Surrey Care Association - The Chestnuts

Location

Byfleet

Address

42 - 44 Chertsey Road
Byfleet
Surrey
KT14 7AN

T: 01932 336200
F: 01932347092
W: www.downingcarehomes.co.uk

Description

The Chestnuts is registered by CSCI as a 20 bedded home and is divided into three smaller homes as follows:

The Wilows:

8 beds registered to take adults 18 - 65
Current age range 31 -52 years
Gender – mixed
Learning Disabilities with or without Physical Disabilities
Sensory Impairment
Complex Communication, Social & Behavioural Needs
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Epilepsy
Retts Syndrome

The Beeches:

8 beds registered to take adults from 18 – 65 years
Current age range 34 – 71 years
Gender – mixed
Learning Disabilities with or without Physical Disabilities
Sensory Impairment
Complex Communication, Social & Behavioural Needs
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Epilepsy
Retts Syndrome

The Cherries Transitional Living Unit:

4 beds registered to take adults from 18 – 65 years
Current age range 31 – 43 years
Gender – mixed
Learning Disabilities with or without Physical Disabilities
Sensory Impairment
Complex Communication, Social & Behavioural Needs
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Epilepsy
Retts Syndrome

The Cherries has been established to deliver programmes for young adults who it is felt could potentially move on to Supported Living environments in the future.

Each of the unit’s has it’s own dedicated Unit Manager who reports directly to the Registered Home Manager.

Accommodation
Each of the units has it’s own lounge / diner and kitchen which allows the residents to participate in the preparation of their meals and also in cookery sessions.

Each of the residents’ bedrooms has been designed with privacy, comfort and individuality in mind. Residents are encouraged to decorate and furnish their room as ‘my space’ with their own personal effects and choice of décor.

There is a comprehensive range of assisted bathing and showering facilities and tracking or portable hoists are utilised throughout the home.

Residents are supported to participate in domestic activities within the home and a fully equipped laundry is available for them to do their personal laundry.

Person Centred Planning
At The Chestnuts we ensure that each resident has individualised, person centred care to meet their needs.

We are committed to helping all residents lead a fulfilling lifestyle that will assist them in achieving their own personal goals and aspirations. We work closely to identify current hobbies and interests as well as residents’ long-term goals and ambitions. With these in mind, we then develop a social activity programme, which will help them not only maintain and develop existing skills but strive to lead a more active life.

Residents are given every opportunity to make decisions about the things they want to do, whether social, educational or work-related. They are encouraged to carry out many ordinary activities for themselves, e.g. personal shopping, money management, cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening and home maintenance.

The Chestnuts employs a full time Ativities Co-ordinator whose role is to ensure that a comprehensive and varied range of activities is available to residents. We encourage and support each resident to access facilities in the community which meet their own personal preferences.

Services Offered	Special Needs, Respite and Short Term Care
Care Provided	Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Dementia, Autism, Complex Needs, Young People 18+, Adults - up to 65, Older People 65+
Price	D - £1,000 - £1,500 per week
Facilities	Wheelchair Access, Minibus, TV, Telephone in room, Sensory room, Gardens with easy access, Lift or stairlift, Opportunities for Worship, Internet access, Near shops and public transport
Activities	Fitness programmes, Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Education programme, Programme of activities, Social events, Independent living skills, Clubs and special interest groups, Excursions, Friends and Relatives group