Enter and view: Elmwood Nursing Home

Healthwatch Bromley conducted an announced Enter and View visit, as part of a planned set of visits looking at the care provided, specifically around how the homes are able to support residents with additional needs.

Healthwatch Bromley visited Elmwood Nursing Home on 17th February 2015.

At the time of our visit, it was noted that Elmwood Nursing Home was operating to an excellent standard and was “bright, airy and cheerful.” The home accommodated 70 people. Most residents were suffering from varying degrees of dementia. However, those with either a severe form of the condition, or who occasionally exhibited aggressive tendencies, were housed on a separate floor. It was observed to be clean and well ventilated. Staff were actively engaged and seemed to have a positive attitude and sensitivity to resident’s needs, with their preferences clearly recorded and provided for. There was evidence of effective and experienced management. Healthwatch Bromley was particularly impressed with the activity organisers and witnessed their thoughtful and imaginative interactions with residents.

This report contains 1 recommendation which was around the theme of activities.