Mulberry Court
Mulberry Court, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE
01754 255 777Telephone
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Overview
Introducing Mulberry Court
Mulberry Court is a 24 hour residential home providing support for up to 12 adults with complex health needs, learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities including cerebral palsy.
We support people living in Mulberry Court to lead active lives in which their individuality, independence, dignity and respect are maintained. We fully embrace person centred planning, ensuring the person we support is at the centre in the delivery of our high quality care and support.
About Mulberry Court
Ground floor adapted environment - all wheelchair accessible.
There are hoisting facilities throughout the home and en-suite facilities.
Every individual we support has their own personalised bedroom, with double doors opening onto panoramic views of Dorset.
Communal lounge and kitchen
Large, accessible garden
Beautiful location offering views of the countryside whilst being close to local shops and other amenities within walking distance of the service.
Good transport links nearby and access to a house vehicle.
The people we support at Mulberry Court are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities of their interest, including trips out, shopping, and art and craft sessions. Some individuals we support also attend college and extra curricular classes such as drama.
At a time that is right, we are able to offer a pathway to further independent living. This
might include accessing one of our Supported Living or Outreach services. We strongly believe that every person we support should receive the right level of care in an environment that meets their needs wants and wishes.
Please talk to us about how we can work with you to develop a transitions package.
Our Services
Are outcome-focussed and highly person-centred.
Provide 24/7 residential care.
Provide activities tailored to the interest of the individuals we support both in and out of the home.
Are holistic, with person-centred care and support developed in collaboration with the people we support, their families and a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
- Children 0-18 yrs
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Type of care
- Learning Disability
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Impairment
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Specific care needs
- Autism
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- 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
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- 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.)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Post
- Self-Service Laundry
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Tracking
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- TV Point
In The Area
Airport | Airport | 26.5 miles |
Bank | Bank | 0.7 miles |
Bar | Bar | 0.4 miles |
Bus Station | Bus Station | 0.7 miles |
Cinema | Cinema | 13.8 miles |
Dentist | Dentist | 0.8 miles |
Doctor | Doctor | 0.8 miles |
Hospital | Hospital | 4.3 miles |
Park | Park | 0.1 miles |
Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.6 miles |
Shop | Shop | 0.3 miles |
Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.6 miles |
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: Requires Improvement
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Safe:Requires Improvement
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Effective:Requires Improvement
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Requires Improvement