St Clare's Care Home

St. Clare's has a robust and enhanced training program for all staff - old and new with an opportunity to continue with apprenticeship program with support from in house mentors. Staff well being service is available 24/7. Residents has individualized and detailed care plans and risk assessments that is reviewed and updated with families. We have cleaning and hygienic electronic system in place used in the kitchen and housekeeping.

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.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here.

There are numerous cosy communal lounges which accommodate approximately 10 residents, these are furnished with TVs and radios and all have adjoining kitchenettes where light refreshments are able to be prepared, ideal for a family gathering.

The large dining room can accommodate all the residents and has the facility of an adjoining lounge with large screen TV and a small bar area allowing residents to socialise when away from the more homely lounges. The dining room leads out onto a large garden area, offering views across the grounds of St. George’s, perfect for alfresco eating or just sitting enjoying a warm summer day. All paths have recently been laid with rubberised material for extra safety.

The home has two floors and offers sixty single ensuite bedrooms which are all furnished to a high standard including built-in wardrobe and dressing table. The rooms are all over 20 square metres with spacious en-suite which consist of wash hand basin, WC and level access shower which are ideal for wheelchair users, if they are required.

We actively encourage our residents to bring treasured items and possession and of course are pleased to welcome family and friends to visit at any time. All this helps to make it your home rather than just a room.

There is a large activities room, with a superb balcony where residents can continue to follow their own hobbies or take part in various planned events. St. Clare’s has its very own Activities Organisers who spend quality time with residents to ensure that there are varied and interesting options available. The weekly Activities schedule includes an Art Class, Film Shows, Outing and Keep Fit to name but a few.  Gardening troughs have recently been introduced which allow residents to grow their own flowers and vegetables.

Residents can also visit the animals on our farm, there are miniature ponies, donkeys, alpacas, water buffalo and guinea pigs. We also have walks in our extensive grounds to enjoy the beautiful views and visiting wildlife to our lake and ponds. Barbecues are organised throughout the year and weather permitting Garden Parties.

Musical entertainment is particularly popular, which is regularly provided by outside entertainers. Christmas is celebrated throughout December which includes a resident’s Christmas Party. Reminiscence therapy in small groups is also a regular event. Residents who lack mobility are offered passive exercise on a one-to-one basis.

Regular Resident's meetings are held throughout the year and Family and Friends meetings are six monthly.

Family and Friends can SKYPE,  Face time, Zoom and Teams loved ones.

Please speak to the home manager.

8th February 2023

8th February 2023