Murdoch House
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Christine Poulter is Care Home Manager at Murdoch House.
Christine has been in the care sector for over 30 years. She loves seeing the bond between the residents and the team, and all of the fun that they have.
She began her career in care as a cook. She went on to become a carer and gain her NVQ qualifications. She got her first position in management in 2014. She is very proud of receiving a ‘Good’ CQC rating in the last two homes that she has managed.
Words of encouragement for someone looking for the right care home would be: “Look for somewhere that feels like an extended home. Look out for staff that are happy in their work.”
What makes the resident experience at Murdoch House so special? We believe it’s our real sense of ‘family’ that has kindness, friendliness and respect right at its heart.
Some residents come to us for a brief respite stay, giving carers a wellearned break. Others receive longer term residential care ranging from specialist support with everyday living to a helping hand in retaining some independence. In every case we’re here to provide all the care their own family could wish for. Our pleasant Tudor-style home is located in a quiet residential area of Wokingham, within easy reach of local shops and other amenities including public transport. All areas of the home are fresh and cheerful with a choice of lively or quiet communal spaces where residents can relax with each other or welcome family and friends.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| 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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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. |
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| 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) 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 Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our home provides interiors and facilities that are bright and welcoming. We encourage all residents to add personal touches to their bedrooms such as cherished pictures, mementos and items of furniture. Murdoch House residents have a choice of television or quiet lounges plus a bright and spacious conservatory, all perfect places to welcome friends and relatives. In the warmer months people also enjoy our lovely flower borders, patio seating area, gazebos and summer house*. We’d be delighted to show you around to experience our homely, welcoming atmosphere for yourself so please arrange to pop in for a chat. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Dentist, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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We have 24 single bedrooms. We encourage all residents to add personal touches to their bedrooms such as cherished pictures, mementos and items of furniture. Each room comes with phone and television points and residents have access to free wifi throughout the home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 27 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Bathroom with Bath. | |
| 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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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Region | South East |
| 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 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.
| Dining Locations |
 Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
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.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Another way we can help our residents to feel at home is for them to do familiar things. So our dedicated Activities Leaders gently encourage residents to carry on doing things they enjoy. If someone had a hobby or pastime they did before they arrived, we’ll encourage them to continue it with us. Or perhaps they may like to learn something new. The important thing is that we treat every resident as an individual. If they enjoy sharing time with others, either in our home or on an organised trip out, they’re most welcome. Or, if they prefer quiet time alone, we’ll respect that too. We run a busy activities programme, including one-to-one activity sessions, visits from entertainers, pet therapy, and day trips out. Our home is close to the town centre, which makes for a great day out for residents and their loved ones to spend quality time together. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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We would welcome a conversation about a resident's pet and would consider accommodating them by prior arrangement. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
1 Murdoch Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 2DL
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 | 9th December 2020 |
| Last rated | 8th January 2021 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 4th November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Four Seasons 2000 Limited, SK9 1BU |
Murdoch House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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