Frank Foster House
Loughton Lane
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7LD
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Profile Strength |
Very Good 81%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Cheryl Wright is Home Manager at Frank Foster House.
Hi, my name is Cheryl. I begun working at Frank Foster House in the year 2000 and since 2015 have been the Registered Manager. My team and I work hard to maintain our CQC 'Outstanding' rated service and we pride ourselves on keeping our residents connected with the community, enjoying new activities and regular outings. My professional and kind care team are highly experienced and well trained to provide the highest quality care. I have achieved various care leadership awards and am really proud of everyone at Frank Foster House.
About Us
Frank Foster House is a 80 bed home situated in the leafy village of Theydon Bois. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia and has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in the East of England.
Videos and Virtual Tours
Bedroom 57
Featured areas
Room 5A
Dining room
Entrance
Care
| 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 Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
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.
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| 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 |
More details coming soon
Admission Criteria
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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We strive to create a relaxing environment at Frank Foster House, and all of the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, with en-suite bathroom facilities. The home has excellent amenities and a dedicated area for dementia care, designed to enable those we care for to maintain their independence in a safe environment. We have special sensory areas, with sensory items on the walls to touch, listen and see, including a sea life scene on the first floor. We now have a themed tea room at Frank Foster House, designed to enable residents, families and friends to meet in a relaxing, old fashioned tea room environment, and enjoy a day out experience without leaving the home. |
| 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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| Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden. |
| Our Photos |
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Rooms
| Description |
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While all of the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, with en-suite bathroom facilities, we understand the value of individuality, so you will be able to personalise your accommodation with special familiar items you may wish to have around you, such as a favourite chair or pictures to go on the wall. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 80 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 80 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
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Meet our Team
| Description |
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Our staff are selected not only for their experience and qualifications but also for their caring approach. Our aim is to ensure that our homes create an environment which really does feel like home, where friends and family are always welcome. We believe in "Dignity for Everyone, Every Day" and value the people we look after. We promise to provide a quality of life and sense of wellbeing and truly care for our residents. |
| Our Team |
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Cheryl WrightHome ManagerHi, my name is Cheryl. I begun working at Frank Foster House in the year 2000 and since 2015 have been the Registered Manager. My team and I work hard to maintain our CQC 'Outstanding' rated service and we pride ourselves on keeping our residents connected with the community, enjoying new activities and regular outings. My professional and kind care team are highly experienced and well trained to provide the highest quality care. I have achieved various care leadership awards and am really proud of everyone at Frank Foster House. |
Fees
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Food
| The Importance Of Meal Times |
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Mealtimes are, to many, the highlight of the day and all of our meals are made of fresh produce, prepared by our own chefs and catering teams. We undertake to provide a nutritious and balanced diet around your preferences; we like our residents to have a say in what they eat as they did at home. |
| We Serve Food At |
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| Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Diabetic, Pureed, Vegan, Vegetarian. |
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Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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We take pride in our activities programme, and you will have the option to join in organised activities if you wish to do so. Our activity coordinators seek out and listen to residents who may have hobbies or pastimes, in addition to arranging a whole variety of activities and entertainment to stimulate all residents. |
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| Timetables |
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| Frank Foster House Activity Planner Nov 2019 EXAMPLE.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Card Games, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions. |
Map
Loughton Lane
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7LD
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 6th May 2021 |
| Last rated | 15th May 2018 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 16th December 2010 |
14th May 2021 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
