Moorlands Residential Home

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2 Moorlands Road
Merriott
Somerset
TA16 5NF

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,000.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Jane Dadzitis is Manager at Moorlands Residential Home.

Moorlands is managed by Jayne Dadzitis who has managed the home for over 20 years.

Moorlands Residential Home is a fine grade II listed former farm house built in 1740.

Set in half an acre of lovely landscaped grounds in the centre of Merriott, within easy walking distance of the local amenities including the Post Office and the village store.

Moorlands Residential Home and Drake Nursing Home (based in Plymouth) are owned and managed by Ian and Helena Darbyshire.  They have been providing residential care for over 15 years and have a strong focus on providing a homely, well maintained environment with quality home cooked food and interesting activities.


Moorlands Residential Home
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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth.
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
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.
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)

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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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

We have 14 single rooms and one double for residents. All rooms have en-suite lavatory and wash hand basin, whilst some of the larger rooms have a en-suite bathroom.

In addition to this, we have two bathrooms, which are specially adapted for those who are less able.

There are two sitting rooms where the residents can relax, read or watch television. The light and airy dining room is also situated on the ground floor along with a beautiful conservatory, which looks out onto the garden and is very popular in the summer.

We also have outside seating areas where our residents can sit in fine weather to enjoy the lovely garden, or watch the world go by from the front terrace.  Part of the grounds are used to provide fresh vegetables for use in the home for as much of the year as possible.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

Communal Rooms
Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot.

Description

We have 14 single rooms and one double for residents. All rooms have en-suite lavatory and wash hand basin, whilst some of the larger rooms have a en-suite bathroom.

In addition to this, we have two bathrooms, which are specially adapted for those who are less able.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 16
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 15
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Double Room, Single Room.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,000.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
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 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 Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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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 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 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

We are very aware of the need to respect the privacy and dignity of our residents. We also aim to encourage our residents to be as independent as they are able.

Friends and family are welcome to join the residents and spend time in the relaxed atmosphere of Moorlands Residential Home.

We have a dedicated activities co-ordinator who provides the residents with varied and stimulating daily activities and also arranges outings. In addition there are weekly hairdresser visits and chiropody services are provided in-house by visiting specialists.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games.

go green logo

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

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you have an EPC rating? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes

In-home and community projects that protect the environment

safe-tick Do you compost? Yes
Our Pets

Contact the home manager.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

2 Moorlands Road
Merriott
Somerset
TA16 5NF

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 15th November 2022
Last rated 6th December 2022
Current Report

Moorlands Residential Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Moorlands Residential Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 5th October 2021
Service Provider Ritzi Care Homes Ltd, BS15 1ER
Transport
Bus Stop nearby.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Moorlands Residential Home

Moorlands Residential Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2022.
Moorlands Residential Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Moorlands Residential Home has 16 rooms.
Prices for Moorlands Residential Home start from £1,000.00 per week.
Yes. Moorlands Residential Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Moorlands Residential Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Moorlands Residential Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Moorlands Residential Home comes under Somerset.
Moorlands Residential Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Moorlands Residential Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Jane Dadzitis is the manager of Moorlands Residential Home.

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