The residential home
The Residential home is located on the first floor and can be accessed by stairs or lift. It is registered to accommodate 35 residents from the age of 65 or over who require personal care such as assistance with dressing or bathing. The home is divided into 3 smaller units each with a lounge and dining area. Personal care is provided by care assistants and supported by Community Nurses from Linton Health Centre.
All residents are assessed prior to being admitted to Symonds House. A plan of care is established with the resident, family and key worker on arrival and is reviewed monthly.
The residential home has 4 assisted bathrooms plus WCs it has 23 single en-suite rooms with wash hand basin and 3 shared rooms with en-suite facilities. All rooms in the residential and nursing homes are simply furnished with a wardrobe, drawers, comfortable bed and chairs, however, residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture (subject to fire regulations) television, pictures and ornaments.
Both the residential and nursing home benefit from a full-time activities organiser, who produces a weekly social programme, families are welcome to join in any of the social events and activities.
Personal items of clothing are washed and ironed in our laundry on a daily basis. Our hairdresser visits twice a week and the Chiropodist visits every two months. Symonds house has a Chapel located on the ground floor. A service takes place every Monday morning.
All meals are freshly prepared every day. Residents have several choices from each menu and pecial diets can be catered for.
Medical cover can be arranged with Linton Health Centre. The doctors visit the home twice a week, but should a resident require urgent medical attention a doctor will visit by request.
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