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30Years

1984-2014

Celebrating

Ashmere Care Centre, Priestsic Road, Sutton in Ashfield Notts, NG17 2AH (Opposite ASDA)

A NEW CHAPTER

At Ashmere, we focus on making our Care Homes as caring and homely as they could possibly be. Each Home

has a wonderful feeling of family and belonging. It’s a philosophy we know very well, Ashmere is a family run

business spanning three generations. Starting in 1984 with just one Care Home, we have continued to grow by never

losing sight of our goal, to create a Home from Home for our residents that is friendly, comfortable and exceptionally

well equipped, whilst providing professional, high quality care.

cookery, gardening, arts and crafts

and computing. There are activities

to enjoy such as watching a film

and reminiscing, bowling, playing

bingo with friends or games and

quizzes. Not only that, there is often

live entertainment from singers and

musicians and exercise classes for

everyone’s enjoyment. we have an

on site hairdressers and weekly visits

from a manicurist and chiropodist.

With the Ashmere mini bus ready and

waiting there are plenty of trips to

In every one of our Homes,

we ensure that residents can

begin a whole new chapter. To do

this we take care of every little detail.

We take care of the simple things,

like being well cared for and having

good wholesome food. We also take

care of your wellbeing, we help you

to feel a part of something, make

new friendships, take part in new or

long forgotten hobbies and help you

to get involved in the community.

There are clubs to join such as

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24 hour care is provided by

our highly qualified staff who

receive ongoing training to work

towards nationally recognised

qualifications. But it’s not just that; our

staff are no ordinary bunch and caring

is just the beginning. Fundraising,

entertaining, coordinating trips,

supporting charity events and

becoming your good friends are all

part of what our amazing staff do.

Now that really is first class care.

areas, there is always a place to

catch a quiet moment. Our care is

very much based on the individual’s

preferences.

local attractions to keep you busy.

There is even a hydrotherapy pool,

Jacuzzi and physiotherapy facilities.

Our family days are great fun,

with residents and their families

enjoying sharing everything from the

Christmas Party to the Summer Fayre.

The staff put huge effort into making

these days a great success. However

all of this is optional and if you prefer

the quiet life, with our cosy private

bedrooms, well maintained grounds

and peaceful smaller communal

FOOD & NUTRITIONAll Week Breakfast

Cereal, Porridge, Prunes, Eggs, Tomato, Mushrooms, Fried Bread, Sausage, Egg on

Toast, Toast & Marmalade or Jam

Sunday Lunch

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and

seasonal vegetables. Fruit Pie and Cream

Sunday Tea

Egg and cheese salad or Pork Pie with crisps or Assorted sandwiches. Trifle or

Assorted Cakes

Tuesday Lunch

Steamed Fish with Mushy Peas, Fritters and parsley sauce. Bread and Butter Pudding

Tuesday Tea

Soup or Beef Burger and onion cob orAssorted Sandwiches. Homemade Cakes

Thursday Lunch

Cornish Pasty with Cauliflower Cheese, Potatoes and Vegetables.Jam Roly Poly & Custard

Thursday Tea

Soup or Dripping on Toast or Assorted Sandwiches. Scones with Jam and Cream

Friday Lunch

Battered or Poached Fish with chips and mushy peas. Fruit pie and cream

Friday Tea

Soup or Mushrooms on Toast or Assorted Sandwiches. Jelly and Ice Cream

Saturday Lunch

Corned Beef Hash with Potatoes and Salad. Fresh Fruit Flan with Yogurt

Saturday Tea

Soup or Chip Cobs or Assorted Sandwiches. Bananas and Custard

Wednesday Lunch

Roast turkey with Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables. Pineapple Sponge with Ice

Cream

Wednesday Tea

Soup or Beans on Toast or Assorted Sandwiches. Homemade Cakes

Monday Lunch

Shepherds Pie with Potatoes, salad and vegetables. Rice pudding or trifle

Monday Tea

Soup or Scrambled egg on toast or Assorted Sandwiches. Toasted Tea Cake

Our allergy informed menu on

the left gives you an idea of what’s

on offer, we constantly change aspects of

our appetising menus to suit the season

of the year.

Our chef’s and kitchen staff work very

hard every day to create only the best

quality home cooked food using locally

sourced produce. We use a delicious five

week menu plan to ensure that all our

freshly prepared food is varied, balanced

and enjoyable.

We always offer an alternative dish with

our main meals and we are happy to help

with special requests, likes and dislikes.

We cater for all kind of diets to suit the

needs of our residents, from vegetarian

and diabetic through to soft food and

food suitable for dysphasia sufferers.

We are very flexible as to when and how

our residents like to eat and we cater for

our residents needs.

All our homes enjoy themed food

evenings where residents get to try

foods that are a little different and

flavours from different parts of the world.

Residents tend to really enjoy these

evenings and families are encouraged to

participate to create a social atmosphere.

We know that meeting the cost

of care can be difficult. That’s

why we keep it simple. The prices

quoted per week are all inclusive.

There is no sundry account, so

whether you are private or receiving

social services funding you can rest

assured that you won’t be receiving

any unexpected bills from us. So

what’s included? Everything our

residents need to be well looked

after and stay looking their best. This

includes, chiropody, hairdressing,

dental treatment, optician and

physiotherapy. In addition all trips

out, entertainment and activities

within the home are covered or paid

for through fundraising activities. Not

to mention 24 hour care, a private

bedroom, laundry and cleaning

services including bed linen and

towels, toiletries, homemade meals,

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ACCOMODATION

FEES EXPLAINED

all utility bills and council tax. So as

you can see, we offer an enjoyable

lifestyle at minimal cost to you.

