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Facilities at The Sands Care Home, Morecambe
Rooms
All of the single rooms at The Sands are mostly en-suite, which have been tastefully decorated and have colour T.V. and nurse call. If residents wish, they can bring some of their personal items of furniture.
Meals
We offer a very extensive menu. Residents have a say when planning these, and may take meals into their rooms when required. Special Diets are catered for. Click Here for a sample menu.
Health Services
Residents may remain under the care of their own GP. We also have a resident hairdresser, chiropodist and arrangements can also be made for opticians, dentist etc. Religious services are held in the home.
Laundry
All laundry services are carried out on the premises, apart from dry cleaning. It would be helpful if residents clothes were marked prior to admission.
Visiting
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit at any time throughout the day. We do ask that residents are not disturbed at mealtimes.
Other Facilities
Each floor has it's own large lounge, and spacious dining room overlooking the Bay. Bath/Shower rooms are situated on all floors, and the building has easy wheelchair access throughout. There is a lift to all floors. Ground Floor are Residential Care. First, Second and Third Floors are Nursing Care.
Social Activities
There are regular social events and trips out for all Residents who wish to participate, organised by our own Social Activities Organiser.
Bingo is held twice a week, and various classes are organised on a weekly basis including Painting, Music & Movement, Knitting, Quizes and Reminiscing of Past Times. A confectionary trolley goes round weekly, selling sweets, chocolates, tissues and deodorants.
A Mobile Library attends once a month.
An entertainer attends The Sands once a month, singing the resident's favourite songs.
Pantomimes are held at Christmas time, and charity fund-raising events are held throughout the year, in which residents are welcome to get involved.
Fees
Each person's needs are individually assessed. Contact the office for more information.
Further Details
If you wish to receive any further details, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
You are encouraged to visit The Sands without obligation, and we also welcome people to spend the day without charge.
Transport can be provided upon request.
Staff and Qualifications
Matron: Lisann Smith - 25 Years experience SEN/RGN, NVQ4 Management, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing.
Deputy Matron: Margaret Westworth - EN/RGN
Nursing Staff: (16) RGN, EN.
Care Staff: (54) 65% of carers are qualified to NVQ Level 2.
Ancillary Staff: 27 Staff with various relevant qualifications.