Warde Aldam
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Westfield Lane
South Elmsall
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 2JX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,008.94 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Mark Quarmby is Manager at Warde Aldam.
Mark is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with nearly 25 years of experience dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective care. Throughout his career, Mark has honed his expertise in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and well-being.
At Warde Aldam, we provide general nursing and nursing dementia care for our 60 residents, in homely accommodation. With lovely views of the countryside, it’s a wonderfully calm and welcoming space. Our passionate team deliver personalised care in a warm, supportive and safe environment and we also offer short-term respite care.
A pretty market town setting, beautiful grounds, easy rail access to nearby towns and cities and, above all, a highly trained and committed staff team - these are just some of the features that make Warde Aldam such a welcoming and safe place for people with dementia and nursing care requirements.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, 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. |
| 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.
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To keep residents safe, nursing homes typically implement a variety of measures to ensure their well-being, particularly in terms of health, security, and emotional support. These efforts often include: Regular sanitization of common areas and rooms.Routine testing for infections like COVID-19, flu, and other contagious diseases. Personal protective equipment (PPE) use by staff to reduce the risk of spreading infections. Isolation protocols for residents who may be showing symptoms or diagnosed with infections. Trained staff available around the clock to assist residents with daily activities, medication management, and emergency needs. Enhanced training for staff on identifying and responding to health concerns quickly. |
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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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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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For those who enjoy the outdoors, our secure gardens and all-weather gazebo are lovely areas to relax, come rain or shine. Animal lovers can bring their small pets and will appreciate our rabbits, relaxing fish tank and regular pet therapy visits. The hair and beauty salon offers a spot of pampering and there’s also massage and reflexology. We even have a train station setup and themed beach area to enjoy. From the moment you come through our door, it’s down to us to make you and your loved one feel truly at home. Our wider care home environment enriches and inspires. Shared lounges and dining rooms provide an opportunity to enjoy time with friends within our tightly knit home community. |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 1 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Dentist, Hairdressers, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden. |
| Description |
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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. All bedrooms have an en suite toilet and sink and some also enjoy lovely garden views. If your loved one enjoys catching up with the latest news, sport, chat shows or soaps, we can provide a TV in their room on request, and there’s WiFi throughout the home. We have a call system which can be operated by a hand control or a pendant depending on personal preference. All floors are secured by keypad coding to ensure that residents are safe and secure at all times. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 60 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 41 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,008.94 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,297.66 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,008.94 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,521.18 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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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).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
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.
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 also dine themselves with the residents they support.
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.
We can support people with Diabetes.
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.
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 |
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We’ve a schedule of optional events and activities, helping residents to explore their interests and discover new ones. There’s table tennis, baking, arts and crafts, bingo, quizzes and church services. We also have a dedicated chaplain and offer music therapy for our residents living with dementia. With regular themed events and trips out, there’s never a dull moment at Warde Aldam. Our approach to care is a truly holistic one, always with the aim of nurturing your loved one’s mind, body and spirit. This comes as part of our promise to you and our residents, to help them to genuinely live a better, more fulfilled life. It’s about respecting their individual needs, listening and understanding, presenting them with opportunities and daily activities to keep their minds and bodies active. Whether they flourish in a lively group activity or prefer to re-charge in the peaceful surroundings of one of our quiet spaces, our home is brimming with inspiration and potential. We support everybody’s individual choices, interests and hobbies and our passionate Activity Coordinators love keeping residents active and entertained. They provide a fun-packed and stimulating schedule for people to participate in as they choose. There’s baking, art and crafts, bingo, regular trips out and quizzes just to mention a few of the things we get up to. We also provide regular gentle exercise sessions and have close links with GP surgeries, district nurses and dentists. Our in-house hair salon keeps everyone looking their best and uplifting visits from local schools keep us all young at heart. We’re committed to helping residents make the most of every single day. Seize The Day is our unique initiative to support residents to fulfil their ambitions and make dreams come true. Whether it be a ride on ‘The Big One’ at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, a trip in a fire engine, or a visit to the swimming pool; we will move mountains to make it happen. Seize the Day is funded by charitable donations and available to all residents. MHA is a leading provider of music therapy in dementia care across the UK. Funded entirely by charitable donations, these award-winning weekly sessions are led by our highly-trained therapists and can have an incredibly powerful and positive impact on a person’s wellbeing. At Warde Aldam, our music therapists interact with residents through singalongs, playing simple percussion instruments and responding to musical cues in either a one-to-one or group setting. These sessions often prove to be truly life-enhancing, helping people to unlock special memories and express their feelings and emotions. |
| Activities At Home |
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| Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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
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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 online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Are residents able to have pets within the home? Yes What type of pets are allowed? Small pets – please discuss with home manager What responsibility does the resident have for the pet(s)? Please discuss with home manager What responsibility does the home have for the pet(s)?Please discuss with home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Westfield Lane
South Elmsall
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 2JX
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 30th August 2022 |
| Last rated | 30th September 2022 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 10th November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ |
Warde Aldam 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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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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