Red Lodge is an integrated care facility for older people situated in the garden village of New Earswick, three miles north of the centre of York. It is suitable for a range of requirements: from those people who have no care needs whatsoever, but want to live in a supportive environment, through to people who require the full services of a residential care home.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Red Lodge consists of 63 self-contained apartments and seven bed-sitting rooms. 42 of the apartments are registered for the provision of residential care. Sheltered and extra care support is available for residents living in the remaining 21 apartments.

The apartments consist of a bed/sitting room, kitchen area and en-suite bathroom. All accommodation includes a two-way intercom emergency call system for contacting care staff and telephone and television points. The rooms are served from central corridors, which incorporate well-equipped pantries for the preparation of snacks and light refreshments. A number of the ground floor apartments have their own patio leading into the landscaped grounds of the complex.

Communal facilities

The communal areas provided for the benefit of residents include a dining room, sitting room and library services, together with hairdressing, recreational facilities and a small treatment room. There is also a day centre, which allows residents to socialise and participate in a number of different activities.

Care and support

In addition to residential care, the following support services are available for those residents, who do not require the full services of a care home.

Home help

• cleaning
• laundry
• shopping
• ironing

Personal care

• dressing/Undressing
• bathing
• medication
• toileting

Pop in

• emotional support
• meal delivery

Outside care support includes:

• GP visits if required
• chiropody Service
• escorts for hospital visits
• others as directed by GP (eg Physiotherapist, Dietician)

As part of the integrated care concept, if a resident's support needs increase beyond the above, then it is possible to transfer to residential care, without having the distress of having to move accommodation.

At Red Lodge, independence, privacy and dignity are given the highest priority, which creates a supportive, relaxed atmosphere in which to live. We provide for the care and support of each resident on an individual basis. Bespoke 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.

A total of 35 members of staff provide assistance and support to residents at Red Lodge. All of these are appropriately qualified and trained to deliver high standards in care.

Financial arrangements

The residential care fee per calendar month is set until 31 March 2006 at £1,501. This is payable monthly in advance by direct debit. We operate a loan stock and bursary scheme and details of these are available on request.

The current charges for support services are also available on request.

Management

The importance of resident contribution to the running of Red Lodge is both recognised and encouraged. The Red Lodge 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 and members appointed by the JRHT.

Terms and conditions

Red Lodge is registered under the Care Standards Act (2000) to provide residential care to 42 older people. It is also registered as an agency for the provision of domiciliary care.

A copy of the most recent inspection report is available from the Head of Home or from www.csi.org.uk

A copy of the agreement that covers occupation of an apartment at Red Lodge 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

Sue Veitch Head of Home
Deputy Head of Home: Linda Wilkinson
Haxby Road
New Earswick
York YO32 8ZA
Tel: 01904 762111
red.lodge@jrf.org.uk