Ambleside Residential Care Home
Book a Visit
122 De La Warr Road
Bexhill On Sea
East Sussex
TN40 2JL
|
Profile Strength |
Excellent 97%
|
|---|---|
| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £800.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
 |
Meet The Manager
Clare is Manager at Ambleside Residential Care Home.
Clare has been the manager at Ambleside since 2010. She has been dedicated to her role and has built up and leads a fantastic team of carers over the years. She has been a manager in the care setting since 1998. Clare holds a D32/D33/RMA/ BSc in Psychology (TBC) and NVQ 5 Leadership Management. In her spare time she enjoys fine dining and long walks with her dog Bear.
Whether your looking for long term residential care for your loved one or you just need a short term break from caring you’ll find Ambleside Care Home has a warm welcome, an excellent reputation and a very high standard of care and facilities.
Dementia Care in Bexhill
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
|---|---|
| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
||
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
|
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
|---|---|---|
| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
|
Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
| Safe Visiting Space | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
|---|
|
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. |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
|---|
|
Every day there are interesting and fun activities and events they can join in. Or, if they’d prefer some quiet time there are plenty of places to simply read or enjoy the peaceful and secure garden. Our highly trained and caring staff is on hand 24/7 to help in any way needed or just to have a friendly chat. So you can rest easy in the knowledge that you’re loved one is receiving the best possible care and attention. Your loved one will experience a refreshing change of scenery, make new friends and be fully cared for 24 hours a day in this home from home. They’ll have their own well-appointed room to maintain privacy and can even bring along their own treasured mementos to make it even more familiar and comfortable. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
|---|
| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
|---|
| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
|---|
| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
|---|
| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
|---|
| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Day Centre, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
|---|
| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
|---|
| Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
|---|
| Ambleside Digital Leaflet.pdf |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Description |
|---|
|
We have a range of 26 furnished bedrooms, 12 of which are en-suite and come with a TV point and residents Wi-Fi |
| About Our Rooms | |
|---|---|
| Number Of Rooms | 26 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 12 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
|---|
| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
|---|
| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
|---|
| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £800.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £800.00 |
| Funding Types | |
|---|---|
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
|
|---|---|
| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
|
| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Room Service
|
| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
|
| Our Photos |
|
The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
|---|
|
As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities, at home and in the community. |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Activities At Home |
|---|
| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
|---|
| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
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
|
Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
|
Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
|
Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
|
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
|
Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
|
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
|
Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
|
Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
|
Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
|
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
|
Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
|
Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
|
Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
|
Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
|
Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
|---|
|
We allow residents to bring their pets. This is assessed case by case. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
|---|
| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
|---|
| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
|---|
| Birds, Cats, Dogs, Rabbits. |
122 De La Warr Road
Bexhill On Sea
East Sussex
TN40 2JL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 20th November 2020 |
| Last rated | 15th May 2019 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 8th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Grace Care Homes Limited, TN40 2JL |
9th December 2020 | Transport |
|---|
| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
|---|
| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
|---|
| Bank, Chemist, Church, Library, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
Frequently asked questions about Ambleside Residential Care Home
The UK's largest & most detailed directory of elderly care and retirement living options
10,409
Care Homes
12,113
Home Care Services
879
Live-in Care Services
1,860
Retirement Living Developments
Autumna is the UK's largest and most comprehensive later-life living & elderly care directory. Our detailed search facility and team of expert advisors can help you find the best care homes, nursing homes, retirement homes, retirement villages, home care, and live-in care services for you or your loved one's needs. Our website is free to use, we are proudly independent, and we never take referral fees.
