Chippendayle Lodge Care Home

Introduction

Chippendayle Lodge Care Home is situated in the small, picturesque village of Harrietsham close to the town of Maidstone and all amenities.

About Chippendayle Lodge Care Home

Chippendayle Lodge Care Home near Ashford is situated in the small, picturesque village of Harrietsham close to the town of Maidstone and its amenities. We provide services for residential care and dementia care. We have 48 single bedrooms and 2 double bedrooms for those wishing to share, with most bedrooms having en-suite facilities. Within Chippendayle Lodge there is a separate 6 bedroom wing which caters for residents without dementia and provides long-term care, short-term care and respite care is also available, subject to the home having a vacancy at the time.

Care

Chippendayle Lodge provides a safe and homely environment where our aim is to provide clients with a good quality of life whilst in our care. We understand how important privacy and dignity is to our residents: all members of our staff team are respectful of this and realise how important it is to the people entrusted to our care. At Chippendayle Lodge we believe life history is an invaluable tool, which can be used to tailor care for each individual. Our team works closely with all residents to ensure they receive care that is suited to their specific needs. Medical services are provided by local doctors and community nurses but clients can retain their own doctors when it is practical to do so. A hairdresser and chiropodist visit the home on a regular basis, and Holy Communion is held monthly for those who wish to take part.

Staff

Every member of our staff is dedicated to providing a high quality of care and is trained to a high standard. Our staff receive ongoing training to ensure their skills remain up to date, attending first aid, medication, fire awareness, adult protection, moving & handling, dementia care and many other relevant training courses on a regular basis. This helps us to ensure that a high standard of care is provided at all times.

Facilities 

Much of Chippendayle Lodge care home near Ashford is purpose-built, featuring large single bedrooms with en-suite facilities as well as two double bedrooms for couples. The home benefits from two large lounges, which are equipped with televisions for communal viewing and also two dining room areas which overlook the garden. All of our residents’ rooms are fitted with a nurse call alarm system for when clients require assistance, and a suite of furniture for the storage of clothes and other belongings. Chippendayle Lodge has several bathrooms equipped with hoists to aid residents into and out of the bath, as well as wet rooms for those who prefer to shower. The home has a large garden and patio area, which residents use during the warmer months of the year to enjoy the sunshine. We also organise activities to take place throughout the day, as well as regular outings in the local area.

Food & Drink

We offer all of our clients 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and high tea), as well as snacks and refreshments throughout the day. We offer a variety of dishes to choose from for each meal, with a seasonal menu that works on a 4-week cycle. All our food is freshly brought in, home-made and nutritionally balanced, which we feel is very important.  Our menu's may vary slightly depending on the client's needs/likes. Please feel free to take a look at our Summer Menu.