Longhope Manor Care Home
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Church Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0LL
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 90%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,260.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Michelle Jarvis is Registered Manager at Longhope Manor Care Home.
Michelle Jarvis. Former Queen's Nurse with 40 years experience in the care of older people.
Longhope Manor provides spacious retirement accommodation with 24-hour care and support services, curated by Michelle Jarvis and Jon Ryland for the over 75s.
Enjoy later life in comfort.
Safety and peace of mind come as standard.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| 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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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. Robust assessments, effective safe systems of work and regular quality assurance audits. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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All Residents can enjoy the facilities on offer at The Village Club*. Day Care membership is available on request. Inside the Club House, you will also find Elements Day Spa (providing hair and nail care and holistic treatments), and the Potting Shed multi-hobbies room. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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Private and well appointed studio rooms benefit from: |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 34 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Kitchenette, Single Room, Studio. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,260.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
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
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. 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 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.
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.
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 organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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All Residents receive complimentary membership of The Village Club.* Well-planned indoor and outdoor walkways lead to the Village Club; our very own clubhouse, where you’ll find Carriages- a warm and friendly tea room by day and a vibrant food and drink event space by night; the place to chat with friends over lunch or an evening glass of wine - maybe taken on the sun terrace; when the sun is shining. Inside the Club House, you will also find Elements Day Spa (providing hair and nail care and holistic treatments), and the Potting Shed multi-hobbies room. A range of themed events are held at the Village Club (including The 1945 Club on Mondays and Tuesdays), bringing people together for everything from our popular Afternoon Tea, to cheese tasting, to orchestras and choirs. At the Village Club you’ll find a host of opportunities to share time with others. *Additional charges may apply for specific events/services |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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The support and care we provide is available for pets too. Since 2008 we have been committed to helping our Residents with the care of their beloved pet. We love animals at Longhope Manor and know only too well just how vital they are to our continued well-being. From our free dog walking service around the grounds to arranging and transporting your pet to important veterinary appointments, to providing help at feeding times; we go the extra mile to look after our extended family. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs. |
Church Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0LL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 3rd October 2018 |
| Last rated | 3rd November 2018 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 31st December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Distinctive Care Limited, GL17 0LL |
3rd November 2018 | 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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| Church, Garden Centre, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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