Critchill Court
Lynwood Close, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4DP
08081 567 732Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Critchill Court is a purpose-built residential home, located away from the main road on the peaceful south-westerly side of the market town of Frome. The home comprises of two wings with a total of 46 furnished bedrooms, each with ground floor access to the garden and courtyard.
Our home provides 24-hour a day tailored care in a home-from-home setting, which you are encouraged to personalise and make your own. Critchill Court is fully equipped with everything you need and our team ensure that every detail is to your liking; ensuring you feel comfortable and settled as soon as you move in.
As well as offering high-quality residential care tailored to your needs, Critchill Court also provides specialist support for those living with dementia. A dedicated dementia care suite ensures a safe and secure environment for our residents living with dementia, supporting them to live as independently as possible.
Social activities
There’s something to suit everyone in our social activities programme, from entertainment, exercise and flower arranging to arts and crafts, coffee mornings, cooking and much more. Enjoy our vibrant garden with its beautiful pond, wildlife and large outdoor seating area. We often have movie nights in our lounge with popcorn, a glass of wine, and films selected by our residents. Many of our residents enjoy craft activities such as drawing and painting.
Dining
Our talented chefs create delicious and inspirational menus using quality ingredients sourced locally. We choose ingredients that deliver maximum taste and nutritional benefit whilst minimising environmental impact.
Our menus offer a varied, satisfying and frequently refreshed menu of seasonal dishes which are a feast for both body and soul. We are very happy to accommodate dietary requirements and will ensure all of your meals meet your needs.
Bedrooms
Critchill Court comprises of two wings; Main House which houses 34 residents and Cedar Oaks which is home to a further 12. All bedrooms are fully furnished and benefit from ground floor access. There are a variety of en-suite bedrooms with rooms for couples also available.
Residents and their guests are also free to use the lounges, dining area, on-site salon, and private gardens and courtyard when they wish. We also have a varied activities programme that provides enrichment, stimulation and the opportunity to retain and pursue hobbies and interests.
Although fully furnished, our bedrooms are a blank canvas for you to personalise with your own photos, pictures and furniture to help you feel at home. It also helps our care team understand what’s important to you.
Gardens
Critchill Care Home is set within lovely, vibrant gardens where you can join in with outdoor activities or simply enjoy being outside. The garden has level access, a lawn area and courtyard .
Within our garden we have a variety of seating areas with tables and chairs for you to utilise if and when you desire. This is the perfect area to relax, read a book or have afternoon tea.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Residential
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Short stay services
- Intermediate Care
- Reablement Support
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Autism
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Physiotherapy
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Room
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Double/twin Rooms Available
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Airport | Airport | 19.5 miles |
| Bank | Bank | 0.7 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.4 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 1.1 miles |
| Cinema | Cinema | 0.7 miles |
| Dentist | Dentist | 0.5 miles |
| Doctor | Doctor | 0.8 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.3 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.4 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.1 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 1.1 miles |
Languages
- English
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good