Flemington Care Home

Brief description:

Flemington Care Home is set in three acres of mature grounds, surrounded by open farmland. The house and gardens give a panoramic view over Lanarkshire and Glasgow. Presently we have 87 single rooms, 3 of which can be designated as companion rooms for couples or close family. At Flemington Care Home our respite programs provide planned short term and time limited breaks for families.

Organisation name:

Flemington Care Home

Type of break:

Residential Care Home with Short Break/Respite Places

Care needs catered for:

Dementia, Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

You can access our service either by social work referral for those who have been allocated respite funding, or by direct contact with the home to arrange private respite or with Self Direct Support.

Type of accommodation:

All rooms are centrally heated and are equipped with full en-suite facilities, TV, telephone, internet access and nurse-call systems. A choice of menus is offered for mealtimes using fresh produce and our chef will be pleased to provide an individual menu for specialised diets. The Care Home is designed to far exceed current Care Inspectorate requirements in terms of bedroom space (average 30% larger), day space (approx 100% more) and general facilities. Features include: Enhanced fire safety Private secure gardens for each wing Café with conservatory area to rear garden Cinema / entertainment room Internet access and telephones available within bedrooms Premium bedrooms with additional space and features Separate lounge and dining area Quiet rooms on each floor Smoking room Therapy room

Cultural needs catered for:

Specialist cultural & medical diets can be catered for.

Full service description:

We offer a high degree of independence and privacy in the friendly and homely atmosphere promoted within the Home by the management and staff.We have our own activities staff within the home to assist in occupational therapy. This can involve activities within the Home or trips and outings ranging from ‘pub lunches' & tea-dances to visits to museums, theatres and other places of interest. We enjoy a high degree of involvement from the local community which is of benefit to the residents. Anyone wishing further information, or to visit the home on an informal basis to view our facilities, is welcome to call our management team who will be happy to assist.

Price information:

Please contact Flemington Care Home for up to date price information.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

Care, food, laundry, general entertainment are all included in the price. Not included are items such as: newspapers / magazines, alcoholic beverages, specially requested snack foods (specific brands of food, sweets, drinks etc), toiletries, hairdressing, chiropody, telephone calls, internet access, outing expenditure, additional care needs outside the Home (support / transport for visits outside the Home).

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

With sufficient notice, respite breaks can be planned & booked in advance to allow a carer to arrange a break away from their caring role. Please ask for a brochure to be forwarded or visit www.flemingtoncarehome.com

Organisation providing this information:

Flemington Care Home limited

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Accessible bedrooms:

Single, Twin

Bedroom accessibility:

Electric bed, Manual hoist, Bedrails, Level entry wet floor shower, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Level entry to gardens or ramp available, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor, Accessible bedroom(s) on the upper floors (lift available)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Pastel shades in decor, Secure entrance to buildings/grounds

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training, Task focussed lighting, High contrast signs, Large print notices / menus

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training, Task focussed lighting, High contrast signs containing text and images, High contrast switches, Family or adjoining rooms available

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