95/97 Donaghadee Road
Millisle
County Down
BT22 2BZ
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Residential | Dementia |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £896.00 |
Gill Finlay is Nurse Manager at Copelands.
My team and I are passionate about what we do and will ensure Copelands is a place where each resident is treated with dignity and respect and receives the highest standard of care.
Myself and my team are compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated. We promote person centred care, and our residents’ wellbeing and happiness are at the forefront of everything we do. Our aim is for each resident to live as full a life as possible and I encourage their families and friends to be included in all aspects of daily life in Copelands.
Please get in touch if you would like to speak to me about how life in Copelands might look for you or your loved one.
Combining more than a century of care experience with the latest technology, training and building design techniques, we are committed to providing a unique and inclusive care experience at Copelands, nurturing a true sense of community for residents and staff in a breathtaking and tranquil location.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
Medication | By Mouth. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
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 | ||
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. | |
Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. | |
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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 |
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Minimum Age |
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65 |
Our Building and Facilities |
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Copelands is BCM’s flagship project, providing practice-leading care and encompassing everything needed to create a genuine home from home where people can enjoy fulfilling and spontaneous lives. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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Yes |
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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Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
Our Photos |
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Description |
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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 and familiar touch. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 40 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 40 |
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. |
Our Photos |
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Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £896.00 |
Funding Types | |
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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 Halal Kosher Pureed Vegan Vegetarian |
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Dining Locations | Bedroom Dining Café Lounge/Diner |
Dining Styles | Hot Trolley Room Service |
Hospitality | Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting) |
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 has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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Our garden has seating and paths to enjoy, while the landscaped grounds offer light exercise, gardening and socialising. Residents can avail of a selection of books to borrow and national and regional newspapers are delivered regularly. Pebbles provides a casual socialising area beside reception for residents to meet with each other, visitors or for special events. Sea Breeze Spa on the first floor will provide regular hair styling and pampering services to all residents. The first floor also boasts The Sunshine Room, a room for Hobbies, Arts & Crafts, providing direct access to the rooftop patio. This will host short services and acts of reflection on a regular basis & can also be used for personal prayer and reflection. |
Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes | |
Are your windows double glazed? | Yes | |
Do you use motion sensors? | Yes | |
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes | |
Do you use sensor taps to save water? | Yes | |
Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes | |
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
Do you monitor your waste? | Yes | |
Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes | |
Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes | |
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
Do you use digital payslips? | Yes | |
Do you use online rotas? | Yes | |
Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Copelands. |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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No |
95/97 Donaghadee Road
Millisle
County Down
BT22 2BZ
Inspection Reports | |
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Service Provider | Belfast Central Mission, |
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, Park, Pub, Restaurant. |
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