Kingsway Nursing Home
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Kingsway
Langley Park
Durham
County Durham
DH7 9TB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Steve Robson is Home Manager at Kingsway Nursing Home.
I have been a Registered General Nurse for 35 years I have worked across the NHS, Private and industry sectors. Managing several Care Homes, I am well versed in bringing a quality focus combined with strong leadership to the team.
I enjoy the Arts, in particular Theatre and Opera, having an interest also in the amateur stage. Living on the Northumberland coastline, enables us to indulge our 4 dogs with long and exciting walks on the beach.
Welcome to Kingsway Care Home in Durham where we care for Residents with a range of health needs, including mental health issues. Our expert team provide care for people living with schizophrenia, bi-polar, Parkinson’s, Korsakoff, and other types of dementia. In this supportive and calm environment, Residents we support Residents to live happy and comfortable lives.
The Home is situated just a ten-minute drive from Durham’s city centre, close to the A1 and in easy reach of Langley Park’s shops and amenities. Residents and their loved ones can venture to the beautiful waterside nearby for walks and picnics when the weather allows. Given its proximity to all the local amenities and the countryside, Kingsway Care Home in Durham offers the best of both worlds.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Parkinson's Disease. |
| 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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Kingsway 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. |
| 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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Our conservatory looks out onto the landscaped garden here, an outdoor haven for Residents to spend time in. With plentiful seating throughout, Residents can enjoy the peace and serenity of the space, surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants. |
| 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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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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We’ve created a warm, comfortable environment for Residents at Kingsway to enjoy. Each Resident is free to make their bedroom space their own, and there are plenty of communal areas to relax in too. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 42 |
| 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. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our activities programme is diverse to accommodate the personal preferences of all Residents. We have musical sessions, do arts and crafts, baking and chair football. We also host quiz nights, karaoke, film nights and pool tournaments, and have games consoles. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Kingsway
Langley Park
Durham
County Durham
DH7 9TB
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 | 18th March 2021 |
| Last rated | 21st December 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 10th January 2012 |
| Service Provider | Kingsway Care Home Limited, N3 2LN |
Kingsway Nursing 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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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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