The Russets
Book a Visit
1 Pegasus Place
Sandford Station
Sandford
Somerset
BS25 5AD
| Care Type | Care Home |
|---|---|
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £2,029.16 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Jo Bray is Care Home Manager at The Russets.
Jo joined the St Monica Trust family in September 2015 as a Registered Nurse (RN), and she later progressed to Lead RN, Deputy Care Home Manager and since October 2019 as Registered Care Home Manager. This progression through the roles informs every part of the job as she has a good understanding of the daily challenges that colleagues face; whether they are a carer, in housekeeping or they are hospitality colleagues.
Prior to becoming an RN, she worked in many sectors with very different roles. She was a soldier with the Royal Signals, a Force Operations Room Supervisor for Wiltshire police, and a care support worker to name a few. She likes to feel that she is helping to make positive changes for others. It was when she experienced some ill-health that she knew nursing was her true vocation.
Based in the stunning countryside of Sandford, North Somerset, our Russets and Sherwood care home won multiple awards for its unique design when opening in 2010. Since then we've provided care for hundreds for residents and their families, with a focus on enhancing residents' quality of life through personalised care and meaningful activities.
- Dedicated activities team
- Stunning location
- The Most Innovative New Dementia Project in the UK (2009)
- Most Outstanding New Continuing Care Retirement Community Award (2010)
- Extensive well-being activities
Funding and fees
We accept third-party top-up fees in certain circumstances. Each of our homes has an agreed number of placements available at the local authority rate. Where these placements are fully occupied, a third-party top-up may be requested to secure a placement until a local authority-funded bed becomes available. Our team will always discuss funding arrangements fully and transparently with prospective residents and their families.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
|---|---|
| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
The Russets is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
||
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
|
Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
|
Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
|
Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
|
Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
|
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| 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”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
|---|
| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
|---|
|
Relax in a beautiful secure garden complete with colourful borders or get involved in tending the vegetables in the garden. Get creative with arts and crafts in The Clubhouse or meet up for friendly coffee mornings. You can even help with baking a cake, clearing up at meal times or simply relax by the fireplace with a good book. Further afield you can explore the extensive grounds and wider facilities of Sandford Station, including the Pullman Café. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
|---|
| Yes |
| Communal Rooms |
|---|
| Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
|---|
| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Gym, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
|---|
| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
|---|
|
Spacious rooms open out into light and airy open-plan living areas, which create a homely environment. Our beautifully decorated modern bedrooms are all en-suite and complete with furniture. You can also bring your personal items and other belongings so that you can have your room exactly as you’d like it. And from your private suite you can enjoy views of the beautifully landscaped gardens or of the nearby Mendip Hills. |
| About Our Rooms | |
|---|---|
| Number Of Rooms | 105 |
| Type Of Room |
|---|
| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
|---|
| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
|---|
| Air Conditioning, Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,029.16 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,139.79 |
| Funding Types | |
|---|---|
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| 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 |
| Activities Are So Important |
|---|
|
We’re passionate about discovering what matters to you. Whether you’d like to watch a movie in a relaxed one-to-one session or join the musical memory group, our staff will support your needs around the clock. We’ve partnered with experts who regularly visit to help stimulate body and mind. We also encourage relatives and friends to join in with all kinds of events from Family Fun Days to friendly pub outings. |
| Activities At Home |
|---|
| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
|---|
| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
|---|
|
Visiting pets are welcomed where possible, subject to prior discussion and a risk assessment. This allows residents to continue enjoying the comfort and companionship of much‑loved animals while ensuring the wellbeing of everyone in the home. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
|---|
| Yes |
1 Pegasus Place
Sandford Station
Sandford
Somerset
BS25 5AD
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 14th December 2020 |
| Last rated | 15th January 2021 |
| Current Report |
|
| Historic Reports |
|
| Registration Date | 18th February 2011 |
| Service Provider | The Council of St Monica Trust, BS9 3UN |
The Russets Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
|---|
| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Nearby Services |
|---|
| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about The Russets
The UK's largest & most detailed directory of elderly care and retirement living options
10,266
Care Homes
11,444
Home Care Services
1,686
Live-in Care Services
1,735
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.
