BROOK HOUSE RESIDENTIAL

CARE HOME AND DAY CARE CENTRE

72 High Street, Riseley, Bedford MK44 1 DT

Telephone:

Home: 01234 708077

Day Centre: 01234 709040

Registered Manager: Mrs Lesley Atkinson

Day Centre

For clients and their families who need daily respite, there is a separate Day Care Unit in a converted Coach House. This provides a variety of activities and optional services such as bathing, hairdressing, massage & beauty treatment and chiropody. All meals are provided and transport is available on request.

Brook House residential home was established in 1987 in a large newly converted seventeenth and part nineteenth century Grade two listed building. It is set in its own large grounds in the heart of the village.

It is a family run business whose aim is to provide a high standard of care in an unregimented environment.

Introduction

Brook House is a Grade II listed privately owned Residential Care Home that specialises in the care of the elderly.

The ethos of the home is to provide care and attention to those who wish to spend their twilight years in a secure, safe environment, whilst respecting their independance and privacy and maintaining their dignity.

Accommodation

We have a selection of comfortable bedrooms , set over two floors, all of which are fitted with nurse call systems, TV and telephone points and personal washing facilities.

Our large attractive lounges offer a relaxing environment in which to watch television, listen to music or to simply sit quietly.

  The two bathrooms are fitted with bath hoists and the shower room is fitted with a walk in shower.

Meals

Meals are taken in our large spacious dining room. They are all freshly prepared by our qualified cook, who uses fresh local produce wherever possible. Meals are nutritious and carefully planned to cater for all tastes and dietary needs.

Staffing

Highly trained staff are on call 24 hours a day, most of whom have achieved or are working towards a recognised NVQ qualification. The home has a strong emphasis on training.

Garden

Brook House is set in 1/2 acre of mature, well tended grounds. It has a large lawn with seating for the summer months. It also has a secure courtyard which enables residents to sit outside safely.

Activities

Entertainment and activities are organised on a regular basis, both in-house and by means of trips out in the homes specially adapted mini bus. All residents are encouraged to participate, subject to their needs and abilities.

 Services

Visiting services include, Chiropodist, dentist, optician, doctor and clergy of all denominations.

Visitors

Visitors are welcome at all reasonable times and can join us for meals,

subject to notice.

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