Wood Hill House
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524 Grimesthorpe Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 8LE
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Inadequate |
Meet The Manager
Deborah Kipasa is Home Manager at Wood Hill House.
Wood Hill House is providing care in a purpose-built, modern care centre with a range of facilities.
The centre is situated approximately 600 metres away from the Northern General Hospital and about ten minutes’ drive away from junction 34 of the M1.
Wood Hill House offers services to adults from aged 18 and above age 65.
Wood Hill House
| 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, Injection, Suppository. |
| 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.
| What we're doing to keep residents & 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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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. |
| 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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Our Homes have been carefully designed to provide residents with a comfortable and homely environment. There are choices of seating areas and facilities throughout our homes providing residents with a variety of social areas to enjoy. Residents may choose to relax in a quiet lounge, socialise with friends in the lounge, attend the beauty room or dine with family and friends in the private dining room. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Our Photos |
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Resident bedrooms are well appointed with comfortable furnishings, ensuite facilities, seating areas and a flat screen television. Residents are encouraged to add personal touches to make the room their own. Private telephone facilities and wi-fi services are available for resident use. Some bedrooms have the additional benefit of access to their own private terrace. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 83 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 83 |
| 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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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| 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 |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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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 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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Quality person centred care is at the heart of all that we do, and this is enhanced by our daily wellbeing programme which is designed to address the hobbies and preferences of the residents including a programme of physical activity. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
524 Grimesthorpe Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 8LE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Inadequate |
| Safe | Inadequate |
| Well Led | Inadequate |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Inadequate |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 13th January 2024 |
| Last rated | 3rd July 2024 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 1st July 2022 |
Wood Hill House 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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| Mosque. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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