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Our inclusive fees provide peace of mind that there are no hidden charges. Our freshly cooked and high-quality menus, hairdressing and laundry services are included in our weekly fees*, in addition to excellent individually tailored care, luxurious facilities and an overall five-star experience for our residents. There is more information on Page 13 and our team will be happy to discuss our fees in more detail with you.
*Our inclusive fees include most services. Our care home will be able to provide further information.
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Putting you at the heart of everything we do Layston Grove care home is a contemporary residential care home, set in luxurious and comfortable surroundings and benefiting from private landscaped gardens and uplifting countryside views. Our home benefits from being located close to a lovely market town, with independent shops, cafes and pubs within a short drive.
We are ideally located close to East Hertfordshire Golf Club and for local villages. Our home offers first class residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents. At Layston Grove, our bedroom doors are painted with bright colours similar to house front doors to support recognition and a sense of community. We have good community relationships, not only with health professionals but with schools and places of worship. We have more than 60 years of experience of providing housing, care and support to more than 65,000 people. We are an established and trusted provider with more than 120 care homes throughout England. As a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, we can reinvest fully in the quality of our services. We are committed to the care and happiness of residents and aim to support them in continuing to enjoy their lives; doing all the things they love.
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Relax with everything you need on hand Layston Grove offers a warm, safe and friendly environment, with facilities to make you feel at home in our care. Dedicated carers are recruited and trained to ensure care and support that is tailored to each resident’s needs. They have also been specially selected for their personal qualities, such as being instinctively warm with a natural desire to help others – taking the time to have a friendly chat, reminisce or share a joke. Our carers will ensure that you continue to enjoy maximum independence as well as 24-hour peace of mind, knowing that all the help and assistance you might need is always at hand.
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Your lifestyle, your choices
Being interested in what is going on and taking part in fun activities is a vital part of life. We organise activities which are designed to reflect the wishes and interests of residents. We offer a stimulating range of cultural events, arts, crafts, games, coffee mornings and social evenings, as well as one-to-one activities and encourage residents to take part as much or as little as they wish. Our Zest Wellbeing programme provides gentle exercise for all abilities for health and enjoyment. Because each of us is unique we encourage you to choose how your care is planned and delivered. Working very closely with residents and their families we build a personal picture of each resident’s needs. Little things can make a big difference, so we always strive to understand the important details. We call it person-centred care because it’s built around you or your loved one and their preferences. It’s there to help you settle into your new home with ease, with regular reviews to ensure we deliver the care that you need.
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A personal approach to dementia care It’s important to create engaging environments, where residents can live comfortably and feel supported to maintain independence. People can become confused in their environment, so it’s a good idea to make everything is easily recognisable. The layout and design of Layston Grove is based on best practice guidance. We focus on creating a homely atmosphere, to promote feelings of safety and familiarity, as well as engaging themed areas that encourage nostalgia and reminiscence. We encourage residents to create a ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere in their bedrooms, by bringing their personal belongings into the home.
Being able to access outdoor space is important, as it provides the opportunity for exercise and fresh air, relieves tension and anxiety and offers personal space for reflection and privacy. Being outside stimulates the production of vitamin D, helping to maintain healthy muscles and bones. It also offers stimulation in the form of different colours, textures and natural smells and sounds. Spending time outside in a garden has been shown to positively affect a persons’ emotions and to improve their sense of wellbeing. We have a large secure balcony for our residents to enjoy. We provide high quality support for our residents through personally tailored care. All care colleagues are trained and supported to ensure residents feel valued and able to live life to the full. Ever ready to offer support to family and friends via access to information and advice, our approach respects the uniqueness of each person rather than focusing on the diagnosis of dementia.
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“This truly is an exceptional home. Clean, tidy and well looked after. The care provided is second to none. The staff regularly go above and beyond looking after the residents but the family is well.” We are committed to providing ongoing training in all areas of dementia care to members of the care home team. Anchor provides in-depth training on a range of topics, including dementia care, to ensure we are following best practice guidance at all times. Qualified support Our colleagues are carefully recruited and trained to ensure that warmth and understanding are at the heart of everything they do. Our carers use conversation and active listening to understand your holistic needs and desires. We are able to facilitate and create independence within personal limitations, empowering residents to take control of their life decisions.
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Living life to the full
Maintaining close bonds We know how important it is to maintain close bonds with the people in your life. At Layston Grove, visitors are always welcome at any time. We also encourage links with the wider community and regularly hold events in the home by inviting local groups to come and visit.
Our home is designed to make you feel at home in our care. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms also ensure peace and privacy when you want it. A hair and beauty salon, coffee area, lounges and quiet spaces are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas. Layston Grove a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish, with social events in the home and the community arranged together with residents.
