Borovere
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10 Borovere Lane
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1PD
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,547.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Karen Shepperdson is Home Manager at Borovere.
I’ve been in care for over 25 years, supporting families like yours every day.
At Greensleeves Care, we know families are making big decisions about their loved ones and we’re here to help you feel confident in those choices. One of the ways we give families peace of mind is through our Home for Life Commitment: a resident will never be asked to leave if personal funds run out. Because our focus, as a charity, is always on people, not pockets.
We make the move into care flexible, with options such as a no-obligation trial, to experience life here before making a longer-term commitment.
Our approach to care is rooted in warmth and understanding, delivered by a skilled and compassionate team who are here to support you and your loved one feel good about care, every step of the way. Give us a call today to talk through your needs or to arrange a visit, we’d be delighted to show you around.
Welcome to Borovere, the leading not-for-profit care home in Alton, Hampshire. We provide compassionate residential, dementia, and respite care in a warm, homely environment where every resident is valued as an individual.
As part of Greensleeves Care, a highly respected UK care charity, Borovere is dedicated to putting people before profit. Our Home for Life promise means residents and their families have complete peace of mind, knowing that no one will ever be asked to leave if personal funds run low.
Situated on the edge of the welcoming market town of Alton, our home offers easy access to local community life, from social outings and church visits to pub lunches and local events. With 34 spacious, fully furnished bedrooms, many featuring ensuite wet rooms, residents are encouraged to make their rooms truly their own.
Life at Borovere is active and fulfilling, with a variety of daily activities, hobbies, and events designed to promote wellbeing and friendship. Our talented chefs prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to individual preferences, with highlights including summer barbecues and al fresco dining in our lovely garden.
Discover why so many families choose Borovere, the No. 1 not-for-profit care home in Alton for trusted, compassionate care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| 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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Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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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 Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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People who visit the care home for the first time often remark on how happy the residents are and how relaxing the home is for them. This is something the Home Manager and her team pride themselves on. This is also one of the reasons why local health care professionals in Hampshire hold Borovere in such high esteem and also why so many people want to live there. |
| 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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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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There are a total of 30 bedrooms including 28 single rooms and 2 double occupancy rooms, the vast majority of which have en-suite facilities. Although each room is fully furnished to a high standard, residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as pictures, ornaments and small items of furniture. The rooms are also equipped with a call bell system and TV point. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 34 |
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| Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,547.00 |
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| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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.
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 Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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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 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.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
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.
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.
Tables are well laid.
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.
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Our activities are personalised to suit our residents’ wishes and interests and to enable them to stay as active and independent as possible. We have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who organises a schedule of entertainment and activities that is woven into the fabric of the day. In this way we keep days interesting and fun for all. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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Assessed on a case-by-case basis |
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10 Borovere Lane
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1PD
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 | 4th May 2023 |
| Last rated | 4th July 2023 |
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| Historic Reports | |
| Registration Date | 7th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Greensleeves Homes Trust, EC3M 3JY |
Borovere Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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