The Malthouse Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,200.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Debra Wyke is Home Manager at The Malthouse Care Home.
People genuinely love the home and much of the team have been here for many years - it’s a wonderful family atmosphere which I have been welcomed into with open arms since joining in October 2021. I meet the early birds when I first come in at 7:30 and am out of the office as often as I can be, I like to get out on the floor to greet the residents and the team.
The Malthouse specialises in residential support for the elderly. One of the most highly regarded care homes in Dorset, The Malthouse offers attractive, spacious accommodation with the majority of rooms having en-suite facilities.
The home has been awarded a GSF accreditation. The Gold Standards Framework gives outstanding training to all those providing end of life care to ensure better lives for people and recognised standards of care.
Independent living accommodation is also available at The Malthouse in The Stables and The Lodges.
The home is full of character and charm which makes for a relaxing and homely environment.
The home has a beautiful garden offering a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Following the last inspection at The Malthouse, CQC rated the home as ‘Good’.
The Malthouse is one of the most highly regarded care homes in Dorset. The home has a beautiful garden offering a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy. The staff team is made up of local people, some of whom have worked at the home for years.
The Malthouse is situated within walking distance of our pretty, quaint town centre. With many beautiful locations within easy reach such as Stourhead Gardens, Pythouse walled gardens and Shaftesbury where you can visit Goldhill famous for the Hovis advert and admire the stunning views across the Blackmore vale.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| 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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The Malthouse 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. |
| 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. |
| 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) 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 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Malthouse is a traditional building with a quirky and charming interior set in beautiful grounds with a courtyard and a private rear garden. Inside the home is a warm and homely atmosphere, and you’ll be greeted by a care team who pride themselves on friendliness and caring. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 1890 |
| 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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| Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus, Optician, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area, Stairlift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls. |
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| Description |
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All bedrooms are well equipped and we happily support residents if they wish to include their own treasured furnishings, such as a favourite table, pictures, a chair and ornaments. Each room also has phone and television points. Even WiFi is available to those wishing to access the Internet in communal areas. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 34 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 1 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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 |
 Pureed
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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| Our Menu |
HHG_Daily_Menu_Planner_Template_Feb19_002.pdf
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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.
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.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
There is a weekly 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.
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.
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.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Activities and entertainment are a core part of quality care. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse, enriching range of activities and entertainment at each of our homes. At each home, a dedicated activities coordinator is responsible for researching and facilitating enjoyable activities for residents every day. A weekly timetable of activities is in place at each home, supplemented by additional opportunities. We take on board feedback and requests for new activities or outings, so that residents are able to continue to enjoy the hobbies and pastimes they have participated in over the years. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
Bay Road
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4EW
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 26th September 2022 |
| Last rated | 26th October 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 15th March 2016 |
| Service Provider | Healthcare Homes Group Limited, CO7 7QR |
The Malthouse Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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