At Ambleside Nursing Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for residents recovering from strokes. Our highly trained and motivated nursing team is equipped to handle the complexities associated with stroke recovery. We prioritise a resident-centric approach, focusing on the individual needs and preferences of each resident to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Choosing the best care for your family
Our experienced staff work together, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
By choosing Ambleside Nursing Home for those previously suffered from a stroke, you can be assured you’ll be getting:
- A team committed to making a difference
- Tailored care for each Parkinson’s patient by nurses taking the time to get to know each resident
- Nutritious home cooked food
- Highest possible standards of 24-hour care
- A range of daily stimulating activities
- We also work hand in hand with GPs to ensure person-centered care tailored to each residents’ medical needs
Overall I am very pleased with the care and attention to my mother from admittance to this day. The care and nursing staff are excellent in their duties and I have no issues at all. All medical needs are given as needed. Food and drink are regularly administered. Constant checks every hour or so are carried out. Most pleased with all the care and treatment.
What causes a stroke?
A stroke is when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off and the brain cells are starved of oxygen which results in the cells beginning to die. When these brain cells die, abilities controlled by that area of the brain are affected, this can be memory and muscle control.
A stroke affects each person differently depending on where and how much of the brain has been damaged. The impact can range from temporary weakness of an arm or leg to life changing affects which require support for the individual to live a well and safe life.
Why choose a nursing home for stroke recovery?
24-Hour Help
When someone has suffered a stroke, day-to-day tasks can be a chore and sometimes impossible. Depending on their mobility, this can increase the struggle to take care of themselves. Within our nursing home, our experienced team can ensure your family member receives support for personal hygiene such as dressing and washing.
A nursing home for stroke residents will be beneficial if they’re unable to leave their bed or need regular medical attention. Our care will be carried out by a qualified nurse who will be available 24 hours a day.
Daily Activities
We believe that a key part of stroke recovery is engaging in activities that promote physical activity, mental stimulation, and social connection. Our in-house team and third-party professionals provide a range of activities designed to build confidence, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.
Why choose Ambleside Nursing Home
Ambleside Nursing Home has been operating for well over 25 years, providing nursing care to residents across South West England, with well-grounded community links including voluntary organisations. We are registered for 20 residents and admit elderly people requiring care for those who are recovering from a stroke, as well as may other special nursing matters.
The Home is located in the picturesque seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare, approximately 20 miles from Bristol. The town has both rail links and motorway connections from major cities.
We are a small home with agility and flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our residents, proven track record of delivering range of elderly care, staff are able to build relationship easily with residents and familiarise with the care needs of every individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Home operates an open visiting policy to ensure that residents, relatives and friends can visit at the times that are most convenient for them. However, if they want to visit after 8 pm, you will need to use your own discretion and ensure that other residents are not disturbed.
Residents can have their own GPs, however, the majority of the residents at the Home are registered with the local GP as this enables frequent visits by a designated general practitioner – this is considered to be more beneficial for the residents.
The home have a dedicated chef to prepare fresh meals and offer a well-balanced diet that is tailored to each of our residents’ needs. Menus offer a variety of healthy foods for residents to enjoy, as well as home-made cakes for afternoon tea time.
The kitchen team are made aware of the likes, dislikes, portion sizes, nutritional requirements of individual residents. There is constant communication between the nursing and kitchen staff.
If required, advice is obtained from the GP or other relevant health professionals as to alternative supplements, texture of food or food types for any particular resident.
Browse our performance management scores here.
The Care Quality Commission for England (CQC), are responsible for regulating care services in the UK. They will carry out an unannounced visit of the home and rate the service they provide.
We display our current rating on the webpages to help you understand the care on offer. You will also see the feedback provided by residents and health professionals, they are collected, collated and published by independent organisations.