Details of our prices can be found in

the back of this brochure. If you would

like help with arranging funding then

we have a number of useful contacts

on the inside back cover, or you can

find more details on our website.

To ensure that you feel

at home we encourage you

to personalise your own room with

your belongings. Furniture is already

available, however if you wish to

bring your own then we will happily

accommodate this. As a family we

love our pets and we understand that

you do as well, so to really make a

home from home we have pets too.

You will find our communal areas

comfortable and homely with the

homes featuring a library, visitor

lounge, communal café, garden

lounge, pool lounge, courtyard

sensory garden and lots of outdoor

space. In some homes we have a craft

and hobby room and lots of outdoor

space to enjoy. Each home has a

passenger lift and all accommodation

is provided with an electronic call

system. Each home also has local

doctors available for any medical

care, but if prefered and where

possible, residents can have a doctor

of their choice. Pastoral/spiritual care

is made available by local churches,

Long term residents are offered a

“design your own room service”. This

entails choosing their own carpet,

wall colours, light fittings, pictures,

furniture and soft furnishings from

our high quality suppliers. We have

a show room located at Sutton Court

where our design assistant will help

choose co-ordinating colours and

assist with samples. We aim to be as

flexible as possible and offer a very

wide choice.

WHAT WE OFFER

Day CareAll of our homes offer a day care service. This includes transport if required, meals, entertainment and a bath or shower as an optional extra. Why not choose a day when some live entertainment has been arranged?

ResidentialThis category includes residents requiring minimal assistance, up to full assistance with activities of daily living and requiring only minimal

assistance from

district nurses or outside professionals. Our residential homes have a full range of equipment including hoists,

stand aids and bath aids.

Younger Physically DisabledThis category is for residents that are

under 65 who require 24 hour care.

This includes residential, nursing and

dementia care.

Dementia care Our specialist extra care unit at Sutton

Lodge provides a safe and secure

environment for those residents

living with all forms of dementia and

Alzheimer’s. The unit is kept small,

allowing the very best care to be

delievered by staff, all of whom have

specialist training.

Respite Care All of our homes offer respite (short term) care where you can book a room for a matter of days, weeks or on a rolling basis to suit you. This kind of care is useful for holidays or if you simply need a break. Respite care could be used to try a home before

coming for long term care.

LONG TERM CARE

OUR SPECIALITIES

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USEFUL CONTACTS

CharitiesAge UK Telephone: 0800 169 6565

Alzheimer's SocietyTelephone: 01332 208 845

Parkinson's UKTelephone: 0808 800 0303

Huntington's Disease AssociationTelephone: 0151 298 3298

The Stroke AssociationTelephone: 0303 303 3100

The Royal National Institute of The Blind Telephone: 0303 123 9999

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People Telephone: 0808 808 0123

The Royal Association for Disability Rights (RADAR)Telephone: 020 7250 3222

Information on Adult Social careAdvice for Nottinghamshire residents Telephone: 08449 80 80 80

Advice for Derbyshire residents Telephone: 08456 058 058

Derbyshire Care Homes Association: www.derbyshirecare.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Care Association www.nottinghamshirecare.org.uk

Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) Telephone: 0800 377 7070

Advice on Care FeesEldercare Group Telephone: 0800 082 1155

NHFATelephone: 0800 99 88 33

Care Aware Telephone: 0161 707 1107

The Motor Neurone Disease Association Telephone: 01604 250505

The Mental Health FoundationTelephone: 020 7803 1100

MindTelephone: 0845 766 0163

Our RegulatorCare Quality CommissionTelephone: 03000 616161

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CARE HOMES

Sutton Court

Sutton Lodge

Sutton Manor

Sutton Court Residential Home was built in 1998 and is registered to provide care for fifty-nine people. It was purpose-built to provide a luxurious, spacious environment in which care can be practised effectively within a relaxing and social atmosphere. Sutton Court sits in beautiful landscaped gardens and also has an enclosed inner sensory courtyard that has been specifically designed for relaxation where residents and families can enjoy peace and security. The courtyard features a large aviary and allows our pet rabbits to roam freely. The lounge which runs parallel to our hydrotherapy pool features a complimentary café for residents and visitors, bar and toy corner for visiting grandchildren.

Sutton Lodge specialises in dementia care along with caring for the physically disabled offering long and short term care as well as facilities to provide day care if required. Staff have a great deal of experience in maintaining a calm and pleasing environment which is beneficial to good mental health, with up to thirty-nine residents all receiving a personal service.Activities play a big part in the Home and on offer there are a wide range of events catering to each individual’s needs. Specialist therapies are also available. These can include reminiscence therapy, doll therapy and complimentary therapies. Sutton Lodge also has its own sensory room and frequently hosts a film night for residents, relatives and friends with the built in Home cinema.

Sutton Manor Residential Home is a lovely welcoming Home well suited to the needs of forty-five residents, with some dual occupancy rooms also available. The Home welcomes elderly residential and early stage dementia residents. Residents are encouraged to pursue a fulfilling lifestyle whilst relatives are invited to a variety of events. The full time activities co-ordinator offers a wide programme ranging from gardening either outdoors or in the greenhouse, knitting, sewing, craft, games and movement to music. Should residents require a little pampering, there is an on site hairdressers.We are also situated near to the town centre of Sutton in Ashfield if shopping is more your thing!

We also have homes throughout Derbyshire, please see www.ashmere.co.uk

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