Elmside
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Elmside Walk
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,375.69 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Welcome to Elmside
Specially designed, every detail of the home’s layout is created to enhance the independence and dignity of residents Elmside first opened in 1966. Today it has been replaced with a purpose-built, two-storey home, together with an adjacent retirement living with care community. Reopened in 2007, the new home contains single, fully furnished en suite rooms for 25 people living with dementia and 41 residential care places, including care suites designed for couples, enabling differing care needs to be met. Communal areas include a coffee shop, library and hairdressing and therapy rooms. “We have a real community here and encourage residents and their visitors to enjoy all the facilities available.” says the Home Manager.
| 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. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate 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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There is a programme of training for all colleagues. This commences from moment a colleague commences employment. A 2 week induction plan which supports the colleague with getting to know the service and complete a set of mandatory training. There are regular supervision sessions, competency assessments and observations completed to ensure that care delivery is of a high standard. Observations and training are then carried out on a regular and continuous basis. Regular audits are carried out to ensure that systems and processes are in place. Feedback is obtained from people living here to ensure their needs are met. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Situated in the beautiful old market town of Hitchin, close to Stevenage, Elmside care home provides life-enhancing residential and dementia care for up to 69 older people. The plot of land that Elmside is built on was sold to MHA by the local Moss family, well-known in Hitchin for their grocery stores. The Moss family home was replaced by a completely new two storey building, together with an adjacent retirement living with care community, Archers Court Retirement Living apartments. Elmside care home comprises fully furnished single bedrooms that offer en suite facilities rooms for 25 people plus specialist care suites designed for couples, enabling their differing care needs to be met. |
| 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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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Cinema, Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Library, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Elmside care home comprises fully furnished single bedrooms that offer en suite facilities rooms for 25 people plus specialist care suites designed for couples, enabling their differing care needs to be met. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 69 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,375.69 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,635.93 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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| Activities Are So Important |
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The Activity Coordinator(s) will plan regular activities, events and trips. These will vary by week and will cater for differing needs and abilities as far as possible. Regular activities (no extra cost) include: • Animal visits • Armchair exercises • Arts and crafts • Baking/cooking • Bible studies • Bingo • Church services • Flower arranging • Gardening • Knitting • Quizzes • Regular external entertainers • Regular trips out (additional costs may apply, e.g. for theatre tickets) • Themed events |
| Activities At Home |
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| Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
Elmside Walk
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HB
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 | 19th June 2018 |
| Last rated | 21st July 2018 |
| Current Report | |
| Historic Reports | |
| Registration Date | 22nd December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ |
Elmside Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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