Breton Court
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Grange Road
St Michaels
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6EE
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £950.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Janice Macaranas is Manager at Breton Court.
Breton Court Care Home in Tenterden, Kent, provides outstanding residential, short-term respite and day care for older people.
The home has a warm and friendly atmosphere and is set in an acre of landscaped gardens with a tranquil duck pond. The 26-bedroom building is a single-story, so residents are free from stairs and lifts.
We place great emphasis on creating appetising and nutritious meals and are pleased to cater for special diets. Friends and relatives are always welcome for a relaxing visit or to take part in recreational activities.
The home employs over 30 staff to provide round-the-clock care and assist residents in their daily lives. If necessary, medical support is provided by Ivy Court Surgery and community nurses.
The care home is in the village of St Michaels. Residents enjoy the peaceful, rural surroundings within easy reach of local shops, church and pub. Tenterden is just 2 miles away, and our own minibus is available for day trips and outings.
We look after our residents in the best way possible, in a warm and friendly home-from-home environment, creating a loving atmosphere to meet the needs of all individuals.
We regard each person as unique and special. We recognise everyone’s right to air their views, voice their opinions, and make choices. We also believe they should be informed of their condition and be given help understanding how to accept their assessed care needs.
An important part of our philosophy includes the provision of high-quality care. Respect for the privacy and dignity of each individual is of the utmost importance. Care plans are created from an assessment of individual needs, ensuring the retention of dignity while offering as much independence as possible.
Above all, we strive to create a care home, which is warm, friendly, comfortable, safe and secure, so that those who are living with us can retain their individuality.
Breton Court
Breton Court
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| 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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Breton Court is working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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 |
| Minimum Age |
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| 55 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Home has a warm and friendly atmosphere, and is set in an acre of landscaped gardens with tranquil duck pond. The 26-bedroom building is a single-story, so residents are free from stairs and lifts. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 1980 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 1 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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The 26-bedroom building is a single-story, so residents are free from stairs and lifts. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 28 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 14 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| 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 |
 Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
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 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.
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’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We offer activities that are individually suited to our residents’ interests and hobbies, including music and singing, arts and crafts, card games, or painting and drawing. A minibus is available to our residents for outings ranging from organised day trips to shorter drives in the local countryside or nearby town. We have a dedicated activity coordinator who takes her time to get to know our residents and offer activities based on their individual interests. She also helps to organise get-togethers and social events. At Breton Court we celebrate all the annual cultural festivals with friends and family as well as making birthdays special. Residents are encouraged to continue to pursue personal interests and hobbies, in an attempt to facilitate a smooth transition and give them a sense of identity. In addition, we source external healthcare professionals such as doctors, dentists, district nurses, psychiatrists, physiotherapists and chiropodists in order that we can provide the best possible medical attention to those in our care. We also encourage our residents to do things for themselves, wherever possible, instead of making them unnecessarily reliant on others. Redecorating their bedrooms, helping to tend our gardens, or making themselves busy in our kitchen are just some of the ways in which our residents are able to express themselves, at the same time giving them the opportunity to feel useful and a part of the community. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Unfortunately, we have to say no to dogs, however, we can accept cats, Rabbits, Birds etc. We have ponds in both homes with ducks & fish. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds, Cats, Others (subject to review), Rabbits. |
Grange Road
St Michaels
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6EE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 7th February 2023 |
| Last rated | 25th March 2023 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 20th January 2012 |
| Service Provider | A Better Carehome Ltd, TN30 6EE |
Breton Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| 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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| Garden Centre, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Breton Court
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