Torkington House
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,599.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Margaret Siriwardena is Manager at Torkington House.
I would like to welcome you to our charming care home.
Named among the top 20 care homes in London, Torkington House is an attractive care home set in a beautiful quiet residential area of Acton. The home features 28 spacious en-suite bedrooms, comfortable lounges, extensive gardens including a rose garden, children’s play area and plenty of outdoor seating, as well as ample parking and proximity to public transport.
The home provides the best possible residential and dementia care in London and has exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals. The residents enjoy a varied programme of daily activities and home-cooked food, while being cared for by loving, kind and compassionate staff.
If you would like to arrange an appointment to view our home or discuss your loved one’s requirements, please get in touch.
Torkington House care home in Acton in West London is one of the friendliest and happiest residential care homes in the whole of the London Borough of Ealing. It provides exceptional residential care and dementia care to the older people of Acton and Ealing. It serves also the neighbouring boroughs of Harrow, Hayes, Wimbledon and Richmond. The home is fully CQC (Care Quality Commission) compliant. It has achieved a “Good” rating in all categories in their most recent inspection.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| 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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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| 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 | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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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 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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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Torkington House combines the charm of a period home with modern facilities. The surroundings are high quality and comfortable, the gardens are well maintained and communal areas are bright and attractive. At the same time, a uniquely friendly feel is prevalent throughout. The home benefits from two communal lounges, a summer house and a hairdressing room. |
| 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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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating. |
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| Description |
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There are a total of 32 rooms of which the vast majority have en-suite facilities. Although each room is fully furnished to a high standard, residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as pictures, ornaments and small items of furniture. The rooms are also equipped with a call bell system and TV point. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 32 |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,599.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Region | London |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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.
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 Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Activities Are So Important |
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There is also an excellent activity programme here at Torkington House designed to keep all of the residents active of body and mind which is essential to living a healthy positive life. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Creswick Road
Acton
London
W3 9HF
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 | 6th October 2020 |
| Last rated | 24th October 2020 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 7th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Greensleeves Homes Trust, EC3M 3JY |
Torkington House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Restaurant, Shops. |
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