Willow Tree Lodge
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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 |
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| 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.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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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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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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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 |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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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. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 34 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,150.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
126-128 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3PF
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 | 25th July 2022 |
| Last rated | 10th August 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 3rd November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Veecare Ltd, CT1 3PF |
Willow Tree Lodge 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 Cathedral, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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