Avondale Care Home provides quality care based on respect for the residents, their right to make choices, maintain dignity and receive the best of care to suit individual needs.We offer 24-hour nursing care for up to 60 residents with physical health problems, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The Home is situated in Motherwell with easy access to local shops and amenities
The Home
Avondale care home is a purpose-built home which provides nursing, dementia and respite care for 60 older residents within a warm and homely environment. The home has been tastefully decorated throughout with individual décor to each bedroom to meet the requirements and needs of each individual resident. There are 40 en-suite bedrooms accommodating 40 residents. The home has an airy lounge area and secure court yard areas which offer a relaxing atmosphere and a quiet retreat. Our aim is to achieve a comfortable, warm and safe environment to provide a feeling of security, enhancing the quality of life. The Care
The care at Avondale is delivered by a dedicated and professional multi-disciplinary team committed to providing quality care. The staff are highly qualified and motivated enabling them to meet the needs of the residents. Each resident has an individual care package, specifically planned to reflect their personal needs and choices. A qualified nurse/key worker is assigned to each resident ensuring an holistic approach to individual care and daily fulfilment. Each member of staff is trained to ensure that our residents’ personal dignity is maintained at all times. Resident choice is paramount and residents are actively encouraged to make informed choices and maintain independence.We encourage residents and families to actively participate in the planning of care, which are continually monitored. GP’s and other visiting professionals are available to give support as required. The Facilities
We have specialised equipment to aid with activities of living,which include handling and bathing equipment. Residents are welcome to bring in personal treasures and small pieces of furniture to personalise their own room. We also offer the services of an in-house hairdresser, chiropodist and optician. Our in-house chef ensures a choice of menus creating fresh, nutritious, homemade meals catering for all cultural, medical diets and personal preferences. We have an activities co-ordinator who organises a wide range of daily activities both in and out of the home. Outside entertainers visit the home on regular basis. Our own transport is used for visits to local places of interest and for hospital appointments as required. Activities are planned to meet the residents’ needs but we also respect a person’s need for peace and quiet and choice on how they spend their day.
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Facilities
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Rooms
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60
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Single rooms 40 with en-suite facilities.
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Specialised Equipment
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Yes
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Lifting and bathing equipment,
emergency call bell system
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Transport
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Yes
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4-seater minibus (with tail lift)
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Garden
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Yes
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Secure patio areas and
garden furniture
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Special Features
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Yes
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Individually decorated rooms,
open visiting, ample parking,
multi-sensory room
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Services
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GP
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Yes
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Weekly visits or as required.
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Visiting professionals
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Yes
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Dentist, Chiropodist, Optician.
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Alternative Therapies
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Yes
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Community Physiotherapy, speech
& language therapy if required
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Activity Co-ordinator
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Yes
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Regular programme of activities
arranged including musical sessions,
bingo and arts and crafts
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Specific Services
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Yes
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In-house chef caters for all special dietary requirements.
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Additional Services
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Yes
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In-house hair salon
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