Chelston Park
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West Buckland Road
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9PH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £950.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Jo Girdler is Manager at Chelston Park.
B.Sc. (Hons) Health and Social Care, Diploma in Community Health (District Nurse)
Certificate in Cardio-Thoracic Nursing (ENB 249)
Registered Nurse
Chelston Park offers personalised nursing care and support within a safe, homely environment. At Chelston, the choices, care well being and comfort of our residents is the most important thing and the home combines manageable size with first-class nursing facilities.
Our staff are trained to a high standard and are supported to help each resident get the best out of every day. Alongside external trainers, our nurse trainer supports staff and delivers certified training on an ongoing basis. This ensures that our standards of care and support are maintained.
Chelston Park is a picturesque, period property modernised for the purpose of care. An extensive accessible garden gives way to beautiful views of the Blackdown Hills and the Wellington Monument.
Chelston Gardens is located on the outskirts of Wellington, some six miles from the county town of Taunton and five minutes from Junction 26 of the M5 motorway.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate 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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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices 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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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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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 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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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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With modern facilities in a recently refurbished and modernised period home, Chelston Park, boasts a new sitting room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room as well as new windows, digital phone system, electric profiling beds and Wi-Fi throughout. |
| 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, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, 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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| Description |
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Chelston Park has 31 rooms, comprising of 22 single rooms and 9 double rooms suitable for couples. Chelston Park offers a variety of rooms – some large, some smaller – with pleasant views and plenty of light.
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 86 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 86 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Fridge, Internet Access, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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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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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| Our Menu |
Summer Menu Sample Week 2 of 3.pdf
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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’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
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The activities team plays a vital role at Chelston Park, working alongside care staff to keep people interested, stimulated and participating. We place great importance on keeping residents enthusiastic and enjoying life.
Activities take into account residents’ interests, skills, experience, personality and medical condition. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Pets welcome at the managers discretion. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
West Buckland Road
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9PH
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 3rd March 2021 |
| Last rated | 30th December 2017 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 23rd December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Chelston Park Nursing And Residential Home Limited, TA21 9PH |
Chelston Park Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Car Park. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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