Whittington Care Home
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40 Holland Road
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9HF
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Penelope Samura is Manager at Whittington Care Home.
Located in a quiet residential area of Old Whittington, we proudly deliver personalised nursing, residential and dementia care, helping older people lead fulfilled lives while feeling safe and at home.
Our experienced and highly skilled team work together like a family to deliver the best possible experience for our residents. We provide extensive training for our staff, with a dedicated training facility in our home, to ensure excellent care quality and peace of mind for the people we support and their families. As a team, we are thrilled to have achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all areas from the Care Quality Commission in June 2023.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter. |
| 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 Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| 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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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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You’ll find a wide range of facilities as well as a stimulating activity programme and a dedicated room for arts and crafts, entertainment and indulging in hobbies. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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We have 48 delightful bedrooms and always try to accommodate personal belongings such as furniture and ornaments because it’s essential to ensure the transition from home to home is as stress-free as possible. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 48 |
| 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. |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Promoting active living is a big part of life here at Whittington. Whether it’s gentle exercise, gardening with our raised planters, or enjoying some pamper time in our salon, there is plenty to enjoy if you choose. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
40 Holland Road
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9HF
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 29th June 2023 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 22nd March 2024 |
Whittington Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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