Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

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North Road
Carnforth
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA5 9LX

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Nursing | Dementia
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,120.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Tracey Cooke is Registered Manager at Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth.

Tracey Cooke

Hillcroft Carnforth is purpose-built nursing and dementia care home situated in the small parish town of Carnforth close to the city of Lancaster. 

Set amongst beautiful rolling countryside and with easy access to the M6 motorway, Hillcroft Carnforth caters to a wide spectrum of care needs and delivers the perfect environment for the highest level of care.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.

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.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
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)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

Our care home provides a telephone in some of our residents’ rooms.

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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

Hillcroft Carnforth has impressive facilities and a level of hospitality that is second to none. It is not just a place to stay, it is somewhere you can really call home.

The lounges and dining rooms provide a comfortable place to socialise. Home-cooked meals are catered around special dietary requirements and personal requests.

The home has 3 units, each with different specialisms so residents can feel comfortable in their surroundings. Local GPs from Ashtrees Surgery in Carnforth visit weekly to ensure all of our residents’ medical needs are met.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

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

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Lift.

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

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Description

Hillcroft Carnforth has 64 single bedrooms, each designed to give our residents the feeling of home with their own en-suite facilities, comfortable furnishings, and electric profiling beds.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 64
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 64
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

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

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,120.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
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. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Room Service
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.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

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 Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.

Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

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

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

As part of a tailored care plan, residents receive support with daily living activities, both basic and physical, to help them lead a fulfilling life tailored to their individual abilities.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping.
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The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Partial

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes
Our Pets

We do not allow for residents to bring their pets


Can You Bring Your Pet
No

North Road
Carnforth
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA5 9LX

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 2nd February 2022
Last rated 5th January 2019
Current Report

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 11th May 2011
Service Provider Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited, LA5 9LX
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Catholic Church, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Library, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in January 2019.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth provides Nursing and Dementia care.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth has 64 rooms.
Prices for Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth start from £1,120.00 per week.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth is owned by Hillcroft Nursing Homes Limited.
No. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth does not offer Residential care.
No. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth does not offer Respite care.
Yes. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth does provide care for people with Dementia.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth comes under Lancashire.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth accepts Local Authority clients.
Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Tracey Cooke is the manager of Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth.

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