Standon House
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12 Ashby Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8AG
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,200.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Barry Oliver is Manager at Standon House.
Barry joined the team as Assistant Manager before stepping into his current role. His background spans many years as a healthcare assistant in both hospitals and care homes, and he had worked here before joining us full time, so he knows this home well.
Qualified with an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, Barry is a steady and supportive presence for both residents and staff. He is a consistent advocate for residents living with dementia and believes strongly that a rich and meaningful activities programme is central to a good quality of life, not an afterthought.
Barry's own grandmother has stayed at Standon House. He knows what it feels like to entrust someone you love to a care home, and that shapes everything about how he does his job.
Welcome to Standon House, our Care Home in Tamworth. Our family-owned and managed care home has been providing care for the elderly for decades at our converted property, Standon House, and we feel honoured to play our small part in ensuring you live a lovely later life.
Standon House Tamworth opened in 1985, and we’ve been caring for and supporting elderly residents for a long time as a team and as a family. Our home has 29 rooms and we also support 25 supported living apartments, set in glorious grounds
| 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. |
| 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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Infection control is taken seriously at Standon House and is embedded into our day-to-day operations rather than treated as a tick-box exercise. Our practices are guided by national infection control guidance and kept under regular review. We have a named Infection Control Lead who oversees our practices and ensures we remain compliant with current guidance. Regular infection control audits are carried out to identify areas for improvement and maintain consistent standards across the home. Our cleaning products are selected specifically for their efficacy against infection, and both domestic and care staff receive training on correct dosing and usage, as even the right product used incorrectly offers limited protection. Hand sanitiser is positioned throughout the home and all staff, residents and visitors are encouraged to use it regularly. Appropriate PPE is worn according to need and is readily available to both staff and visitors throughout the home. Clinical and hazardous waste is managed as separate streams to minimise risk to residents and staff alike. Our laundry is processed at high temperatures to ensure linens and clothing are handled to the highest hygiene standards. In the kitchen, our dishwasher includes a sterilisation cycle which is used when additional hygiene measures are required. All staff are actively encouraged to take up flu and COVID vaccinations each season, and we support residents to access both flu and COVID vaccination programmes as a matter of course. We maintain a close working relationship with our GPs, with regular check-ins both in person and virtually. This means that any early signs of infection in a resident are identified and acted upon quickly, rather than being left to escalate. To protect our residents, many of whom are vulnerable, we kindly ask visitors to postpone their visit if they are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of infection. It is a small ask that makes a big difference to the people we care for. Should an infection be identified, we act quickly to contain the spread, keep families informed and ensure the affected resident continues to receive the care they need. Families are always welcome to speak to our team if they have any questions or concerns about infection control. Our approach is one of continuous vigilance, keeping residents safe while maintaining the warm, homely environment that defines life at Standon House. |
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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. |
| 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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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| 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 Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Standon House has Comfortable and spacious private rooms and cosy lounge areas, with Beautifully landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy. Standon House also has Hairdressing and beauty salon services |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| 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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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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Here you will find our range of accommodation options, as well as the facilities and amenities available to our residents. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 31 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 8 |
| 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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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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
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. 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.
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.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
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.
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.
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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At Standon House Care Home, we understand the importance of keeping our residents mentally stimulated and physically active. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment. |
| 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? | Partial |
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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 |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Do you use solar power? | 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 |
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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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Standon House. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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12 Ashby Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8AG
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 13th September 2022 |
| Last rated | 5th October 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 31st March 2021 |
Standon House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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