DESCRIPTION

Harleston House is a large and beautiful house, which was built in Lowestoft at the beginning of the 19th Century. It is a listed building and has been the home of many of the town's most prominent people, including its first Mayor. It has been used as a school and, during the Second World War was used by the Admiralty as a hospital and as a billet for the Wrens. There is a very attractive public gardens at the end of the road and the beach, promenade and pier are all within walking distance of the Home.

The Home has had two extensions added since it became a care home for older people in 1948. It currently provides accommodation and care for twenty-four residents, all in private rooms. Some of the rooms are large enough to accommodate a married couple. Each room is fully carpeted and furnished and equipped with a call bell system, T.V. point, easily accessible light switches and plug sockets. All have a wash hand-basin with a mirror, shaving light and shaving socket. Residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as pictures, ornaments and small items of furniture where space allows.

There are three comfortable sitting rooms, two of which are set aside for those who wish to watch television. The Home's garden has a summer house and plenty of places to sit and relax.

A qualified and experienced senior staff team provide 24 hour care cover for the home, and they are ably supported by trained Care Assistants, catering and domestic staff. Your visitors are welcome at any time at Harleston House, just as they would be in your own home. You are welcome to make use of the public rooms, or your own room if you prefer. Please do ask for an information booklet from the Home or our Head Office.

THE CARE

Our philosophy of care
Each Greensleeves home is unique, with settings ranging from a listed Georgian country house, to a modern purpose-built home in a London suburb. What is standard to all the homes, however, is a commitment to offer high quality care for older people in comfortable and affordable accommodation. We aim to take account of individual needs, to respect residents' rights, dignity and privacy and to give them the maximum opportunity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.

Greensleeves homes are registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 for the provision of personal care only. We are able to offer prolonged care for those with a variety of conditions providing that specialised nursing care is not required.

Before you move into one of our homes, therefore, we carry out a full assessment of your health, personal and social needs with you. This helps to decide whether a Greensleeves home will be right for you, and provides the basis for your plan of care when you move in.