FACILITIES AND STAFF

Accommodation

• Abbeydale was originally a Victorian Property which was built in the 1880’s. It is a beautiful home which is full of character. All extensions have been carefully planned to ensure that the character of the original building is maintained whilst also providing up to date purpose built accommodation for the elderly.

• Abbeydale is set on two floors and is serviced by a passenger lift.

• The lounges and conservatory are decorated to a very high standard and there is always a vibrant atmosphere with background music playing. The lounges and conservatory overlooks and leads onto a beautifully kept garden area which has a well maintained lawn and peaceful sitting areas. Residents can also view the local church activities from the garden area.

• All areas of the home are accessible by wheelchairs.

• The bedrooms are large in size and are tastefully decorated with matching bedding and curtains. There are two double bedrooms which are perfect for a married couple. The majority of bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities or if not are located nearby toilet and washing facilities. All bedrooms are equipped with a T.V point and a Nurse Call system. Abbeydale encourage residents and family members to personalise bedrooms and have a telephone installed if they wish.

• Please contact our Home Manager Karen Seaton, who will be delighted to make a time to show you round Abbeydale. You can find our contact details at the “contact us” section.

Equipment

• Abbeydale is equipped with a variety of equipment which is covered by maintenance contracts to ensure safe and reliable operation. Some of the equipment includes:

• Assisted specialist bathing equipment
• Hoists for lifting
• Digital weighing scales
• Pressure care mattresses
• New laundry equipment
• New Freezer in the kitchen
• Rug doctor – specialist floor cleaner
• New drugs fridge

Meals

• Delicious, home made nutritional meals are prepared by the home’s chef.

• The weekly and daily menus are always displayed in the dining room. Abbeydale offers a selection of alternatives and endeavours to comply with any special requests and accommodate any special dietary requirements. Abbeydale encourage residents to eat in the dining room but may have their meals in their bedroom if they wish. We can also arrange for a relative to join a resident for a meal if they wish.

• See link below for a typical weekly menu

Services

• Abbeydale ensures that all outside services that are needed are arranged. Some of these services include:
• GP services
• District Nurses
• Visits from Social Workers
• Dentist
• Physiotherapist
• Chiropodist
• Optician

• The Home Manager can arrange any additional services that may be required

Staff

• The Registered Home Manager, Karen Seaton has achieved the management NVQ level 4 in care.
• Abbeydale carefully recruits its' staff and most have been employed for many years. All staff have induction, foundation. mandatory training and either have or will be working torards achieving a National Vocation Qualification of Level II and III in Care. When recruiting staff, Abbeydale only employs individuals who are caring, understanding and patient with a good sense of humour.
• Abbeydale provides ongoing training, supervision and assessment to maintain exceptionally high standards of care.