The Links
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1 Golf Links Road
Broadstone
Dorset
BH18 8BE
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,375.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Denise Arthur-Briskham is General Manager at The Links.
Outstanding care in a quiet village near Poole
The Links has been awarded the CQC’s highest rating for its safe and effective care. We welcome individuals needing short-term or long-term care, including specialist care for dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s.
A purpose-built home in a leafy neighbourhood:
Here in our spacious and attractive home, we help each resident to settle in quickly and make friends. We want each person to feel at home and enjoy their life to the full.
Great places to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time:
Our ‘one family’ approach means that friends and family are always welcome – whether popping by for a coffee with a loved one, wanting a chat with our staff, or joining in with a meal or activity.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| 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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The Links is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| 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 |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The links is a spacious and attractive home, decorated to a high standard. We have several lounges including a cheerful sun room. We also have a guest suite and private dining spaces. Our outside space has pretty gardens, patio area with seating and a summerhouse. Every room is en-suite and we also have rooms suitable for couples. |
| 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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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, GP, Hairdressers, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| Description |
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We have an en-suite shower and WC in every room. We also have rooms available for couples. We also have a guest suite to accommodate overnight visitors. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 68 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 64 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin. | |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| 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 | £1,375.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,595.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,425.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,595.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,515.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| 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.
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 Pureed
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 a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
There is a weekly menu.
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’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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There’s no typical day at The Links, but we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about. Exploring creativity We help residents with flower-arranging, gardening, arts and crafts, and baking. All aboard Our minibus really helps with trips out around the local area. We go on trips to the coast or the the shops. Nursery visits The local nursery children come in every week to spend time with the residents and do activities with them. We make sure there is a personalised cake on every birthday too! |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
1 Golf Links Road
Broadstone
Dorset
BH18 8BE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 10th August 2023 |
| Last rated | 3rd November 2023 |
| Current Report | |
| Historic Reports | |
| Registration Date | 26th October 2012 |
| Service Provider | Bupa Care Homes (PT Links) Limited, LS5 3BF |
The Links 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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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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