Brook Meadows Care

Part of Southend Care, Brook Meadows pride themselves on providing an active and social community.

This stunning new home in Southend - built in 2022 - has been designed specifically for those living with dementia. From the large, light and airy reception to the snuggest lounges, there are many communal spaces available for residents to settle into; lounges with dining areas, books and TVs, and designated quiet areas. It's comforting to know that you're coming to a place where you can feel at home.

The team encourage regular visits from family to spend time with their loved ones, just as they would at home.

Every individual has unique qualities and care needs. First, they make sure that staff get to know you and understand what you need. Then, they work with you and your family to make sure that they are supporting you in the right way.

Brook Meadows House Care Home offers peace of mind when it comes to caring for you or your loved one. With specially trained carers and an emphasis on wellness, with their help, you can stay healthy and active wherever possible. They also arrange hairdressing, medical appointments, and other community services on your behalf.

With spacious bedrooms, you can personalise them just how you like them. Bring your favourite belongings from home or change the décor as you please. Every bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and ensuite accessible wet room.

As Dementia specialists, they provide compassionate and person-centred care. They support residents through activities that stimulate their brain and encourage independence through familiar tasks. They understand that every individual has their own story and experience with dementia. Therefore, they take a more personal approach to residents' memory loss care, understanding what level of dementia they're showing and how it's affecting them.

As part of our service we were required to provide furniture to a high standard of safety, personal care, comfort, hygiene and have durability. Key requirements included: -

• Items to be carefully chosen to assist in the provision of a welcoming building interior providing attractive spaces and creating a suitable ambience for the building, maximizing user and visitor satisfaction;

• Provide a safe and secure environment for residents and day centre users;

• An imaginative and efficient use and location of pieces within internal circulation areas;

• The use of sustainable, low maintenance and environmentally friendly materials should come from sustainable environmentally friendly sources and carry the appropriate certification and country of origin in the construction of the proposed items;

• The provision of items which are practical, durable and safe in use;

• Provide modern, durable user friendly furniture and equipment;

• Fully accessible design in compliance with the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010 and related legislation;

• Enable service users to have easy access around the care home; minimise residents' difficulties in understanding their surroundings;

• Provide a work setting which enables staff to deliver high quality care;

• Meeting the standards relating to the design and fabric of residential and nursing homes required by law, regulations and directives;

• Colours and shades of fabric to contrast with the building wall and floor finishes to assist in service user orientation.

• Fire retardant fabrics are required to comply with the relevant fire safety regulations.