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Making the most of meal times At Layston Grove, we make the most of mealtimes. Anchor has won national recognition for the quality of its food and catering service. Each floor of our home has a dining room, so you don’t have far to go to enjoy each mealtime. All our menus offer wholesome and nutritionally balanced food, which is prepared on site, with different choices every day. We’ll get to know your likes and dislikes and cater for any special dietary requirements, so that you can enjoy all the meals we serve. Our menus are fresh, appetising and served with a smile. We are committed to making mealtimes a sociable and pleasurable part of each day.
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“The care, premises, management, staff, food and drink are superb. The effort that goes into every aspect of the resident’s care is remarkable. I was so confident that both my brother and sister-in-law were safe and both well looked after. Cannot speak highly enough of Layston Grove. Thank you to all concerned.” Layston Grove relative carehome.co.uk quote
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Care in comfort Layston Grove is purpose-built with care in mind and offers a wide range of features and facilities designed with the very latest technology. This is complimented by high quality interior design: 66 large bedroom suites, with private wet room facilities A dining room on each floor, offering varied daily menu choices
Coffee shop area enable residents and their loved ones to socialise Hair and beauty salon Beautiful landscaped gardens, with outdoor seating areas Ground floor rooms with patio doors.
Local Area Layston Grove is centrally located in the historic town of Buntingford. We benefit from having local amenities on our doorstep, including:
Ideally located with good transport links to Bishop’s Stortford, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City and surrounding villages Independent shops, cafes and pubs are within a short distance Lister Hospital is approximately 9 miles away and Addenbrooke’s and community hospitals are within driving distance
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Care home fees Care home fees in England can vary substantially from provider to provider and from location to location. Understanding care home funding and accessing the right type of funding assistance can seem like a daunting task. It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care. Some people have the resources to pay for their care in full, whilst others will make means-tested contributions. The government sets national limits to determine eligibility for funding assistance. The current threshold for self-funding (paying the full cost of your own care) is £23,250. Individuals with assets, including property and savings of £23,250 or above are currently expected to fully fund their own care. This threshold can be subject to change, so it is always advisable to check the figures when choosing a care home.
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Paying for your own care Those who are able to pay for their own care can contact care homes directly. Once a preferred care home has been identified, the care provider will conduct a needs-based assessment.
How much is a weekly private fee?
At Layston Grove, our weekly private inclusive fees are from £1,759. Our fees will vary depending on the duration of stay, care services required and other factors. We can provide you more information on fees and how they are charged. What is included in my weekly fee? At Layston Grove, our weekly inclusive fees include: • Cost of personal care • Accommodation • Utilities e.g., heating and light • All residents food and drink – our home cooked meals, snacks and drinks • An alcoholic beverage with meals • Laundry undertaken on the premises (except articles which need dry cleaning) • Free Wi-Fi for residents in individual rooms, throughout communal areas and our gardens • Television licence, for your use of digital television in your room • Chiropody • Communal newspapers and magazines • Weekly wash and set and a hair cut every six weeks with our in house hairdresser The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees; however, we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost): • Personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc. • Clothing, shoes and slippers • Dry cleaning • An upfront cost for a landline telephone, including the cost for the phone and then an ongoing fee (if required).
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In the absence of free provision by the NHS, the following may also be provided, and shall be charged in addition to the weekly fees: • Optometry • Dentistry • Physiotherapy • Other privately arranged healthcare • Care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments (except in emergencies) No upfront deposit is required at Layston Grove to secure a room. If you are approaching a number of care home providers, it is often good to ask if they require a deposit.
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Requesting funding assistance
Care home top-up fees If a person is Local Authority funded (council funded) a third-party top-up fee may be charged. This is a weekly cost covered by a third party, typically a family member.
For those who think they may be eligible for care home funding support or require support with this, the first step is to speak to your local Social Services department or your GP. An assessment of your needs will be undertaken and, if it is determined that you require residential care, a financial assessment will be completed by Social Services. The financial assessment will consider your income (including pensions and benefits) and capital such as savings, property and investments. All this information will then be used to decide how much you can afford to pay towards care home fees, how much the council will contribute and suggest the most suitable care homes for you to consider.
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Directions from A507/A10 travelling South • From A507 from Baldock take the 4th exit at the roundabout towards the A10 Hertford • From A10 Royston take the 3rd exit at the roundabout towards the A10 Hertford • At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto London Road • Take the 1st right turn onto Stearn Way • Then take 2nd right at the crossroads junction onto Keen Avenue • Then 2nd right again before the T junction and you will arrive at Layston Grove
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We understand that looking for care may not be easy. Our friendly team are here to help and answer any questions you may have. Visit www.anchor.org.uk/LaystonGrove Or call us on 01763 274 327 Layston Grove care home Keen Avenue, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9SU
Rated March 2021
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Anchor Hanover Group is a charitable housing association with registered society No 7843. Registered Provider No. LH4095. Registered office: Anchor Hanover Group, 2 Godwin Street, Bradford, BD1 2ST
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