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Bletchley House is a purpose-built Nursing home established in 1987, offering the perfect environment for relaxed and comfortable living with care provided according to need. Bletchley House caters for people who require nursing care and the frail elderly some of whom have dementia. Bletchley House lies a short distance from Central Milton Keynes with it's vibrant shopping and social facilities and is very close to the historic site of Bletchley Park, home of the Enigma Code breakers and is situated in a residential area. There is good public transport and various range of shops including, Tesco Express, fish & chip shops, hairdressers, newsagents, a post office and a shopping centre.
Bletchley House
Beaverbrook Court
Bletchley
Milton Keynes MK3 7JS
Tel: 01908 376049
Fax: 01908 376069
Email:managerbletchley@goldcarehomes.com
Manager: Nanette Adams
Care Categories: Residential Care, 24 Hour Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Intermediate Care
About the staff
Manager - Nanette Adams
Deputy Manager - Sharmila Kale
Administrator - Jane Bell
Jane has over 25 years of experience in the Administrative and Accounting field to include all aspects of HR and Payroll, in both supervisory and managerial positions. She has been the Administrator at Bletchley House for the last 5 years and came to Gold Care Homes from a large Printing Charity. She is currently updating her skills and studying for an NVQ3 in Business and Administration and holds various other in-house qualifications. She enjoys her role as Administrator, assisting with the day to day running of the home and liaising with all residents, families, GP’s Social Workers and other visiting Health Professionals.
Senior Carers
C Always H Buller J Jordan
The staff team is made up with 11 team/unit leaders, 3 senior carers and 26 care assistants. There is a mix of experience among the care staff – there are some with many years experience and others for whom working at Bletchley House is their first care position. However, all are encouraged to work towards awards in Health and Social Care.
Staff working at Bletchley House receive training in caring for people with dementia as increasing numbers of nursing residents also have dementia. Nurses maintain their professional registration by undertaking regular refresher trainings for PEG and NG feeding, Venapuncture and Cannulation and Wound Care etc. A training plan ensures all staff are updated in moving and handling, communication, fire safety, Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Challenging & Aggressive Behaviour and Death, Dying and Bereavement, Infection Control, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults. Other specialist training is arranged as required.
There is an experienced Activities Co-ordinator and the home has membership of NAPA – the professional association for activities co-ordinators.
The non-care team consists of a head chef, cook and kitchen assistants who in addition to professional catering qualifications also undertake regular food hygiene training. The Housekeeper, her 6 domestic assistants and 2 laundry assistants do an excellent job in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness expected in the home and the team is completed by the maintenance person responsible for the day to day upkeep of the home and gardens.
Does the Home have...
| A Sensory garden? | Yes, we have a sensory garden, which helps our residents explore their five senses, (touch, taste, sight, sound and smell). |
| Any pets? | Pets are allowed but we have none at the moment. (Please check with staff before bringing any pet into the home). |
| A Sensory room? | Yes, the quiet room can be adapted. |
| A Mini Bus? | Yes, Bletchley House has the use of a shared mini bus which can be used for outing trips. |
| A Residents Committee? |
We will have one when the home acquires more occupants. |
| A Passenger Lift? |
Yes we have a passenger lift to ensure easy upper floor access. |
Additional Information
Bletchley House offers personal centred care in a home from home environment for those in need of residential care. Bletchley House also caters for people who suffer from dementia and dementia related confusion and memory deficit. A staff ratio appropriate for us to meet the extensive needs of this client group enables us to ensure that the requirements are met for each individual in our care.
We welcome both males and females, usually over the age of 65. However we are able to admit service users of a younger age as long as we can meet their needs.
Accommodation:
Accommodation for residents is provided on two floors and each bedroom has en-suite WC and shower facilities. Some rooms have electrically operated profiling beds. The bedrooms are a minimum of 12.8 sqm and are light and spacious. All bedrooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, chairs, chest of drawers and bedside cabinet, however, you will be encouraged to personalise your room to make it your own. In consultation with the Manager you may wish to bring small items of furniture. Personal mementoes, such as photographs, pictures and ornaments, are all items that help to personalise a room and make it comfortably yours. There is a television point in all bedrooms if you want to bring a television with you.
Lounge and dining area:
Each unit has its own lounge and dining room. The lounge has a large screen television for communal viewing. All electrical equipment must be checked by the home’s maintenance man before use. There is a kitchenette so that drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. Visitors may also use the kitchenettes to make drinks.
