Galsworthy House Nursing Home

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177 Kingston Hill
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LX

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,750.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Eva Trochim is Home Manager at Galsworthy House Nursing Home.

As Home Manager I enjoy the variety and challenges which each day brings at a care home. I have been impressed with how the team at Galsworthy House genuinely know the residents as individuals and treat everyone with such care and respect.

It is my responsibility to ensure that our residents receive the best care possible, that they are listened to and that their needs are met. It is a team effort and we all need to work together to ensure the development of the home is the best it can be for the residents and staff.

When residents choose to make Galsworthy House their home 'everyday' things will remain just as they like it, with careful note taken of their preferences, from waking times to food choices, hobbies and interests.

I am also looking forward to building strong relationships with the local community and being active in exploring the surrounding area.

Eva Trochim

Feel right at home in a tranquil setting with views over Richmond Park in Kingston Upon Thames. Galsworthy House is steeped in history, originally owned by Sir John Galsworthy, the famous author of The Forsyte Saga. The building has been sensitively restored to offer first-class facilities, exciting activities, and ample opportunities to relax, enjoy time with friends, or entertain visiting family.

We pride ourselves on our excellent person-led residential, nursing and dementia care, putting your needs and wishes at the heart of everything we do.

If you like the outdoors then you can enjoy the well-stocked gardens all year round, the adjacent park, or even the local shops and cafés.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Huntington Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis.
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Air Filtration & Purification We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here.

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

Our stunning period property was formerly home to Sir John Galsworthy, the novelist and playwright who is most notably remembered for The Forsyte Saga, who the home is named for. Our beautifully appointed bedrooms and elegant day rooms retain a wealth of period features, contributing to the distinctive atmosphere in the home.

Care Facilities
Nutrition Plan
Reminiscence Therapy
Physiotherapist (Visiting)
GP (Visiting)
GP (Retained)
Retained Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Daily Cleaning Service
In-House Laundry
Qualified Dementia Care Staff
Trained Dementia Care Staff
Registered Mental Health Nurse (Retained)
Hospitality Assured Accreditation
Internal Quality Assurance Team
Individual Care Plan
Continence Advisory Service
Activities Co-ordinators
Sensory Room
Room Facilities
En-Suite Emergency Call Point
Level Deck Shower
En-Suite Basin
En-Suite WC & Basin
En-Suite WC, Basin & Shower
WC/Shower Grab Rails
Nursing Bed
Lowered Cill Heights
Television with HD Freeview
Fully Furnished
Bring Your Own Furniture
Colour Contrast Walls (D)
Movement Alarm (D)
Window Limiters
Padded Headboard
Safe
Locks on Rooms
Big Button Telephone
High Contrast Walls, Carpets (D)
Traditional Fixtures & Fittings (D)
Plants (D)
Easy Grip Door Handles
Easily Coverable Mirrors (D)
Indoor Facilities
Secure Entrance
Nurse Call System
Receptionist (Weekdays)
Receptionist (Weekends)
Visitors' Toilet
Café or Bistro on site
Hair Salon on site
Free WiFi in Communal Areas
Private Dining Room
Assisted Bathroom
Assisted Shower Room
Library
Lift
Bariatric Room
Nurses Station
Quiet Lounge
Television Lounge
Conservatory
Dining Room(s)
Tray/Room Service
24 Hour Snack Menu
Themed Food Events
Activity Timetable
Visiting Entertainment
External Trips
Hand Rails
Dementia Orientation Signage (D)
Wheelchair Accessible
Hoists
Fire Alarm & Sprinkler System
Themed Reminiscence Lounge
Resolved Corridors (D)
In-House Head Chef
In-House Laundry
In-House Handyman
Visiting Window Cleaners
Visiting Landscape Gardeners
Visiting Multi-Faith Clergy
Ambient Music
Care Fee Planning Advisory Service
Daily Newspapers
Outdoor Facilities
Car Park
Near Bus Stop
Near Train Station
Bus Stop Outside
Historic/Listed Building
Urban Environment
Fully Secure Garden
Visit Any Day or Time


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bistro, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Optician, Physiotherapy, Therapy Room.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

Brochures
Galsworthy_House_Brochure.pdf

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Description

Room Facilities

En-Suite Emergency Call Point
Level Deck Shower
En-Suite Basin
En-Suite WC & Basin
En-Suite WC, Basin & Shower
En-Suite WC, Basin & Bath
WC/Shower Grab Rails
Nursing Bed
Divan Bed
Lowered Cill Heights
Television
Television with Freeview
Television with HD Freeview
Fully Furnished
Bring Your Own Furniture
Colour Contrast Walls (D)
Movement Alarm (D)
Window Limiters
Padded Headboard
Safe
Locks on Rooms
Big Button Telephone
High Contrast Walls, Carpets (D)
Traditional Fixtures & Fittings (D)
Plants (D)
Easy Grip Door Handles
Easily Coverable Mirrors (D)


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 72
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 69
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin, Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Double Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Our Photos
Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,750.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,950.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,750.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,950.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,850.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Kingston upon Thames
Region London
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.

Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Activities Are So Important

Our dedicated Wellbeing Team will plan a weekly programme of activities to suit your loved one’s needs and interests. Activities range from arts and crafts to quizzes and music and exercise sessions, you could even join our Galsworthy Choir. You’re also welcome to visit your loved one whenever you wish, and take them out for day trips.

Representatives from local churches also come along to hold services and chat to residents.


Our Photos

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park.
Our Pets

Galsworthy House has a cat.


Can You Bring Your Pet
No

177 Kingston Hill
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LX

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 31st July 2019
Last rated 30th August 2019
Current Report

Galsworthy House Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Galsworthy House Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 4th July 2013
Service Provider Caring Homes Healthcare Group Limited, CO4 9YQ
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Chemist, Church, Golf Club, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Galsworthy House Nursing Home

Galsworthy House Nursing Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in August 2019.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home has 72 rooms.
Prices for Galsworthy House Nursing Home start from £1,750.00 per week.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home is owned by Aria Care.
Yes. Galsworthy House Nursing Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Galsworthy House Nursing Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Galsworthy House Nursing Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home comes under Kingston upon Thames.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Galsworthy House Nursing Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Eva Trochim is the manager of Galsworthy House Nursing Home.

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