Brookdale Care Home
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5 St Pauls Court
Chesham Crescent
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 6BX
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Call for details |
| Weekly Prices From | £950.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Meet The Manager
Tracey Leverton is The Home Manager at Brookdale Care Home.
Tracey initially started working in general nursing homes from the age of 15. Since then she has obtained level 4 health and social care, her RMA, DIP Level 7 business and management and has experience managing in nursing homes general/ EMI / EMD and residential settings
At Brookdale Care Home, residents can relax in several peaceful landscaped garden areas with a large conservatory and sun lounge overlooking the courtyard for when it gets chilly.
The impressive site, situated in the old market town of Bury, is managed around the clock by a team of experienced, expert care staff, with the facilities to offer five expertly tailored care services. The home is pet-friendly and residents are encouraged to decorate their own private rooms to their liking.
A Bar and café ensure the home is well served with hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals.
There is a resident's kitchenette to allow loved ones to enjoy cooking and baking by themselves and with assistance.
The home has a lift and wheelchair access, and it is close to the local shops and amenities, making a day trip out easier than ever.
Inspected and rated by CQC. Rated good in all areas 2023 / 2024
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy. |
| 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. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Korsakoff, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, 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.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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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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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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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| 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) 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 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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| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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We aim to provide you with the best quality of life possible with modern facilities and a variety of communal and private spaces for your choosing. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| 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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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, Gym, Hairdressers, Lift, Spa. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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Bedrooms are luxury, with soft furnishings co-ordinated throughout and en-suite bathrooms as standard. Additionally, all guests have the reassurance of expert care at all times. Rooms are fitted with state-of-the-art nurse calling facilities, with hoists and profiling beds available for high-dependency guests. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 58 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 58 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin, Wet Rooms. | |
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| Double Room, Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| 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 | £950.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bury |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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
Café
Lounge/Diner
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A la Carte
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 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
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 a Bistro.
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 can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
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.
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.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We encourage our residents to live life the way they would outside of a care home – whether that’s socialising in one of our lounges, taking part in activities such as crafts and baking to taking a stroll through our scenic environment. As a member of the Brookdale family, there’s always something to keep guests happy – whether on their own, in a group or in a one-to-one session with a carer or coming for a cuppa in our Botanical Café We host activities daily at Brookdale, with an extensive activity calendar on display. We host lots of different events and activities that we encourage family & friends to join in on as well ! |
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| Timetables |
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| Activity Programme A4 23rd Sep.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
| Our Pets |
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We have 3 lovely cats dotted about our home that love to say hello! We also have our K9 Relationships Dog Manager named Simba. He is a lovely Cavapoo and loves lots of affection by the residents. He often will be guest lead on our show rounds :) |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
5 St Pauls Court
Chesham Crescent
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 6BX
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 | 7th November 2023 |
| Last rated | 6th December 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 2nd December 2022 |
Brookdale Care Home 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. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
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