Brooklands Care Home
Springfield Park
Springfield Rd
Grimsby
DN33 3LE
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Profile Strength |
Very Good 84%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £750.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Catherine Brooks is Home Manager at Brooklands Care Home.
As a Registered Nurse, Catherine has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Catherine chose to work in the care sector because she loves caring for people, being able to make someone smile, being with them, listening to them and being a part of their life and making a positive impact on them.
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys spending time as a family including her three children. She also likes crafting, walking her two dogs, being out in the countryside, and exploring new places.
If you would like to find out more about Brooklands, Catherine would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you over the phone to answer any questions and provide further information.
About Us
Part of a peaceful residential area just outside Grimsby, Brooklands is a purpose-built, 60-bed care home offering residential, nursing and memory care, for those living with dementia, as well as care for young people with physical disabilities.
This friendly home offers the choice of three sitting rooms and three dining areas. There is also a coffee shop, a hairdressing salon and treatment room, a dedicated activities room and a sunny conservatory. The lovely garden, which is looked after by some of our Residents, is a favourite location in which to relax or socialise with friends and relatives. All our bright and comfortable bedrooms and living areas are easily accessible by wheelchair.
Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
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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We've taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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 FacebookAdmission Criteria
| Minimum Age |
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| 55 |
Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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All bedrooms are bright and airy, and residents are encouraged to personalise their bedroom as much as possible so that it feels like a ‘home from home.’ |
| 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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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Rooms
| Description |
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All bedrooms are bright and airy, and residents are encouraged to personalise their bedroom as much as possible so that it feels like a ‘home from home.’ |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 63 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 2 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Kitchenette, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV. |
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Meet our Team
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Brooklands Care home has 46 members of staff, between them, they have several years of care experience. Of the 24 Care Staff, all hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care. |
| Our Team |
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Catherine BrooksHome ManagerAs a Registered Nurse, Catherine has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents. |
Fees
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £750.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Food (Choice Dining)
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 |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Lounge/Diner
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A critical component for good health.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
There is a weekly 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.
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.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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Here at Brooklands Care Home, we have a dedicated activities coordinator responsible for creating a monthly activities calendar. We Care Group provides the activities coordinators with all the tools necessary to enhance the well-being of our Residents. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
Pets
| Our Pets |
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Pets by arrangement. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding. |
Map
Springfield Park
Springfield Rd
Grimsby
DN33 3LE
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
