Lonsdale and St George's
Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home
Albert Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria, LA14 2JB
Tel: 01229 870050
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Location ID: 1-27849978
Registered Managers: Mrs Cristine Agas, Mrs Lynsey Mullen
E-mail: cristine.agas@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
lynsey.mullen@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
lonsdale.reception@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
Company Registration Details: Risedale at Lonsdale is owned and operated by Risedale Estates Ltd Registered office: –
Risedale at Abbey Meadow
Duchy Court, Barrow in Furness
Cumbria, LA13 0BF
Tel: 01229 814650
Company Registration Number: 01974198 (as a private Limited Company)
Care Home with Nursing, Regulated Activities:
Accommodation for Nursing & Personal Care, Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury, Diagnostic and Screening Procedures
CQC Service User Bands:
Adults 18-65
Adults 65 and over
Physical Disability
Dementia
Risedale are committed to the development, maintenance and evaluation of quality assurance, determined by our standards.
Standards are achieved by the recruitment, selection, and development of highly motivated staff, committed to our goals. Personal and professional development for staff is ensured utilising internal and external accredited learning experiences.
Risedale’s Philosophy of Care promotes individuality for our residents, achieved by enhancing identity, autonomy, and self-esteem.
Our Charter of Rights states “each individual will be regarded as an equal member of society”.
The home has 93 beds and is split into Lonsdale Unit (42 beds) and St George’s Unit (51 beds).
RISEDALE AT LONSDALE NURSING HOME
MANAGER: MRS CRISTINE AGAS
LOCATION NUMBER: 1-278 49978
Tel: 01229 870050 Fax: 01229 822955
Email: cristine.agas@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
Reception email: lonsdale.reception@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
Lonsdale
Cares for up to 42 residents with general nursing needs, over the age of 65, however within the 42 beds, Lonsdale Unit is also able to care for the needs of 3 residents under 65 years.
Lonsdale Unit is purpose built over two floors and has two passenger lifts. There are 40 single rooms and 1 companion room, all are ensuite. There are large dining lounges on each floor. Each floor has large, spacious, fully equipped bathrooms with specialist equipment. There is access to an external garden and seating area.
RISEDALE AT LONSDALE NURSING HOME ST GEORGE’S
MANAGER: MRS LYNSEY MULLEN
LOCATION NUMBER: 1-278 49978
Tel: 01229 870050 Fax: 01229 822955
Email: lynsey.mullen@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
Reception email: lonsdale.reception@risedale-carehomes.co.uk
St Georges
Supporting this we have excellent training facilities within the Organisation, committed to ensuring quality is taught, delivered and audited on a regular basis. The training team are all highly qualified to teach staff of all disciplines. Supporting staff to achieve personal goals and qualifications are varied, ranging from QCF Level 2 through to Degree Level. A clinical team of experts is on hand to offer support, this includes Qualified Trainers, Clinical Nurse Managers, Health & Safety Manager / Complex Care Manager and a team of Quality Supervisors. In addition, Risedale, in conjunction with the University of Cumbria are training staff in the role of Assistant Practitioners and Registered Nurses. Risedale are developing new roles, for example nursing support roles and funding staff to Registered Nurse status with the Open University and the University of Cumbria. All residents have access to a wide range of facilities both internally and externally, some of which include:
In-house Activity Co-ordinators, who arrange in house therapy-based activities as well as external trips / meals out etc. All activities are planned with individuals and, where appropriate, families and significant others. It is our belief that all staff regardless of disciplines can participate in activities as part of the daily care provision. Family and friends are welcome to attend social events. It is a collective responsibility for all staff to see this as integral to their role.
THE EDEN UNIT, 14 BEDS DOWNSTAIRS
The Eden unit caters for 14 residents with Enhanced Nursing Dementia needs. Some residents require a higher level of care and support than Dementia Nursing Homes can safely manage. This unit provides enhanced Dementia support and higher staffing levels reflect this.
THE DUDDON UNIT, 10 BEDS DOWNSTAIRS
The Duddon unit is a 10 bedded unit catering for residents with Nursing Dementia needs
THE LEVEN UNIT, 13 BEDS UPSTAIRS
The Leven unit caters for 13 long term residents with Nursing Dementia needs.
THE DERWENT UNIT 14 BEDS UPSTAIRS
The Derwent unit caters for 14 long term residents with Nursing Dementia needs.
St Georges
St George’s Unit accommodates 51 single bedrooms all with ensuite facilities. The home is on two levels, the ground floor comprising of 24 bedrooms for general nursing clients, and the first floor comprising of 27 bedrooms (the Leven Unit) for clients with Dementia.
Residents are comprehensively assessed prior to admission, ensuring health and wellbeing needs. This is in conjunction with family/significant others as well as the relevant multi-disciplinary agencies.
Specialist equipment is provided for those who require it, with all staff trained in its use.
The Care We Provide
Throughout the home our team of motivated staff are trained to an exceptionally high standard. Delivering quality care, which is person centred and holistic.
At Lonsdale & St Georges, we are committed to providing professional, respectful care in accordance with organisational and strategic legislation policies.
Comfort, dignity and thoughtful consideration for human regard is our basis for delivering excellent care. In addition, we are also committed to supporting relatives and significant others, understanding the sensitive issues people face when a loved one is admitted to the home.
Our Team
We have excellent training facilities within the organisation, committed to ensuring quality is taught, delivered and audited on a regular basis.
The Lonsdale & St Georges training team are all highly qualified to teach staff of all disciplines and we support staff to achieve personal goals and qualifications, which are varied, ranging from QCF level 2 through to degree level.
On hand our clinical team of experts offer support including: qualified trainers, clinical nurse manager, health & safety manager / complex care manager and a team of quality supervisors.
In addition, Risedale, in conjunction with the University of Cumbria, are training staff in the role of assistant practitioners, as well as developing new roles for example: nursing support roles and funding staff to registered nurse status with the Open University.
All residents have access to a wide range of facilities both internally and externally, some of which include: in-house activity co-ordinators (who arrange in house therapy based activities), as well as external trips / meals out etc.
All activities are planned with individuals and, where appropriate, families and significant others.
It is our belief that all staff regardless of disciplines can participate in activities as part of the daily care provision and family and friends are welcome to attend social events.
It is a collective responsibility for all staff to see this as integral to their role.
Covid-19
Lonsdale & St Georges are following all Government guidance to keep our residents and staff safe, therefore our visiting and social outings will be restricted to ensure safety.
Statement of purpose
Location ID: 1-27849978
Registered Managers: Cristine Agas Lynsey Mullen
Company Registration Details: Risedale at Lonsdale is owned and operated by Risedale Estates Ltd Registered office
Care Home with Nursing, Regulated Activities:
Accommodation for Nursing & Personal Care, Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury, Diagnostic and Screening Procedures
CQC Service User Bands:
Adults 18-65
Adults 65 and over
Physical Disability
Dementia
Risedale are committed to the development, maintenance and evaluation of quality assurance, determined by our standards.
Standards are achieved by the recruitment, selection and development of highly motivated staff, committed to our goals.
Personal and professional development for staff is ensured utilising internal and external accredited learning experiences.
Risedale’s Philosophy of Care promotes individuality for our residents, achieved by enhancing identity, autonomy and self-esteem.
Our Charter of Rights states “each individual will be regarded as an equal member of society”.
The home has 93 beds and is split into Lonsdale Unit (42 beds) and St George’s Unit (51 beds)
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