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Our registered
nurses and carers are trained to ensure that the privacy, dignity and choice of
each resident is respected.
Committed to quality nursing and residential
care...
Care
At Lydfords, care is based around each person's individual needs.
Some of our residents have only modest care requirements, and may simply enjoy
living within a secure and caring environment. Others need 24 hour nursing
assistance. However, whatever the need, care isdelivered with patience, kindness
and understanding.
The care plan for each resident is exclusive, and
aimed at promoting health and independence. Residents and where
appropriate
their families, are involved as far as is practical in the decisions regarding
their care.
Doctors from local practices visit
Lydfords on a regular basis or by individual appointment. Residents may choose
to
retain their own family GP, alternatively we can make the necessary
introduction to a new practice.
We very much recognise the importance of
personal, individual and resident focused care. To achieve this, good
communication between all members of the care team, be they nurses, carers,
relatives or doctors is
essential.
Facilities
Lydfords has TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms (with both smoking
and non-smoking areas) and sun lounges for relaxation. A separate dining room,
where residents can join the company of others at meal times, is also an
important feature of the home.
We have delightful gardens offering
widespread views of the Sussex Downs. The home is attended by an experienced
hair
stylist, a qualified chiropodist and a range of complementary therapies
can be arranged to suit individual requirement. All the laundry for our
residents is undertaken by the home.
A varied programme of activities
also takes place in the home for the benefit of residents Visitors are welcome
at any time and in addition all our facilities are extended to close friends and
family.
Choice of Foods
Our Chef
prepares a wide range of home cooked food based upon traditional cooking using
fresh produce. Special diets are catered for and daily choices are available.
Meals are served to suit the convenience of residents and can be served in the
privacy of bedrooms or at the table in our dining room. The entertainment of
guests and arrangement of small private parties attracts a small extra
charge.
Types of
Stay
Whilst most of
our residents live permanently at Lydfords, we also have guests who choose to
stay with us for shorter periods of days or weeks. Many people find a break from
their
own home an essential tonic. Others may choose to rest with us
following a period of poorer health and recuperate at the home.
We fully
appreciate the stress associated with leaving home to live in a new location,
and are happy to accept new residents for an agreed trial period at the end of
which there would be no further obligation.
Admissions & Fees
Prior to admission, each new resident is encouraged to visit the
home to satisfy themselves that the environment and ambience is to their liking.
Our Home Manager will also wish to discuss the personal preferences of each
prospective resident and whatever care needs may be required. This is essential
to confirm that we are able to provide the correct environment for each
individual.
The fees for care are dependent upon the choice of room available
and the individuals requirements and needs. Arrangements for the payment of
fees will be agreed with residents prior to
admission.
Philosophy of Care
We are
committed to providing the highest possible standards of
care.
Residents will be treated as individuals and
cared for with respect and dignity within a safe, comfortable and homely
environment which provides stimulation and encourages
independence where
appropriate.
For
further information and to arrange a visit, please contact the Home Manager at
any time.
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