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Finkills Way
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8UB

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Lin Cordey is Home Manager at Kensington Care Home.

Lin has a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience within healthcare, with 45 years experience as a registered nurse and 12 years in a management role. Having recently transformed services to achieve good & outstanding feedback following CQC Inspections.

Lin is highly motivated, supportive to her service and is well respected by all who know her within her profession.

Lin Cordey

Kensington is located in the bustling town of Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Taking care and support facilities to a whole new level in the local area, the warm and inviting residence provides the comforts of home with 24 hour support.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
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

- Robust cleaning programme

- Strict policy and procedure for Infection control & isolation

- Stock of PPE

- Hand hygiene stations situated throughout the home

- Screening programme – Vaccinations and Covid testing

- Handbook for all staff – Annually & Mandatory on-line training module

- Clear signage throughout the home for waste disposal

- Local infection control lead – support

- Champions for Infection control – keep updated and attend extra training where able.

- Monthly Infection control audit

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 Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present 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 Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
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.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
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”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

Kensington is a new development of 64 furnished suites and facilities offering bespoke care and support in a safe and welcoming environment.  The home has been designed to a luxurious high standard to meet the expectations of the citizens of Northallerton and surrounding areas whilst providing the highest possible standards of care to ensure those who come to live here or stay with us receive the care, attention and lifestyle they deserve.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Library, Sitting Rooms.

What Else Do We Provide
Beauty Salon, Cinema, Library, Lift, Therapy Room.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

Brochures
Screen-Brochure-Kensington-2021.pdf

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Description

Kensington is a new development of 64 furnished suites and facilities offering bespoke care and support in a safe and welcoming environment. Ensuite availability facilities in all rooms.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 64
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 64
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Internet Access, Wifi.

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Funding Types
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire & Humberside
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 Logo

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 Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Bistro Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Bistro.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.


Pink tick icon We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities, at home and in the community.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.

Finkills Way
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8UB

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Requires Improvement
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 23rd March 2022
Last rated 25th May 2022
Current Report

Kensington Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Kensington Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 13th October 2020
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park.

Places of Worship
Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Kensington Care Home

Kensington Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in May 2022.
Kensington Care Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Kensington Care Home has 64 rooms.
Kensington Care Home is owned by Crown Care Group.
Yes. Kensington Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Kensington Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Kensington Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Kensington Care Home comes under North Yorkshire.
Kensington Care Home does not accept Local Authority clients.
Kensington Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Lin Cordey is the manager of Kensington Care Home.

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