Services Provided

Accommodation

There is a wide variety of accommodation available, from singles with en-suite bathrooms, to double rooms for couples or residents who prefer company. All double rooms have en-suite bathrooms and all rooms have care-call alarms and thermostatically controlled radiators to cater for individual needs.

Furnishings

The bedrooms are attractively furnished, with TV power points in every room and residents are very welcome to bring their own furniture and personal belongings to make their room as homely and comfortable as possible. All rooms are double-glazed and some are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities depending on the needs, wishes and abilities of the resident.

Views

Residents can enjoy wonderful views from their bedrooms over the large, beautifully kept gardens, surrounding countryside, Barton Golf Course and of course spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Needles. Many rooms have their own balcony, access to the gardens or sheltered courtyard.

Laundry, Hairdresser, Chiropody, Physiotherapy

We provide a free laundry service to all residents. Dry cleaning, twice-weekly visits from the hairdresser, 6 weekly visits from the chiropodist, physiotherapist and any other therapeutic services that residents require, are available regularly at an additional charge.

Doctor

Registered district nurses are available on call and all residents are registered with a local GP. The home provides 24-hour care so that a caring member of staff is always available if needed. Dental and optical services are also available on request.

Cuisine

We place great emphasis on creating appetising, home cooked and nutritious meals. We encourage residents to suggest culinary delights, which our cooks will try to cater for if advance notice is given. Special dietary needs are also catered for. There is a lovely dining room overlooking the courtyard and friends and relatives are always welcome to join residents for a meal. Hot or cold drinks and snacks are available at any time. We believe that residents should have the freedom to eat or drink something when they wish to do so.

Lifts

Two well-maintained passenger lifts and specialist lifting equipment all help to improve the comfort and lifestyle of our residents. We endeavour to provide any requests for equipment required for special needs and for all our residents' comfort.

Library, Newspapers, Pastoral Care, Shops

Newspapers are delivered daily on request and a mobile library service is available to residents who are not able to visit the library themselves. Books are also available on tape and in large print so that all can enjoy this facility. There are also regular visits from the clergy and clothing shops and a weekly in-house shop for toiletries, sweets and other essentials.

Social and Recreational Facilities

We have a programme of entertainment and activity both inside and outside the home. A variety of singers and musicians entertain the residents approximately every three weeks with music and songs that everyone can sing along to. The home keeps a selection of games and hosts video evenings for residents to participate in if they so wish. Bingo is played regularly with a selection of prizes on offer for the winners.

Special outings include drives round the New Forest and afternoon tea at the beautiful Rhinefield House Hotel. Residents are encouraged to suggest ideas for outings and entertainment so the home can organise events that are both enjoyable and memorable.

Parties are held with friends and families at birthdays and at Christmas and entertainment is also provided.

With several lounges, a spacious dining room and attractive lawns, residents can choose between group activities, socialising or just quietly relaxing. Residents can also enjoy walks and make full use of the extensive grounds and enjoy the superb views.