St Annes Lane
Shedfield
Southampton
Hampshire
SO32 2JZ
Profile Strength |
Excellent 90%
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Care Type | Care Home |
Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
Availability | Call for details |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Alicia Taskis is Home Manager at Shedfield Lodge.
Having been in the care industry for over 20 years, my experience has been gained in Nursing, Residential and EMI settings with BUPA and Independent providers. My roles have encompassed most elements of caring about people at various stages of their lives with varying cognitive ability.
I first joined the care team at Shedfield Lodge in 2010 and progressed to the role of Care Plan Co-ordinator in 2013 and then to Head of Care in 2016 before becoming the Registered Manager in 2017. Having gained a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership For Health and Social Care, I am currently undertaking a Level 7 Diploma.
My mission is to provide a truly person-centred approach to care that recognises and values each individuals uniqueness, treats them with dignity and respect and understands the world from their prospective in an environment that supports their psychological needs ensuring their personhood, throughout.
Everyone living at Shedfield Lodge is valued and supported to live as full and purposeful life, while maintaining and regaining independence, where possible. We understand the uniqueness of every individual and provide a social environment that supports the requirements of each individual, enabling them to be the person they want to be, maintaining dignity, stimulating minds and giving a sense of purpose.
By understanding the world from the prospective of the person experiencing a Dementia, we are able to offer specialist care, centred around each individual ensuring inclusion, respect and choice.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Rehabilitation, 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, Severe Dementia. |
Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Wandering . |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
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.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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In addition to our robust IPC polices, procedures & practices, all our team LFT everyday before entering the building, all our team PCR twice a week. We have a COVID Hub where visitors can take a 30 min rapid LFT prior to visiting their loved one. All PPE protocols are observed. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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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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) 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 No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here. |
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Minimum Age |
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50 |
LGBTQ Welcome |
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Yes |
Our Building and Facilities |
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Shedfield Lodge was built in the 1800's as a Manor House set in the Victorian Rural Pastures at the heart of the Meon Valley, close to the select villages of Shedfield and Wickham. We are only a few minutes from Fareham. To this day the building has been restored to reflect the original design and this is now a long established care home, specialising in dementia, for the elderly. Set in our own quiet equestrian grounds housing a recently restored stable area, we benefit from many horses and Shetland ponies grazing the surrounding fields. We have a beautiful landscaped garden featuring a fishpond with easy access for wheelchair users. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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No |
The Year Our Home Was Built |
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1 Jan 1700 |
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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Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus, Optician, Smoking Area, Stairlift. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
How 'Smart' Are We? |
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Electronic Visitor Register, Reduce Plastic Use, Virtual Reality. |
Brochures |
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Shedfield Lodge.pdf |
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Description |
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Shedfield Lodge consists of large private bedrooms (including 2 double rooms) all with hot and cold water and many with en-suite facilities, allowing us to offer comfortable accommodation for 34 residents. All our bedrooms have large windows providing excellent views across our beautiful grounds. Each room offers privacy whilst maintaining the safety and comfort of our residents. All rooms are tastefully furnished but can be individualised to suit personal tastes. We have created a home from home atmosphere and an important part of feeling comfortable is having personal items, furniture, linens or anything else that will make an individuals room their own. Communication facilities coupled with nurse call systems mean that your loved ones are never more than a button push away. All Rooms have a Smart TV |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 34 |
Type Of Room |
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Double Room, Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
Room Facilities |
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Alarm, Balconet, Balcony, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Safe, Secure Access, Sky/Cable TV, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Wifi. |
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Description |
