Appleton Lodge Nursing Home
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Royal British Legion Industries
Milner Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7FU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,760.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
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Meet The Manager
Cara Randall is Manager at Appleton Lodge Nursing Home.
Cara began her extensive 30+ year care career in 1991 as an NHS nurse. She later specialised in Stoma care as a Territory Manager and Company Stoma Nurse. Cara joined Bradbury House (previously Gavin Astor) nine years ago as a Night Nurse, progressing to Unit Manager. In 2019, she became Suite Manager at the new Appleton Lodge, where she met Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II during the opening ceremony. Promoted to Deputy Manager across both homes in May 2022, she proudly became Home Manager in April this year, bringing her experience, vision, and compassion to the role.
At Appleton Lodge Nursing Home, we provide compassionate, personalised care in a warm and homely environment. Located in the heart of the RBLI Village in Aylesford, Kent, our facility was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2019. Appleton Lodge recently became part of the Eleanor Healthcare Group, allowing us to enhance our services and continue offering state-of-the-art care for elderly people and those with physical disabilities.
With 15 spacious rooms, each equipped with modern en-suite facilities, our residents enjoy the highest standards of comfort and care. Whether you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one, Appleton Lodge offers a safe, welcoming place where everyone feels like part of the family.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, End of Life, High Dependency, 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. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Appleton Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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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. |
| 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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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| 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) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our communal living spaces are bright and welcoming, providing the perfect environment for socialising and building community connections within our nursing home. Residents can relax and enjoy nature in our peaceful woodland garden or explore the beautiful Garden of Honour—ideal spaces for fresh air and tranquillity. Our serene outdoor areas are part of what makes Appleton Lodge Nursing Home in Aylesford a special place. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Nov 2019 |
| 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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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Vegetable Plot. |
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| Description |
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All our rooms are designed with privacy and comfort in mind. Each room features modern en-suite facilities, allowing residents to feel at home in a top-quality care home in Kent. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 15 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 15 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
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| Double Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,760.00 |
| 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 |
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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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.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We have an in-house Lifestyle and Wellbeing Manager who organises a wide range of activities, including classes and day trips.There are also many events and social opportunities around the Village throughout the year.We provide a full and varied wellbeing programme for our residents, typically between 10am and 4pm each day. Events range from knitting, arts and crafts, karaoke and other games to visiting entertainers, pet farms and organised day trips. All residents have the choice of taking part. For those who are less able we provide 1:1 activities such as hand massage or reading. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
| Our Pets |
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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Appleton Lodge. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Royal British Legion Industries
Milner Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7FU
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
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