8 St. Aldhelms Road
Poole
Dorset
BH13 6BS
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Respite |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,550.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Kim Harding is Manager at Park Manor Care Home.
Kim has worked in the care sector for over 35 years, including more than 25 years in care home management.
Throughout her extensive career, she has gained valuable qualifications in adult social care and leadership, equipping her with the knowledge and skills needed to support both residents and staff teams effectively.
She is honoured to be the General Manager at Park Manor and considers it a privilege to work in such a wonderful home alongside a dedicated team. Her focus is to ensure that residents live well in a happy, safe environment.
Kim and the whole team embrace a whole-home approach to achieving positive outcomes for everyone, fully aligned with Manor Life’s philosophy that every resident should enjoy life to the fullest.
Park Manor Care Home in Poole offers the finest Residential and Nursing Care for older people in Dorset.
Park Manor opened its doors to new residents in the Winter of 2024, following an extensive refurbishment, our Poole care home is expertly and thoughtfully designed to meet the existing and evolving needs of residents. Park Manor Care Home aims to provide residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.
We have 42 bedrooms, three of which can be double suites, all with en-suite wet room facilities and flatscreen TV’s. Communal areas offer a choice of tranquil settings, creating an important therapeutic atmosphere.
Our beautifully furnished communal areas offer space to both relax and socialise; all have cafe facilities for residents and guests. All of our bedrooms can have looped hearing systems installed on request, and of course, professional 24-hour nursing and personal care are always on hand, from our friendly, expert team.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
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.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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Park Manor has a robust Clinical Governance Framework in place to ensure high standards of safety and care. The home operates with openness and transparency, working collaboratively with external stakeholders and local safeguarding teams. All colleagues receive appropriate training relevant to their roles, ensuring they are fully equipped to deliver safe and effective care. An independent quality consultant oversees the Clinical Governance Framework to provide objective insight and assurance. The Director of Operations conducts regular provider visits, at least once a month, to maintain oversight and drive continuous improvement. Park Manor maintains staffing levels above the industry standard, ensuring residents receive supportive, personalised care and that team members are well-supported in their roles. |
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. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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 Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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Minimum Age |
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65 |
Our Building and Facilities |
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Each day is yours. We can entertain you or you can entertain your friends and family in one of our comfortable lounges. There are no fixed visiting hours, so friends and family can come and go at any time. Whether it’s relaxing in your own room, enjoying a chat and a glass of wine with friends before dinner, or taking a gentle stroll in the landscaped gardens, life at Park Manor is what you want it to be. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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No |
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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Beauty Salon, Cinema, Hairdressers, Lift. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
Description |
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All our rooms have been furnished by professional interior designers to reflect the peace and tranquillity of country living. They feature the highest standard of fixtures, fittings and fabrics. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 45 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 42 |
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. |
Type Of Room |
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Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,550.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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 |
Activities Are So Important |
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We all know that keeping active is important – mental and physical stimulation is widely recognised as a way of improving general well-being. At Park Manor, our Health & Wellness programme is specially designed to do just that. |
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, 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? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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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 online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
8 St. Aldhelms Road
Poole
Dorset
BH13 6BS
Not yet rated.
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church. |
Nearby Services |
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Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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