Torrwood Care Centre
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Gilbert Scott Road
South Horrington Village
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3FB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,144.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Beverley Davies is Home Manager at Torrwood Care Centre.
Bev worked as a nurse manager in the NHS prior to moving into Care Homes. She has been at Torrwood for eleven years.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Torrwood is a modern, purpose-built care home located three miles away from the cathedral city of Wells. Here we provide nursing and dementia specialist care in an environment designed for your ease of access and comfort, with an on-site dedicated staff team to provide you with round the clock care and support. Taking its name from the springs in the area, Wells has the interesting distinction of being England’s smallest city. Its 13th century cathedral is just one of its beautiful old buildings, with others including St Cuthbert’s Church and the Bishop’s Palace.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| 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. |
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.
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Torrwood Care Centre is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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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 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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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 |
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Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, we will support you to spend your time doing the things you enjoy. Let us know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. Landscaped gardens invite you to appreciate the fresh air or tend the plants if you wish. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely. Torrwood has the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the full with peace of mind. |
| 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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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Cinema, Hairdressers, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House. |
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We encourage our residents to furnish their own rooms as they wish. This could be as simple as hanging a couple of their favourite pictures on the wall, but they’re also welcome to bring their own comfy chair, or anything that makes them feel at home. The most important thing is for everyone to feel comfortable, happy and settled. We have 82 single rooms. En suite wet rooms and en suite sink and toilet facilities are available. Each room is fitted with a nurse call system, telephone point and television. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 82 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 82 |
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| Single Room. |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,144.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | 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 |
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Spiritual needs vary as we each experience wellbeing and fulfilment in different ways. That’s why, at Torrwood, we offer so many opportunities to foster relationships and positive experiences – from developing new skills and fulfilling personal ambitions to creative pursuits and trips out. All MHA’s care homes have a designated Chaplain who is available for private conversations on any matter close to your heart, and arranges worship services for those who wish to attend. As part of MHA’s desire to offer the very best in later life, we also provide additional therapies such as reflexology for your well-being. These gentle one-to-one sessions aim to bring calm and relaxation. |
| Activities At Home |
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| Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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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
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Torrwood Care Centre. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Gilbert Scott Road
South Horrington Village
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3FB
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 17th August 2021 |
| Last rated | 2nd September 2021 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 10th November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ |
Torrwood Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Golf Club, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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