Allendale House care home is committed to providing quality services for residents by caring, competent, well trained care staff. This is achieved by;
• Recruitment of staff who share our values and will create a homely atmosphere
• Providing such resources to ensure that training takes place and is effective

Our home will provide service based upon consultation and assessment of the resident’s needs. This is achieved by;
• Listening to residents, staff and other with an interest in the home
• Ensuring that assessments are made which balance risk and needs
• Promoting a level of responsible risk taking in daily living activity
• The operation of an effective are planning system

Our home will involve residents in the planning and review of the services that are provided for them to ensure that their needs are met. This will be achieved by;
• Enabling and empowering residents to influence the services provided in the home by giving each resident a real say in how services are delivered
• Encouraging residents to become involved in all decisions which are likely to affect them, either now or in the longer term.

Our home will consult people about their satisfaction with the service and suggestions for improvement. This is achieved by;
• Residents consultation and satisfaction surveys
• Residents meetings
• Management reviews

Our home will provide catering services which meet the expectations of the residents. This is achieved by;
• Planned, structured menus which include residents wishes choice and preferences
• Menus which are nutritionally balanced
• Menus which allow residents to change their food choices

Our home will ensure that residents are fully informed about all matters which might affect their wellbeing. This is achieved by;
• Keyworker support
• Provision of notice boards or other displays, which inform residents.

Our home will afford all residents and staff an equality of opportunity in respect of service or working in the home. This is achieved by;
• An Equal opportunity’s policy

Our Home will ensure that the home is a safe and secure place to live. This is achieved by;
• Ensuring that the physical environment meets all health and safety standards
• Providing each resident with a safe and secure place to store their valuables

Our home will offer a range of social activities which meet the needs of the residents.
This is achieved by;
• Ensuring the activities are offered to each resident which are appropriate to their needs, abilities or express wishes
• Ensuring that the home considers their social, spiritual, cultural, emotional and physical needs in the service it offers to residents
• Ensuring that the residents feel comfortable to decline any or all of the activities offered by the home.

For more information please inquire by calling 01482 898379 or email joanne@allendalehouse.karoo.co.uk