George Brooker House

George Brooker House arranges external audits to ensure that we are compliant with all aspects of health and safety, such as fire risk assessments, legionella, health and safety audits.

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

Our care home provides a telephone in some of our residents’ rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

The House has three pleasant communal areas with high-backed, comfortable armchairs where residents can relax, socialise and enjoy television. The largest of these communal areas has an open-plan layout with wide windows overlooking the pleasant garden area. This room is at the heart of the home; it is the setting for our group activities and events.

The other communal areas are more peaceful and suited for those who like to relax and enjoy quiet chitter chatter among friends. One of those areas are set up for sensory activities and are perfect for those living with Dementia.

Mealtimes are enjoyed together in a choice of bright and welcoming dining rooms. To add a true domestic feel to the place, the home has kitchenettes on both floors where residents can get involved in kitchen activities and home baking.

Residents enjoy the privacy of their own bedrooms, located over two floors with a lift. All rooms can be personalised, but as standard, they have a single bed, wardrobe, reading lamp and television. There is a telephone point to connect a privately funded phone line (optional), wi-fi access and emergency call buttons for safety and peace of mind. En suite bedrooms are available with a washroom and toilet. Others are equipped with a built-in washstand with mirror.

The physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents are of utmost importance to us. We have an activity team in place that cover a 7-day week. They will work with residents on an individual basis to ensure that activities are formulated to a person-centred need. We pride ourselves on our fun filled schedule and this is also circulated to the relatives to encourage active, meaningful participation and to build friendships. We have a visiting C of E congregation that attends once a month and this consists of prayer and singing. For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

The daily schedule includes both individual and group activities and adapted to suit resident’s preference and personality.

The staff and volunteers organise a number of day trips and outings throughout the year, this could be trips that we all take for granted such as a bus journey to the local supermarket or competitive activities such as ten pin bowling. Our residents also attend regular community based activities such as the fortnightly Dementia Choir that is based in Hornchurch.

Special in-house entertainment and events are organised regularly. We also celebrate residents’ birthdays with freshly made cakes from the kitchen, and themed menus mark other important calendar events.

George Brooker House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

George Brooker House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)