OSJCT Townsend House

This traditional home has some lovely newly refurbished communal lounges, where residents can enjoy the company of others, take part in activities or simply sit down and read a good book. Also, inside, you will find a themed cafe, which is the perfect spot to whereby residents can enjoy a coffee and a slice of homemade cake with loved ones.

The home is surrounded by a large beautiful and much loved garden, with a plethora of colourful flowers. Many of our resident’s love enjoying the outdoor space in the summer months, where they may relax in the shade of the mature trees or play a game of chess on the large outdoor chess board.

Each room is furnished with a single bed with bedding included, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, bedside table, carpet, sink and sink unit, and curtains.

Our friendly, professionally trained team are on hand around the clock to support our residents, ensuring they spend their day how they wish and enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.

The attentive care team focus on the individual needs of the residents, with a tailored care plan for each person. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for our residents by creating lovely, comfortable, homely surroundings and by providing care, activities and other services designed around each resident’s needs and wishes.

The team consists of a Home Manager, Care Services Manager, Dementia Lead, Senior support Workers, Support workers, Activity Co-ordinators, Admiral Nurses, Housekeeping, Handy person, administrators and the home's Chef and catering team.

The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.

Activities

Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.

Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Townsend House. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.

We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:

• Trips to garden centres, cafés, pub’s, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.

• Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
• Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
• Fun activities with the local toddler and nursery groups
• Board game competitions and quizzes
• Music therapy sessions
• Gardening
• Arts and crafts
• Communal Church services

With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.

And that’s not all:

We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.

Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.

Events

The home has strong links with the local community and there's never a dull moment. We run regular activities for all to join in:

• Coffee mornings
• Care Home Open Day 
• Summer and Autumn fetes
• Christmas parties