Brackenbridge House
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Brackenhill
Victoria Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 0JH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,400.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Florencia Gamino is Care Home Manager at Brackenbridge House.
"I am a Registered Nurse who has worked in care for over twenty years. My qualifications include a Level 4 NVQ in Adult Social Care and further learning in dementia care. I am passionate about offering the best quality of life for people living with dementia, bringing them joy, happiness, and fulfilment."
Brackenbridge House Care Home in South Ruislip, Middlesex, is set in one and a half acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with pathways and seating areas. Offering first-class care for the over-65s, each resident enjoys a unique, personalised care experience.
Enjoying the best of both worlds, London’s sights and sounds are within easy reach of Brackenbridge House, while the Berkshire countryside is just a short drive away.
Visit this highly-rated care home, and you’ll find a huge range of facilities on offer, including hairdressing, chiropody, dental/eye care, and a host of social activities to keep our residents entertained. Of course, the best way to see the superb care and wonderful facilities we offer at Brackenbridge is to visit for yourself, meet our care team, and see why we believe that Brackenbridge is uniquely placed to deliver graceful, caring living.
Resident Testimonial
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Cancer, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| 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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Gold Care Homes remains committed to ensuring all of our residents, loved ones, and hardworking members of staff are protected against the COVID-19 pandemic. All Gold Care Homes’ homes completed their second round of vaccinations. Our care homes have now begun the process of offering the booster vaccine to all residents. |
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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. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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The wonderful facilities at Brackenbridge Care Home make a world of difference to our residents. Whether it’s chatting in the cafe, pottering around the garden, or enjoying the peace and quiet of the lounge, there really is a favourite place for everyone. We work hard at Brackenbridge to keep our homes clean, comfortable, and up-to-date. We’re constantly looking for new ways to improve our environment, but above all, we will always ensure our homes remain ‘homely’. Our outside areas include beautiful flower beds, secluded gardens, and lawns. The patio areas are perfectly kept, so they’re ideal for a stroll or simply relaxing on a bench and listening to the birds sing. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Optician, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
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| Description |
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The bedrooms at Brackenbridge House Care Home vary in style and facilities, but the majority offer:
For residents wishing to upgrade their room experience to include dedicated internet service, movies on demand, a private phone line/ mobile, a large flat-screen TV (and more), please speak to our Care Home Manager regarding the Gold Care Plus and Platinum room packages. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 36 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 20 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Kitchenette, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Region | London |
| 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.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
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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.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
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.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
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 a Restaurant
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
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.
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.
Tables are well laid.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We have a waste management system.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our Activities Coordinators at Brackenbridge House play a fundamental part in delivering our mission of enhancing the lives of our residents by creating a fun and hugely varied program in which everyone can participate. Our range of activities is a great source of fun and laughter, helping each resident live life to the full. Here at Brackenbridge, we believe independent activity, hobbies, and day-to-day chores boost self-confidence. By taking the time to understand each resident's capabilities, we can build a personalised activity plan. Our aim at Brackenbridge is to create a programme that encourages as much interaction and enjoyment as possible. As you’d expect, most activities are indoors. However, we make the most of our lovely outdoor patio areas and landscaped gardens when the weather permits. When our residents feel adventurous, we offer trips away from home to popular landmarks! Find out more about daily life at this much-loved Ruislip care home with a personal visit. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding. |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Brackenhill
Victoria Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 0JH
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 | 5th April 2023 |
| Last rated | 11th May 2023 |
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| Registration Date | 19th May 2017 |
| Service Provider | GCH (South) Ltd, UB10 0JH |
Brackenbridge House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Methodist Church, Mosque. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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