Penrose Court
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 92%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £950.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Mary Tolladay is Home Manager at Penrose Court.
Mary is a Registered General Nurse who qualified in Birmingham and then worked in East Birmingham Hospital. Mary has a wealth of experience in managing homes having relocated to the Home Counties in 2003 and has been managing Nursing Homes ever since. Mary is passionate in ensuring that her team provide the very best in person-centred care.
About Us
Penrose Court Care Home is situated in the market town of Biggleswade, and is a private, luxury care home that offers premier accommodation for up to 65 residents. Our dedicated team provides the highest levels of Nursing support as well as Residential, Dementia and Respite Care.
Our home at Penrose Court Care Home is built on the philosophy that each and every individual deserves to lead a fulfilling life, something we are proud to offer to our residents thanks to the caring and supporting environment we have built.
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Penrose Court
Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
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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The safety and wellbeing of our staff and residents is paramount and we work in accordance with government and local healthcare regulations to ensure that all policies are adhered to which include: |
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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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| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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We go to great lengths at Penrose Court, to ensure our residents are always fully engaged and leading a fulfilled life. We want to give our residents as many chances as possible to have fun and be social, from participating in our varied activities programme to going on trips to the local community and meeting our neighbours. |
| 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, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Penrose-Brochure.pdf |
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Rooms
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All of our rooms and suites at Penrose Court are completely furnished and ready for our residents to personalise with anything they see fit. Their room really is their very own space; their own ‘home-from-home’. |
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| Number Of Rooms | 65 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 65 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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Meet our Team
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Our teams receive constant training on a very regular basis, to ensure that all of our residents are getting the 24-hour, around-the-clock care that they need and deserve. From physical medical training to emotional support training, our teams are kept up-to-date when it comes to providing our residents with the best experience Penrose Court can offer. |
| Our Team |
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Mary TolladayHome ManagerMary is a Registered General Nurse who qualified in Birmingham and then worked in East Birmingham Hospital. Mary has a wealth of experience in managing homes having relocated to the Home Counties in 2003 and has been managing Nursing Homes ever since. Mary is passionate in ensuring that her team provide the very best in person-centred care. 
Danny BettCatering ManagerDanny is the Catering Manager at Penrose Court, Biggleswade and he prides himself on producing high-quality homemade meals for our residents, with all dietary needs catered for. 
Jay SpurgeonActivities Co-ordinatorJay joined the team at Penrose Court in 2018 having first started as a member of the care team before transitioning to her current role. Jay brings a wealth of experience to her role and is instrumental in ensuring that there is an extensive programme of activities available for the residents. Jay ensures that there is always fun and laughter around the home and has a particular passion for arts and crafts and just loves interacting with all of the residents. Jay also runs the in-house salon Cut and Glow,ensuring that everyone looks and feels their very best. 
Bryony Green-WoodReceptionistBryony has worked in care for 7 ½ years and joined the Penrose team as a Receptionist. She is usually the first point of contact at the home and enjoys extending a warm welcome to all visitors. Bryony loves the hustle and bustle of the care home and getting to know the residents and their family and friends. 
Darren TaitMaintenance OfficerDarren joined the team at Penrose Court in January 2020 having previously been a mobile Maintenance Officer in the retail industry.Darren takes great delight in getting to know the residents and takes a huge amount of pride in ensuring that the home is well maintained and provides a safe and comfortable. |
Fees
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
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| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| 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 |
Food (Choice Dining)
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.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Activities
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At Penrose Court, we bring the big screen to you so you can enjoy films, old and new, in the comfort of your own home. No matter what your favourite genre of movie is, we guarantee our film selection has something for everyone, whether you’re a resident, or a loved one who is visiting. Our arts and crafts programme is open to all residents, regardless of their ability with a pen or paintbrush. We actively encourage all of our residents to take part in our creative activities, and we provide a variety of materials to assist them in creating works of art and mementos that they can either keep and cherish, or give to their loved ones. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Pets
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Pets are welcome at the managers discretion. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Map
Delius Road
Biggleswade
SG18 8UA
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 10th October 2019 |
| Last rated | 19th November 2019 |
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| Registration Date | 3rd October 2018 |
| Service Provider | Biggleswade Care Home Limited, SL1 7LW |
19th November 2019 Amenities
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
