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Highdene is a purpose-built home, circa 1987. 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, Highdene is close to the local
shops, pubs and local churches. Most rooms have lovely
views of the well-kept gardens.
At Highdene, we provide residential care for 32 older
people (male and female) who have physical disabilities
and/or moderate dementia. 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 all bedrooms for your own direct
line
• Television point and connections for digital and
satellite TV
• Call bells in each room providing 24-hour help
• Rooms decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to brought in to enhance
your room
• Cosy lounges – one on each floor with a TV. The first
floor lounge is a quieter area used for reading and
painting
• There is a garden room and patio area off the ground
floor lounge
• Tea-making facilities are available to make drinks
for you and your visitors
• Bathrooms are specially equipped so you can relax in
comfort or enjoy a shower if you wish
• Lift to upper floors
Dining
• There is a dining room on each floor and residents
come together each Sunday for tea or celebrations
• You can choose from menus each day
• Meals are served in the dining room but can be served
in your own room if you prefer
• Breakfast is served in the dining room or you can
enjoy a continental breakfast brought to your room
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special
dietary requirements catered for
Leisure activities
• We have an in-house library offering a range of books
including large print and audio books plus a
collection of video tapes
• Newspapers can be delivered daily to your room
• Highdene has an elegant and well-kept garden to sit
out in summer
• CD/ stereo, television and video player are provided
in our floor lounge
• Residents and staff arrange events including quizzes,
arts and crafts, day trips, entertainers and exercise
classes
• Regular interdenominational church services are held
• Residents are encouraged to play a part in daily
living activities, which can include assisting with
vegetable preparation, gardening and light house-keeping
• Games are available such as board games, dominoes, etc
• We have a hairdressing salon
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry service
• A pay telephone is available
• Religious services and meetings are arranged
• Smoking policy: in own room
Health and personal care
• Residents keep their own GP if possible otherwise
there is a GP available on request
• Our Hairdresser visits weekly
• Our Chiropodist visits every 4-6 weeks or on request
• The District Nurse and Dentist visit by arrangement
• The Physiotherapist visits by arrangement
• Holistic therapies – details of local providers are
available
Local area
The town of South Shields is 1 mile away and we have
the following facilities nearby: bowling green and
theatre 1 mile, swimming pool ½ mile, Newcastle Railway
Station 9 miles, Tyne Dock Metro Station 500 yards.
Close to excellent bus routes to Newcastle and
Sunderland. Highdene is also a short car ride from the
coast and its historic parks. The nearest hospital is
South Tyneside, which is only ½ mile away.
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves
the friendly environment and quality of care at Highdene
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