History
Crescent Nursing Home has been established since 1987 and has undergone recent refurbishment. It provides person centred care to 28 service users with mental health needs, learning disabilities and dementia under the age of 65 and has an attached day centre to ensure service users remain active and occupied.
Location
Located in Bedford Town Centre within walking distance of Local Shops, Banks, Post Office and Library. Easily reached from the A1 and junction 13 of the M1 motorway. The main Thameslink lines is approximately half mile from the home.
Accommodation
On two floors offering 26 single and one shared room, some with en suite facilities. Specially adapted bathrooms with Argo Hi-Lo baths/walk-in showers and special hoists are available for the needs of the Service Users. A nurse call system with access to modern assisstive technology is in situ to summon staff assistance when necessary and alert staff. Two passenger lifts serve all floors.
Facilities
• 24 hour care
• Qualified and experienced care staff. Training facilities for non experienced staff available
• Open visiting
• GP, Optician and dentist visit regularly
• Chiropody, Dietician, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services can be requested as needed
• Hairdresser
• Transport available on request
Day Centre
The day centre is attached to Crescent Nursing Home and is managed by a day care co-ordinator. It provides recreational and daily living activities Monday to Friday for Service Users and also for the community which includes day trips and holidays. An adapted minibus is available to ensure service users can remain socially inclusive and to provide transport from the community.
Meals
Hot and cold meals are available. Varied and nutritious food is offered and individual variations are catered for. Service users are encouraged to plan the menus with staff ensuring their personal preferences are catered for.
