Alicia Care Home  This home provides nursing care

 
 
 
 
107-115 Marsh Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 2QG
United Kingdom

Tel: 01582 560500
Fax: 01582 561574
Website: http://www.apexcare.co.uk

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Primary Care Categories

Old Age Alcohol Dementia
Drugs Learning Disability Mental Disorder
Physical Disability Sensory Impairment Terminal Care

History

Alicia is a purpose built home (nursing) which was opened in 1993 and has now merged with Wingfield Unit which is adjacent to Alicia.

Location


Located in the Leagrave area of Luton and within walking distance of Local Shops, Banks, Post Office, Library and the British Legion Club. The home is approximately one mile from junction 11 of the M1 motorway and easy access to Leagrave Railway Station.

Accommodation


The accommodation at Alicia is arranged on three floors, each floor being run as a separate unit with lounge and kitchenette facilities. There is a communal dining room on the ground floor. Offering 33 single and two shared rooms some with en suite facilities. Specially adapted bathrooms with Parker baths and special hoists are available for the needs of the Service Users. Nurse call system in situ to summon staff assistance when necessary. Passenger lift to serve all floors.Wingfield Unit offers 24 single rooms making a total capacity of 61.

Facilities


• 24 hour care
• Qualified and experienced care staff. Training facilities for non experienced staff available.
• Open visiting until 10:00pm
• GP, Optician and dentist visit regularly
• Chiropody, Dietician, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services requested as per need through the NHS
• Hairdresser
• Transport available on request

Day Centre


A purpose built day centre attached to Alicia managed by a day care Manager provides recreational and daily living activities Monday to Friday for Service Users and also for the community. Outdoor activities can be organised on request.

Meals


Hot and cold meals are available. Varied and nutritious food is offered and individual variations are catered for.

Service Category


Learning disability over 65 years of age (16) Mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia (33), Physical disability over 65 years of age (12)