Benslow Nursing Home

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,500.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Sandra Tyers is Home Manager at Benslow Nursing Home.

Sandra has been working for Benslow Care Homes for 30 years. In that time, she has moved from care assistant, to senior carer, deputy manager and registered manager and ultimately Operations Manager across all the homes. In 2001, Sandra completed her Bachelors's degree in dementia care for the elderly, giving her a unique insight into the complex nature of the human psyche. In 2015, Sandra moved back to the role she loves, as registered manager of Benslow Nursing home. Sandra has built a dedicated and passionate team, who between them have been the recipients of many awards and accolades over the years including finalist for Registered Manager with the HCPA.

Sandra Tyers

Benslow is a nursing home, caring for people over the age of 65 yrs with a range of different nursing needs. We also offer care for people living with dementia and alzheimer disease. Located in the market town of Hitchin the home is a short walk from the town centre.  Welwyn is just 9 miles away for those families looking for a locally situated nursing home too.

Our skilled-nursing team are registered with the Royal college of Nursing and have a specialism in caring for older people and we have dementia leads in our home.

We provide short term and long term care and our team are experienced in palliative care in additional to reablement.

Our skilled nursing team are supported by care professionals, administration, housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure all your needs are catered for.

All care homes are supported by an experience Senior management team at head office and together our aim is to provided a person centred and holistic care service.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
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.

Monitory, quality assurance audit, IPC lead, free available PPE.

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 Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
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

Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

Benslow is a listed, Victorian villa, with sweeping views of Hitchin town. There are number of lounges and sitting areas that have been designed to encourage residents to remain as independent as possible. The dementia friendly garden can be accessed year round allowing friends and family to visit and relax together outside.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, GP, Lift.

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

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Description

All bedrooms have ensuite facilities, hospital grade beds and dementia friendly furniture sets. All are individually decorated, and we encourage you to bring some personal items to ensure you feel right at home.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 29

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Telephone Point.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Hertfordshire
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 Pink tick icon Room Service
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 has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


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


Pink tick icon Room Service

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 A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


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 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.

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 We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

As a part of your care arrangement at Benslow Nursing Home, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities at home.


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

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping.
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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? Partial
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Partial

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
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes

Benslow Rise
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9QY

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 24th February 2022
Last rated 4th June 2019
Current Report

Benslow Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Benslow Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 14th December 2010
Service Provider Benslow Management Company Limited, HP4 1PL
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Mosque.

Nearby Services
Church, Hospital, Library, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Benslow Nursing Home

Benslow Nursing Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in June 2019.
Benslow Nursing Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Benslow Nursing Home has 29 rooms.
Prices for Benslow Nursing Home start from £1,500.00 per week.
Benslow Nursing Home is owned by Benslow Care Homes.
Yes. Benslow Nursing Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Benslow Nursing Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Benslow Nursing Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Benslow Nursing Home comes under Hertfordshire.
Benslow Nursing Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Benslow Nursing Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Sandra Tyers is the manager of Benslow Nursing Home.

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