April Park Care Home

Curlew Avenue, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4HR
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9.6 70 Reviews
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April Park Care Home is a small and welcoming home offering several places to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and to be creative.

Situated in the popular town of Eckington on the Derbyshire and Yorkshire border, April Park’s sociable communal areas include a lovely, secure landscaped garden and patio, tended by interested residents, and an on-site hairdressing salon.

The dedicated and professional care team at April Park Care Home like to learn about each resident’s hobbies and interests, allowing them to design a full and engaging activity programme which supports those living at April Park to continue doing the things they love to do.

From building relationships with neighbours in local community groups and schools to arranging sightseeing trips in the local area, at April Park Care Home, the team encourage residents to take an active role in the Eckington community.
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Care Provided by April Park Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £860
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £946

These prices are only a guideline, please contact April Park Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact April Park Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Contact April Park Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lynsey Wright (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)

Visiting

  • The team warmly welcome visitors to April Park Care Home, as spending time with loved ones is an important part of life in their home. To help them provide the best possible care, they do observe protected mealtimes, allowing residents to enjoy their meals in a calm and unhurried environment, and they kindly ask that all visitors respect these times when planning their visit. Pets are very welcome to join you, and on-site parking is available to make your visit as easy and convenient as possible. If you have any questions ahead of your visit, please get in touch with their kind and caring team – they’re always here to help.

Parking

  • On-site parking is available

April Park Care Home Reviews (70)

9.6

April Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time April Park Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from P F (Son of Resident) published on 26 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother went into April Park 3 1/2 years ago. She was ill couldn't manage at home. The staff were brilliant, soon her health improved and she looked upon the staff as her extended family. She enjoyed her food but had Crohns and Diverticulitis. The cook always made sure there was something suitable
for her needs. The manager and her team have "gone the extra mile" for mum. Mum made friends with other residents and enjoyed meal times chatting to them. Many thanks to everyone who made mums time there a happy one.
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Review from J L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father in Law is becoming increasingly confused and forgetful and the staff at April Park are unfailingly patient and understanding. I have nothing but admiration for the way they look after, not only my relative but all residents, with compassion, humour and patience.
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Review from Neil G (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am more than pleased with the care given to my mother and late father at April Park.
The staff are always friendly towards us and were very helpful during the period between my father's death and his funeral. They continue to be very caring and helpful.
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Review from F L (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 6 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm and comfortable place to live where I am looked after with dignity and respect.
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Review from Jill F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum went into April Park Nursing Home for respite following a fall at home. She had a minimal care package and as her condition has deteriorated quite quickly mum has stayed in the home. The rooms are comfortable and are being decorated one by one. Mum is still waiting to be re-plastered around the
new sink unit. 90% of the staff are absolutely brilliant. There are the few 10% who seem to be there just for a wage. The food is very good and the standard of cleanliness is 100%. The door is always open to visitors.
Reply from HC-One, Careline Team at April Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete a review. We really value the feedback provided by those who use our services.
In response to your concern, our home is currently undergoing lots of renovations and the bedrooms are included in this.
Some of our bedrooms have had new sink units in place and for these to be fitted correctly the existing tiles needed to be removed. We are aware that there are new tiles required and this has been raised with our property help desk and they have assured me the job is to be completed as soon as possible.
When I have a start date for this work I will speak to the family members and Residents it affects and keep everyone up to date.
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Review from Soo (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Attentive, diligent, professional, caring, patient, kind. The staff interact with and know all the residents. The care home smells nice and, having visited a few, this is not always the case. The food is freshly cooked and served with a variety of menu to suit each resident. If ever there has been a
problem with my mother the staff are attentive and keep me informed. Despite the numerous mental health issues the staff have to deal with I have never heard a raised voice from them and I am totally from worry about mums care.
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Review from Mark K (Friend of Resident) published on 27 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home to be a very relaxed and comfortable place to be. The management and the other staff are very friendly and professional and are always around to help. The home is very clean and very fresh smelling. The residents were very comfortable and happy in themselves. I would have no hesitation
at all in recommending your home to any family or friends.
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Review from Stephen R (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother stayed at the home for approx 4 weeks. We were very happy with her stay and treatment during this time. The staff were excellent and the manager was first class.
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Review from Hazel (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have never taken dad to respite care before, so was very unsure of what to expect, even though the manager and assistant manager came to see me first. I needn't have worried. They were very courteous and respectful to dad. At first he was a little low but the staff identified this and gave him comfort.
He was beautifully clean and dressed whenever I went to see him.
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Review from Christine (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mother recently became a resident at April Park and was immediately made very welcome with friendly and efficient staff who look after her personal needs with dignity and respect. She has settled in well. Visitors made to feel welcome.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.595)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10 for April Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.770 for April Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 152 Ratings = 4.77
  2. 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 4.825 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for April Park Care Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    2. 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 17 Feb 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (1)

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Lynsey Wright

Job Title: Home Manager

“Paying attention to detail and having the individual's best interests at the heart of what is being done, so it helps to maintain their independence and improve their wellbeing.”

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