Aspen Grange Care Home

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Coldnailhurst Avenue
Braintree
Essex
CM7 5PY

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,100.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Sharon Thompson is Care Home Manager at Aspen Grange Care Home.

25yrs experience in care, 17yrs experience as a home manager, holds a Registered Managers Award, has experience of working with Independent Living, Residential, Residential Dementia, Nursing and Nursing Dementia.

Sharon Thompson

Aspen Grange is a high quality, modern, purpose-built care home located in Braintree, Essex. Designed by award-winning care home architects DWA, and constructed in 2008/09, the home is arranged over two floors offering excellent residential, nursing and dementia care. The home boasts a warm and homely atmosphere, with a highly-skilled care team. Having completed specialist training, our team excel in supporting those living with dementia.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care.
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.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Challenging 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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

All staff have infection control training, yearly competencies for staff in line with policy and procedure

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
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 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.
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)

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

Moving into a care home does not mean that you have to miss out on doing the things you love. If gardening is your thing, our outdoor areas have wheelchair access and raised flower beds. You can also look forward to some pamper time in our in-house hair and beauty salon.

Aspen Grange takes extra care in settling in residents as smoothly as possible, making them feel part of life at the home incredibly quickly. Residents can choose the room that appeals to them most and are encouraged to bring belongings from home to help create their own personal haven.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

Who Owns Our Building
Private

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

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift.

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

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Description

Your room is your sanctuary and we want you to personalise it to your taste. We actively encourage you to bring belongings, pictures, and small furnishings to make your space your home.

All our rooms are ensuites and come equipped with free resident WIFI.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 49
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 49
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,100.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Essex
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 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 Hot Trolley
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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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 Hot Trolley

A critical component for good health.

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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 also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

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 Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

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 Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

At Aspen Grange Care Home, we are passionate about you spending time doing the things you love. Our dedicated Activities Coordinator will take the time to understand your personal interests and needs, creating a varied programme to cater for all.

Our focus is to provide stimulating activities that help to improve your physical and mental health, promoting a meaningful and fulfilling life.

You will find a remarkable range of group activities at Aspen Grange including arts and crafts, baking, gardening, as well as live music and entertainment. You are also free to enjoy one-to-one activities when you prefer something quieter.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre.
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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 Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes

Coldnailhurst Avenue
Braintree
Essex
CM7 5PY

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 28th March 2023
Last rated 15th April 2023
Current Report

Aspen Grange Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Aspen Grange Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 22nd July 2014
Service Provider Opal Care Homes Limited, B47 6JR
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Library, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Aspen Grange Care Home

Aspen Grange Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in April 2023.
Aspen Grange Care Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Aspen Grange Care Home has 49 rooms.
Prices for Aspen Grange Care Home start from £1,100.00 per week.
Aspen Grange Care Home is owned by Opal Care.
Yes. Aspen Grange Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Aspen Grange Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Aspen Grange Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Aspen Grange Care Home comes under Essex.
Aspen Grange Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Aspen Grange Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Sharon Thompson is the manager of Aspen Grange Care Home.

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