Accommodation Back To Top

Holly Tree Lodge is a 27 bedded home which consists of 17 single bedrooms a number of which have en-suite facilities and five shared bedrooms, one of which has en-suite facilities. Each of our bedrooms are attractively decorated and furnished. The bedrooms are located over two floors .The upstairs bedrooms can be accessed by a shaft lift, to help less able individuals.

At Holly Tree Lodge we understand that entering a care setting can be a daunting process and to help individuals feel as relaxed and at home as possible we encourage our clients to bring items of furniture and personal possessions to make their rooms as homely as possible.

Holly Tree Lodge has a "Nurse Call" system. Call points are located in every bedroom as well as all around the home including corridors and communal areas. We also use wander mats for individuals who are unable to use the call bell. The mats plug into a call point and are activated when pressure is applied to them.

Catering Back To Top

At Holly Tree Lodge we provide a balanced and nutritious diet, which caters for each individuals needs. We have a four weekly rotating menu, which offers individuals a choice of meals. All our menus are reviewed on a regular basis. In addition to the main meals we also offer snacks and drinks throughout the day and night.

Each client is treated as an individual and his or her preferences are taken into account. If an individual would prefer an alternative to what is on offer, the catering staff will always endeavour to oblige. 

All our catering staff are qualified and work in a modern, well-equipped professional environment.

Facilities Back To Top

Holly Tree Lodge has two dinning areas and three lounge areas one of which is a modern and well appointed brick built conservatory. We also have our own in house laundry which is equipped with industrial appliances.

We have a large walk in shower room and our main bathroom has a spa bath with an eletric hoist to assist individuals into it.

Entertainment Back To Top

Each day we have different activities designed to stimulate and entertain our clients. These can vary from karaoke to dominoes. Each individual is given the opportunity to join in and we respect that some individuals would rather not participate. In addition to this we also have an organist that attends fortnightly and a fantastic singer / entertainer who comes along monthly.

We try and hold regular fund raising events to enable us to take all of our clients out to places such as garden centres or local restaurants. These events are posted on our notice board.

Staffing Back To Top

We have over 20 members of staff providing care for a maximum of 27 clients. As part of the recruitment process all staff are required to provide at least two references and they are checked against the Protection of Vulnerable Adults list (POVA) as well as with the Criminal Record Bureau. Most of our staff are either qualified or are currently aiming towards their NVQ level 2 in health and social care, we also have a number of staff who have gone on to NVQ level 3 in health and social care, in addition to this all our staff attend regular training.

Visiting Back To Top

Visiting is unrestricted during reasonable hours, however we ask prior contact if visits are to be made outside these times, we do advise visitors to avoid dining times. Visitors may, however, dine with clients by prior arrangement with the Manager at a reasonable cost.

Fees Back To Top

Fees include all meals, snacks and drinks. Special diets are catered for at no extra cost and a choice of menu is always provided. All clothing and bedding is laundered. Prospective residents are encouraged to visit the 'Home' so that they may experience its homely and friendly atmosphere. Day visits can be arranged for this purpose free of charge. En-suite bedrooms are fully fitted with wardrobe, vanity unit and chest of drawers and sink. All furnishings beds, and chairs are fire resistant. A lockable space is provided within the wardrobe for private and personal items.

Chiropody and hairdressing are provided on a regular basis but are not included with the fees.

For further information please contact Pat Allsop on 01332 382660