Pitkerro Care Centre
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,175.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Lynsey Robbie is Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre.
Lynsey brings over two decades of nursing expertise to her role as Care Home Manager. A registered general nurse, her journey began within the NHS, where she honed her skills in intensive care and medical wards. Driven by a desire for more personalized elderly care, she transitioned to the private sector, steadily progressing from nursing to being a regional manager. More recently, and luckily for us, Lynsey now just wants to focus on being the manager of Pitkerro, a home where she knows everyone by name.
Lynsey’s commitment is evident in her hands-on approach; the home has zero agency staff, something most Dundee nursing homes are unable to match but when nurses have been absent through illness, Lynsey has been know to volunteer to fill the gap! She loves the work and this also helps her to remain connected to the daily realities of care. Her focus extends beyond management, as she prioritizes creating a warm, homely environment where residents feel valued and supported.
Anyone for a cuppa and a blather? That's the vibe at Pitkerro Care Centre in Dundee. We're not just about care; we're about creating a real home-from-home, a place where everyone feels part of something. Overlooking Finlathern Park, in the north of Dundee and adjacent to the Dighty Burn, it's a pretty sweet spot. We're all about looking after folks, whether they need a bit of help with day-to-day life or a bit more nursing support.
We've got a brilliant team of nurses and carers who are patient, empathetic and all round good eggs, and they're here to help with all sorts of things. The ethos of the home is that every staff member from the manager to the maintenance worker has a part to play the overall feel of the home. From dementia and stroke care to Parkinson's, MS, MND, and Huntington's disease, we've got you covered with companionship, support and personal nursing care. We even have a seperate suite for those with more complex dementia needs.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Prader Willi Syndrome, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Pitkerro Care Centre is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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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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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Pitkerro nursing home offers a warm and inviting environment with a range of facilities designed to enhance residents' well-being. Our home features spacious communal lounges and dining areas, fostering social interaction and a sense of community. We have two gardens, a smaller one easily accessible from the cafe area, and a larger one perfect for summer barbecues and outdoor activities, including apple picking from our own trees. |
| 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, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 70 |
| 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, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,175.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our activity program is a vibrant and inclusive affair, with residents and staff collaborating on ideas. We host regular parties, bread-making sessions, and unique events like silent discos. We encourage residents to enjoy the outdoors with walks along the nearby Dighty Burn and trips to Finlathern Park. You will often find us crafting the hours away, indulging in some leisurely painting, a bit of board gaming, walks or being royally entertained by local singers. We receive a lot of children of various ages who like to come and read with us or just play games. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
146 Pitkerro Road
Dundee
DD4 8ER
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland
Autumna uses the Care Inspectorate's combined grading data which combines information from their new quality framework evaluations and their previous quality inspection methodology. If no recent rating has been awarded, an older rating from a previous inspection will be displayed.
| Category | Rating |
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| Overall | Good |
| Wellbeing | Good |
| Care and Support | Good |
| Environment | Good |
| Staff | Good |
| Management | Good |
| Read More | https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2011301452 |
| Report Published | 9th July 2021 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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