Mount Ephraim House
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Mount Ephraim
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 8BU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,736.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Karen Cooper is Care Home Manager at Mount Ephraim House.
"I would like to welcome you to Mount Ephraim House.Once a royal hunting lodge used by King Charles II and Nell Gwyn, Mount Ephraim House is today a stunning, not-for-profit care home.
A Tunbridge Wells landmark, the home has been connected to health and wellbeing throughout its 300-year history.
Newly renovated and expanded, Mount Ephraim House combines the best of new and long-standing care homes: upgraded, modern spaces alongside an established team and community. So, new residents enjoy high-quality care and spaces full of life from day one.
The home features 57 en-suite bedrooms, characterful lounges, a light-filled conservatory, stunning gardens, and expansive views of the common."
Mount Ephraim House is a beautiful period care home in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. It has 57 spacious bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms. The home also benefits from a large conservatory, a hair salon, a library, dayrooms, dining rooms, comfortable lounges, two outdoor terraces, stunning views, landscaped gardens, and ample parking. King Charles II and Nell Gwyn used the original house as a hunting lodge, and the care home retains much of its historical character.
Part of the Greensleeves group, Mount Ephraim House provides the best possible residential and dementia care in Tunbridge Wells and has an exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals. The residents enjoy various daily activities and home-cooked food while being cared for by loving, kind and compassionate staff.
Come and see Mount Ephraim House for yourself. Use this simple booking form to arrange a visit to this high-rated care home.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, 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.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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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. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| 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: Not Specified / None | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| 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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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Mount Ephraim House care home benefits from a large conservatory, a hair salon, a library, dayrooms, dining rooms, comfortable lounges, two outdoor terraces, stunning views, landscaped gardens, and ample parking. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Library, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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Mount Ephraim House care home in Tunbridge Wells has 57 spacious bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 57 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,736.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,845.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | 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.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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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.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
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.
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.
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.
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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The residents at Mount Ephraim House are cared for by loving, kind, and compassionate staff. They enjoy a varied programme of daily activities and home-cooked food. Why not book a visit and find out for yourself what life is like in this vibrant and friendly Tunbridge Wells care home? |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
Mount Ephraim
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 8BU
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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| Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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