St George's Nursing Home Witham
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18-20 Avenue Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 2DT
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,450.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Sally Morgan is Home Manager at St George's Nursing Home Witham.
Sally has an impressive 45-year career in the healthcare sector. As a Registered Nurse, Sally has navigated the complexities of patient care, administration, and leadership, so brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role now as Registered Manager at St. George’s Nursing Home. Her unwavering commitment to residents and their families is evident in her decade-long tenure at St. Georges.
Sally envisions St George's as more than just a nursing home, but a place where residents can truly live their best lives, surrounded by safety, respect, and compassion. Sally invites you to connect with her personally and explore the warm and inviting environment of the beautiful home and experience firsthand the care and dedication that defines St. George’s Nursing Home in Witham.
St. George's Nursing Home Witham
Expert Nursing & Residential Care in Witham, Essex.
Compassionate Care for Enhanced Well-being
St. George's Nursing Home, proudly owned and operated by Outlook Care, is a leading provider of exceptional residential and nursing care for the elderly in Witham, Essex. Our dedicated and compassionate team focuses on delivering high-quality, inclusive, personalised support in a warm, inviting, and safe environment.
Our comprehensive care services include:
- Residential Care: A supportive and engaging environment for daily living.
- Specialised Nursing Care: Tailored support for individuals with complex health needs.
- Palliative Care & End-of-Life Care: An experienced team of nurses dedicated to providing compassionate care during these sensitive times.
A Modern Nursing Home Designed for Comfort and Dignity
St. George's Nursing Home offers a truly welcoming environment. Housed within a beautifully extended Edwardian property, our home underwent a full renovation in 2022 to ensure the highest standards of comfort and care. Every detail of the interior has been thoughtfully designed to create a calming atmosphere, promoting resident well-being and supporting orientation. Key features of our thoughtfully designed home:
Spacious Accommodation: Our home comprises 40 comfortable rooms.- En-Suite Options: 23 rooms feature convenient en-suite facilities.
- Garden Access & Views: Most rooms offer direct garden access or a picturesque garden view, all with step-free entry.
- Personalised Comfort: Each room is fully furnished, with ample space for residents to bring favourite personal items like armchairs or chests of drawers. We provide all bed linen and towels, though you're welcome to bring your own.
- Easy Mobility: Spacious, accessible lifts serve all floors, ensuring comfortable movement throughout the home.
Enriching Environments & Modern Amenities
We believe in fostering a vibrant community and providing spaces that promote well-being and social interaction. Our extensive facilities include:
Indoor Spaces: Activities Room, Coffee Shop/Café, Conservatory, Bright Dining Rooms, Comfortable Sitting Rooms, and TV Lounges.- Outdoor Spaces: Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond, Private Garden(s), Ample Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, and a Vegetable Plot.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly Access throughout the premises.
We're also 'smart' about care, utilising modern features such as:
- Electronic Visitor Register for enhanced security.
- Individual Heating Controls in rooms for personalised comfort.
- Interactive Digital Touch Table for engaging activities.
- Commitment to Reduce Plastic Use for environmental responsibility.
Flexible Funding Options & Expert Guidance
Navigating care home funding can be complex, and we're here to help. St. George's Nursing Home welcomes residents with various funding arrangements: Self-Funding Clients - Local Authority Funding - NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding and Local Authority Funding with a Third-Party Top-Up.
Our experienced team is dedicated to providing clear guidance and support, making the process as smooth as possible for you.
Contact St George's Nursing Home Witham today
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Complex Care, Convalescence, Emergency Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Our care home complies fully with all national and local government infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for our residents, customers, visitors, and staff. |
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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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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
| 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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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Premises | The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises. |
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Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| 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 No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 18 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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St George’s Nursing Home offers a modern, welcoming environment designed to promote comfort, dignity, and well-being. Housed in a beautifully extended Edwardian property, the home underwent a full renovation in 2022 to meet the highest standards of care. Every aspect of the interior has been thoughtfully designed to create a calming atmosphere and support residents' orientation and comfort. The building features spacious, accessible lifts serving all floors, ensuring easy and comfortable mobility throughout the home. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 1940 |
| 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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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls, Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use. |
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Making Your Room Feel Like Home |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 40 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 23 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
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).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
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.
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.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
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.
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.
We have food theme days/nights.
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 correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
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.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Moving into a care home can be a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, enjoy companionship, and take part in a vibrant social life. At St George’s, our Well-being team organises a varied calendar of daily activities and events to suit a wide range of interests. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
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? | Yes |
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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 |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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We understand that moving home can be an emotional time and animals can often provide comfort and familiarity. St George's Nursing Home is a pet-friendly home and pets are allowed to visit, however they are not allowed to stay as this would have an impact on our staff’s time and on the hygiene of the home. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
| We Welcome |
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| Others (subject to review). |
18-20 Avenue Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 2DT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 12th June 2023 |
| Last rated | 31st August 2023 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 20th October 2022 |
| Service Provider | Outlook Care, CO2 7NL |
St George's Nursing Home Witham Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| 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. |
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