Kingsacre Care Home
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Cochno Road
Hardgate
Clydebank
G81 6RW
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,600.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Lyndsey Gartshore is Home Manager at Kingsacre Care Home.
Kingsacre Care Home is one of Scotland’s finest all-inclusive care facilities, set in the idyllic village of Duntocher. Our establishment is proud to offer up to 66 residents the highest and most involved standards of Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite Care.
Alongside our 24-hour care, residents of Kingsacre Care Home can benefit from a variety of all-inclusive luxury facilities such as en-suite accommodation, a champagne bar and a cinema. It is of absolute importance to us here that we ensure our residents have the care and support they need, whilst also living an independent and enjoyable life.
Kingsacre Care Home
| 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. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| 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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The safety and wellbeing of our staff and residents is paramount and we work in accordance with government and local healthcare regulations to ensure that all policies are adhered to which include: |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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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) 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 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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our facilities have been created and designed so that every single one of our residents can take part in the things they’ve always loved doing, no matter what life might decide to throw their way. So, whether our residents like to take time out and relax with a movie, or they’d love nothing more than to snuggle up on the sofa with a good book and a mug of something tasty, our facilities are guaranteed to accommodate everyone’s individual lifestyles. |
| 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, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Library, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Kingsacre-Brochure.pdf |
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| Description |
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Offering 66 single rooms, each one is beautifully designed and perfectly equipped with an en-suite bathroom, phone, television and internet access. As well as these modern comforts, our all-inclusive rooms offer the perfect balance between luxury and comfort, and we happily encourage all residents to bring any personal belongings that will really help give them that home-from-home feeling. We want Kingsacre Care Home to be a place where residents and loved ones alike feel happy, safe and most importantly part of the family. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 68 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 68 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,800.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,800.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,750.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | None specified |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| 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
Lounge/Diner
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Hot Trolley
Room Service
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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 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.
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 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.
Tables are well laid.
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.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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While living at Kingsacre Care Home, we encourage our residents to continue doing what makes them happy. Every day, residents have a variety of activities to choose from; whether they want to spend the day doing some gardening, socialise with friends and family, or stretch their legs and enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside that Duntocher has to offer, there is something for everyone. |
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| Kingsacre-Brochure-compressed.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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To be arranged by the home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Cochno Road
Hardgate
Clydebank
G81 6RW
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=CS2019373856 |
| Report Published | 21st July 2021 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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