Nicholas House
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147 Lent Rise Road
Burnham
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 7BN
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Michele Valimaa is Registered Manager at Nicholas House.
Nicholas House residential care home has 30 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, televisions, telephone points, a care-call bell system and profiling beds, offering each resident maximum comfort and security. We can also provide care for people with mild dementia and respite care is also an option.
Accommodation is situated on three floors which are served by a lift.
Enjoy truly delightful views of the neighbouring countryside and access to beautiful communal lounges and dining rooms, where all of our nutritionally-balanced meals are served. Our beautiful garden room leads onto a secure garden with outdoor seating; the perfect place for relaxing and taking in the fresh air.
We provide regular entertainment and activities for residents to get involved with if they wish, including reminiscence therapy, musical, movement, flower-arranging, and plenty of art & crafts activities. Residents enjoy escorted day-trips courtesy of our very own mini bus.
Abbeyfield Society
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia. |
| 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 follow governement guidlines . I attend the BCA clincal leaders network which is attended by PHE, CCG and LA to get the most upto date information. We have offered taxis to staff who may use public transport. All staff and residents and relatives are updated of any changes in policy and procedure. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 60 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Nicholas House residential care home has 30 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, televisions, telephone points, a care-call bell system and profiling beds, offering each resident maximum comfort and security. We can also provide care for people with mild dementia and respite care is also an option. Accommodation is situated on three floors which are served by a lift. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 9 Nov 2011 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| 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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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician, Physiotherapy, Stairlift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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Nicholas House residential care home has 30 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, televisions, telephone points, a care-call bell system and profiling beds, offering each resident maximum comfort and security. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 30 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 30 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| 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.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Room Service
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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.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
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.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
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.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
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.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping, Theatre. |
| Our Pets |
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Unfortunately, we don't allow residents to have pets |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
147 Lent Rise Road
Burnham
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 7BN
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 22nd December 2021 |
| Last rated | 26th January 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 23rd November 2011 |
| Service Provider | The Abbeyfield (Maidenhead) Society Limited, SL4 5AZ |
Nicholas House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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