Poldhu
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Profile Strength |
Very Good 82% 
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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 |
Meet The Manager
Sam Collins is The Registered Manager at Poldhu.
I have worked in the health and social care sector since 2000 in a variety of settings including supporting people with learning disabilities, young adults and older people, I have worked in various settings including supported living, schools, Home care, extra care, residential care homes and nursing homes across Cornwall.
I have worked in all roles across the services including health care assistant, support worker, senior support worker, project planning and delivery and management roles.
I have a passion for quality care delivery and empathy to direct all we do to meet people’s needs to the best of our ability.
About Us
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
| 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 |
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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Contact Tracing | We have measures in place to identify and trace contact between people in our care setting. |
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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. |
| Covid-19 Emergency Support Framework |
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| The regulatory body has assessed care providers on their ability to manage four key areas during the pandemic. Click here to download their assessment. |
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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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Building and Facilities
| 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 |
Rooms
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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. |
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Meet our Team
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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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Sam CollinsThe Registered ManagerI have worked in the health and social care sector since 2000 in a variety of settings including supporting people with learning disabilities, young adults and older people, I have worked in various settings including supported living, schools, Home care, extra care, residential care homes and nursing homes across Cornwall. |
Fees
| 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 Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Third Party Top-Ups | Yes |
Food
| The Importance Of Meal Times |
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The Poldhu’s Head Chef has worked at the home for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in understanding the dietary requirements of older people. He and his team work hard to provide nutritious food and a varied menu, sourced from local ingredients wherever possible. All meals are freshly prepared and cooked with a choice of courses. |
| We Serve Food At |
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| Afternoon Tea, All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch. |
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Activities
| 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. |
Map
Poldhu Cove
Mullion
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7JB
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Category | Rating |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Read More | https://api.cqc.org.uk/public/v1/reports/1d107aff-07ac-4f73-b1e5-76cb954859b0 |
| Report Published | 4th January 2019 |
| Registration Date | 17th December 2010 |
Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant. |
Awards
| Our Awards |
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Outstanding Care Awards Devon & Cornwall - Employer of the Year Award 2019
Outstanding Care Awards Devon & Cornwall - Special Category Winner 2019
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