CARE HOMES What’s the food like and is there on-site entertainment? “The meals are home cooked and freshly prepared. Locally sourced quality food is served three times a day,” says Isabel from Ashley Grange. “Snacks are also available between main meals. Residents can choose where and when to eat and assistance and special cutlery will be given if needed or requested.” What if I regret giving up my home? “Not many people realise, but at Braemar Lodge we offer short stay and respite care,” explains Alison. “That means, subject to availability and a pre-assessment, people can come and stay in the home and experience it for themselves before rushing into any long-term plans.” I’ve decided I want to stay in my own home but I worry the care won’t be as good Bluebird Care (Wiltshire South) which is a family-run business, explains, “Care at home normally involves making one or more visits a day for relatively short periods (minimum half an hour). Visits provide help with the tasks of everyday life such as shopping, assisting with medication, preparing meals but if required, longer duration visits are also available, including 24/7 live-in care. “We are extremely proud of the service that we provide and our fully trained staff are passionate about providing excellent quality care for our customers.”
With Blue Bird visits, staying in the existing home becomes an option
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Braemer Lodge also offers short-stay and respite care
ASHLEY GRANGE NURSING HOME LTD
Lode Hill, Downtown SP5 3PP; 01725 512811; www.ashleygrange.co.uk
COMING INTO CARE CAN RESULT IN STRESS-FREE FAMILY VISITS WHERE QUALITY TIME CAN RESUME ONCE
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BLUEBIRD CARE (WILTSHIRE SOUTH)
11 St Margaret’s St, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DA; 01225 863565; www.bluebirdcare.co.uk BRAEMAR LODGE
18 – 20 Stratford Road Salisbury SP1 3JH; 01722 439700; www.coltencare.co.uk MILFORD HOUSE CARE HOME
Milford Mill Road, Salisbury SP1 1NJ 01722 322737; www.barchester.com SALISBURY CITY ALMSHOUSE & WELFARE CHARITIES
22-24 Trinity St, Salisbury SP1 2BD; 01722 325640; www.salisburyalmshouses.co.uk STURMINSTER NEWTON’S NAZARETH LODGE
Penny St, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DE; 01258 472511; www.nazareth-lodge.co.uk WESSEX CARE
A small, family-run group of care homes in Salisbury; 01722 336933; www.wessexcare.net 50 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk