Cherry Garth
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Orchard Way
Holmer Green
Buckinghamshire
HP15 6RF
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,292.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Francisco Paes is Home Manager at Cherry Garth.
Part of The Fremantle Trust, our Cherry Garth residential care home in Holmer Green, provides specialist residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and respite care, in a comfortable and spacious environment.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Convalescence, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia 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.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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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) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Contract |
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| OM17 - Private Contract Bucks Homes V11 January 2019.pdf TEMPLATE - Respite Contract 2021.pdf |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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There is ample communal space for residents to meet up with friends and family, including lovely balcony areas and a large activity room for hobbies and interests, such as our weekly cookery club. The beautiful enclosed landscaped garden is a wonderful place to take in the fresh air or a spot of gardening in the potting shed, especially during summertime. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| Cherry Garth_Updated April21.pdf |
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| Description |
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Cherry Garth provides 60 fully furnished individual rooms, positioned across four separate wings, each with its own bright, modern and sociable communal areas including lounges, dining areas and kitchenettes. Each fully furnished individual room is bright and spacious, and designed with an older person in mind. Every room has an en-suite and is wheelchair accessible. A 24-hour carer call system is provided, along with phone and TV points. Residents are welcome to bring their own furnishings from home to add that personal touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 60 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 60 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,292.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,409.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,486.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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
Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
Gluten-free 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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
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.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We are a warm and friendly home, enabling residents to live each day to the full. A caring and compassionate team at Cherry Garth provide expert care to ensure residents feel comfortable, safe and supported. There is ample communal space for residents to meet up with friends and family, including lovely balcony areas and a large activity room for hobbies and interests, such as our weekly cookery club. Regular day trips include visits to the seaside and local garden centres. The beautiful enclosed landscaped garden is a wonderful place to take in the fresh air or a spot of gardening in the potting shed, especially during summertime. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Many older people enjoy the company of a furry friend and we know that the positive effects of caring for a pet can be both rewarding and beneficial. We will continue to support individuals as much as possible, so that they can continue to care for, and spend time with, their precious companions. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Dogs. |
Orchard Way
Holmer Green
Buckinghamshire
HP15 6RF
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 15th December 2022 |
| Last rated | 21st January 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 31st October 2011 |
| Service Provider | The Fremantle Trust, HP19 8RS |
Cherry Garth Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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