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126-128 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3PF

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,150.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Sarah Lejarde is Registered Manager at Willow Tree Lodge.

Sarah has been Home Manager at Willow Tree Lodge since 2013.

She has had many years of experience in the healthcare sector from nursing to managing Homes.

She has overall responsibility of the smooth running, management of staff and ensuring that Willow Tree Lodge meets and surpasses various demands of inspection and regulation.

Willow Tree Lodge  is a residential nursing home located in the historic Cathedral city of Canterbury Kent. The home is set on the Old Dover Road in the much-favoured area of South Canterbury and just a stone throw away from Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The Home has been beautifully furnished and majority of the bedrooms benefit from having their own private en-suite facility. It is located conveniently within walking distance to Kent County Cricket Club, local amenities and transport links.

Willow Tree Lodge  is registered to provide residential care for 34 elderly residents with nursing needs.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
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 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.
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

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

Willow Tree Lodge comprises of 2 properties converted to serve as residential care facility. The accommodation is located across two floors and meets all the National Care Standards requirement.

There is TV lounge, a quite lounge, a dining room, a conservatory, and a  well maintained garden. There is a No Smoking policy within the home.   

The nurse call system, smoke detectors and LST radiators operate throughout the home. All external doors are controlled by a keypad system for the safety and security of the residents.


Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

Description

All bedrooms are very spacious and light. There are different size bedrooms providing views over the front and rear aspect.  The bedrooms are mainly single and some have en-suite facility and are equipped with nurse call as well as a smoke detector. We are able to provide twin rooms for those wanting to share.

Residents are encouraged to personalize their rooms with pictures and mementos, as long as fire and safety regulations are adhered to.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 34

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Internet Access, Wifi.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,150.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes

Activities Are So Important

At Willow Tree Lodge we strive to provide a continuation of family life. We encourage visitors to call whenever possible and join us for various social occasions. We have an active social calendar which includes activities such as sing-a-longs, bingo, shopping trips, picnics etc. The programme is varied to try and suit all resident’s tastes and preferences, but participation is not compulsory. Birthdays, anniversaries and special events are celebrated and we organise themed holiday events as a feature.


Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping.

126-128 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3PF

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 25th July 2022
Last rated 10th August 2022
Current Report

Willow Tree Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Willow Tree Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 3rd November 2011
Service Provider Veecare Ltd, CT1 3PF
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park.

Places of Worship
Anglican Cathedral, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Golf Club, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Willow Tree Lodge

Willow Tree Lodge was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in August 2022.
Willow Tree Lodge provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Willow Tree Lodge has 34 rooms.
Prices for Willow Tree Lodge start from £1,150.00 per week.
Willow Tree Lodge is owned by .
Yes. Willow Tree Lodge does offer Residential care.
Yes. Willow Tree Lodge does offer Respite care.
Yes. Willow Tree Lodge does provide care for people with Dementia.
Sarah Lejarde is the manager of Willow Tree Lodge.

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