Fidra House Nursing Home
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67 Dirleton Avenue
North Berwick
Lothian
EH39 4QL
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,796.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
David Livingstone is Manager at Fidra House Nursing Home.
David has worked in care homes for over 14 years, during this time he has progressed from care assistant, and senior roles, to his current position as manager. He has completed BA Health and Social Care qualification.
David works closely with Deputy Manager Jill Paterson in leading the team of support staff, care workers and registered nurses. David is passionate about providing the highest standard of care and respect. If you would to know more about Fidra House and services on offer please get in touch with David or Jill and they will be happy to assist
Fidra House is a purpose built nursing home nestling within leafy grounds close to the heart of the community. Situated in the pretty coastal town of North Berwick and set in leafy grounds with trees, we provide high-quality nursing care for older people in a community setting.
Fidra House
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Nursing Dementia / EMI, 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, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging 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.
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Fidra House is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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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. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices 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 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The beautifully landscaped gardens at Fidra House Nursing Home are safe and secure, and they are the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. Our sun patio is easily accessible on the first floor and is a great sun trap for residents looking to relax outside. All areas of the home are wheelchair-friendly and specifically designed to assist people with dementia.
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| 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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| Activities Room, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Fidra House has 60 single bedrooms with spacious ensuite shower facilities arranged over three floors. Two lifts access each floor. The freshly decorated bedrooms have telephone and Internet access, a wall-mounted TV, and a nurse call system for prompt assistance. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 60 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 60 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,796.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,796.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,796.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,796.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| 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.
| Dining Locations |
 Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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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 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).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
Pass 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 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.
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.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Here at Fidra House, we have a number of activity coordinators, and the planned weekly programme means that there’s something for everyone ─ from singing and trips to the beach to flower arranging and even pet therapy.
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
67 Dirleton Avenue
North Berwick
Lothian
EH39 4QL
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland
Autumna uses the Care Inspectorate's combined grading data which combines information from their new quality framework evaluations and their previous quality inspection methodology. If no recent rating has been awarded, an older rating from a previous inspection will be displayed.
| Category | Rating |
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| Overall | Good |
| Wellbeing | Good |
| Care and Support | Good |
| Environment | Good |
| Staff | Good |
| Management | Good |
| Read More | https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2008179811 |
| Report Published | 10th March 2020 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Garden Centre, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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