Pennington Court Care Home

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Hunslet Hall Road
Beeston
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 6TT

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £813.00
Regulator's Rating Requires Improvement
Meet The Manager

Kim Turton is General Manager at Pennington Court Care Home.

Kim has been working in care since her first role as a carer in a hospital aged 18.

Prior to her training to become a Registered Nurse she spent three years combined working across hospital and community care including work in care homes and in domiciliary care.

During her training to become a Registered Nurse she worked across all age groups from neonatal to older people. She has extensive experience in supporting people with mental health, complex care needs and learning disabilities.

Having completed her BSc Nursing degree she went onto to secure a Masters in Health Care Management.

Kim Turton

Pennington Court provides a variety of options for people depending on the care need. Our location offers residential care as well as Extra Care Plus Apartments for the more independent person. these apartments enable you to rent your accommodation and have a package of services tailored to your life and social care needs.

Based in the convenient location of Beeston, Pennington Court has a long standing reputation for excellence.  

With our residential care services, you are in control. Each resident is treated as an individual and with dignity. We develop individual care plans, based on residents’ personal preferences and encourage feedback from residents and relatives so we can continually improve our practices.

Pennington Court is conveniently located on Hunslet Hall Road in Beeston, close to Leeds city centre and on a major bus route, with a stop just outside the main entrance.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples.
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, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Parkinson's Disease, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, 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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

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 Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Admission The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service.
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Premises The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
safe-tick Shielding The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Staffing The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Visitors The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space

We have a safe visiting space

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.

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

All rooms have nurse call alarm.

Outside garden space including an inner courtyard.

Public Car Park at back of location

Four communal social lounges to choose from

Activities Room

Hairdressing salon

Lift to gain access to the upper floor


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Nutritionist, Optician, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area.

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

How 'Smart' Are We?
Reduce Plastic Use.

Brochures
Pennington Court Brochure Dec 2023 (online).pdf Extra Care Plus Dec 2023 (online).pdf

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Description

Pennington Court offers a range of standard-sized bright and airy rooms. We encourage people to personalise their space to make it feel homely and familiar as much as space allows.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 53

Type Of Room
Apartment, Single Room.

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

Room Facilities
Alarm, Fridge, Internet Access, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £813.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £813.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £813.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire & Humberside
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 Halal Pink tick icon Kosher 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 Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
Specialities Pink tick icon Sunday Lunch, Full English Breakfast (Friday), Fish and Chips Friday
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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 Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Rating badge

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 Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


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 Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

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.

Activities Are So Important

We enjoy offering our residents a wide and varied social calendar.

Pennington Court has a variety of spacious lounges and quiet rooms for socialising, relaxation and activities together with bright and airy dining rooms where meals are enjoyed. There is also a sheltered courtyard garden where our more green fingered residents enjoy their activities while others sit and enjoy the summer. The home also has a hairdressing salon.

As a resident you can look forward to a range of social activities including shopping trips to one of the local shopping centres or garden centres, regular trips to the theatre, visiting entertainers, and parties to celebrate each season and special occasions during the year.

The types of activities and events organised across our homes include:

- Animal dog visits
- Craft making
- Chair Exercise classes

We also encourage individuals to pursue their hobbies and interests outside of the home if they can, giving them all the care and support they need to make it happen.


Our Photos

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Shopping, Theatre.
go green logo

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 Are your windows double glazed? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? 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

The home cannot accommodate pets


Can You Bring Your Pet
No

Hunslet Hall Road
Beeston
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 6TT

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Requires Improvement
Safe Requires Improvement
Well Led Requires Improvement
Caring Good
Responsive Requires Improvement
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 7th June 2023
Last rated 26th August 2023
Current Report

Pennington Court Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Pennington Court Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 21st January 2011
Service Provider Westward Care Limited, LS11 6TT
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Church, Hospital, Library, Park, Pub, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Pennington Court Care Home

Pennington Court Care Home was given an overall rating of "Requires Improvement" by the CQC in August 2023.
Pennington Court Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Pennington Court Care Home has 53 rooms.
Prices for Pennington Court Care Home start from £813.00 per week.
Pennington Court Care Home is owned by Westward Care Limited.
Yes. Pennington Court Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Pennington Court Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Pennington Court Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Pennington Court Care Home comes under Leeds.
Pennington Court Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Pennington Court Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Kim Turton is the manager of Pennington Court Care Home.

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