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Cockering Road
Thanington
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3UR

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,250.00
Regulator's Rating Not Yet Rated
Meet The Manager

Ian D Chandler is Home Manager at Lark View Care Home.

Ian joins Lark View as the Home Manager and brings a wealth of experience having worked in residential and nursing homes for over 30 years.  Ian is passionate about supporting, enthusing and motivating residents to reach their full potential and leading a highly motivated staff team.  

Ian invests in his personal development and has gained qualifications of Institute of Group Analysis Working Psycho Dynamically in a Residential Setting, NVQ Leadership and Management, Health & Safety Level 3 CIEH and Train the Trainer in Dementia Care to ensure that Lark View is the luxury care home of choice in the Canterbury area.

Ian D Chandler

At Lark View Care Home, we work hard to provide a welcoming and comfortable setting that feels like a home-away-from-home for each and every one of our residents. To make sure our residents are content and able to fully appreciate each day, our team will go above and beyond and curate an environment that satisfies all of their medical and wellbeing needs.

Lark View Care Home is a purpose-built care home located in the beautiful and historic city of Canterbury, Kent. Our care home is a private facility that provides superior Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Respite Care within an elegant home that boasts first-class facilities.

Our home has been built with the intention of providing a fulfilled lifestyle for our residents, with a strong emphasis on group living to build new connections with like-minded people. Our objective is to provide a loving and supportive setting in which everyone can thrive. All staff undertake extensive training to deliver the best possible care and support to all residents who will be living with us.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Diabetes.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness.
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, 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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents by virus testing and offering enhanced training

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
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 Admission The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service.
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Premises The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
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.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
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”)

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.

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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Lark View Care Home provides exceptional living standards for those residing at our all-inclusive, luxury care home. It is our aim to cater to the many interests and hobbies of our residents with our purpose-built facilities and first-class amenities.

We believe that people should be able to live a rich and fulfilled life, and in addition to our comprehensive facilities, our Activities Team ensures that every day is filled with diversity and choice, including an active and abundant social life.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Sep 2022

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Cinema, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Overnight Guest Stay.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Reduce Plastic Use.

Brochures
Lark-View-4pp-A5-Brochure-30.11.22.pdf

Description

All 64 of our elegantly designed bedrooms feature en-suites, modern furnishings, flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet access and modern call systems. We encourage residents to decorate their bedroom to tailor their surroundings with personal items to encourage maximum comfort and create a place they can call home.


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
Balcony, Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Alarm, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,250.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,300.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,375.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
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 Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Café Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles 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 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 Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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 Dining Room.


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


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 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 have a waste management system.

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

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

We encourage all residents to try new things and be creative in a safe, secure and supervised environment, giving them the confidence to be independent and socialise with others. All of our sessions are accessible and tailored to the interests of our residents, with the purpose of motivating and inspiring everyone who participates in them, ready to take on a new creative task when the opportunity arises.

We have an outstanding team of committed Activities Coordinators at Lark View Care Home who are ready to provide new and exciting activities for all of our residents. Each month, residents are presented with a programme that is full of activities that are suited to all ages and abilities, from social events such as quizzes and games to sing-a-longs and visits to local attractions in and around Canterbury.


Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre.
Our Pets

Managers discretion.


Can You Bring Your Pet
No

Cockering Road
Thanington
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3UR

Regulator: CQC

Not yet rated.

Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Cathedral, Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Lark View Care Home

Lark View Care Home provides Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Lark View Care Home has 64 rooms.
Prices for Lark View Care Home start from £1,250.00 per week.
No. Lark View Care Home does not offer Residential care.
Yes. Lark View Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Lark View Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Lark View Care Home does not accept Local Authority clients.
Lark View Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Ian D Chandler is the manager of Lark View Care Home.

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