Tremethick House Cornwall

Resident's guide to Tremethick House

   

Tastefully decorated and furnished, the house is planned to the last detail for the convenience, security and happiness of its residents.
NVQ trained and experienced staff ensure 24 hour care and attention, and there are facilities, support and time to enjoy many interesting activities: even to learn new skills and hobbies with Carole, our activities co-ordinator, a former secondary teacher.

Our aim is to give friendly care and support in pleasant surroundings, enabling residents to enjoy life and live it to the full.

Built on two floors, Tremethick, which has accommodation for twenty-eight residents, has so much to offer. There are several comfortable lounges including the conservatory, dining room and quiet sitting areas on both floors. A full-size lift operates between the two floors providing freedom of movement for residents.

Needless to say our catering staff ensure the standard of cuisine matches the delightful surroundings, and all staff involved in food preparation or service hold Food Hygiene certificates.

Assistance is available with a range of crafts and residents may visit Tremethick's own hair salon.

There is a comprehensive library service and interesting excursions are also arranged.

Visiting clergy enable residents to participate in religious observance even when they do not wish to leave the home.

  

Many of the delightfully furnished private bedrooms are en-suite, while others are located close to the assisted bathrooms provided on each floor, with help available for those who need it.

Although the bedrooms are already cosy and inviting, every facility is given to residents who wish to bring favourite items of furniture as well as those photographs, ornaments and mementoes which create a really homely atmosphere.

A nurse call system operates in all areas of the home.

There is a well equipped medical room and local doctors call regularly. Residents are helped to look after their own medication if they wish, while for others we will administer medication according to the doctor's prescription. Other visiting health professionals include community nurses, dentists, opticians and chiropodists (We do not offer nursing care).

The home is registered with the National Care Standards Commission who can be contacted at:

Every effort has been made at Tremethick House to ensure the residents lack nothing that will bring them comfort, happiness and security. Special diets can be catered for and our staff provide the comfort and dignity of home without any of the worry and maintenance. Above all, each resident is respected as an individual with the right to express that individuality. Tremethick can be seen as a secure background to a fulfilling life for the elderly where they can reflect on the past and confidently look forward to the future.

The Managing Partner, Mrs Mary Anson, is a registered general nurse and has many years experience at a senior level in both private and charitable homes, while her Head of Care, Mrs Denise Ball, has worked at Tremethick for many years. Mrs Sarah Eustice, Administration Manager, also has significant care experience. Sarah and Denise have recently completed an NVQ 4 in Care Home Management. Denise is an NVQ training assessor and she ensures that the care staff are trained to look after our residents in the most appropriate way to meet their respective needs at this time in their lives.

Managing Partner - Mrs Mary Anson, MSc; RGN; Health Ed Cert.
Partner - Mr John Anson, Chartered Accountant (FCA)


OTHER USEFUL ADDRESSES

Cornwall County Council Social Services Department
Old County Hall
Station Road
TRURO TR1 3AY

Tel: 01872 322000


NHFA Care Fees Advisory Services
Free advice and information

Tel: 0800 99 88 33

Mary Anson, MSc, RGN.

John Anson, FCA