Lamel Beeches is located one mile east of the centre of York.
This beautiful care home provides accommodation and the highest
standards of residential and nursing care for 41 older people.
Lamel Beeches is a comfortable, homely environment, where
individual's rights to privacy, dignity and independence are
respected. Our aim is to ensure that residents to feel as they are
in their own home, rather than in a care home.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in either one of 33 single bed-sitting
rooms or 4 larger bed-sitting rooms, (which are suitable for
couples). Each room has its own en-suite facilities, two-way
intercom system, which provides a direct link to care staff
24-hours a day and telephone and television point. All the first
floor rooms benefit from a French door which opens onto a private
balcony and ground floor rooms have a picture window, which opens
onto a paved patio area. New residents are encouraged to bring
their own furniture and personal belongings to create a homely
environment.
Communal facilities
The communal areas provided for the benefit of residents dining
areas, quiet lounge areas, overlooking the central court yard, a
small shop, hairdressing facilities, laundry room, recreational
activities and medical treatment room. In addition, on each floor
of the complex there are well-equipped pantries which residents can
use to prepare light snacks or refreshments.
Care and support
Lamel Beeches is suitable for older people who are no longer
able to live totally independently and who have support or care
needs. It is registered to provide both nursing and residential
care. This means that as well as a team of appropriately trained
carers, a total of 12 qualified Nurses are employed and there is
always at least one nurse on duty at any one time.
We provide for the care and support of each resident on an
individual basis. Be-spoke assessments are carried out on a regular
basis with the assistance
of MDS
(Minimum Data Set). MDS is a government approved care assessment
tool, which takes into account the physical, emotional and social
aspects of a resident's life. It identifies the needs of the
resident and helps in the formulation of comprehensive care
plans.
Outside care support includes:
• GP visits organised if required
• Chiropody Service
• Hospital visits
• Others as directed by GP (e.g. Physiotherapist, Dietician)
Financial arrangements
Fees are paid monthly in advance and until 31 March 2006 are as
follows:
Residential
Single £1,664 pcm
Large Single £2,076 pcm
Double £2,911pcm
Nursing
Single : £696 pcm minus PCT contribution*
*Please note that a contribution towards the cost of nursing
care may be available to all self funding residents from the
Primary Care Trust (PCT) . This differs in rate according to an
assessment of the need for care.
Fees are paid monthly in advance by Standing Order or Direct Debit.
The JRHT operates a Loan Stock and Bursary scheme. Full details are
available on request (see further information).
Management
The importance of resident contribution to the running of Lamel
Beeches is both recognised and encouraged. The Lamel Beeches
Committee is responsible for providing a channel of communication
between the operations of Lamel Beeches and the JRHT and considers
all aspects of its operation. The Committee is made up of a
combination of residents, members appointed by the JRHT and members
appointed by the Religious Society of Friends.
Terms and conditions
Lamel Beeches is registered under the Care Standards Act (2000)
under the following category:
Category of Registration: 1
Residential/Nursing (Frail Elderly)
A copy of the most recent Inspection Report is available from
the Head of Home, or from the Commission for Social Care Inspection
(CSCI ) website
A copy of the Agreement that covers occupation of a room at
Lamel Beeches is available from the Fee Administrator, on 01904
615963. This covers:
- Details about Care Plans
- What is and what is not covered by the Fees
- Information about changes and reductions in the fees in special
circumstances
- Details about Termination of the Agreement and the obligations
of Residents and the JRHT
Further information
Head of Home: Joanne King
Deputy Head of Home: Giles Dearing
105 Heslington Road
York, YO10 5BH
Tel: 01904 416904