Autumna Care Home
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1, The Old Stables,
Eridge Park,
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9JT
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing |
| Availability | Yes |
| Live Rating | |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,400.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
D Harris is the General Manager at Autumna Care Home.
I've been in the Care industry for over eleven years and am an expert when it comes to connecting care homes and self funders.
Autumna Care Home is a beautiful home from home for our residents and staff alike. Our home is a modern and luxurious facility, set in 5 acres of lush gardens and woodland. We care for those with dementia, mental health needs, learning disabilities, as well as on a more independent, residential basis. 123
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Support for Couples. |
| 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 | Aids, Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
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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Safety of residents is a primary concern |
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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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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. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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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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| 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. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
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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Autumna Care Home offers residents the comfort and freedom of a maintenance-free lifestyle in an enriching, safe and nurturing environment. All residents are free to make use of our expansive grounds, including outdoor eating areas, a pond with ducks, a full sized swimming pool and gym, and numerous indoor shared rooms to relax in. Located near an inviting, pedestrian-friendly shopping area, our community offers residents a full range of gracious amenities and activities to enrich their mind, body and spirit. At Autumna, our exceptional resident-centered philosophy helps us deliver personalised care and services, so our residents can live life on their own terms. 234 |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 16 Jun 2020 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 5 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Day Centre, Dentist, GP, Gym, Hairdressers, Hydrotherapy Pool, Library, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area, Stairlift, Swimming Pool, Theatre. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls, Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use, Smart Home Remote Control, Solar Panel Heating, Virtual Reality. |
| Description |
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We are home to up to 100 residents, with a variety of different room options available. From standard single rooms, all the way up to deluxe suites, there is something for everyone. All rooms come furnished and have ensuite washrooms. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 100 |
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| Apartment, Bungalow, Double Room, Flat, Kitchenette, Separate Sitting Room, Shared Room, Single Room, Studio. |
| Room Features |
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| Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Balconet, Balcony, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Fridge, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Sky/Cable TV, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,500.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| 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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 Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
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| Our Menu |
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Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
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We have 5 activities per day to keep residents fit, active and engaged. From boules or yoga to cooking and yoga, there is something for everyone at Autumna. |
| 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, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use sensor taps to save water? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
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Do you compost? | Yes |
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| Our Pets |
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We love pets at Autumna! Pets can be brought with you on prior arrangement. We also have a pet parrot called Sid. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
1, The Old Stables,
Eridge Park,
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9JT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Outstanding |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Outstanding |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 17th June 2019 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Ferry, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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