Kincaid House
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Anne Gardner is Manager at Kincaid House.
Anne previously held the position of deputy manager at Kincaid and has almost 15 years of experience in the care sector. In her role, she oversees the management of the home, including ensuring that staff provide the highest quality care for residents.
Anne joined Meallmore in 2020 as deputy manager of Belleaire Care Home in Greenock, before moving to Kincaid later that year. A trained nurse, she has a strong background in private sector care and developed her career from a nurse into a management position in a care home in Paisley.
Welcome to Kincaid House, a modern care home nestled in the heart of Inverclyde, offering breathtaking vistas of the serene River Clyde and the majestic surrounding mountains.
Our care home extends its services to frail elderly residents and includes a dedicated unit for those living with dementia. Proud recipients of the 2014 Scottish Care Award for Dementia Service of the Year, we have continually refined our Dementia Strategy. We provide comprehensive support at every stage of the journey, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
| 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, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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.
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Kincaid 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. |
| 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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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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As one of the larger Meallmore homes, it is thoughtfully divided into three distinct units, each featuring cosy living spaces, inviting dining areas, and engaging activity rooms. This design creates a genuine "home-away-from-home" ambience, ensuring our residents feel comfortable and cared for. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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Kincaid House boasts a selection of ensuite bedrooms, meticulously furnished to the highest standards of comfort and luxury. As one of the larger Meallmore homes, it is thoughtfully divided into three distinct units, each featuring cosy living spaces, inviting dining areas, and engaging activity rooms. This design creates a genuine "home-away-from-home" ambience, ensuring our residents feel comfortable and cared for. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 90 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Wifi. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Kincaid House, we are committed to fostering a sense of community. We organise an extensive array of activities, both within and outside our premises. From therapeutic animal interactions to delightful visits from the local nursery, we encourage residents to pursue their interests, socialise with peers, or relish precious moments of solitude, all while preserving their unique individuality. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Oakfield Terrace
Greenock
PA15 2AH
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 |
| Read More | https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2010249604 |
| Report Published | 11th December 2020 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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