Alton

Nursing Home

The nursing home, Brendoncare Alton, is divided into self-contained households to give the home-like atmosphere of small family units. The home consists of four 15 bedroom households and one with 20 bedrooms. Each household has a spacious, welcoming sitting and dining room and a small kitchen. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities, a TV point, private telephone line and a nurse-call system.

Meals are provided from a central, well-equipped kitchen under the direction of the head chef. There is also a licensed restaurant where residents can entertain their families and friends. Residents are encouraged to be as active as they wish and the home includes a hairdressing salon, a shop and a wide selection of books. There are two lifts.

The home enjoys close links with the local community of Alton and is supported by an activities team, as well as 20 volunteers.

Led by a highly qualified manager, who is supported by two deputy managers, both with considerable nursing experience, the staff at Alton work as a close team and are committed to the Brendoncare philosophy. They make every effort to provide care which promotes privacy and dignity, and to understand each resident’s needs and preferences. Registered nurses are always on duty supported by trained care assistants, and all the staff receive continuous education and development.

Extra Care Housing (Mary Rose Mews)

• Your home linked by an alarm system to the nursing home with emergency calls being answered 24 hours a day by a dedicated ‘Extra Care’ team of friendly, familiar staff
• Day to day maintenance of the buildings
• Repairs to the inside and outside of your home (excluding internal decorations)
• Insurance of the buildings
• Exterior window cleaning
• A fund for future maintenance e.g. exterior painting
• Maintenance of the garden and grounds
• The use of a communal room for gatherings.

• A midday meal in the restaurant or delivered to your apartment
• Laundry service provided by our on-site laundry
• On-site facilities such as hairdressing and a small shop
• Prescription delivery service
• Personal care such as washing, dressing, meal preparation, assisted bathing/showering
• Other support services such as shopping, cleaning and escorts to the GP surgery or for hospital appointments
• Access to other services such as chiropody and activities.

Specialist Dementia Household

People with dementia are cared for in these two dedicated households (1 x 15 bedrooms, 1 x 20 bedrooms) by a team of highly trained and committed staff. Brendoncare knows the high level of support needed in caring for this very special group of people, and the staff are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in their care.

Staff are trained to recognise and care for physical and psychological illness, and call at the right time upon the services of other health professionals. The household offers an environment that is dignified, safe and secure. It is calm, clean and clearly set out. Within a community setting, each resident has their own en-suite room in a bright yet calm and relaxing community atmosphere. All staff support this community, and are committed to building close relationships with residents, gaining a deep understanding of their individual health and social needs. There is an attractive, secluded garden designated especially for residents with dementia.

Accepting outside help in caring for a close friend or cherished family member is an enormous step. If you are ready to take that step, rest assured that the support, care and understanding of the staff at Brendoncare Alton will help make the move easier.

If you would like to know more about the work of Brendoncare Alton’s dementia household, please contact us so that we may send you further information or arrange a visit.

Respite Care

Do you care for someone who needs support while you go on holiday or have a bit of time to focus on your needs? Perhaps you need some short-term care or some support while you recover from a hospital stay or operation? We can help.

Our approach to respite care is simple; a care and support plan devised around your needs and a warm welcome to our home, however long you are staying with us. Plus, there are options to extend your visit, if you feel you would like to stay with us longer, so you can take as long as you need to recuperate.

At all of our homes there is a full range of activities on offer for everyone to enjoy or quieter spaces for more tranquil moments. Food is an important part of every day and our chefs spend time with residents, finding out their likes and dislikes. While every Brendoncare home is different, the care provided by each is firmly based on the values of kindness, care, choice and community.

Get in touch today and find out how we can help.

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