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Winterbrook Nursing Home is a small friendly registered
nursing home, set in an acre of picturesque gardens,
about half a mile south of the attractive Oxfordshire
town of Wallingford. Our aim is to make Winterbrook a
true home from home for the elderly, chronically sick,
terminally ill and those requiring convalescent or
respite.
The home was a private residence until 1992 when it
was converted and extended to provide accommodation for
26 elderly and frail residents in either individual or
shared rooms. The aim of this guide is to provide
Service Users and their friends and relatives with a
clear statement of the purpose of, and details relating
to, the home and the nursing care that we provide.
Philosophy of Care
Winterbrook is a nursing home which provides high
standards of nursing care for ‘the whole person’ in a
safe and pleasant environment. Service Users are male
or female, aged over 60, who are judged, on medical
advice, to be in need of continuous nursing care. The
management and staff believe in providing each Service
User with a level of comfort and lifestyle that
corresponds as closely as possible to that enjoyed by
them prior to admission.
In consequence, all activities
within the home are devised with full concern for the
Service User’s mental and physical welfare, and all
staff are actively encouraged to undertake the necessary
training in order to meet these needs. In particular,
staff are concerned to ensure that a Service User is
able to retain their personal privacy, dignity and
independence so far as the individual's potential allows. To this end:
- Where possible, each Service User has their own
private room and relatives and friends are encouraged to
visit at times convenient to them.
- The Service User makes informed choices both
about the care that is provided and about aspects of
their daily living such as clothing, meals, social
activities and room furnishing.
- A dedicated team of first level nurses,
supported by trained carers and ancillary staff,
provide twenty four hour nursing care.
- Individualised nursing care plans for each
Service User are drawn up by the manager and nursing
staff which are intended to maximise the retention of
their individuality and independence.
Close liaison is maintained with the Service
User’s relatives and General Practitioner in delivering
care appropriate to the individual.
- Multi-disciplinary team facilities such as day
care, physiotherapy, chiropody, hairdressing are
arranged as required.
- Regular church services are held within the
home to meet the spiritual needs of different denominations.
- Nutritious meals with choice are served in a
pleasant comfortable environment within the home.
- Service Users are encouraged to remain
stimulated and engaged through activities designed to meet their social, hobby and leisure interests.
Admission to Winterbrook
Winterbrook Nursing Home aims to provide a warm, caring
and friendly environment that respects and maintains
the well-being of each Service User. The first 4 weeks
residence at Winterbrook is regarded as a trial period.
All service users are fully assessed by the home’s
manager for their medical and other needs before
admission.
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