Harleston Villas, Wimborne, Dorset
Supported Housing
About the house
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Activities
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Harleston House is a modern purpose built Abbeyfield house which opened in 1997. The house is situated off the main road in a quiet, sunny location. It’s close to Wimborne town with bus links to Poole and Bournemouth with an extensive weekend market close by.The house has a nice feeling and benefits from a well-maintained garden and summer house for residents. Residents are actively involved in the local community; for example with the local church, University of the Third Age, volunteering and many more. Residents privacy is respected, they can take part in the activities as much or as little as they wish.All 14 residents’ rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities . Other facilities include laundry room, residents lounge and a dining room where residents enjoy their home cooked lunch and tea. There is a lift to the upper floors. We have local beauticians, hairdressers and chiropodist visiting the house regularly, which the residents and their families arrange.The house has a dedicated Operations Manager however residents can gain additional support from a Careline provider 24 hours a day. Each resident is provided with a pendant and has a support system in their bedroom and en-suite to contact the Careline.
Harleston House is managed by Abbeyfield Wessex
Alarm system
Communal lounge
Dining room
Garden
Lift
Laundry facilities
Our staff run the Harleston House on a day to day basis, providing two good quality home-cooked meals every day which are served in the dining room.
A voluntary committee is responsible for the well being of our residents and overseeing the houses. Overall responsibility for the Society's activities rests with an Executive Committee of voluntary Trustees drawn from public and private sectors.
Staff and volunteers also provide support and companionship to residents. The staff at our homes are experienced in dealing with elderly people and are very empathetic to their needs.
Nicky really enjoys her work at Harleston house, and has worked in the catering industry all her working life. Prior to her time with Abbeyfield she worked in the NHS and in Tesco. She has a very positive and caring approach towards to the everyone living in Harleston House.
Thidarath is caring, enthusiastic, always has a smile on her face and really makes time for our residents.
We offer various activities and events for the residents to take part in. Families are encouraged to attend social activities when they can.
Some of our activities have included:
Resident’s birthdays are also always celebrated. We make a homemade birthday cake and welcome family and friends to join for a coffee or lunch to celebrate this important day together. Christmas party every year for the residents and family Residents are also encouraged to take active roles in garden by planting pots and light weeding and maintenance if they wish.
Nicky, our Catering and Residents Services Officer, has been in the catering industry all her working life. She really has a passion for cooking and always uses fresh products which are in season. Fresh homemade cakes are made daily, which are loved by the residents.
Personal dietary requirements are always considered and catered for. All catering staff have been trained on allergens and can provide full details about any allergens used in the recipes. We also like to take suggestions from the residents to make sure all those favourites are on the menu.
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