Langdale Care Home -
established since 1977 under the ownership of Mrs. R.E. Kelly, Mrs. B.J. Kelly and Mrs. R.E. McBride.
Our establishment consists of 4 double/shared rooms; 1 single/en-suite; 6 en-suite wet rooms and 25 single rooms.
We provide nursing care for the elderly, including those who are physically disabled or in need of palliative care.
In the main our resident group is over 65 yrs of age.
Where nursing circumstances demand we can admit residents under the age of 55, providing permission is agreed by the Care Quality Commission and the relevant Care Standards can be met.
Philosophy of Care
Langdale is committed to professionalism, which we promote within a friendly and homely environment.
Our philosophy is “resident centered”, promoting a partnership with our residents’, family and friends, with input from our staff and other visiting professionals.
The emphasis being on reflecting what is important in our residents’ life, their own capabilities and the support that they require.
This means listening, planning and implementing, so that all parties feel valued and involved in Care Planning and working at all times to achieve individuals’ goals and aspirations
We provide a holistic approach to resident care within a positive, enthusiastic and professional environment.
Residents Charter of Rights.
Our Charter is based on
“Rights – Independence – Choice & Inclusion”
We aim to retain residents’ dignity and independence, irrespective of the severity of one’s physical or cognitive impairment.
- To retain their personal dignity and independence irrespective of the severity of their physical or mental infirmity.
- To have skilled, sensitive care to enable them to achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- To have social, emotional, religious, cultural, political and sexual needs accepted and respected.
- To have their personal privacy respected.
- To be consulted about daily living arrangements in the home and participate in discussions about any proposed changes to those arrangements.
- To be fully informed in and fully informed about their individual assessment of care need.
- To make informed choices about their future personal care plans.
- To have regular reviews of their individual circumstances at which they have a right to be present.
- To be fully informed of the services provided by the home and the services available from other agencies.
- To choose their own medical practitioner and dentist and to consult them in private.
- To have the same access to facilities and services in the community as any other citizen.
- To manage their own financial and personal affairs, whenever possible.
- Not to be moved without consultation.
- To have access to a formal complaints procedure and to be represented by a relative/friend or personal advisor if they so wish.
The only restrictions to the aforementioned are those legal ones, necessary to provide the level of care the residents’ need, and where necessary to protect the Health and Safety of the resident, other residents and that of our staff.
Qualities of Staff
Langdale’s staff work as a team, thus all our staff bring different qualities to “the team”. This can depend on past experience and training, personality and aptitude.
Good communication skills, advocacy and empathy, and the ability to challenge “old practices” are qualities we look for in individuals.
Staff, need to have a willingness to study and explore new approaches to care and take ownership for statutory training such as Fire Prevention, Client Handling, Food Safety, Infection Prevention & Control and First Aid Courses.
Langdale believes in investing in personnel, which is then reflected in the quality of care we deliver to our client group.
As part of our selection process Staff References and Police checks are obtained.
