Castor Lodge Care Home
Splash Lane
Castor
Peterbourogh
Cambridgeshire
PE5 7BD
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 94%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Nogi John is Home Manager at Castor Lodge Care Home.
Nogi has worked for Country Court since 2015 managing another nursing home and previously managed Ashwood Nursing Home, one of our other homes in Spalding. Leading by example, her team receives her full support enabling them to deliver excellent care and support for residents. Nogi’s dedication was recognised by the Lincolnshire Care Association when she won the ‘Care Leadership’ award at the LinCA Care Awards in 2018.
About Us
Our homes are designed to be exactly that – a home. The stunning facilities provide a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to live as they would normally, with the added pleasure of having company (and no chores). Our new care home in Castor near Peterborough will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door. Specialising in residential care, dementia care and short-term respite care, Castor Lodge is home for up to sixty-eight people. The care home is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for a variety of care needs.
With a community feel, the home's village street provides a lively heart of the home. Communal areas are bright, spacious and inviting, with beautifully landscaped gardens to encourage people to explore the outdoor spaces.
Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to facilitate a range of daily meaningful activities. There is always plenty going on from a visit to the Cricketers Arms pub, cinema, hair and beauty salon or corner shop. Residents can meet friends and visitors in the bistro café or enjoy uninterrupted views over the open countryside from the rooftop Observatory bar. Castor Lodge is a wonderful place to start the next chapter of life.
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Castor Lodge
Care
| 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. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Pain Management. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering . |
| 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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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. |
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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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| 60 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The stunning facilities provide a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to live as they would normally, with the added pleasure of having company (and no chores). Our new care home in Castor near Peterborough will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door. Specialising in residential care, dementia care and short-term respite care, Castor Lodge will be home for up to sixty-eight people. The care home will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for a variety of care needs. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| 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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| Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Library, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Castor Care Home Brochure SM.pdf |
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Rooms
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Our 68 bedrooms are light, bright and comfortable. People are able to personalise their rooms with belongings that are meaningful to them. All rooms have en-suite and walk in shower rooms. |
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| Number Of Rooms | 74 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 74 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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Meet our Team
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Meeting needs with dignity and respect by being who we are. Treating each other with empathy, consideration and respect. Striving every day to be honest, transparent, trustworthy and professional. |
| Our Team |
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Daniel GrabDeputy ManagerDaniel is our Deputy Manager at Castor Lodge, he is a registered nurse and has worked as clinical lead for various care providers. Daniel is responsible for monitoring the standards of care in the home and ensuring the needs of our residents are met on a day to day basis. 
Laura MillsCustomer Relations ManagerLaura is our Customer Relations Manager at Castor Lodge Care Home, and she is responsible for ensuring the transition of your loved one into our home is as smooth as possible. Laura takes a great deal of care to get to know each resident and their family. She was awarded a Staff Award recognising the fantastic rapport she has with families & residents, always finding a way to make people feel at ease.
Nogi JohnHome ManagerNogi has worked for Country Court since 2015 managing another nursing home and previously managed Ashwood Nursing Home, one of our other homes in Spalding. Leading by example, her team receives her full support enabling them to deliver excellent care and support for residents. Nogi’s dedication was recognised by the Lincolnshire Care Association when she won the ‘Care Leadership’ award at the LinCA Care Awards in 2018. 
Pramila GurungHome AdministratorPramila is the Home Administrator here at Castor Lodge. She keeps the administration running smoothly for the home and brightens everyone's day. 
Saira RefinReceptionistSaira is our Receptionist at Castor Lodge, she provides a warm welcome for all our visitors and supports all of the teams at the care home with administration and clerical assistance. |
Fees
| Funding Types | |
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| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Third Party Top-Ups | Yes |
Food
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Our dining rooms are clean, bright and inviting. Residents are encouraged to take their meals in the shared dining areas in the company of their friends. Dining tables are set ready for each meal, just as you would expect in a restaurant and front of house staff are on hand to serve and assist with meals as required. |
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| Afternoon Tea, All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Diabetic, Pureed, Vegetarian. |
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Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our in-house pubs are a popular facility. Our pub is a place for residents to relax and enjoys life with friends as they always would have done. Movie night is weekly highlight at our home. Residents choose the films and enjoy with popcorn and drinks. Residents also enjoy a trip to the salon. For many residents this is weekly event in their calendar. Our beauty bar feature a nail painting area and make-up for those special occasions. |
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| Timetables |
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| Newly_branded_Activities_trifold_V10_Q6GiWvc.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Pets
| Our Pets |
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No Pets. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Map
Splash Lane
Castor
Peterbourogh
Cambridgeshire
PE5 7BD
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
Amenities
| Transport |
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| Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
