Lukestone Dementia Nursing Home

Lukestone is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients.

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

We incorporate a ‘Memory Lane’ theme throughout our corridors and lounges, helping to rekindle recollections of significant national events and sweet memories of the swinging 60s, and the rocking 70s and 80s. We often play a selection of music through the decades to tap into the memorable ‘oldies but goodies’ years.

Our oriental-themed sensory room is purposely designed to entice our residents into relaxation. With calming Himalayan chimes and tones, and special aromatherapy, they can enjoy being pampered with a relaxing hand massage using special lotions and liniments. We also offer nail care treatments, including a choice of nail polish colours.

Outside in the garden you’ll often find us in ‘Paula’s Pantry’; a summer house and tea-room we use throughout the year for all kinds of activities, events and day-to-day get togethers. Elsewhere in the garden our raised flower beds are full of colour and residents enjoy tending to the plants and herbs whilst relaxing in the fresh air or enjoying some al fresco dining.

It’s important for our residents to feel welcome and relaxed whether staying with us for a short time or permanently, so we encourage everyone to personalise their rooms by bringing photos, ornaments, furniture and those extra special knick-knacks to create a familiar environment. Our Housekeeping and Maintenance teams are always on hand to make sure that rooms remain clean and tidy, and no job is too big or too small for adding those special touches.

As well as providing physical care we also support the emotional and social needs of our residents. We understand that moving into a care home is a big step, and it is very important for everyone to remain as independent as possible and to keep enjoying their hobbies and interests. Our dedicated Recreation and Well-Being team get to know our residents really well – how they like to spend their time, the places they enjoy visiting and the activities they like to join in with.

We make good use of our minibus for day trips around the Kent countryside; historical visits to Leeds Castle, fish and chips at the seaside, tea and cake at Teapot Island or taking in the great outdoors along Moat Park’s dementia-friendly trail. We really are spoilt for choice and always welcome relatives to join us on our outings.

Daily activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, music and movies allow residents to socialise and share hobbies, and there’s nothing we enjoy more than regular visits from singers, entertainers and Pet Therapy animals that are always fussed over.

Lukestone Dementia Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Lukestone Dementia Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)