Located close to the picturesque Saltwood Village Green, Balgowan House was originally built over 100 years ago as an impressive family house. With the addition of later extensions, the building now provides a warm and friendly environment in which to reside and enjoys a comfortable and distinctly family feel.
Manager - Ann-Marie Miles RGN
Ann-Marie qualified as a State Enrolled Nurse in 1983 and later as a Registered General Nurse in 2002, gaining both clinical and management experience within the NHS in both hospital and district nursing environments. Ann-Marie was appointed to the position of Registered of Balgowan House in May 2018 having previously been Registered Manager at another Kent care home.
Facilities
Our facilities include:
General
Quality furnishings and decor throughout the home
Bath and shower facilities suitable for all residents’ needs
Comprehensive selection of moving and handling equipment
Ample free parking on and off site
Unrestricted visiting
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair access to all areas of the home
Room
Comfortable rooms with TV/DVD, Nurse Call System
All beds are fully profiling and can accommodate bed rails if required
Wide range of pressure relieving mattresses and cushions
Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms
Twin rooms available for those that wish to share
Environment
Choice of tastefully decorated and appointed communal areas
Attractive and accessible patio areas
2 Passenger lifts serving all areas
Services
Our care services include:
Long and short term stays
Palliative care
Care for those suffering with Dementia
Post-acute rehabilitation
Care plans focussed on the specific needs of each person with monthly reviews
24 hour nursing care provided by highly experienced staff
Experienced nurses on duty 24 hours a day
Daily menu choices with a variety of nutritious, home cooked meals
Varied programme of activities including regular entertainment
Hairdresser and Chiropodist
Library Service
Church Services
All staff undertake regular training and appraisals
Activities
Activities
We provide a wide range of daily therapeutic and leisure activities for those residents who wish to take part. Favourites include arts and crafts, bingo, games and films. We regularly hold events to which families and friends are welcomed as well as providing special entertainment from external organisations. All residents who have a special interest or hobby are encouraged and, if practicable, facilitated to enable them to continue. We have a varied selection of books including large print and talking books. Newspapers and magazines can also be delivered at extra cost.
01303 266782
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