Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care

34 Station Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1JW
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  • Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care, Fordingbridge
Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care is Fordingbridge's longest established care home, providing nursing and residential care since 1989.

A period property set in six acres of grounds, the home combines comfortable surroundings with excellent care delivered by a friendly and experienced team of registered nurses and care with a good understanding of the needs of older people.

Although Allenbrook provides mainly long-term care and the home is often able to offer shorter respite stays (subject to availability) and also provides palliative care, working closely with the nearby Salisbury Hospice.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1398
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1398

Fees quoted are exclusive of any NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Owner

  • Allenbrook Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Camelia Tendea (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)

Visiting

  • Visitors always welcome

Parking

  • Free parking available on site

Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care Reviews (48)

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8.6

Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.581) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care has 48 reviews.

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Review from Martin J (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Wife and I are most impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of all the Allenbrook staff. From the first point of contact to current day they understand the needs of my Mother and have unreservedly shown compassion and understanding during what is undoubtedly a difficult time of adjustment,
for not only her but also for the family.
There is no doubt their mission is to ensure their residents are happy and settled in their new environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Allenbrook to anyone who finds themselves experiencing such a traumatic change in life circumstance.

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Review from Fiona J (Niece of Resident) published on 19 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When putting my aunt into a care home I was full of apprehension. Allenbrook put all that to rest. They have been more than kind, helpful, considerate and more than any time caring for people who really need it.
My aunt puts it in one phrase "I have joined a small family community." This puts all my
worries to one side.

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Review from Heather R (Friend of Resident) published on 19 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff from managers to cleaners are friendly and helpful. Many have been there for years. They treat the residents with understanding, patience and attention to detail. The amount of entertainment is very good. The food is very good.

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Review from Christine Y (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Allenbrook is the best care home ever! My father-in-law was very happy there. He loved the banter with the staff and other residents and enjoyed taking part in the many activities. The staff are all very kind and helpful. They are always willing to go the extra mile to make somebody's life happier
or more comfortable. The house and gardens are beautiful and well-maintained and residents are encouraged to sit on the sunny, bright terrace so that they may enjoy the views and the stunning flower displays whenever possible. I cannot fault Allenbrook at all and I would certainly recommend it to others.


My father-in-law reached his hundredth birthday and this was largely due to the special care he received at Allenbrook. I am so grateful to all the staff there for making him so happy.

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Review from Trevor Y (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not wish for a better care home for my father. The staff made his life a very happy one and after only a couple of weeks there he said that he did not want to go home. What better testament can you get than that. The staff are caring and considerate. They make the residents feel wanted and
as if they are in their own homes. The house and grounds are very beautiful and well kept. A great variety of entertainment is available and trips out are regularly available. The meals are very good and varied.


I was extremely pleased with the care my father experienced at Allenbrook and I would readily recommend it to others.

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Review from Derek Y (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You cannot find a nicer nursing home than Allenbrook. The staff are kind and caring and do everything to make the residents feel welcome and happy - it is a home from home. My father was a resident there for the last three years of his life and he loved it. He loved the entertainments and trips out
and he especially enjoyed the banter between staff and residents. He was well taken care of, he always looked neat and tidy and the food was excellent.


The biggest recommendation I can give is that my father was always smiling.

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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 23 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the home very warm and friendly, nothing is too much trouble for either resident or family. All is catered for.
Food is very good, cooked to a high standard.
Activities has a variety from singing to playing instruments, to outings. The location is outstanding with all outlooking onto wonderful
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Review from Caroline W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Allenbrook nursing home has a warm, friendly atmosphere everyone is very welcoming and warm, nothing is too much trouble for the resident or family members. My father in law was well looked after always dressed smartly. He loved singing activities especially, the food has a very good variety to choose
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.581)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.581) out of 10 for Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.500 for Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.5

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.081 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.6 = 0.581

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 Aug 2023

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Good

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Ian

Ian Stott

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2009

Ian has been Registered Manager at Allenbrook since 2009, and has managed care homes for over 25 years. He is also a Registered Nurse with a particular interest in the care of old people and dementia care.


Ian co-ordinates all enquiries and admission to the home, working closely with families to help with making the move into care as stress-free as possible.

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Karen Roberts

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 1995

Karen joined the home in 1995 and brings many years' experience to the nursing team. As well as supporting our nursing staff, Karen carries out new resident assessments and works closely with families during the admission process.

Lisa

Lisa Courtney

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2011

Lisa has been Allenbrook's Administrator since 2011, providing support across the home and assisting families with financial matters. Originally a law graduate, Lisa's career has seen her work in a variety of care settings before arriving at Allenbrook.

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