Broadlands Lodge Care Home
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Broadlands Lodge Care Home
Broadland Gate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR13 5HB
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 95%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,250.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Tamara Crosswell is Manager at Broadlands Lodge Care Home.
Tamara has worked for just under 16 years in adult social care, starting as a care assistant and working her way up to high manager level brining her a wealth of practical experience and knowledge.
For the last 7 years Tamara has worked for Castlemeadow care where in 2021 she was awarded the top 20 care home in the East of England.
Tamara brings with her, her genuine passion and enthusiasm for high quality care.
Tamara’s philosophy is that all residents come first and are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest. She recognises that everyone is an individual and that we are privileged to work in our resident’s homes, treating them as part of our extended family.
Broadlands Lodge luxury residential care home in Norwich, opened in October 2022 and provides 24-hour residential and dementia care, within a, state-of-the-art home, where residents stay for one inclusive fee. Broadlands Lodge is part of Danforth Care Homes and benefits from the support of an experienced management team.
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| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| 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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Here at Danforth Care Homes the health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors and team members are at the heart of what we do and is of paramount importance to us. The steps we've taken include:
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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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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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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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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 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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Broadlands Lodge Care Home is a purpose built, five-star luxury accommodation, with exceptional finishing touches. We provide the highest standards of residential, dementia and respite care to all residents in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Broadlands Lodge has luxurious social spaces, attractive décor and stunning landscaped gardens and is situated near the picturesque Elm Hill with it's cobbled streets and shops, Norwich City and Norwich Castle and the seaside is also nearby. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bistro, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Hairdressers, Library, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| 11812_DAN Broadlands_A4_Brochure_(Aug2023)_PRINT_NEW.pdf |
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| Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 66 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 66 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| 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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Café
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
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).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
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.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
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 Bistro.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the 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.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
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’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
Broadlands Lodge Care Home
Broadland Gate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR13 5HB
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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