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UPDATES CONCERNING OUR CURRENT MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 PLEASE CLICK HERE

Available 24/7: 01494727738

Come Home to Rushymead

A Blissfully Peaceful Home, Where Love & Care Are Paramount

UPDATES CONCERNING OUR CURRENT MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 PLEASE CLICK HERE

Corona Virus Update at Rushymead

Background

At Rushymead, we have long established, as standard, infection control precautions against the transmission of infectious agents from identified and unidentified sources of infection. These include blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or non-intact skin plus paraphernalia that may have become contaminated. The way my staff and I go about this is by evaluation of any threat to and from every person in Rushymead including the scale of contact and probable scale of exposure to a source or sources of infection. This is not just for our residents’ and staff safety but also for visitors under normal operations.

On top of routine evaluation for risk of infection and managing vulnerability, personal hygiene is of prime importance at Rushymead. This plus the use of personal protective equipment, approved hand washing techniques, safe handling of paraphernalia and the whole care environment has over the years enabled us to check and swiftly eliminate any outbreak.

The drop in community infection rates, and the successful rollout of vaccinations in care homes, means the increase in visiting planned in the roadmap can go ahead as long as infection prevention and control measures remain in place.

Updates & Current Measures

We are pleased to announce that all our residents and staff at Rushymead have received their first and second dose of vaccine. So, we have taken all the measures currently available against COVID-19.

Regular visits at Rushymead will be extended from one to 2 people under carefully designed conditions to prevent transmission of Covid-19. So, as from Monday 12th April 2021, Rushymead residents will be able to receive 2 visitors indoors as Covid restrictions continue to be cautiously eased. A second regular visitor indoors is allowed, with tests required before entry and PPE provided.

The Department of Health & Social Care guidelines (published 3 April 2021) are as follows:

Care home residents to be allowed a second regular visitor indoors to reunite families and friends
Babies and toddlers will also be able to accompany visitors, allowing grandparents to meet grandchildren
Visitors can hold hands, with tests required before entry and PPE 
Visitors will be asked to provide a negative test result and wear PPE during the visit to keep themselves, staff and residents safe.

In the coming weeks, as testing capacity continues to increase, some visitors will be able to conduct tests at home, rather than at Rushymead, to help manage the flow of visitors and allow more visits to take place. We would, however, ask that proof of negative results be made available before being allowed onto the premises. Visitors who are parents will also be able to visit with babies and very young children, who will not count as one of the visitors.

This means grandparents and great-grandparents will be able to meet the newest members of their families for the first time.

This combined approach to protected visiting is based on the latest scientific evidence and data; representing a balance between the risk of infections and the importance of visiting for the physical and mental wellbeing of residents and their families.

Please call 01494727738 if you have any questions or if you need more clarification.

My staff, of whom I’m very proud, keep working exceptionally hard during this difficult time adapting to our further improved and updated standards germane to COVID-19. Any resident or staff that should show any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 will be isolated as per NHS guidelines.

We have 20 acres of beautiful grounds at Rushymead and, weather permitting, we always take full advantage by taking our residents out for a walk. So, they are never confined indoors unless they so wish.

In case you or someone else needs care or just to get in touch, please click here. Emails have been sent out to all families advising them of this update plus availability to Skype so they are able to plan to visit and or keep in touch with their loved ones.

Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation at this unprecedented time.

Please remember to follow up to date Public Health Guidelines on mental health and wellbeing.

Bev Sturges

Manager

Rushymead Residential Care Home

Welcome

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. We are committed to providing our residents with the appropriate care to suit their needs within a friendly and secure environment.

Experienced Home Health Aids

Companionship is key to a trusted relationship with our caregivers. We not only strive to help you with everyday tasks but want to develop a caring relationship with you. We provide one-on-one attention and care that cannot compare in other settings.

Services

Dental & Chiropody

A Chiropodist comes every 6-8 weeks and a visit by a private dentist can be arranged. A telephone is available for resident's use, or a private line can be installed in the resident's room.

The hairdresser also visits once a week.

Physical Disability Support

Arthritis, physical disabilities and age-related conditions like dementia are some of the few circumstances that prevent one from caring for themselves. Our caregivers can assist you with daily tasks such as mobility, eating, exercising, and grooming.

Care for Dementia Patients

Our experienced and highly trained caregivers provide the highest quality of care to both residents and their families. Our goal is to help individuals and their loved ones live happy and fulfilling lives.

Testimonials

Zoe

Jennifer

Kyle

"I was very glad my Mother ended up at Rushymead, one hears such terrible stories about residential homes, but she couldn't have been anywhere better. You were all very patient and caring, especially in the last few months, I'm glad she could stay til the last. Thank you all so much."

Kyle

Jennifer

Kyle

"Mum, Sarah, has been at Rushymead since May of last year and we would like everyone to know what a fabulous place it is. Sarah's overall health has improved even though she struggles with everyday matters and can no longer stand, walk or look after herself, her general health is fine. Rushymead is situated in such wonderful surroundings it really is a pleasure to be able to take Mum out into the gardens on a warm day for her to see the wildlife and the picturesque location of the home."

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Jennifer

"Thank you All at Rushymead for the kindness and understanding and care that you gave my mother. Her early days where quite straight forward but later things became quite difficult for you, but you never gave up on her, the strength and commitment that you all have is something very special. I shall always remember you."

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Message From Bev Concerning Corona Virus

Corona Virus Update at Rushymead

Welcome

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. We are committed to providing our residents with the appropriate care to suit their needs within a friendly and secure environment.

Experienced Home Health Aids

Services

Dental & Chiropody

Physical Disability Support

Care for Dementia Patients

Activities

Stimulating Environment

Please note that smoking is not permitted in any part of the building

Testimonials

Zoe

Jennifer

Kyle

Kyle

Jennifer

Kyle

Jennifer

Jennifer

Jennifer

Ramlah

Christine

Christine

Christine

Christine

Christine

Kate

Christine

Kate

Julie

Julie

Julie

Jake

Julie

Julie

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