Hilltop Lodge
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93-95 Hill Top
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 0PX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,200.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Abdul Ali is Manager at Hilltop Lodge.
Here at Hilltop Lodge in West Bromwich, our residents live in a modern, purpose-built nursing home providing outstanding residential, nursing and dementia care.
We carefully hand-select our highly qualified and dedicated staff team who care and support for our wonderful residents. Our focus is on individual needs with an emphasis on choice. Our residents also benefit from a nurse on site 24 hours a day and also have access to visiting physiotherapists, chiropodists and alternative medicine practitioners.
Should it be you, a friend or your relative that requires support, then know we are here to help and support you to live a fulfilled and happy life. We combine modern facilities and practices with traditional family values to provide your family with the best care, love and support possible.
The true cornerstone of our care philosophy is to treat and welcome every resident as a family member. We strive to ensure that our home, becomes a real home for the residents, their family and their supporters.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| 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.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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Hilltop Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| 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 |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Hilltop Lodge prides itself on providing the very highest standard of care through the combination of modern facilities with traditional family-orientated values - this ethos is extended into the lifestyle of the residents. |
| 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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| 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. |
| Description |
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All our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished, with ensuite facilities. Residents are welcome to add small pieces of their own furniture, pictures and treasured possessions to create an environment where they feel comfortable. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 85 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Café
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the 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.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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From playing the latest games on the iPad to sit-down yoga, the home tailors activities to the preferences of the residents to make their house a home full of fun and memorable experiences. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
93-95 Hill Top
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 0PX
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 | 14th August 2019 |
| Last rated | 6th September 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 24th January 2011 |
| Service Provider | Pressbeau Limited, SL2 4PJ |
Hilltop Lodge 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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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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