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Our staff are fully trained in all areas of care that is an essential part in keeping our quality high and current. There are many facets to the training which include Dementia & Alzheimer’s, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Drugs Administration, Health & Safety, Fire Evacuation, Food Hygiene, Adult Safeguarding, Hazardous Chemicals, Challenging Behaviour, Infection Control, Risk Assessments, Care Planning & Pressure Care. These are carried out regularly and all the staff are encouraged to further their skills with NVQ training in Care. It is of vital importance that the staff continually develop so that they are aware of the ever changing techniques of caring for elderly people, from those physically disabled to those with mental care needs. |
Our Team |
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![]() Alicia TaskisHome ManagerHaving been in the care industry for over 20 years, my experience has been gained in Nursing, Residential and EMI settings with BUPA and Independent providers. My roles have encompassed most elements of caring about people at various stages of their lives with varying cognitive ability. I first joined the care team at Shedfield Lodge in 2010 and progressed to the role of Care Plan Co-ordinator in 2013 and then to Head of Care in 2016 before becoming the Registered Manager in 2017. Having gained a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership For Health and Social Care, I am currently undertaking a Level 7 Diploma. My mission is to provide a truly person-centred approach to care that recognises and values each individuals uniqueness, treats them with dignity and respect and understands the world from their prospective in an environment that supports their psychological needs ensuring their personhood, throughout. ![]() Andrew & Carole GeachProprietorOn leaving school at 17 I joined the Royal Navy as a Paramedic and served 7 years reaching the dizzy heights of Leading Medical Assistant(Operating theatre) During my time in the Royal Navy I trained in Norway in the Surgical Support team and served on the hospital ship RFA Argus during the Gulf War. Most of my time was in the Operating theatre at RNH Haslar assisting surgeons and Anaesthetists after a further 2 years medical training on top of the Medic training. On leaving the Navy in 1992 I joined the Hampshire Constabulary serving 10 years in Portsmouth as a Police Constable driving the Area Car response vehicle. It is an honour to go full circle and go back to my roots of medicine and looking after the elderly living with Dementia. I am passionate about my job within the care industry and attend the care home most days. I have a great team of care staff and together we make an Outstanding Care home to live in. ![]() Nikki McCruddenDeputy ManagerJoined 1997 I have been at Shedfield Lodge since 1997. I started as part of the care team and have progressed through to my current role of Head of Care, specialising in medication. Over the years, I have gained my knowledge and experience within the care industry and feel I have developed with the home and am very proud to be a key member of such an outstanding team. I will be undertaking a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care. ![]() Maria WillisHead Of Care![]() Laura BarnesSenior Carer![]() Kathy BishopSenior Carer![]() Cassie EstellSenior Carer![]() Taylor Kay HarrisSenior Carer![]() Pippa JonesSenior Carer![]() Cheryl EtheringtonLifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator![]() Emily BeckettCarer![]() Amber JohnsonCarer![]() Viv KeelingCarer![]() Nicola LowmanCarer![]() Maria PonteauxCarer![]() Kathy SmithCarer![]() Lisa SmithCarer![]() Susan WestCarer![]() Megan WillsCarer![]() Kelly HenryKitchen Manager![]() Stacy LoweHead Housekeeper![]() Valerie SmithDomestic![]() Kim PhillipsDomestic![]() Graeme MillsHead of Maintenance![]() Gary HenleyMaintenance![]() Daren StirratMaintenance![]() SimonPublic Relations |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Hampshire |
Region | South 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 |
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Activities Are So Important |
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At Shedfield Lodge we take pride in the range of activities we have available for residents. We understand how important it is to keep the mind active. To help promote this we encourage everyone to participate in as many of our activities as possible. Remember at Shedfield we also operate unrestricted visiting hours. Shedfield has a vast amount of animals to look at including horses, ponies, chickens and the resident cat. We also have an entertainment coordinator who arranges outings and all of the entertainment around the home keeping it person-centred and adapted to the needs of the Service Users whilst listening to the families for ideas. One of our entertainment coordinators currently also works on the care side so understands the needs of each Service User. |
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Activities At Home |
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Animal Petting, Excursions, Pet Therapy, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions. |
Our Pets |
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Shedfield has a vast amount of animals to look at including horses, ponies, chickens and the resident cat. |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Yes |
How We Help With Your Pet |
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Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
We Welcome |
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Birds, Cats, Dogs, Horses. |
St Annes Lane
Shedfield
Southampton
Hampshire
SO32 2JZ
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Good |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 2nd November 2020 |
Last rated | 4th November 2017 |
Reports | |
Registration Date | 10th December 2010 |
Service Provider | Andrew Geach, SO32 2JZ |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Pub, Shops. |
Our Awards |
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