Wombwell Hall
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Wombwell Gardens
Northfleet
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 8BL
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,000.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Claire Skinner is General Manager at Wombwell Hall.
Bringing her wealth of experience, and an unrivalled passion for the industry, Claire's arrival marks a new era in the Care Home’s mission to provide top-quality care for their residents while continually improving their service.
Claire has worked with an array of small to large corporate care companies, witnessing first-hand the nuances, challenges and triumphs that come with this ever-evolving sector. Her journey has shaped her into an exceptional professional, making her a highly sought-after manager in the field.
Claire is set to personally develop her team through growth and learning. She believes in harnessing collective knowledge and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of care professionals. She's a true believer in leading by example, and she's eager to bring this mindset to her role at Wombwell Hall Care Home.
Belmont Healthcare Group acquired Wombwell Hall in November 2022 from the previous owners and have plans for extensive redevelopment of the site - follow our social media pages to see more about this, the links of which can be found at the bottom of our profile page.
Positioned at Wombwell Gardens in the town of Northfleet Wombwell Hall is a 120-bed care home offering specialist residential nursing care and palliative care - the 120 beds are set out across 4 delightful houses each with 30 single bedrooms. We have beautiful combined outside garden space within the grounds too, each house having its own separate garden, which is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family, or with one of the many neighbourhood groups or volunteers who visit.
The purpose-built care home is in a quieter part of Northfleet’s urban community. Surrounded by green space and tree canopies, the home is set in a pleasant and peaceful position yet benefits from easy access to town-based amenities.
The communal areas such as the dining rooms, lounges, day rooms, conservatory, hair salon and treatment rooms - plus there are many places in which to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and be creative - these areas have been thoughtfully designed to enhance the daily lives of everyone who calls Wombwell Hall their home.
As part of a person-centred care delivery plan, individuals are encouraged and supported to participate in their pastimes and hobbies or embark on learning something new in a fun and inclusive environment.
Kindness is at the heart of everything the care team does at Wombwell Hall; person-centred care and wellbeing is top priority. Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal, and dietary needs, but also the individual's likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and suggestions from family members.
Nursing Care for adults at Wombwell Hall - a typical age can be from around 40, but we can take younger residents depending upon individual requirements and an assessment carried out by the home. We pride ourselves on providing a warm and loving home for our residents, and an environment which is stimulating yet peaceful and dignified.
| 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. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
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. |
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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. |
| 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: CQC | ||
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| 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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| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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The purpose-built care home is in a quieter part of Northfleet’s urban community. Surrounded by green space and tree canopies, the home is set in a pleasant and peaceful position yet benefits from easy access to town-based amenities. |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Conservatory, 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, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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Having recently benefitted from a thoughtfully designed refurbishment the communal areas such as the dining rooms, lounges, day rooms, conservatory, hair salon and treatment rooms, have been designed to enhance the daily lives of everyone who calls Wombwell Hall their home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 120 |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,200.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| 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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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
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).
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 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.
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.
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 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 monitor our food waste.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As part of a person centred care delivery plan individuals are encouraged and supported to participate in their past times and hobbies or embark on learning something new in a fun and inclusive environment. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
Wombwell Gardens
Northfleet
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 8BL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 10th April 2024 |
| Published Date | 21st November 2024 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 14th November 2022 |
Wombwell Hall 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, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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