James Hirons Care Home

Enhanced cleaning schedules and staff training

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

The house retains many beautiful original features – the centrepiece being the magnificent lounge with its atrium and fine plaster work. Tasteful extensions provide modern facilities, meeting all care regulations and standards for health, safety and comfort. There is lift access to the upper floors, chair lifts on all staircases, as well as wheelchair access to the Home.
Three lounge areas provide space for companionship, activities, quiet reading, relaxation or watching television on the large home cinema style TV.

There are a total of 23 single occupancy bedrooms – all of which have been decorated and furnished to a high standard and specification – with residents being encouraged to bring in small items of furniture, pictures and personal belongings to add their own personal touches to their rooms. All but two of the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are modern bathrooms on each floor. Every bedroom has a television and a call bell. Private telephone lines can be installed subject to separate arrangements by the resident or their family.However, some of our residents may choose to use a personal mobile phone instead of a private telephone line.

Our Home is run to the highest standards by qualified and well trained staff and offers comfort, character and personal attention. You are welcome to come and experience the warm and friendly atmosphere for yourself, which you will feel from the moment you step through the door.

A varied weekly programme is run by our own Activities Organisers. These include fun and relaxing activities such as group exercise sessions, knitting club, quizzes, crosswords, musical entertainers, drama groups, local choirs, horticultural therapy, aromatherapy, arts and crafts, pets as therapy and visits by local sixth form students and volunteers.

We actively encourage links with the local community and the involvement of various age groups in the Home’s activities. Weekly visits by the hairdresser and regular visits by a chiropodist and other specialist services are arranged, as are the delivery of daily newspapers and monthly visits by the mobile library service. The local clergy visit regularly and a monthly communion service is held. All religions are welcome and arrangements can be made for those wishing to attend religious services locally.

Pets cannot reside at James Hirons but are very welcome to be brought in to visit.

5th August 2021

20th December 2019

20th May 2017