Home Facilities
Broadgate Nursing Home is a purpose built home, we have
39 beds, for both Male and Female elderly clients, We
can accommodate for elderly clients, with or without
mobility problems.
We have 36 Single rooms, 4 shared rooms. We take clients
who require Long-term Care/Short term Care.
|
|
Fees |
The fees for nursing clients is £425 to £500 per week,
this depends on the room taken and the needs of the
client. Payment can be made by cheque or Postal order
and should be paid on admission a month in advance. Fees
for residential clients are £330-£400 per week; again
this depends on the needs of the client.
Fees of period’s pf less than a week are calculated at a
daily rate of 1/7 of the weekly fee, with part days
calculated at the full daily rate. All fees are reviewed
annually in April. Social service clients are also
accepted at Broadgate. A top up fee may be asked for;
this will depend on the room required.
The home has 2 lounges a Conservatory, and a Dining
area, meals can be taken in your room if you wish to.
There are two sittings for Lunch and Tea, the first
sitting is for all clients that can independently feed
themselves, the second sitting for clients who may need
help in feeding.
The home is equipped with a full nurse call system and
can be accessed in areas of the building.
The Home is centrally heated throughout, and there is a
lift to the first floor, where most bedrooms are
located.
There is a fully automatic Fire, Smoke and Heat
detection system throughout the home, And for safety
reasons the home has a No smoking policy.
There is also a garden at the back of the home.
Our home has a NO lifting policy for the staff that
works here, and they are trained to use the equipment
needed as necessary.
We have Nursing care staff on duty 24 hours per day. A
doctor is available at all times if needed.
Clients wishing to come into the home are assessed
firstly usually by the Matron or Deputy who will go and
see the client, an assessment can also be made if the
client wishes to view the home first, an assessment is
necessary to ensure that the home can meet the needs of
the client.
|
|
Visiting |
Visitors are welcome to our home at any time. We would
be grateful if you would sign the register on entering
the home and also when you leave, this is because of
Fire regulations and we know who is in the home.
You may also wish to join your family member for a meal,
this can be arranged, please try to give 24 hour notice if
possible.
|
|
Laundry |
The home has its own laundry facilities. Your laundry is
collected daily from your bedroom and returned as soon
as possible. To help us, we ask hat all property is
clearly named and is able to be machine washed and
tumbled dried.
|
|
Fire |
Our fire system is checked regularly by the local fire
station and ADT security, we also have regular fire
drills and training for our staff in the home.
|
|
Equipment |
All equipment entering the home, such as Lamps, Radio’s,
and Televisions etc will be tested by a qualified
electrician for safety reasons. Thereafter, all
equipment in the home will be tested at regular
intervals.
|
|
Library Facilities |
The home has a wide range of books on offer, as well as
this we take book library visits monthly. Most books are
kept in the Conservatory, if the books are not to your
liking then please let us know, and we will try to get
you the books you like. We also have talking books for
those clients who are unable to see properly.
|
|
Optician and Dental Services |
A Optician and Dental surgeon visit’s the home usually
monthly, and this service is free, however you may of
course choose your own, there are optician’s and dental
services available nearby.
|
|
Pantomimes |
BroadGate offers pantomimes two or three times a year.
|
|
Aromatherapy |
We have a therapist who visits the home every week. The
prices vary from £3-£9 depending on what you ask to be
done.
|
|
Religious Needs |
We have local clergy for all denominations who visits
every month for Church Service for clients. If you
require other needs please discuss this with the Matron.
Clients may also visit the local church for service if
they wish to. Some of our clients go over on a Tuesday
for coffee and a chat, and also on Sundays. If you would
like to go please let us know.
|
|
Culture Needs |
We hope to be able to cater for your culture needs, such
as your dietary requirements or religious beliefs,
however there may be a communication need that we are
unable to deliver, we do have many languages and this
will need to be discussed with the Matron to ensure we
can meet your needs fully.
|
|
Smoking |
For safety reasons, the home is NO smoking for all
clients and visitors.
|
|
Doctor |
Broadgate has eight doctors practices. You will be able
to retain your own doctor providing they are happy to
visit the home; if your doctor is too far away then you
will be able to register with a nearer surgery who will
take over your care.
|
|
Medication |
On admission to Broadgate medication should be handed to
the Nurse in charge, medication is usually given by the
Registered Nurse, however you may self medicate if you
wish to do so, providing a Risk assessment is carried
out beforehand and you are safe to do so, this will be
discussed with you and your family at the
pre-assessment.
|
|
Physiotherapy |
Physiotherapy can be arranged for clients who require
this service, and is free of charge. Clients are
assessed for this with their Doctor and a
Physiotherapist can be arranged to visit you in the
home, or if need be for you to visit one of the clinics.
Transport will be arranged for you.
|
|
Telephones |
The telephone at the home is usually answered by the
Person in Charge. There is also a telephone for clients,
but clients may also have a telephone placed in their
room, if you would like this service please see the
Matron who will arrange for this to be done for you.
|
|
Post |
Post is delivered daily to the home, we also collect any
post from you and post It for you. Some
relatives/friends may have to open post for those
clients unable to do so, these are kept in the main
office, please see the Nurse in charge to collect these.
|
|
Newspapers |
Daily Newspapers and Magazines can be ordered and
purchased for you at the local Newsagent. Please see the
Matron if you would like this service.
|
|
Pets |
In special circumstances small pets may be allowed in
the Home. However we do have 2 home kittens named 'Milly'
and 'Tibby' who are now fourteen weeks old.
|
|
Your Room |
Your room comes fully furnished. Clients are welcome to
bring their own personal items and any furniture they
wish to use. Your room includes the following:-
• A clean bed suitable for your needs
• Bed Linen
• Curtains
• Overhead lighting
• Carpet
• A Mirror
• Bedside cabinet
• Wardrobe
• Electric sockets
• Telephone and Television point
• Keys to the rooms are available for clients wishing to
use them
• A comfortable Armchair
• A Wash Basin
• In shared rooms there are curtains to ensure privacy
for personal care
• You will be given the opportunity to move to a
different room if you desired once a room becomes
available
We do however, please ask you not to bring valuables
into the home if you can avoid it.
|
|
Social Activities and Outings |
Outings are arranged for clients various times of the
year, depending upon the need. Suggestions and ideas are
always welcome form clients or their families. We also
have in-house entertainment; these include Singers,
Movement to Music Pantomimes.
We also like to arrange something for Easter, Bonfire
Night, Halloween etc, and again encourage your ideas.
We also like to encourage our clients to continue with
their hobbies such as Knitting, Sewing, Painting,
Reading or any other hobby that you have. There are also
Clothes shows for you from time to time; the board in
Reception will let you know when these are happening.
There are regular meetings for clients and their
families and all ideas or suggestions are very welcome.
The meetings are advertised in Reception so please join
us for a good chat. |
