Redgate House

Redgate House is our Dementia Care Home which opened in June 2017. Under new ownership, this previously successful Dementia Care Home, was temporarily closed and total refurbishment began in 2015. Rebuilt in a way that fully supports individuals and their dementia needs and designed in line with contemporary best practice, Redgate House could be the place for you. Embracing companionship, independence and dignity, we aim to provide a stimulating, secure , happy environment.

Dementia, along with common age related impairments make it gradually more difficult to recognise and navigate your surroundings. Your quality of life, behaviour and independence may be affected. Redgate House is designed to give you confidence and freedom to enjoy your surroundings fully for as long as possible.

Our home stands in newly landscaped gardens, providing a pleasant outside space for residents. Located in a quiet residential area, it also allows for easy access to the local Thetford amenities.

Catering for 20 residents our smart ensuite bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Day to day living is enhanced with our discreetly presented, practical design features throughout. The large bright lounge area leads from the spacious dining room with its stunning, glazed ceiling, with doors leading out to the garden.

We aim to enable our staff through support and essential training to maintain competence and deliver high quality care.

 

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Come and meet our team and see if our enabling, therapeutic environment is right for you

Respite services

We understand full time carers sometimes need a break or that it may become necessary for you to have a little extra help. Temporary respite with us, for example after a fall or an illness could be the answer. The Redgate House facilities can provide that short- term boost to allow you to rebuild your confidence in the knowledge that our staff are on hand 24 hours a day . For your families , peace of mind comes from seeing you happy in your temporary environment and from knowing you are receiving the highest level of personal care.

Care packages for respite can offer you and your family a number of benefits:

• Flexibility – in terms of duration or frequency of your stay
• Companionship – from both our caring staff and the company of our permanent residents
• Security – a stress free experience for family members knowing you are safe and well cared for
• Enjoyment – the opportunity to join in with all that is happening in our busy home.

 

Activities at Redgate House

 

Gardening is just one of the activities on offer at the Redgate House and we encourage those interested to join in at all stages, from making decisions about the arrangements to planting and providing ongoing care and maintenance. We understand that the ability to shape one’s environment is as important to the residents as the sense of purpose that arises from involvement in a rewarding hands-on-task . The results are a delight for everyone and a justifiable source of pride for our residents.

For those who still like to venture out, shopping trips can be arranged and access to the grounds is always encouraged.

Many of our residents continue to enjoy previous interests such as as reading, listening to music , knitting or jigsaws. Arts and crafts materials and games are available and organised at intervals alongside reminiscence based activity.

We have good links with excellent local entertainers who visit us regularly throughout the year as well as bringing a special atmosphere to our fete days and Christmas celebrations. Pampering sessions are popular particularly with our female residents .We offer regular hairdressing and chiropody which our residents always look forward to.

Alongside this, we maintain a quiet lounge space at all times where staff regularly find the time for those invaluable one to one chats.

Your history is as important as your future. It helps us to understand you, your likes and dislikes, your values and your aspirations. We make sure we recognise this part of you so that we can help you live your life to the full in the present and make the most of your potential in the future.  The life Story booklets we make with you when you arrive help us to fulfil this.

 

Below are a few of the many positive comments from our latest 2018  Quality Assurance Questionnaire. A full copy available on request.

 We are totally happy with the care package.

It’s a really nice environment for residents and families.

The home is so lovely.

I think you do everything well.

You have very well trained staff who care.

Contact us for more information:
       email:      redgatehouse@randalecare.co.uk
telephone:     01842 800400