THE BEECHES aims to offer the highest possible standards of care and support to older people in spacious, homely and safe surroundings. The home is located in the historic market town of Louth, Lincolnshire. Geographically the home lies near to the centre of this county and as such benefits from being within short driving distance of both major inland and coastal towns within the region. Louth Borders the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is an area of outstanding beauty. Internally THE BEECHES is in good condition and has been decorated to subtly reflect the historic character of the building. The main communal areas are located on the ground floor and comprise a large dining room, a lounge area and a good sized conservatory room. THE BEECHES is a gracious family home where both men and women over 65 years of age are able to receive a diverse range of care, within a setting offering the highest standards of care. There are pleasant and extensive period gardens around the home with both patio area and walkways. THE BEECHES is intended to meet all personal, social and emotional needs of service users, including washing, dressing, getting up in the morning and care of the physically frail. We are able to offer services to meet the needs for long term, short term and day care. Residents are encouraged to bring to the home their own furniture and personal belongings. Our philosophy is to recognize the wider needs of the individual, and provide support during the transition period. As well as developing friendships within the home, we encourage the residents to establish and maintain close links with both their relatives and friends, as well as contact within the local community. The home has no restrictions based on religious beliefs and ministers of any denomination are welcome to call upon us at any time. Activities are an important part of life at THE BEECHES. We employ a full time Activities Coordinator who organizes a variety of activities for service users to join in if they wish to. A large color TV and DVD player are provided in the lounge area. All service users private accommodation also come with a portable color TV. THE BEECHES does not provide nursing care in-house, but does liaise very closely with the Community Nursing Services including District Nurses and Community Psychiatric Nurses. Our experienced catering staff provide a choice of fresh home cooked meals. Special meals, snacks and refreshments are also available at any time upon request. A laundry service is provided in-house and is free of charge to our residents.
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THE BEECHES also offers personal care tailor made to suit you in the comfort of your own home, by experienced and well trained staff of the Beeches Residential Home. THE BEECHES aims to offer the highest possible standards of care and support to older people in their own surroundings. Our dedicated team of trained staff will come to you and support you to remain at home. We will ensure your safety and well-being is paramount to remaining at home. Privacy, dignity, independence, choice and clients rights are reflected and rooted in all aspects of the care provided. We actively work to improve what we do by listening and responding to the opinions of our clients and all those who have an interest in their welfare. In the event that any aspect of our service fails to meet our high standards, we welcome comments and suggestions
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SERVICES
• Assisting with personal care tasks like washing, dressing, getting up and going to bed
• Supporting you to maintain your mobility for as long as possible
• Providing staff who are trained to use hoists and other equipment
• Cooking and serving meals throughout the day
• Undertaking domestic duties such as laundry and shopping, either for you or with you
• We can provide you with a home cooked lunch
• We are able to take your pet for a walk
• Going with you to social or medical appointments. Supporting with medication
• Providing respite in our care home
• Being a companion by day or night
• The service is available to all, including those whose needs are due to physical disability or learning difficulties.
• You can spend a day with us at our care home for a small cost.
• Gardening service’s/handyman
How long does a call last? This depends on the assessment, but a minimum of 15 minutes at each call. When can your care start? Within 48 hours of assessment