The design and environment of our specialist home maximises independence but also safety. Although easy access is important, proper signage, dementia friendly furnishings and clearly defined areas all help residents to be both independent and secure.
Our Specialist Nursing home is purpose-built and designed to provide the best care and to make daily life as comfortable as possible for our residents. The home is well designed and the use of different door colours provides familiarity for our residents. This allows them to find their way as well as reduce anxiety. Our home is designed to ensure residents have easy access to all parts of the building and gardens. This gives residents the freedom to walk around the home and enjoy the garden as and when they want to.
Creating familiarity is key
Our home signals recognition through homely environments and comfortable living spaces where residents can spend time with familiar faces and build relationships.
To further support familiarity and ease of orientation, personal belongings may be placed outside each resident’s bedroom to help them recognise where it is and reduce confusion.
Lighting is also an important part of dementia care as Sundowning is a common occurrence in people living with dementia. Sundowning, also known as ‘late-day confusion’ is used to describe changes in behaviour that usually occur around late afternoon or early evening where a person with dementia may become confused, agitated, anxious or aggressive.
A Home Away From Home
At Larchfield House we provide a range of specialist nursing care covering a wide range of needs and requirements. You can learn more about the different types of care by visiting the indivdual pages below. If you have question or would like to speak to a member of our team, then please get in touch.
Ensuite Rooms
Our purpose built home provides spacious bedrooms each with their own ensuite facility. All rooms are well lit and have been thoughtfully decordated using contrasting colours to ensure they are dementia friendly. We encourage residents and families to personalise rooms too.
Gardens
The image is of our sister home Larchfield House, we are currently sourcing contractors to start work to make the gardens User friendly with raised beds which are more accessible to the residents. We will also be building a community hub in a purpose-built building to accommodate the large array of activities and events. The outdoor space was chosen to offer more space without impacting the daily living space and not compromising anything already in place. The location with be connected by a covered walkway and give a better feeling of connection to the outdoors, whilst being warm and cosy in the colder months.
Food & Dining
A well balanced diet is vital to ensuring our resident's health and wellbeing is maintained at all times. Our Catering Team work closely with our Clinical Team helping to provide all Church View residents with highly nutritious food which is personalised to meet their individual needs.
Leisure & Wellbeing
Whether your loved one, prefers one to one activities, or be part of group activities, we can accommodate. We speak to the residents and their families to understand what their interests are and what makes them tick. We provide suitable activities and stimulation required for a happy life. We regularly bring in outside entertainment and organise trips to garden centres, restaurants, or the seaside. We believe strongly life is for living and regardless of whatever has happened to bring you to Church View it should not mean “stop” it is an opportunity to be stimulated and to make you smile.