Borovere
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10 Borovere Lane
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1PD
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,411.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Karen Shepperdson is Home Manager at Borovere.
Prior to becoming home manager, I was Deputy Manager, giving me a good insight into what makes a good care home “tick”.
Our aim is to make living in this beautiful home a positive experience. Everyone who walks through our doors is a priority for me, not only for the new resident but also their family and friends. I have an open door approach, whether it be for residents/families or staff, or just someone dropping in. I sit in on the residents' daily meetings, work alongside the senior team and cover shifts when needed - a welcome change from being office-bound!
We continue to be ambassadors for the Eden Alternative, empowering residents to make decisions about the way they live and actively looking for ways to keep their identity alive. Above all I want Borovere to continue being a home where people feel listened to and safe to discuss any concerns, with residents feeling comfortable and staff feeling that Borovere is the place they want to work
Borovere care home in Alton is one of the warmest, friendliest and happiest Residential Care homes in Alton in North Hampshire. This home is also one of the most popular care homes in the whole of the Alton area. The residents enjoy the homely setting, living a positive and independent life supported by the caring professionals who are so proud to serve them.
People who visit the care home for the first time often remark on how happy the residents are and how relaxing the home is for them. This is something the Home Manager and her team pride themselves on. This is also one of the reasons why local health care professionals in Hampshire hold Borovere in such high esteem and also why so many people want to live there.
The team at Borovere are immensely proud to have been awarded the highly coveted Eden Alternative accreditation. This is an internationally recognised award that shows we live and breathe our values. It also shows that we always put our residents first and ensure that they retain a real sense of independence whilst being subtly cared for by our loving and professional team.
The home is managed by Greensleeves Care a not-for-profit organisation and one of the best and most respected care charities in the country.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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 Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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People who visit the care home for the first time often remark on how happy the residents are and how relaxing the home is for them. This is something the Home Manager and her team pride themselves on. This is also one of the reasons why local health care professionals in Hampshire hold Borovere in such high esteem and also why so many people want to live there. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, 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 a total of 30 bedrooms including 28 single rooms and 2 double occupancy rooms, the vast majority of which have en-suite facilities. Although each room is fully furnished to a high standard, residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as pictures, ornaments and small items of furniture. The rooms are also equipped with a call bell system and TV point. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 34 |
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| Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,411.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,411.00 |
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| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| 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
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Our activities are personalised to suit our residents’ wishes and interests and to enable them to stay as active and independent as possible. We have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who organises a schedule of entertainment and activities that is woven into the fabric of the day. In this way we keep days interesting and fun for all. |
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| Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Exercise Class, Music Entertainment, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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Assessed on a case-by-case basis |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
10 Borovere Lane
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1PD
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 4th May 2023 |
| Last rated | 4th July 2023 |
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| Registration Date | 7th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Greensleeves Homes Trust, EC3M 3JY |
4th July 2023 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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