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Royal British Legion Industries
Milner Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7FU

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Respite
Availability Yes
Regulator's Rating Not Yet Rated
Meet The Manager

Jane Holden is Admissions Manager at Appleton Lodge.

At Appleton Lodge, we focus on creating a nurturing and community-centred environment where each resident’s needs are met with careand respect. Our beautifully decorated accommodations and communal spaces foster a sense of belonging within our care home in Aylesford.

Jane Holden

At Appleton Lodge Nursing Home, we provide compassionate, personalised care in a warm and homely environment. Located in the heart of the RBLI Village in Aylesford, Kent, our facility was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2019. Appleton Lodge recently became part of the Eleanor Healthcare Group, allowing us to enhance our services and continue offering state-of-the-art care for elderly people and those with physical disabilities.

With 15 spacious rooms, each equipped with modern en-suite facilities, our residents enjoy the highest standards of comfort and care. Whether you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one, Appleton Lodge offers a safe, welcoming place where everyone feels like part of the family.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care.
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, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Mild Forgetfulness.
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

Appleton Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Air Filtration & Purification We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Infection Screening We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
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
safe-tick Admission The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service.
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Staffing The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Visitors The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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

Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms.

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Minimum Age
60

Our Building and Facilities

Our communal living spaces are bright and welcoming, providing the perfect environment for socialising and building community connections within our nursing home.

Residents can relax and enjoy nature in our peaceful woodland garden or explore the beautiful Garden of Honour—ideal spaces for fresh air and tranquillity. Our serene outdoor areas are part of what makes Appleton Lodge Nursing Home in Aylesford a special place.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Nov 2019

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Vegetable Plot.

Description

All our rooms are designed with privacy and comfort in mind. Each room features modern en-suite facilities, allowing residents to feel at home in a top-quality care home in Kent.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 15
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 15
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Double Room.

Room Features
Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Funding Types
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes

Activities Are So Important

We have an in-house Lifestyle and Wellbeing Manager who organises a wide range of activities, including classes and day trips.There are also many events and social opportunities around the Village throughout the year.We provide a full and varied wellbeing programme for our residents, typically between 10am and 4pm each day. Events range from knitting, arts and crafts, karaoke and other games to visiting entertainers, pet farms and organised day trips. All residents have the choice of taking part. For those who are less able we provide 1:1 activities such as hand massage or reading.


Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre.

Royal British Legion Industries
Milner Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7FU

Regulator: CQC

Not yet rated.

Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Catholic Church.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Appleton Lodge

Appleton Lodge provides Residential, Nursing and Respite care.
Appleton Lodge has 15 rooms.
Appleton Lodge is owned by Eleanor Healthcare Group.
Yes. Appleton Lodge does offer Residential care.
Yes. Appleton Lodge does offer Respite care.
No. Appleton Lodge does not provide care for people with Dementia.
Appleton Lodge accepts Local Authority clients.
Appleton Lodge accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Jane Holden is the manager of Appleton Lodge.

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