Sandringham Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Lisa Grey is Manager at Sandringham Care Home.
Sandringham is a purpose-built 92-bed care home located in the heart of Bishop Auckland, Durham, providing care for residents with a variety of physical and mental health needs. The home is spread over three floors, each with its own dedicated staff, including registered nurses, senior care staff, and experienced caregivers.
The care home is run by a team that includes a home manager, deputy manager, assistant manager, and a front-of-house administration team, along with nurses, care staff, maintenance, housekeeping, and kitchen teams. We welcome feedback through annual surveys, and a resident representative helps bridge communication between residents and staff, ensuring all concerns and suggestions are addressed.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| 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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Sandringham 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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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Sandringham is a beautiful, homely and well-equipped care home boasting ninety-two spacious bedrooms with en-suites and is highly regarded by professionals and the local community. The dynamic staff are well-established and dedicated to all of the residents. Sandringham has two welcoming reception areas and three floors of accommodation which comprise of seven beautifully furnished lounges that boast large flat-screen TVs and a variety of chairs and sofas to accommodate resident’s seating preference. The corridors are wide, light and airy making much use of natural light via light wells and large windows. In addition to the lounges, the corridors are also furnished to offer alternative resting areas. The home also has five restaurants with kitchenette facilities that are accessible to visitors and families for refreshments, including tea, coffee and homemade cakes. There is also a tea room where residents may entertain their visitors for tea and a sports bar/recreation room where they host events, quizzes and entertainment. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| 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, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| SCREEN-BROCHURE-Sandringham.pdf |
| Description |
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Sandringham has accommodation up to 92 residents across three floors, with ensuite facilities available. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 92 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 92 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, 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 three activity coordinators offer a range of activities, from hand and nail massages to personalised one-on-one sessions for residents unable to join group activities. These private sessions may include listening to music, reading, or reminiscing over photographs. We also offer animal therapy, featuring visits from dogs, miniature ponies, and more. Outings to the local church, railway museum, beach, and parks are regularly organised, and residents enjoy visits from singers, dancers, and an annual Summer and Christmas fete with a memorable elves parade. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Therapy, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park. |
Escomb Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6HT
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 | 23rd March 2023 |
| Last rated | 19th May 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 8th June 2015 |
| Service Provider | Crown Care VI Limited, NE29 7SF |
Sandringham Care Home 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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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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