Sycamore Lodge

Key Features

• Seperate Dementia Unit
• Purpose Built Home
• Lift and/or Stairlift
• Wheelchair Access
• Specialist Lifting/Bathing Equipment
• Nurse Call System
• Retain Own GP
• En-Suite Facilities
• Residents Can Bring Their Own Furniture
• TV Point In Room
• Telephone Point In Room
• Caters For Special Diets
• Near Public Transport
• Near Shops
• Activities and Excursions

Resident or Visiting Professionals

• Alternative Therapists
• Dietician
• Doctor
• Specialist Nurses
• Dentist
• Optician
• Chiropodist
• Hairdresser

Sycamore Lodge provides a full spectrum of support, care and treatment for older people with dementia. It is situated in Nailsea, Bristol. Individual care packages ensure that the care needs of the older person are met and single well appointed private rooms in small family units offer a sense of security and belonging. There are times when an older person with dementia can require a higher level of nursing and even medical care which may mean being transferred to a local hospital. Moving an older person away from familiar surroundings at a time when they need support most can have a detrimental effect on their health and well being and also cause great stress to families. We have recognised this and developed an eighteen bed hospital within the centre to allow elderly residents to stay onsite to receive their medical care and support. The focal point of the care centre is the spectacular atrium which cascades natural daylight into the heart of the building enabling residents and their families to have that sense of outdoors all year round.

Moving into residential or nursing care can be a difficult decision but is often necessary for older people who can no longer manage on their own or with the help of relatives, friends or other carers. But in Shaw care homes our friendly professional staff are trained to make the transition hassle free and ensure that independence and the key components of daily living are maintained as much as possible. We aim to provide you with choices - over your personal care, what and when you eat, whether you want some peace and quiet or to join in a range of social activities. All this is provided in homely and comfortable surroundings - and with your own private bedroom. There are two types of care home, those which provide personal care only and those which also provide nursing care. All homes provide meals, laundry service and personal care such as help with washing, dressing, general mobility and day-to-day tasks. Nursing homes provide all of these services but additionally they employ registered, trained nurses who are able to provide health-related care. Government assistance with the cost of this nursing care is available to everyone and is not means-tested.