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Making the right choice
Many people have to make a decision about a care home in a crisis, perhaps after a fall or illness, or the death of a carer. Looking back they often wish they'd had longer to look around. So if you think you or a relative might need a care home in the future, it's a good idea to do some planning now, so that you'll know what to do should the need arise.
St Vincent’s as a Registered Charity offers over 100 years’ experience in caring for people. It started its life as a home for ‘crippled boys’ in 1907 and developed into a centre of excellence in orthopaedic surgery and therapy. St Vincent’s Nursing Home is carrying on this long tradition and reputation by providing high quality care in caring for the older person. Many people have chosen to make St Vincent’s their home, where they live permanently, some come for a short period of respite care, or convalesce after a hospital stay.
Our high standards mean residents benefit from personalised care, provided by skilled, friendly staff. Whether you need support with everyday tasks or 24-hour assistance, the care we provide is designed to build on your strengths and constantly seeks to improve your quality of life.
Above all, each resident is treated as an individual, and able to exercise choice in all aspects of their care. We encourage as full and active a lifestyle as possible, with rules and regulations kept to minimum, and visitors are welcome at all times.
Each resident has their own regularly updated care plan. Additional services such as speech therapy or physiotherapy can always be arranged, as can opticians, podiatry and dentists appointments.
All rooms have television points and safety features such as smoke detectors and 24-hour nurse-call systems. Residents are welcome to bring personal belongings and St Vincent’s has a pet dog called Toby who visits quite regularly.
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