Visiting a loved one at Lower Farm Nursing Home from 17th May 2021

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

As from the 17^th May 2021 the UK Government has announced that FIVE nominated persons will be able to visit their loved one. However, a maximum of two nominated persons will be allowed at any one time or any given day (limits do not apply to very young children) to visit their loved one inside the home in a pre-allocated location. ALL visits are by appointment only and each visit will last for 25 minutes. A lateral Flow Test (LFD) MUST be carried out 30 minutes prior to the appointed visiting time. Taking of your temperature and completion of required declaration forms will also be required prior to the visit so please allow up to one hour for the LFD testing and your visit. Full PPE must continue to be worn during the visit and nominated persons may wish to hold hands but must minimise physical contact and refrain from hugging and kissing. Details as to our visiting policy are available to download via the link below. A copy of this policy will be displayed in the pre-allocated location within the home.

To book your visit

Tel: 01553 671027

and select Option 2

Important Notice – Nominated Visitors

Five members of a family or friends can be nominated visitors per resident. Babies and toddlers are also able to visit along with a nominated visitor(s) and they will not count as a nominated visitor. Please advise the member of staff if you will be bringing a baby(s) or toddler(s) when booking your appointment.

It is important that you arrange who are the nominated visitors prior to booking your appointment.

Reviewed: 18.05.2021

A Statement from the Directors of

Archers Healthcare Ltd.

Following the recent escalation in cases of the COVID-19 virus, Archers HealthCare Ltd. are re-instating the total lockdown of Lower Farm Nursing Home with immediate effect, as  from the 12^th September 2020. This is to ensure the safety of our residents and staff within the home.

We are able to allow visits by a family member or friend from behind a closed room window (all windows MUST be kept closed) or from behind the wall of glass near the main Activities Room (all windows MUST be kept closed). We hope that you understand we are doing our utmost to ensure the safety of our residents and staff during this ongoing situation.

Please be assured that we are following all Government guidelines and we are reviewing the situation on a regular basis. If you require any further clarification then please do not hesitate to contact a Senior member of the care team.

We thank you for your continuing support during this ongoing situation.

The Directors

Archers HealthCare Ltd.

Reviewed: 19.03.2021

The next Relatives and Friends Meeting is

Scheduled for Wednesday 30th June 2021

at 6.00pm 

The next Relative and Friends Meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 30th June 2021. I will keep you advised via this website as to the status of this meeting. If you have any suggestions on how we may have a group discussion in the future then please contact me to discuss these options.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or you wish to discuss any issues with myself then please do not hesitate to contact me on Tel: 01553 671027 or by email: tracey.catlin@lowerfarmnursing.co.uk and I will be happy to answer or discuss any questions you may have.

Tracey Catlin

Registered Manager

Updated: 22.04.2021

Residents or someone acting on their behalf can call our Registered Manager (TRACEY CATLIN) on 01553 671027. Alternatively, please contact our Admin (JASON COLLEDGE) or our finance lead ( PAULETTE CARTER ) on 01553 671027 or email : accounts@lowerfarmnursing.co.uk with your details.

Residents can also seek referral through other sources, such as general practitioners (G.P.s), social services, hospitals and sheltered accomodation.

We can then arrange for them to visit to Lower Farm to see the excellent care we provide and discuss their needs and requirements with our care team.

Prior to admission, one of our highly qualified care team will visit the resident's home to assess their care in familiar surroundings. A Care Plan is then formed and reviewed with the resident, their relatives and any outside agencies that may be involved in their care (such as their G.P.)

Visiting is SUSPENDED until further notice: Relatives & friends of residents are welcome at any time. For security, all guests are required to sign in the guest book on arrival & departure. We would appreciate if you could telephone ahead of time and inform a senior nurse at Lower Farm, if you plan to visit us after 5pm.

Private Telephone & Internet: Residents can install a personal telephone line. There is also "password protected" WIFI on premises, which the resident can use for FaceTime or Skype calls. 

Religious or Cultural Requirements: Lower Farm aims to ensure the religious or cultural needs can be fulfilled.

General Practitioners (G.P.'s): Lower Farm can arrange for residents to be registered with a local G.P. or they may retain their own. 

Review from DB (Son of Resident) published on 22 April 2021
Submitted via Carehome.co.uk Website • DB is Extremely Likely to recommend Lower Farm Care Home with Nursing Home.

Average rating 5 out of 5

My father was transferred to Lower Farm Care Home after rehab at Amberly Hall care home. My father was recovering from sepsis and had a stroke 9 years ago, so had physical needs with paralysis on his left side. He uses an electric wheelchair, has medical needs for his warfarin levels and a catheter too. To add to this, Dad's personality changed since the stroke making him quite a difficult person to please. I am phrasing the best way I can.
On arrival, Dad was allocated an upstairs room. This meant he had to go into the lift, in his wheelchair, each time he wanted a cigarette to go outside to smoke. As he is a chain smoker this proved problematic. The care home team moved him to a downstairs room to make his stay more comfortable. They have been caring and supportive to Dad throughout even when he has been unpleasant. Truly professional and we highly recommend Lower Farm Care Home.

For more reviews, please go to Lower Farm Nursing Homes page on the Carehome.co.uk website.