The Priory Group’s first care home for older people in Cumbria, Dalton Court in Cockermouth, is opening its doors to show the local community the fantastic facilities available.
Dalton Court, in Cockermouth, is a purpose built nursing home with beds for 60 residents needing nursing or dementia nursing care. The home will be under the leadership of experienced manager Roseanne Fearon and will create up to 50 jobs in the area.
The home on Europe Way provides nursing and dementia services in single, en-suite accommodation finished to the highest standard. There is also a choice of lounges and dining areas and an enclosed landscaped garden.
The home’s dementia floor utilises the very latest research in dementia care focussing on a person’s abilities. Dementia-signposting will assist with orientation and a reminiscence room is a key focal point.
All residents have access to carefully planned activities and a wide range of professionals including a hairdresser, chiropodist, optician and GP.
The Priory Group also has specialist care homes for adults under 65 years providing care for those requiring neuro-rehabilitation or who have complex physical and learning disabilities.
Sharon Butler, managing director of Priory Group Care Homes Division said: “We are investing in older people’s services over the next few years. Dalton Court has been well received by healthcare professionals, particularly in light of the nursing and dementia nursing services it provides for local people in Cockermouth. We are very proud to be a part of the local community and look forward to welcoming many visitors to our new home on 1st April.
“The Open Afternoon will give people the opportunity to tour the home, meet the team and ask any questions they may have about the care available.”
The Open afternoon/evening is on 1st April 2010 between 4pm and 8.30pm and refreshments will be served.
A short web video entitled ‘Choosing a care home’ can be downloaded and used from the link below
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