Profile Strength |
Excellent 91%
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Care Type | Care Home |
Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,300.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Catherine Tanner is The Home Manager at The Amwell.
Catherine brings a wealth of experience to The Amwell Care Home having worked in the sector for 25 years and in management for 22 years. Catherine is passionate about ensuring that all the residents receive the very best in person-centred care within a warm and inviting homely.
The Amwell Care Home is located in the beautiful market town of Melton Mowbray, adjacent to the River Eye. Our home is a private, luxury care facility that offers superior accommodation, with 88 beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms. Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite Care are all provided by our experienced and dedicated team.
Our home is based on the belief that all residents deserve to live a full and meaningful life; our professional team takes pride in providing care and support in a homely environment.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
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.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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The safety and wellbeing of our staff and residents is paramount and we work in accordance with government and local healthcare regulations to ensure that all policies are adhered to which include: |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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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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Minimum Age |
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65 |
Our Building and Facilities |
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The Amwell Care Home has been purpose built and designed entirely with residents at the forefront of all decisions. From the relaxing gardens to the peaceful library, the luxurious hair and nail salon to the cosy fully stocked library, we strive to personalise all services to residents’ individual needs. Our staff are professionally trained and dedicated to providing a high-quality standard of care, leaving residents able to focus on living life to the fullest every day. We are proud to present a warm and comfortable environment, and a truly unique retirement living experience in Melton Mowbray. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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Yes |
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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Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
Brochures |
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Amwell-brochure.pdf |
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Description |
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The Amwell Care Home has been finished to the highest standards, providing residents with comfortable, luxury accommodation within a beautifully designed setting overlooking the riverside. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 88 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 88 |
Type Of Room |
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Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Garden View, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Telephone Point. |
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Description |
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We provide residential, respite, and dementia care at The Amwell Care Home. Nursing residents with physical disabilities, those with high dependency needs, and those who have begun to grow infirm is possible thanks to our competent and dedicated team here. |
Our Team |
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![]() Catherine TannerThe Home ManagerCatherine brings a wealth of experience to The Amwell Care Home having worked in the sector for 25 years and in management for 22 years. Catherine is passionate about ensuring that all the residents receive the very best in person-centred care within a warm and inviting homely. ![]() EstherClinical LeadEsther is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator and started her career as a staff nurse at Kettering Hospital having trained at Northampton university. Esther brings a wealth of experience to her role having had experience as a Deputy Manager and a Manager in care homes. ![]() Kathy FullerActivities ManagerKathy is the Activities Manager at The Amwell Care Home and is responsible for coordinating and hosting fun and exciting activities for the residents, offering plenty of variety and choice. Kathy likes nothing more than building strong relationships with the residents to ensure that fun is always high on the agenda. Away from work Kathy is studying for her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Care. ![]() AbdoulHead ChefAbdoul has previously worked in care homes as a chef prior to joining the team at The Amwell. He is an extremely talented chef who prides himself on ensuring that all of the residents receive restaurant quality meals to enjoy. ![]() CharlieAdministratorCharlie is the Administrator at The Amwell Care Home and provides administration support for residents and their families. |
Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,300.00 |
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,430.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Leicestershire |
Region | East Midlands |
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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With an abundance of benefits that come from an active lifestyle, our staff encourage residents to visit our state-of-the-art Gym regularly, and are always on hand to assist with equipment and routines in any way they can. We invite residents to make themselves as comfortable as possible while watching their favourite films, either viewing alone or with fellow residents. With space to seat between 12 and 15 people, residents are also welcome to hire out our Cinema Room for visits from friends and family, or for a special occasion. |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions. |
Our Pets |
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Pets are welcome at the managers discretion. |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Yes |
Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HN
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Good |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 12th July 2022 |
Last rated | 6th August 2022 |
Reports | |
Registration Date | 28th February 2017 |
Service Provider | Melton Care Limited, SL1 7LW |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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