Whittingham House
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Whittingham Avenue
Southend On Sea
Essex
SS2 4RH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £880.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Elvisa Gambrill is Home Manager at Whittingham House.
Whittingham House is a privately owned registered care home located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The Home offers residential, dementia and respite elderly care.
Whittingham house is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. The entire building is purpose built for maximum ease of access and comfort for all our residents. Our residents benefit greatly from staying in such a fantastic location, with numerous trips to the seaside arranged during the spring and summer.
| 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 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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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. This includes testing for symptomatic team members, offering booster vaccines to residents and the team, enhanced cleaning and COVID-19 training. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present 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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| 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”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The home has four lounges offering different facilities, dining rooms and bathrooms with toilets, all easily accessible. Whittingham has ample car parking facilities and boasts a large outdoor patio area with garden. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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Whittingham House has accomodation for up to 76 residents, with single and shared rooms available and en-suite availability in most room. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 70 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £880.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Region | 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
Hot Trolley
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 has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
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
Hot Trolley
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.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
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.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
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.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
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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Whittingham has ample car parking facilities and boasts a large outdoor patio area with garden. BBQ’s and garden parties are held here in the summer.We provide supervised entertainment and activities, either as a group or on a one-to-one basis. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Whittingham Avenue
Southend On Sea
Essex
SS2 4RH
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 4th March 2024 |
| Published Date | 8th August 2024 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 20th January 2011 |
| Service Provider | Strathmore Care Limited, SS0 7PJ |
Whittingham 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, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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