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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,250.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Gina Copsey is Manager at Longfield Care Home.

Gina has been Manager at Longfield Care Home for 9 years. Gina has 24 years experience of residential and dementia care and is passionate about providing high quality environment in a homely and supportive environment. Gina has achieved a Level 5 diploma in leadership and management in health and social Care plus a number of other recognised qualifications including dementia and end of life care . Gina is also a qualified moving and positioning trainer.

Gina Copsey

It is only natural for all of us to want the very best for those we love as they get older. Life at home can become increasingly more challenging and difficult to manage as the years pass, particularly if someone is trying to cope with Dementia. The decision to look at residential care can be extremely hard to make and, for many, a deeply emotional one. However, should you decide this is the right choice to make for your relative or friend, we will be there to help you every step of the way.

The friendly faces, homely facilities and comfortable accommodation at Longfield will make the transition much easier. We provide residential, respite and palliative care for older people, including those with Dementia. Our professional and experienced Care Staff are committed to ensuring that the people who use our services live as independently as possible and continue to live life to the full. Here at Longfield, we provide a personal service which respects and values individuals.

Longfield offers individuals a wonderful home where everyone soon feels part of the family. We endeavour to create friendly, warm surroundings and have excellent links with local schools and churches. To further promote the feeling of being surrounded by family and friends, we choose not to wear uniforms. We find that this adds to the relaxed atmosphere.

Longfield is located in Maldon, just half a mile from the town centre and local park, where staff take people for ice-cream on warm days. It has good public transport links and Chelmsford is only nine miles away with its many high street shops and cathedral.


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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, End of Life, High Dependency, Personal care, 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.
Nursing Specialisms Parkinson's Disease.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
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

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
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
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
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Safe Visiting Space
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Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms.

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Minimum Age
60

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Longfield has been specially designed to provide maximum comfort, convenience and stimulation for othe people who live there. We have a hairdressing salon, a music room with vintage record player and large flat screen television, a variety of attractive lounges and some lovely outdoor spaces, including a sensory garden, for sitting and enjoying time alone or with friends and family.

To receive visitors, we have a number of pleasant quiet rooms, as well as our beautifully-landscaped gardens and summer house, where family and friends can be entertained whenever they visit. Light refreshments are always on offer for these occasions.

To assist individuals living with Dementia, we have included a number of ‘pockets of opportunity’ around the home – small details designed to aid memory, provide sensory stimulation and promote conversation and interaction amongst people. We also have a piano, bird aviary, fish pond and a pat dog called Lily, who is adored by people.

Facilities include:

  • Secure courtyards
  • Good links with the PCT
  • Variety of menus
  • Visiting Hairdresser, Optician & Chiropodist
  • Activities programme
  • PAT dog weekly visits
  • Car parking
  • Visitors welcome at all times

Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
1

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Optician.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

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Description

Our spacious bedrooms are beautifully decorated and ready for people to add their own personal touches. Life can be confusing at the best of times, yet even more so when it involves moving away from home where special memories have been formed. For this reason, we encourage everyone to personalise and decorate their bedrooms with small items of furniture and treasured objects, to provide comfort and familiarity in their new surroundings.

At Longfield, we have 40 rooms, divided among five self-contained living units to offer:

Elderly persons beds – 11 bedrooms
Respite rooms for elderly persons or residents with dementia – 2 bedrooms
Dementia double rooms – 3 bedrooms
Dementia beds – 21 bedrooms

Each Unit provides:

  • Lounge
  • Dining area
  • Kitchenette
  • Main lounge and music room
  • Hair salon
  • Bathrooms
  • WCs
  • Wheelchair access to the landscape garden

    About Our Rooms
    Number Of Rooms 40

    Type Of Room
    Double Room, Single Room.

    Room Features
    Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished.

    Room Facilities
    Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point.

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    Weekly Fees Start From Fee
    Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,250.00
    Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,250.00

    Funding Types
    Local Authority Essex
    Region East
    We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
    We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes

    Choice Dining Logo

    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 Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
    Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
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    Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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    The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

    Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


    Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


    Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


    Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


    Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

    Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


    Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

    Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


    Pink tick icon Room Service

    A critical component for good health.

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    Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


    Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


    Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

    Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

    Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

    A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

    Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


    Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


    Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


    Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


    Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


    Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


    Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


    Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

    Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


    Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

    Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


    Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


    Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


    Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

    Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

    Pink tick icon 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.

    Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


    Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


    Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


    Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

    Delivering a respectful and quality service.

    Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

    Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


    Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


    Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

    Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

    Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


    Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

    Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

    Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

    Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


    Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


    Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

    Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

    Activities Are So Important

    Longfield takes the time to discuss hobbies and interests with residents and relatives and devises individual activities as well as group activities to stimulate and suit individual needs. A full programme of events is displayed clearly in each unit.

    We display photographs of our residents all around the home and keep up-to-date photograph albums. Our gardening activities are very popular as we prepare for Maldon in Bloom every year.

    We try to meet everyone’s religious and spiritual needs and regular visits are made to the home by different churches and schools.

    Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year or a birthday, we love to celebrate special occasions at Longfield.

    Activities include:

    • Bingo
    • Quizzes
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Film afternoons
    • Scrabble
    • Dominos
    • Dementia Therapy Programme
    • Sing-a-longs
    • Concerts
    • In-house entertainment
    • Outings
    • Pat dog visits weekly
    • Lap cat
    • Afternoon tea parties
    • Fish and chip suppers (small charge)
    • Trips to the promenade
    • Visits to the local shops

    As well as in-house activities we also invite entertainers to come in and entertain you. These include good old sing-a-longs, shows and pantomimes.


    Our Photos

    Activities At Home
    1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

    Activities Outside Our Home
    Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping.
    Our Pets

    We have a care home cat called Sheba, a bird aviary with 3 budgies, and a regular visiting pat dog, who is adored by people. 


    Can You Bring Your Pet
    Yes

    Fambridge Close
    Maldon
    Essex
    CM9 6DJ

    Regulator: CQC

    Current Ratings
    Overall Good
    Safe Good
    Well Led Good
    Caring Good
    Responsive Good
    Effective Good
    Inspection Reports
    Last inspected 20th November 2023
    Last rated 21st December 2023
    Current Report

    Longfield Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

    Historic Reports

    Longfield Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

    Registration Date 14th December 2010
    Service Provider Longfield Healthcare Limited, EC1R 5HL
    Transport
    Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site.

    Nearby Services
    Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery.

    Frequently asked questions about Longfield Care Home

    Longfield Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2023.
    Longfield Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
    Longfield Care Home has 40 rooms.
    Prices for Longfield Care Home start from £1,250.00 per week.
    Longfield Care Home is owned by Excelcare Holdings.
    Yes. Longfield Care Home does offer Residential care.
    Yes. Longfield Care Home does offer Respite care.
    Yes. Longfield Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
    Longfield Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
    Longfield Care Home does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
    Gina Copsey is the manager of Longfield Care Home.

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