Facilities & Residential Care
Thanks to our recent refurbishment work, Abbey Lodge Rest Home now enjoys really exceptional facilities that we’re extremely proud of!
Bedrooms
All but one room has en-suite facilities. Three of our rooms have en-suite shower facilities. We have 23 bedrooms in total; 21 are single and 2 are double rooms for couples or two people who would like to share. All rooms are light & airy with nice views over the sea or the newly landscaped gardens where all our residents can enjoy their own privacy. All rooms have their own tv and telephone points; the new rooms have data points ready for internet access should resident wish to have it.
Lounge and Activity Areas
We have one spacious lounge divided into two sections. Ample seating is arranged to enable our residents to engage in conversation in small groups. In the large dining room we have a dedicated activity area.
We have a library on the first floor with a quiet reading area.
Dining Room
Residents have a choice of dining in their room or using our large, well furnished dining room for a more social mealtime.
Conservatory and Front Garden
There is a conservatory at the front of the house where residents can sit in safety and welcome visitors to the home. The front is landscaped with block paving, raised flowerbeds new walls and additional outside lighting (including lights in the paving). At the residents suggestions we have built a level patio outside the front porch, where the residents can go on there own and sit in comfort and safety. The front garden has ample off road parking for family and guests.
Bathrooms
We have three bathrooms in addition to the en-suite facilities. Two of these have hoist facilities for those of you that have trouble getting in and out of the bath, the third is a shower room; cleanliness is paramount at all times!
Courtyard and Rear Garden
Access to the new courtyard garden will be through the dining room, so the more adventurous of residents will be able to wander out to the garden on their own, there they will find raised flower beds, a raised pond and pergola. There is seating around the raised flower beds and pond. The rock garden is elevated with shallow steps leading up to it (with staff supervision for the less able residents). The rock garden has seats positioned in various areas for the residents to sit and enjoy the atmosphere; at night the rockery will be lit to highlight the plants and the rock pool.
Nurse Call System
Nurse call points are situated in every room, en-suites and communal areas. The new nurse call system has an intercom feature which enables staff and residents to speak to each other. The new system also has features like pendant call points which can be placed around the residents neck if they find it difficult to press the buzzer, touch pads to alert staff if a resident who is vulnerable to falling or wandering gets up out of a chair or wanders out of their room.
Personal Care
External services include a visiting hairdresser twice a week and a chiropodist, reflexologist and dentist who all visit and attend on request.
As you can see we offer everything you’d expect and a little more besides; please feel welcome to drop in anytime and see the facilities for yourself, just contact us for a viewing!