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About the Home
Accommodation
Our home has a delightful, landscaped garden with a charming allotment area for residents to tend to if they wish. The 48 bed, welcoming home has mainly ensuite bedrooms to provide residents with the privacy they desire. We have recently added an extension with luxury rooms available, some with ensuite shower rooms. The communal areas of the home are plentiful, with a newly extended dining room, the residents’ bar and bright lounges to choose from.
Activities
Proximity to town makes it easy for our residents to take trips to the Old Town Gardens with members of staff. We also have a varied timetable of daily activities including gardening club, arts & crafts and and baking sessions to help stimulate the mind.
Cuisine
Freshly prepared daily by our very own chefs, our meals receive frequent compliments from residents and visitors alike. Full of flavour and adapted to suit every resident’s needs, the dishes are varied and interesting, making every mealtime a time to look forward to.
Types of Care
Residential Care
Residential care is for older people who are finding it increasingly difficult to manage at home without additional help and support.
Residents will not only be supported with personal care but our devoted staff will take over all the everyday tasks of laundry, cooking, gardening and housekeeping, allowing the residents more time to relax and enjoy themselves in a comfortable and safe environment.
It is our priority to make everything as seamless as possible in the moving process so that your loved one maintains their independence, dignity and identity at all times. Choosing the right care home for a loved one can be an overwhelming task and we will be there to support you throughout the whole process. We encourage friends and family to visit as often as they can and everyone is of course invited to come along to the parties and events we regularly hold for the residents.
At Buckland Care we take time to get to know each resident, tailoring the care we provide to suit each individual person. Our dedicated team is proud of the facilities available to residents, and work hard to ensure they retain as much independence as possible but rest assured, we will be there 24 hours a day should they need us.
Dementia Care
Choosing a care home for someone living with dementia is a major decision. You need to be sure that your loved one will be in an understanding, nurturing environment with professionals who have the experience and knowledge to safely care for them.
At all Buckland Care homes that is exactly what we offer. We do everything we can to make our residents feel at ease, with tailored features for those living with dementia. Every carer is trained to care for dementia patients and our homes have been adapted to aid those living with a dementia-related illness.
Respite Care
Buckland Care homes provide respite care for people who may only require a short stay in a care home. Respite care is an invaluable service for those who care full-time for their loved ones, providing them with a chance to take a break from daily responsibilities.
Some residents use it as a way to trial the home before moving in full term, to see if they will feel settled and at home. The length of time residents stay is flexible and can be anything from a week to a few months. We will work with you and deliver a high level of professional care to all residents no matter how long they are staying with us.
Day Care
In all of our homes at Buckland Care, we offer day care for those who wish to socialise with their peers and be looked after during the day but return to their own home in the evening.
The benefits of this are plentiful: allowing full time carers to rest; socialising with like-minded people and keeping the body and mind active; relieving oneself of the hassle of personal care and home-cooked meal preparation; a simple change of scene. With our welcoming staff on hand all day, individuals can feel safe and secure within our friendly care homes and enjoy a different environment to their own home.
Staff
The staff are passionate about what they do and many have been working there for a long time, which is important to allow residents to feel at home.
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Julie Beale
Registered Manager
Julie originally trained as a nurse in Surrey before moving back to Swindon in 1987 after meeting her husband. She has over 30 years of nursing experience with the past 20 years in care homes as a nurse, a clinical lead, deputy manager and manager. She has numerous qualifications including RN2, Mentor - Northampton University, NVQ Assessor and Leadership and Management Level 5. Her passion is Elderly Care - especially
Dementia and End of Life care. Julie has a very open and honest approach and puts our residents first at all times giving compassion not only to our residents, but to their families as well.
She has an 'open door policy' and is a firm believer that the Orchards is our residents' home.
In her free time she loves to spend time with family and friends, walk her dogs and read. -
Annique McCaw
Deputy Manager
Annique joined Buckland Care as Team Leader in April 2022 and very quickly progressed into the position of Deputy Manager. With over 16 years of experience in care, she has a broad and impressive knowledge of the industry, making her an invaluable member of the team.
She is currently working towards achieving her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, having already achieved the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Outside of work, Annique enjoys going to they gym and bike rides with her family.
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Sharon Searle
Administrator
Sharon is an experienced administrator who joined The Orchards in March 2023. With a career spanning multiple decades, she has held various positions in administration and book-keeping. Sharon's tenure at The Orchards has proven to be her most enjoyable and rewarding work environment yet.
Outside of her professional life, Sharon cherishes spending time with her family and two beloved Whippets. An avid fan of outdoor adventures, she seizes any opportunity to enjoy good weather and frequently embarks on weekend getaways in her campervan.
The Orchards is was always such a calm, warm and welcoming environment. Professional staff, excellent food and attentive care. Thank you
Elizabeth (Carehome.co.uk)
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