Summary of report content
Healthwatch Barnet conducted an announced Enter and View visit to Kenwood Care Home, a 27 bed Nursing Home, as part of their planned programme of work to review the care provided within the Borough. Kenwood Care Home is situated in Finchley, North London and provides a nursing care service, as well as specialising in dementia and mental health care. It is part of New Century Care. This company have 27 other Homes. The Enter and View Authorised Representatives reported that the residents appeared well looked after and the staff did not appear stressed. The Manager was approachable, and wanted to do her best for the Residents. The residents seemed to be comfortable and well looked after. However, they also noted that it appeared that the residents did not have much to do which would stimulate their body and mind. The recommendations made as a result of the visit include a suggestion that the Home develop a more varied and active programme of activities which regularly stimulates the residents and benefits them physically as well as mentally is suggested which might include complementary therapies, such as foot care, reflexology, aromatherapy and gentle wheel-chair based Yoga, and making use of the garden. The Home Manager responded positively to the report and a summary of their responses is contained within the report.Would you like to look at:
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