Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Residents celebrate success of care facility (From The Northern Echo)

I agree that the move towards "extra care facilities" is a positive move I just had to point out the factual error in this report....Residents celebrate success of care facility (From The Northern Echo): "RESIDENTS of a £4.5m care complex have been celebrating the success of the scheme, which has helped them to stay independent.
Sunnyfield Lodge, near Ripon, opened in May last year and was the first 'extra care' scheme in North Yorkshire.
It has 40 self-contained apartments, and provides 24-hour care for its residents, as and when it is needed."... I wrote "Extra care complexes are truly a great alternative to care and nursing homes.

I have to point out that The Orchards, extra care in Brompton, Northallerton opened in April 2003 and has provided a lovely home with appropriate care since late 2003 for my father in law who has severe dementia ....

http://www.housingcare.org/assisted-living-extra-care-housing/scheme-86560-the-orchards-brompton-england.aspx
The Orchards, which was opened in April 2003, is Broadacres' first purpose-built Extra care scheme. It comprises 34 flats and 3 bungalows, along with a restaurant, landscaped gardens, lounges and health centre. Care staff are on site 24 hours per day.
The Orchards provides a safe and secure home for life whilst at the same time encourages social interaction through the Orchards Social Club which enables members of the wider community to use the facilities for the payment of a nominal fee.
Extra care complexes are truly a great alternative to care and nursing homes. I have to point out that The Orchards, extra care in Brompton, Northallerton opened in April 2003 and has provided a lovely home with appropriate care for my father in law who has severe dementia since late 2003. http://www.housingca re.org/assisted-livi ng-extra-care-housin g/scheme-86560-the-o rchards-brompton-eng land.aspx The Orchards, which was opened in April 2003, is Broadacres' first purpose-built Extra care scheme. It comprises 34 flats and 3 bungalows, along with a restaurant, landscaped gardens, lounges and health centre. Care staff are on site 24 hours per day. The Orchards provides a safe and secure home for life whilst at the same time encourages social interaction through the Orchards Social Club which enables members of the wider community to use the facilities for the payment of a nominal fee.

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