Kathleen Chambers House
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Kathleen Chambers House
97 Berrow Road
Burnham-on-sea
Somerset
TA8 2PG
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 92%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,100.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Stephanie Cahill is Registered manager at Kathleen Chambers House.
Steph Cahill has worked at Kathleen Chambers House since 1990, caring for adults with sight loss, having previously worked in Dementia & Nursing care.
Steph has gained qualifications in NVQ 3 Health and social care & NVQ4 Leadership and management for care services.
Kathleen Chambers House is located in the popular seaside resort of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset and aims to promote independence and a community feel, while respecting individual needs.
The aim is to make residents' transition into the home, as smooth as possible. All residents benefit from a tailored support plan, so they can be sure they will get the right level of care for their needs. Whether residents choose respite, short-term care, or plan to stay with at Kathleen Chambers House for longer, their needs will be fully assessed and a care plan agreed.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| 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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We are confident that our care homes are now some of the very safest places to live and work. All of our staff have been trained in additional and heightened cleansing protocols and hygiene regimes. Testing regimes will continue for staff, residents and visitors. |
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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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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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| 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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Kathleen Chambers House is located in the popular seaside resort of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset and aims to promote independence and a community feel, while respecting individual needs. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jul 1996 |
| 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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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Stairlift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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Our rooms are beautifully decorated with en suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 40 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 40 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Flat, Kitchenette, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Fridge, Internet Access, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| 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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
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. 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 Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
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.
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.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
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.
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 monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
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Social programmes are developed in conjunction with residents at the home, so residents can continue to do the things you enjoy, while trained chefs are able to adapt menus to fit in with any individual requirements. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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We welcome well behaved pets. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding. |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds, Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Reptiles. |
Kathleen Chambers House
97 Berrow Road
Burnham-on-sea
Somerset
TA8 2PG
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 24th August 2022 |
| Last rated | 27th September 2022 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 28th September 2020 |
27th September 2022 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen Chambers House
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