Profile Strength |
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Care Type | Care Home |
Care Category | Nursing | Respite | Residential |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,150.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
Maxine Fearnehough is The Registered Manager at Poldhu.
I have worked in healthcare for 40 years, in a variety of roles from that of the nursing auxiliary, to being a dual registered nurse and a clinical psychologist.
I started my career supporting care of the elderly and returned to this over ten years ago as a Home Manager,
Having found my passion was to work with others to guide and support them to deliver the high standard of care we would all hope for all our loved ones in later life.
Set in a spectacular position with unrivalled views over one of Cornwall’s most stunning coastlines, The Poldhu provides high quality nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly.
The Poldhu has a warm, welcoming and relaxing environment, with a vibrant community of residents, relatives, staff and friends. Set in 10 acres of grounds overlooking Poldhu Cove on the Lizard in Cornwall, the home has spacious lounges, a beautiful dining room and comfortably decorated bedrooms, with sea views.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, 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, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
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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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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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Our Building and Facilities |
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Our outstanding home has a beach Front location with magnificent sea views and extensive grounds. With spacious rooms that are beautifully furnished. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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No |
How Many Floors We Have |
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3 |
Who Owns Our Building |
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Private |
Communal Rooms |
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Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus, Optician. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
Brochures |
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Poldhu PDF Brochure.pdf |
Description |
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Our rooms our furnished and we encourage you to bring along some home comforts |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 63 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 40 |
Type Of Room |
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Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Telephone Point. |
Our Photos |
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Description |
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Our aim is to look after you and your individual care needs to ensure you receive the very best care possible. Care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we work with you to develop a comprehensive care plan based on your needs, which is assessed with you on an ongoing basis. |
Our Team |
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![]() Maxine FearnehoughThe Registered ManagerI have worked in healthcare for 40 years, in a variety of roles from that of the nursing auxiliary, to being a dual registered nurse and a clinical psychologist. |
Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,150.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Cornwall |
Region | South West |
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 |
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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Activities Are So Important |
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We work with residents to develop a varied programme of activities and hobbies ranging from exercise classes to art sessions to excursions. The Poldhu also welcomes a regular stream of visitors into the home including community groups and clubs and often hosts events and functions. |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park. |
Poldhu Cove
Mullion
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7JB
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Good |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 23rd November 2021 |
Last rated | 7th December 2021 |
Reports | |
Registration Date | 17th December 2010 |
Service Provider | Swallowcourt Limited, TR4 9LD |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
Nearby Services |
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Park, Pub, Restaurant. |
Our Awards |
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