Rectory Court
The Glebe
London
Greater London
SE3 9TU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Sue Hill is General Manager at Rectory Court Care Home.
I have been working in the care industry for over 30 years, starting as a care assistant and then going back to further education to become a manager first for Suffolk County Council and then into the private sector. I have a passion for Dementia care and hold an advanced Dementia training qualification with an additional Dementia mapping qualification.
Opened in October 2017, Rectory Court is a newly refurbished luxury care home in Blackheath, London. In addition to its 41 spacious en-suite rooms and 24-hour care for elderly people, we offer a wide variety of engaging activities and outings to keep our residents stimulated, connected and happy.
Rectory Court is one of the latest additions to the Cinnamon Care Collection, an exclusive group of luxury care homes and retirement villages throughout the country, which is dedicated to great design and outstanding care.
At Rectory Court you can be certain of a luxurious, safe and happy home environment that goes hand in hand with the reassurance of professional care at all times.
Our aim is to help older people live happier, healthier, more fulfilled lives and give peace of mind to their families who entrust us with their care.
We have the expertise and facilities to take care of you or your loved one for as long as you want whether you seek the companionship and stimulation of a residential care home, short-term respite care for those in need of a break or simply day care.
We are determined to be the difference in senior care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, 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, Suppository. |
| 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. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within 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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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices 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) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
| Minimum Age |
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| 60 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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From the vibrant café and the three cosy lounges to the delightful conservatory overlooking our large, mature garden, all our facilities have been designed with your changing needs in mind. You will find care in every detail of the interior design – from the space planning to the beautiful décor and premium fixtures and furnishings. There are 41 spacious, well-appointed en-suite rooms with premium fixtures and fittings, and two lifts big enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Enjoy a glass of wine and sample our delicious menu of seasonal, home-cooked food in one of our sociable restaurants, or pamper yourself in our hairdressing salon. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Oct 2017 |
| 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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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
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| Description |
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There are 41 spacious, well-appointed en-suite rooms with premium fixtures and fittings, and two lifts big enough to accommodate wheelchairs |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 41 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 41 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Separate Sitting Room, Single Room, Studio. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Secure Access, Sky/Cable TV, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Life is always fun at Rectory Court. Residents can join in with a host of activities inspired by their interests. Having our own transport opens up opportunities for days out to the many local attractions in and around Blackheath. Whether its dining out in Blackheath Village, a trip to the theatre or O2 Arena, or a stroll around Greenwich Park, every single outing – spontaneous or planned – is arranged to keep our residents feeling stimulated, connected and happy. There’s always something different happening here at Rectory Court and friendly faces from local organisations such as Age Exchange, Mycenae House Community Centre and The Stables, the Carers Centre in Greenwich, popping in for a visit. They all add to our vibrant and varied home life that continues to attract more and more like-minded people. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
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? | Yes |
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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 |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | 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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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Do you use solar power? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Rectory Court
The Glebe
London
Greater London
SE3 9TU
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 29th January 2021 |
| Last rated | 27th September 2018 |
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| Registration Date | 10th November 2017 |
| Service Provider | Rectory Court Care Home Limited, TW18 4EP |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Synagogue. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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