Rhiwlas Care Home
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Rhiwlas Nursing Home
Northop Road,
Flint
Flintshire
CH6 5LH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Call for details |
| Live Rating | 4.49 |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,133.00 |
Meet The Manager
Mathew Gilbert is General Manager at Rhiwlas Care Home.
I am very proud to have worked in a care setting for over 9 years. I knew immediately I wanted to build a career in the care industry and from then I progressed to a Team Leader, Assistant Manager and started my role as a General Manager 2 years ago, I always strive to deliver the very best person-centred care. I was attracted to Lovett Care as I liked their ethos, vision, and values. I Joined Lovett Care in August 2023 as the General Manager of Rhiwlas Care Homes I feel privileged to be part of such a hardworking team that provide very high standards of care whist maintaining residents' dignity and independence. In my own time I like paddle boarding and hiking.
Rhiwlas Care Home in Flint is a purpose-built home that provides high quality residential and 24-hour nursing care in a warm and welcoming environment. Alongside this, we offer respite care and short breaks, which can now be booked up to a year in advance. Our loyal and dedicated team take pride in delivering the highest standard of care and support to each resident.
The high standards of care we offer are reflected throughout the home. For example, our Head Chef creates wonderful menus for residents to enjoy each day, and our team of activities coordinators organise a lively programme of events that promote health and well-being.
We are always happy to offer guidance and answer any questions you may have about our care facilities, so please feel free to call up or, better still, pop in and experience what our beautiful care home has to offer.
View the recent Care Inspectorate Wales report.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, 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 | Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, 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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We've taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents, such as ensuring that masks are continued to be worn by both team members and visitors |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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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. |
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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| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Choosing the right care home for your loved can be a difficult decision, especially if you're unsure what type of care they require. Here at Rhiwlas, we offer a number of care options, including residential, palliative care and even day care. Those we support have access to a number of different home features and facilities, such as tailor made activities to suit your needs, an on-site hairdresser, large conservatory with access to a large landscaped garden, a TV lounge and a large dining room. We care for our residents over two floors which can be accessed via a lift. All our residents have access to 24-hour care, and specialised equipment such as chairs, beds and mattresses. All our bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and residents are encouraged to make their rooms homely by bringing in any personal items they wish. We have a team of professionals who can offer guidance and answer any questions that you may have about our care facilities. |
| 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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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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All our bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and residents are encouraged to make their rooms homely by bringing in any personal items they wish. Accommodation facilities include:
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| Number Of Rooms | 66 |
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| Apartment, Single Room. |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,133.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,133.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Flintshire |
| 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
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
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 has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
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.
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 Bistro.
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.
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.
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 Activities Coordinators are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of those we support, and are instrumental in ensuring that Rhiwlas receives good press coverage, mostly due to our involvement with local schools and churches. We often arrange parties, social group activities and networking within the community in order to enhance the social lives of residents. Needs are met by residents participating in activities of their choice, including pet therapy, arts and crafts, sensory and music therapy, live entertainment, trips out to theatres, shopping, lunches, football matches and visits to garden centres. We also have a monthly quiz that is run and organised by a resident, and we often have a competition between staff, relatives and residents. We aim to encourage family and friend participation and support for those who live here on special occasions, such as Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, anniversaries, birthdays and Valentine’s Day. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Crafts, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Quiz Games, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Pub, Shopping. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Rhiwlas Nursing Home
Northop Road,
Flint
Flintshire
CH6 5LH
Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Wales
| Read More | https://careinspectorate.wales/sites/default/files/inspection-reports/00012531-kwgy_c_12082022_e.pdf |
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| Report Published | 12th August 2022 |
| Registration Date | 24th August 2021 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Rhiwlas Care Home
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