Aspen Court
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Profile Strength |
Very Good 78%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Kim Leech is Care Home Manager at Aspen Court.
Kim joined Notaro Care Homes in January 2008 as registered manager of Aspen Court Nursing Home, a home she managed successfully until last October, when she temporarily transferred to open and manage our newest home, Casa di Lusso, Bridgwater. Kim has since returned to Aspen Court Care Home Taunton after spending a year at Casa, helping to establish our newest dementia nursing home. Her career in care spans over 30 years, working for Somerset Mental Health Partnership in various capacities including Staff Nurse, Community Outreach Nurse and managing wards. Throughout her career, Kim has gained many qualifications including her NVQ Level 4 Leadership & Management qualification for registered managers.
Kim’s love of her job and her residents is clearly displayed by her work ethic; she is a dedicated, loyal manager who is respected by all.
In her spare time, Kim loves watching F1, learning about local and national history and delving into a great book.
About Us
Aspen Court Nursing & Dementia Nursing Home in Taunton is a modern, spacious specialist dementia nursing home, located in the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton. A purpose-built care home in Taunton, providing excellent care and 24-hour nursing support, it is a popular choice for those looking for nursing dementia care and/or general nursing.
Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
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| Minimum Age |
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| 55 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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You’ll experience a warm yet relaxed welcome when you arrive, we are proud of the peaceful atmosphere we have created here and it is quite often commented upon when people visit us. We have spacious lounges and walkways which gives the home a light and airy feel and is easy for people living with dementia to navigate. Our conservatory with charming garden views is a special feature of the home and a place where we come to relax and often watch the wildlife. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Hydrotherapy Pool, Library, Minibus, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| Aspen Court Dementia Care Home Taunton.pdf |
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Rooms
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Our homes may well be care homes, but first and foremost they are our residents’ homes. Each room and every space has been created to be a comfortable place to relax and enjoy for people living with dementia and nursing needs.
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 42 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 42 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi. |
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Meet our Team
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At Aspen Court Care Home Taunton, as in all of our nursing homes, we have Registered Nurses in constant attendance, day and night. Of course, nursing isn’t just about clinical and medical care. Our nurses are good communicators and listeners too,working well as part of a team alongside residents, families, friends and other specialists. |
| Our Team |
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Kim LeechCare Home ManagerKim joined Notaro Care Homes in January 2008 as registered manager of Aspen Court Nursing Home, a home she managed successfully until last October, when she temporarily transferred to open and manage our newest home, Casa di Lusso, Bridgwater. Kim has since returned to Aspen Court Care Home Taunton after spending a year at Casa, helping to establish our newest dementia nursing home. Her career in care spans over 30 years, working for Somerset Mental Health Partnership in various capacities including Staff Nurse, Community Outreach Nurse and managing wards. Throughout her career, Kim has gained many qualifications including her NVQ Level 4 Leadership & Management qualification for registered managers. Kim’s love of her job and her residents is clearly displayed by her work ethic; she is a dedicated, loyal manager who is respected by all. In her spare time, Kim loves watching F1, learning about local and national history and delving into a great book. |
Fees
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Food
| The Importance Of Meal Times |
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As we grow older a healthy balanced diet is vital to our physical wellbeing. Our appetites may change, and the way in which we consume food may change, but our need for nutrient rich food does not so it’s even more important to ensure that meals are planned to meet individual requirements. |
| We Serve Food At |
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| All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Diabetic, Pureed, Vegetarian. |
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Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Notaro Homes we understand the importance of meaningful activities. They play a vital role in helping our residents live life to the full, whatever their physical ability. Our activities are not only designed to engage mind, body and spirit but to respect and honour our residents’ individuality. Our care home in Tauton and each of our homes have their very own Activities Coordinator who is responsible for organising and delivering a fun packed, varied programme which often includes trips out and visits from animal sanctuaries, community groups and theatrical companies. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
Map
Hope Corner Lane
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PB
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 20th February 2019 |
| Last rated | 26th March 2019 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 25th January 2011 |
26th March 2019 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
