Whittington House Nursing Home
58 Whittington Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6BL
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 96%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,250.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Lyndsey Dixon is Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home.
As the Registered Manager of Whittington House Nursing Home, I lead a professional team in providing the highest standards of residential and nursing care for residents with varying needs. Our commitment ensures they lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.
I am a qualified Nurse with a degree in Specialist Practice for Oncology and Palliative Care as well as in depth knowledge of dementia care. During my career I have worked at Cheltenham and Bristol hospitals, as a ward sister in a local hospice, and as Manager of a Dementia Nursing Home.
I feel very fortunate to be in a post which gives me such fulfilment and which enables me to bring my confidence, knowledge, experience and skills to Caring Homes and my team, who in turn are enabled and encouraged to give the best care and support they can to our residents and their families.
About Us
Whittington House Nursing Home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is a modern, purpose-built home and provides residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 66 people. The home is situated in a residential location and backs onto private woodland.
Whittington House offers a full range of nursing, residential and dementia care support – including trial stays, short stays and convalescent care, as well as long-term care.
Our home environment is light and spacious with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The wellbeing of our residents is at the heart of everything we do at Caring Homes, and our highly skilled, dedicated and passionate care teams work hard to exceed standards.
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Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Aids, Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
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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We will consistently apply infection control procedures and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers, actively pursuing continuous improvement through practices which enable each team member to do their job right the first time and every time. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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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Building and Facilities
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Designed by award winning architects DWA and shortlisted for a Pinders Design Award, Whittington House was purpose built to provide the highest standard of care and the best environment for our residents with spacious, light and attractive rooms, treatment facilities, beautiful gardens, private cinema, inviting relaxation areas, holistic therapy treatment rooms and a hair salon. When the weather is fine, our private woodlands and attractive sensory gardens offer a tranquil and welcome retreat. Internally, the home has a light, modern and welcoming ambience. To ensure that our highly skilled, professional nursing and healthcare team are supported to deliver continuity in every aspect of the care we provide, we liaise closely with local health practitioners to meet the specific needs of our residents and to ensure we provide the right care at the right time and their wishes and preferences are followed. To assist with rehabilitation, we can also arrange professional therapists for services such as physiotherapy, reflexology and other treatments. |
| 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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| Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Day Centre, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Whittington House Care Home Brochure.pdf |
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Rooms
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All bedrooms are en suite, and interconnecting rooms are available on request. Our residents are encouraged to bring important personal possessions to help make their rooms their own and to create a homely atmosphere. |
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| Number Of Rooms | 66 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 66 |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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Meet our Team
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All Caring Homes colleagues are given appropriate training and support to carry out their roles effectively. Our specialist group of activities co-ordinators make sure there are a range of mental, physical and social activities for our residents to participate in and enjoy. Every team member receives our unique ‘Living in My World’ dementia training which is accredited by City and Guilds. It highlights the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment for people living with dementia, as well as addressing clinical aspects of care. |
| Our Team |
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Lyndsey DixonManagerAs the Registered Manager of Whittington House Nursing Home, I lead a professional team in providing the highest standards of residential and nursing care for residents with varying needs. Our commitment ensures they lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive. I am a qualified Nurse with a degree in Specialist Practice for Oncology and Palliative Care as well as in depth knowledge of dementia care. During my career I have worked at Cheltenham and Bristol hospitals, as a ward sister in a local hospice, and as Manager of a Dementia Nursing Home. I feel very fortunate to be in a post which gives me such fulfilment and which enables me to bring my confidence, knowledge, experience and skills to Caring Homes and my team, who in turn are enabled and encouraged to give the best care and support they can to our residents and their families. 
Jake LinesCustomer Relations ManagerI have a passion for helping residents and their families feel part of our community and that they are happy and treated with respect. I strongly believe every resident is given the opportunity to live their life as they wish to. 
Angelika ZiomekDeputy ManagerI am passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best care and support they deserve. |
Fees
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,475.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,425.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,525.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Third Party Top-Ups | Yes |
Food (Choice Dining)
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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 Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Activities
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Our specialist group of activities co-ordinators make sure there are a range of mental, physical and social activities for our residents to participate in and enjoy. A packed schedule of games, activities and trips means there is a social event to suit every resident's taste. Residents are able to take pleasure in a range of entertainment options, including singers and dance troupes, from the various types of visiting entertainment. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Music Entertainment, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Pets
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Cats and dogs are welcome in our centre (by arrangement), providing friendship and a special kind of therapy to our residents. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Map
58 Whittington Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6BL
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 14th December 2020 |
| Last rated | 21st November 2019 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 26th September 2013 |
| Service Provider | Summerfield Medical Limited, CO4 9YQ |
1st January 2021 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
