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Diamond House
Bennett Street, Downham Market, PE38 9EJ
Contact this home
Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Summary
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Good
Regulator's rating
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£1,300
+ per weekStarting weekly rate
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42 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1999
Date opened
From the owner
Diamond House, is a caring and welcoming care home in Downham Market, whose team of professional carers specialise in effective residential, dementia, end of life and respite care. The home has a dementia friendly environment as well as being fully e…
Diamond House, is a caring and welcoming care home in Downham Market, whose team of professional carers specialise in effective residential, dementia, end of life and respite care. The home has a dementia friendly environment as well as being fully equipped in order to cater to residents with physical disabilities.
Diamond House has a large range of activities organised by an onsite co-ordinator for both group activities and also on a one-to-one basis. There are also a variety of external companies who come into entertain the residents both regularly and seasonally.
All of the home’s rooms are en-suite and have television points, while residents also enjoy secure gardens, and spacious communal areas including dining rooms and TV lounges. The home is well situated within the community, being close to local shops and excellent transport links.
Diamond House is part of Larchwood Care Homes, one of the leading care groups, offering an excellent level of care which ensures peace of mind for not only the residents but also their families and friends.
From the manager
“Welcome to Larchwood We offer first class care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals in lovely comfortable surroundings. Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the full. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible. Friends and family are welcome at any time. Hot drinks and snacks are always available and guests are invited to share a meal with residents. Our cook prepares three nutritious meals a day and the menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal produce. Special diets are catered for. Residents have freedom to choose what to do and when. There is plenty going and our activities coordinator puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs and wishes of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, art and craft, baking and wherever possible, trips out and about. I’d love to show you around the home. So if you should like a tour, or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment. Yours sincerely Nicole Benn Peripatetic Manager”
— Julie Britten
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Adults under 65 years
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Speech impairment
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Stroke
- Convalescent care
Features
- 42 beds
- 38 single bedrooms
- 2 beds in double / twin rooms
- 38 en-suite rooms
- Purpose built, opened in 1999
- Near public transport
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Personal furniture allowed
- TV point in rooms
- Pets allowed (by arrangement)
- Grounds / gardens
Prices
From £1,300 per week
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Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.
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