Foxhunters Care Community
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Foxhunters Care Community
Iberis Road Llanfoist,
Abergavenny
NP7 9LQ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Call for details |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,352.00 |
Meet The Manager
Leah Mort is Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community.
am delighted to be appointed as the new Care Home Manager at Foxhunters, Abergavenny.
I started my career as a care assistant in 2005 working my way up to home manager. I eventually moved in to a regional role supporting homes all over the UK.
I am extremely excited to be able to support the wonderful team here at Foxhunters as well as ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional care to the ladies and gentlemen who live here.
With fabulous views over The Blorenge, this beautiful purpose built care home offers everything you could wish for and is close to pretty market towns surrounded by mountains and hills. A place anyone would be proud to call home!
Our person-centred focus is on providing care that is personalised and treating people with compassion and respect. At a Dormy Care Community, you can be reassured that everything will be tailored to your individual needs and you will receive the best care possible. We offer the full spectrum of care, from dementia, nursing and palliative care to residential and respite care. Whether you have complex care needs or would like to move in with us as more of a lifestyle choice, we are equipped to deal with your requirements.
Please click this link to view our Care Inspectorate Wales report.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes, Heart Disease, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, 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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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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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) 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. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Every inch of the Foxhunters care home has been interior designed with special touches to create a luxury yet homely feel. In the home, we have a range of outstanding facilities including a coffee lounge, bar, cinema, gym, beauty salon and beautifully designed lounges and dining rooms. All signage is in Welsh and English and is dementia friendly throughout to support those who live with us. We also have special activity corners for residents to enjoy with puzzles, games, musical instruments and easels overlooking the beautiful Welsh mountains. |
| 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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| Bar / Pub, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Gym, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Interactive Digital Touch Table. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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We have 70 fully furnished ensuite bedrooms at Foxhunters. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and the option for a TV, phone and internet which our maintenance manager will happily set up. Many of our downstairs rooms have patio doors which lead directly out onto the beautiful landscaped gardens. Our home offers four luxurious companion suites for couples to continue living together without significantly altering their lifestyle. The suite includes a sitting room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom - the perfect place for couples to stay together. You are welcome to bring your own personal belongings from home to furnish your room with. Each room has a photo box for you to add photos to and create a collage of memories to share with staff, visitors and residents. A state-of-the-art nurse call system is in place in every room, with a revolutionary falls monitoring system from Eclipse Nurse Call. It provides added security for those at risk of falling, allowing people to have a good nights’ sleep without being unnecessarily disturbed. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 70 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 70 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,420.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,352.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,352.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,352.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,452.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Monmouthshire |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | 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
Bistro
Café
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
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 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
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 a Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
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.
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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Keeping active and busy can be a fundamental part in enhancing the lives of our residents! Our home will offer a fun and varied program 7 days a week. A chance for fun and laughter, our range of activities really will help each resident live their life to the full. We also work closely with the local community so they play an active part in our home. From local schools to the Womans Institute (WI) our doors are open. We really are one big family. We are lucky to be situated where we are. With our wheelchair accessible transport, we will be offering weekly trips out to enjoy what Wales has to offer. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Excursions, Exercise Class, Pet Therapy, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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If your pet companion is something you can’t live without, then don’t! Four-legged friends are welcome at our homes and can come and visit whenever they want. We even have regular pet therapy sessions for your enjoyment. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
Foxhunters Care Community
Iberis Road Llanfoist,
Abergavenny
NP7 9LQ
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://careinspectorate.wales/sites/default/files/inspection-reports/00010115-npft_c_27012022_e.pdf |
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| Report Published | 27th January 2022 |
| Registration Date | 19th November 2018 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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