Brocastle Manor Care Home
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Brocastle House
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Bridgend
Bridgend County
CF35 5AU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
Meet The Manager
Linda Jenkins is Manager at Brocastle Manor Care Home.
Linda has been the home manager at Brocastle Manor since April 2022. Her career in care started almost 40 years ago, working alongside Hafod for many years whilst she was employed by Cardiff Council. She then joined Hafod in 2008 as Residential Care Coordinator in Cardiff and has held various care roles in the organisation.
Personal experience caring for her own parents inspired her passion for ensuring the people in our care receive the highest standard of person-centred care, and that all residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
In her free time, Linda loves to cook and spend time with her daughter visiting food festivals, theatres and holidays abroad.
Brocastle Manor Care Home is a purpose-built modern care home for over 55s near Bridgend, South Wales. We focus on giving a great quality of life to our residents, whatever their abilities and needs.
Our specially trained team are on hand day and night to provide tailored care to our residents, including residential care and specialist care for those living with physical or mental disabilities and dementia.
We pride ourselves on providing a happy, friendly and warm environment that lets residents be as independent or involved as they choose to be.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
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.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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Brocastle Manor 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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Our 14 acres of spacious grounds provide a scenic setting for relaxing and socialising in the countryside. The private and secure enclosed garden areas, patios and nature trails get lots of sunlight and provide regular opportunities for gardening and outdoor activities. They are fully accessible, so everybody can benefit from spending time outside in the fresh air. Brocastle Manor has lots of communal space where residents can take part in hobbies, catch up over cups of tea and spend quality time with their friends and family. As well as five air-conditioned communal lounges, there is a cinema room where residents can watch films while enjoying an ice cream and a multi-sensory room for relaxation. We also run monthly outings. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| 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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| Cinema, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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We have 80 bedrooms, all of which are bright, airy, comfortable and generously sized. Each room is furnished to a high standard and has a private en-suite bathroom, a digital TV, an FM radio and telephone points. Residents are encouraged to bring along some personal possessions so that they can really make their rooms their own. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 80 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 80 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bridgend |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
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.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
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.
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’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
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.
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.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We give our residents every chance to make friends, have interesting conversations and enjoy group activities. Every day there is something different to take part in so that there is little chance of being bored. Regular activities include bingo, quiz night, art group, film night, games, sing-alongs, performances, exercise sessions, craft-making, seasonal fairs and more. For added convenience, we also have in-house hairdressing and religious services, including monthly communion. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
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? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | 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 |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Brocastle Manor. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Brocastle House
,
Bridgend
Bridgend County
CF35 5AU
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory/service/SIN-00011446-QQBQ |
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| Report Published | 28th June 2024 |
| Registration Date | 24th October 2019 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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