KYN Bickley
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Bickley Park Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 2AZ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,750.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Christine Bunce is Home Manager at KYN Bickley.
Christine grew up in California near Napa Valley and studied psychology at university before completing a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She worked within mental health settings but fell in love with senior care and never looked back. She has managed care homes and retirement communities in the US and the UK before joining KYN.
Set in the charming Greater London borough of Bromley, KYN BICKLEY is a half-hour drive or 45-minute train ride away from Charing Cross station.
This luxury care home in Bromley occupies a neo-classical building designed as a warm and welcoming space with 86 superbly comfortable private bedrooms; elegant shared rooms for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| 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, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, 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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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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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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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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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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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. |
| 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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| Our Building and Facilities |
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The heart of our home is The Great Room, where residents and their visitors can gather at our magnificent marble-topped bar for a convivial drink or sit at a table to share a meal. The Great Room is our principle social space, and the setting for our cultural events and group activities. Our peaceful Eden Room overlooks the landscaped gardens and visually unites our beautiful outdoor surroundings with the harmonious internal décor. It is a charming space to take a moment to oneself or be waited on by our accommodating hospitality team and is also available to hire for private events for residents and their families. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Cinema, Lift, Spa. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| KYN BICKLEY Brochure.pdf ESG at KYN.pdf Innovation and Technology at KYN.pdf |
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| Description |
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Featuring bespoke furniture, luxury fittings, and spacious en-suite bathrooms, our fully furnished bedrooms come in a choice of designs and with the option of further personalisation, either in collaboration with our interior designer Nina Campbell, or with the resident’s personal belongings. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 86 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,750.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Region | London |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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.
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 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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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 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 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.
Gluten-free 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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Our thoughtful and intelligent selection of daily activities at KYN Bickley are less a catalogue of events and more a part of life; something essential, pleasurable, and designed to provide sensory and neurological benefits. Residents have absolute autonomy over their day and choose the activities that interest and inspire them, so they can experience their favourite pastime or explore something new. |
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| Timetables |
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| Activity Planner.pdf |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping, Theatre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Do you use solar power? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at KYN Bickley, however visiting pets are welcome. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Bickley Park Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 2AZ
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Golf Club, Park, Pub, Shops. |
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