Kingfisher Court care home
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Kingfisher Way
Off Coxmoor Road
Sutton In Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 4BR
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £955.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Gaynor Smart-McCann is Manager at Kingfisher Court care home.
Kingfisher Court in Sutton-in-Ashfield is a trusted provider of residential care for up to 66 older people and individuals living with dementia. Set close to local transport links and in its own lovely gardens, Kingfisher Court care home is close to local services and amenities.
Our inclusive fees provide peace of mind that there are no hidden extras. Our care home’s well trained and helpful team provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change. At Kingfisher Court, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varied range of social activities. We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our catering team preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Kingfisher Court is operated by Anchor who is England's largest provider of housing and care on a not-for-profit basis.
Come and visit us at any time. We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.
About our care homes
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Personal care, Reablement, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, 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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Hand sanitiser and PPE stations are available throughout the home, One Spray Hand sanitiser upon arrival which provides users with 24 hrs protection. One Spray Surface sanitiser used in all the homes after every 25 days (put a protection layer for 30 days). Regular Infection Control Themed Supervision with all the team members, monthly infection control audit, spillage kits available in each floor for body fluids, D&V procedure, and guidance available in each floor for team. Halcyon colour coded policy in place for mops to avoid any spread of infection. In depth training for all the team members via eLearning portal and face to face by our IPC lead in each home |
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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. |
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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”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Our care home provides a telephone in some of our residents’ rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Kingfisher Court is a modern, purpose-built care home providing an enviable environment where residents receive quality care on an All-inclusive basis. Built over three floors, our home includes a cinema, library, garden room, hair and beauty salon, numerous lounges and secure landscaped gardens. Our purpose-built home is expertly designed around residential and dementia care. Expert touches include “line of sight” architecture, making it easier for you to get around, providing reassurance that staff can easily see you and are always at hand. As we build our homes from scratch, we are able to invest in the latest technology and materials to ensure they are optimally equipped for now and the future, transforming the way our care is managed and delivered |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Seating, Secure Garden. |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 66 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 66 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £955.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| 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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
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.
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.
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 access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
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.
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 use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
| Activities Are So Important |
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A robust activity plan designed and planned with our residents’ input, incorporating their needs and choices. Our Lifestyle Manager and team will be the leaders and point of contact for any suggestions to support the engagement. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Board Games, Choir, Crafts, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Kingfisher Way
Off Coxmoor Road
Sutton In Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 4BR
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 | 23rd May 2023 |
| Last rated | 21st July 2023 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 3rd November 2022 |
| Service Provider | Anchor Hanover Group, WC1E 7HJ |
21st July 2023 | Transport |
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| Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Pub, Restaurant. |
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