Meals:
At Bletchley House, Residents have a choice from the daily menu and if a resident is not happy with the options then an alternative can be provided. We also offer meals to suite specific dietary requirements. Meals are served in the dining room but if you prefer you may chose to eat in the privacy of your own room. Snacks are available throughout the day and we have a Nite Bite Menu in case you wake up during the night feeling peckish.
Activities:
You will be offered the opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities. Popular activities include music and movement, artwork including collages, baking and reminiscence.
If you have dementia our staff are trained to provide activities which you will enjoy too – this may be reminiscence (such as looking at your old photos and talking about your past), or helping you to continue to be independent if you wish and continue to do some of the domestic tasks for yourself, for example making your bed or dusting your room. If you are restricted to bed staff will spend time reading to you, chatting, doing manicures and other one to one activities as enjoyed by you. Outside entertainers, usually musical, are booked to visit monthly.
The home has secluded landscaped gardens for you to make use of. You might also enjoy helping in the garden with planting and maintaining the hanging baskets and other flower beds or simply enjoy time outside under a parasol.
Social events such as Christmas party, Easter bonnet competition or summer fete will be held on a regular basis and advertised beforehand. Your relatives and friends are welcome to join in.
The Home offers assistance to anybody wishing to practice his or her chosen faith. This may mean an accompanied visit to a place of worship or organising someone to make a visit to the Home. If you would like to continue attending your local church then it may be possible for one of your congregation to collect you.
Services:
GP: If your GP is too far away we can register you with our local GP surgery which is Westfield Road Surgery, Bletchley.
Chiropodist: We have a chiropodist who visits the home every 4-6 weeks. If you would like your feet to be attended to by a qualified practitioner please let your keyworker know and he/she will arrange this for you.
Hearing Tests: Hearing tests can be arranged with a private audiologist or for NHS treatment via your GP.
Medication: We also have staff who are specially trained in giving medication and are happy to manage your medication for you. If you normally manage your own medication and want to continue to do so you will be given a lockable area in your room to safely store your medication.
Hospital Appointments: When needed to go to a pre-booked hospital appointment we will provide a staff escort, subject to staff availability for which a charge will be made. If you are admitted to hospital as an emergency we are only able to supply a staff escort. We will, however, contact as soon as possible your next of kin in order that they can meet you at the hospital if they wish.
Laundry: We are happy to do your laundry for you, however, to ensure your clothes are returned to you it is best to label all of your clothes with embroidered name tapes which have been sewn into the garment.
Telephone: We can arrange for a private line to be installed in your room which is for your sole, private use for which you will be billed direct. Please let us know if you require this service. We have a mobile phone unit which can be brought to your room when you need to make or receive calls in private.
Hairdresser: At Bletchley House we have two hairdressers that visit. Prices are available in the home. Please let your keyworker know if you would like them to make you an appointment. The administrator will collect the money each week to pay the hairdresser.
Newspapers and Magazines: If you would like to have a daily paper delivered or your favourite magazine, please see the administrator to ask for details.
Visitors:
There are no set times for visits to the Home, but visiting is at the discretion of the senior person on duty at the time. People are encouraged to visit as often as they wish and to continue to be involved in the care of their relative/friend. Refreshments are available on request. Visitors may share a meal with their relative for a nominal charge. It is requested that these are booked a day in advance.
Other Information:
We aim to create a homely, safe, caring environment where Service Users can lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
| No of beds registered for: | 44 |
| CQC rating: | 1 Star [Adequate] |
| No of double rooms with en-suite facilities: | 0 |
| No of double rooms without en-suite facilities: | 0 |
| No of single rooms with en-suite facilities: | 44 single en-suites |
| No of single rooms without en-suite facilities: | 0 |
| No of lounges: | 1 large lounge |
| No of dining rooms: | 1 looking out onto the garden. |
| No of quiet rooms: | Two, one downstairs that can be opened up to join the main lounge and one upstairs with a balcony. |
Availability: 5 Nursing and 1 Residential vacancy. Please contact the Manager for more information.
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Bletchley House
Beaverbrook Court
Bletchley
Milton Keynes MK3 7JS
Tel: 01908 376049 (main no)
Fax: 01908 376069
Email: managerbletchley@goldcarehomes.com
Manager: Nanette Adams
