Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Zowie Griggs is Manager at Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home.
Chippendayle Lodge Care Home near Ashford is situated in the small, picturesque village of Harrietsham close to the town of Maidstone and its amenities. We provide services for residential care and dementia care.
We have 48 single bedrooms and 2 double bedrooms for those wishing to share, with most bedrooms having en-suite facilities. Within Chippendayle Lodge there is a separate 6-bedroom wing which caters for residents without dementia and provides long-term care, short-term care and respite care is also available, subject to the home having a vacancy at the time.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, 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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Chippendayle Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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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. |
| 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 |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Much of Chippendayle Lodge care home near Ashford is purpose-built. The home benefits from two large lounges, which are equipped with televisions for communal viewing and also two dining room areas which overlook the garden. Chippendayle Lodge has several bathrooms equipped with hoists to aid residents into and out of the bath, as well as wet rooms for those who prefer to shower. The home has a large garden and patio area, which residents use during the warmer months of the year to enjoy the sunshine. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Chippendayle Lodge features large single bedrooms with en-suite facilities as well as two double bedrooms for couples. All of our residents’ rooms are fitted with a care call alarm system for when clients require assistance, and a suite of furniture for the storage of clothes and other belongings. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 52 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | 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 |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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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.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
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.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Tables are well laid.
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.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We organise activities to take place throughout the day, as well as regular outings in the local area. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
10 Chippendayle Drive
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1AD
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 April 2021 |
| Last rated | 18th May 2021 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 3rd December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Charing Dale Limited, ME7 5AY |
Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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