three large lounges and a large patio area where Residents can participate in various activities. Our wheelchair accessible enclosed garden area strives to include all our Residents including those living with Dementia. There are 39 single rooms and 3 double rooms, the majority with an en-suite bathroom or toilet. Every room has central heating, nurse call system, modern fire detection, telephone and television point. |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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There are 39 single rooms and 3 double rooms, the majority with an en-suite bathroom or toilet. Every room has central heating, nurse call system, modern fire detection, telephone and television point. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 42 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 27 |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Lounge/Diner
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Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A critical component for good health.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
There is a weekly menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Tongue Lane
Meanwood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 4QD
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 21st July 2022 |
| Last rated | 27th August 2022 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 8th February 2011 |
| Service Provider | Esteem Care Ltd, UB1 1QB |
27th August 2022 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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