Fountains Lodge Care Home
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13-17 London Road
Southborough
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 0RJ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Louise Eastwood is Manager at Fountains Lodge Care Home.
Dementia care in a spacious, purpose-built home.
We provide residents, aged 40 and above, with personalised dementia care in both residential and nursing settings. We also offer end of life care and support when needed.
A quaintly designed in an area outstanding natural beauty.
Fountains Lodge has a very small town feel to help residents relax away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. We have ample space for them to pursue hobbies and activities.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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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Fountains Lodge 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. |
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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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| 40 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Great places to socialise, enjoy an activity or to have quiet time We have plenty of lounges and quiet spaces for residents to interact with friends and family in. We have a network of underfloor heating that makes sure the home is always warm. There’s an elegant summerhouse, and a spacious greenhouse, both of which our residents are welcome to use at any time. We have a sizable putting green within our large safely enclosed garden that is always open to residents. There is a fantastic children’s play area for visiting family to use and let you enjoy a drink while you catch up. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| 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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| Chiropodist, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Dentist, GP, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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All bedrooms are tastefully decorated and offer en suite facilities, while some come with patio doors providing direct garden access. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 74 |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Internet Access, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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.
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| Activities Are So Important |
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There’s no typical day at Fountains Lodge, but we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about. The regular yoga helps provide an easy and simple form of exercise for residents and helps to relax them. We often help residents make trips into town to spend time in the local pub and garden centre. We have a dedicated cinema room that residents can use to watch whatever movies they wish. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
13-17 London Road
Southborough
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 0RJ
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 20th June 2019 |
| Last rated | 16th July 2019 |
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| Registration Date | 13th October 2014 |
| Service Provider | Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited, LS5 3BF |
Fountains Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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