The Orwell
Summary
Older People
CQC Star Rating
The Orwell provides quality care and support based on respect for individuals, their right to make choices, maintain dignity and receive the best of care to suit there needs. We offer 24-hour nursing care including palliative and respite care for the older people.
Overview of service
The care and support at The Orwell is delivered by dedicated and professional multi-disciplinary team of staff committed to providing quality care. The staff are highly qualified and motivated enabling them to meet the needs of individuals. Each person has an individual care package, specifically planned to reflect their personal needs and choices. A qualified nurse or key worker is assigned to each person ensuring a holistic approach to individual care and daily fulfilment. Each member of staff is trained to ensure that our individual’s personal dignity is maintained at all times. Choice is paramount and people are actively encouraged to make informed choices and maintain independence. We encourage people and their families to actively participate in the planning of care, which are continually monitored. GP’s, District Nurses, Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists are available to give support as required.
What it's like to live here
An Activities Organiser produces a regular programme of daily quizzes, games, and events working k either one-to-one with the residents or in a group. There are painting sessions and every morning a group discussion of the days news. There is a creative writing group, a Book circle and a Music Appreciation group. Our latest venture is developing computer skills. Activities are also supported by outside groups and visiting speakers. Family and friends are encouraged to visit as often as they wish. We have our own wheelchair accessible transport, which we use for outings and hospital visits.
Surroundings
The Home is situated in the village of Wherstead in an area of outstanding beauty approximately three miles from the centre of Ipswich.
Service facilities
The Orwell has been tastefully decorated throughout with individual décor to each bedroom to meet the requirements and needs of each individual. There are 38 en-suite bedrooms accommodating 40 residents. The Home boasts a large conservatory within a substantial airy lounge area and a tranquil, secluded garden which offers relaxing atmosphere and a quiet retreat. Our aim is to provide a comfortable, warm, and safe environment giving a feeling of security and enhancing the quality of life.
Location
The Orwell,
Redgate House,
Vicarage Lane,
Wherstead,
Ipswich,
IP9 2AE
Contact details
Telephone: 01473 602 892
Fax number: 01473 686349
Email address: orwell.carehome@craegmoor.co.uk