Davidson House

We run a varied programme of activities, tailored according to input from residents wherever possible.

These provide opportunities for residents to learn new skills, make new friends, keep fit, and generally enrich their lives. Our programming includes:

• Physical activities every morning  – including a choice of either individual or group activity
• Outings, chosen by the residents and planned to suit the weather
• Weekly visits from a local nursery, a local school for special needs children, and a local private school
• A weekly reading group with children with dyslexia
• Singing sessions with Forget Me Notes, a charity that uses music to build community and combat isolation
• Weekly ‘creative mojos' and art-making sessions
• Dog visits every week
• Regular visits from small creature zoo
• A variety of entertainers

The Management within the home consists of the Home manager (the Registered Manager), Head of Care and Administration Manager. They are available daily from 8am through to 5pm weekdays and on some evenings and weekends.  Management are available on call in case they need to attend the home in the event of an emergency.

Throughout the day a Team Leader leads the shift and takes responsibility for the staff and residents. They are supported by a team of care staff. The number of staff may differ; this is determined by needs of residents.  We use an evidenced based tool to determine staffing levels.  Care staff work 7am -2pm and 2pm -9pm. Management staff are supernumerary.

Night staff are on duty from 9pm- 7am, they are also supported by an on call team leader if they need any further support.

We have an Activities Leader and a Salvation Army Chaplain who work closely with the care team to provide a service to the residents and to give them the opportunity to be active and engage in activities on a daily basis.

All staff are qualified and undertake mandatory and additional training throughout the year in order to provide a high standard of care taking into account current legislation, guidelines and practice.

The Directors of the Older People’s Services provide 24 hour on call support to the home.

Our mix of private and shared spaces affords our residents plenty of opportunities to socialise and take part in activities, while also providing privacy and easy accessibility.

Our facilities include:

• Thirty-two ground floor ensuites
• Eight 1st floor ensuites, accessible by lift
• A main lounge, and a number of private lounges
• Two dining rooms
• Two courtyards
• A large garden on the side of the building
• Laundry facilities

Davidson House Care Home - Key Facts