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Cornwall's largest independent care provider for older people. |
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| Reg Charity No. 1053486 |
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"I really enjoy seeing all the staff and there’s a chance for me to help out as well folding the napkins for lunch. I also have fun playing cards and games"
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frequently asked questions
Q. Do rooms have en suite wcs?
A. This varies greatly from home to home contact the home you are interested in for more information.
Q. Are there any quiet areas in the home?
A. Most of our homes have a quiet lounge or area where there is no TV or radio playing.
Q. Do all the residents have dementia?
A. In some of our homes, all the residents have dementia. In others they do not. Residents who do not have dementia are normally provided with separate living areas.
Q. Can they go out in the garden?
A. Yes. In many of our homes we have gardens which are secure. The open air can be enjoyed even by those with dementia without risk of getting lost.
Q. Are there any trips out?
A. Trips are arranged periodically in the homes’ minibuses. These tend to happen in the summer months when the weather is more pleasant. Trips will usually
be to a local place of interest or beauty spot, and may include a stop for a meal or a drink.
Q. What are the Fees?
A. Subject to a personal needs assessment, along with the style of accommodation, i.e. en-suite, size of room, access to garden, views etc.
Q. Do the fees cover all the services available?
A. Yes except transport cost’s.
Q. Under what circumstances would the fees change?
A. Re-assessment of need. Annual increase in line with government pensions.
Q. What are visiting times?
A. There are no formal visiting times. We would however ask visitors to familiarize themselves with their relatives daily routines including mealtimes. Clients can invite their relatives to join them for a meal most times.
Q. Can they bring in Personal things?
A. Perspective clients and their family are shown the proposed vacant room. Clients are encouraged to bring with them any personal furniture and belongings that they can fit into the room. We will check the safety of electrical equipment annually, and we can only accept furniture into the building which meets modern fire safety standards.
Q. Can I choose when to get up, and when to go to bed?
A. yes
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