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Northbourne is a purpose built home, circa 1990. It is owned and maintained by Anchor Trust, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of support, care and housing for older people. Set in a quiet location and in its own beautiful grounds, Northbourne is close to local shops, pubs and post office. All rooms have pleasant view of the gardens.
At Northbourne we provide residential care for 33 older people (male and female) who have physical disabilities, moderate dementia and some mental health needs, and for those who now find that they need some practical and personal care. Staff are on hand 24-hours a day to provide care and support.
Accommodation
• Single en-suite rooms with WC and washbasin
• Telephone point in each room for your own direct line
• Television point and connections for satellite and digital TV
• Call systems in each room providing 24-hour help
• Rooms are decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to be brought in to enhance your room
• Cosy lounge with TV and one quiet lounge for reading and relaxing
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available for you and your visitors
• Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in a comfort
• Lifts to upper floors
Dining
• There are two dining rooms and one lounge/dining room
• Supper is served either in the lounge or in your room if you prefer
• Breakfast is served in the dining room or you can enjoy a continental breakfast brought to your room
• You can choose from the varied and seasonal menus each day
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements catered for
Leisure activities
• Library with large print books and visiting library service with audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be delivered daily to your room
• We have lovely gardens with a patio area to sit out
• Games available such as board games and carpet bowls
• We have music system and piano
• We have a hairdressing salon
• Residents and staff arrange events including arts and crafts, day trips and entertainment
• You are encouraged to play a full part in daily living activities, which can include gardening and light house-keeping
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry facility
• A pay telephone is available
• Religious services and meetings are arranged
• Guestroom with en-suite is available for family and friends as a minimal charge
Health and personal care
• You can retain your own local GP and GP visits on request
• Hairdresser visits weekly
• Chiropodist visits every 6 weeks or on request
• Physiotherapist visits by arrangement
• Dentist & Optician – visiting and local services are available
• Holistic therapy – details of local providers are available
Local area
• Local Town centre of Gateshead, 1 mile away
• Excellent bus routes to Gatehead, Newcastle and the Metro Centre
• Theatre, ¼ mile away
• Saltwell Park, ¼ mile away
• The nearest Hospital is the Queen Elizabeth, 1 mile away
• Newcastle Railway Station is 3 miles away
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly environment and quality of care at Northbourne
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