Our Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has been published and we are proud to share with you details of our amazing report which has the rating of ‘Good’ in all 5 areas of Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The inspection was unannounced and took place over two days on the 27thFebruary and the 1stMarch 2018. Our teams have demonstrated their unfailing commitment to providing a high standard of care and support at Apple House. We would like to share below some of the report’s findings and …
Milosz, Deputy Manager at Apple House care home, shares his account of a wonderful holiday in Devon where he and our team supported four individuals to make memories in one of the most beautiful destinations in the South West: “Our adventure began as soon as we had gone past a”Welcome to Devon” sign on our way to charming resort of Paignton. The English riviera greeted us with azure sky, refreshing breeze from the sea and… delicious Devonian scones prepared especially for us by our kind and welcoming hosts! Our spacious, comfortable and beatifully located cottage was a great base for …
There is a freedom at sea scarcely found on land… When residents of Apple House care home set sail yesterday and steered a course to fulfil a dream, it was aboard Knoticat catamaran from Poole on a grey day with turbulent skies. Spirits, though, were high and smiles evident as the ten metre vessel took to the water, steered by a cheerful skipper and his crew and with plenty of hot tea! Knoticat is owned and operated by the charity Sports Forum for the Disabled with the aim of giving all disabled and carers the opportunity to sail and enjoy the …
We are getting our festive groove on! This photograph showcases the Christmas creativity of J and M alongside Jayne, registered manager at our cosy Bournemouth home, Apple House. …
Apple House care home in Bournemouth will be getting a makeover while residents are away on holiday next week! It will be all hands on deck for the transformation! Included in the schedule of works is a new cloakroom, new shower room, redecoration including blue walls for D’s room, as requested by D, and fresh new soft furnishings. All who live at Apple House are excited to return from holiday to see our handiwork! We are delighted to again be working with Ultimate Interiors and our own handyman, Adrian. …
Here at Apple House Care Home, we are having non-stop fun this summer! Everyone is looking forward to the Great British Summer Fayre with live music and entertainment. D proudly showed off his fire training certificate! We are all off to the circus soon in sunny Bournemouth! D joined in a theatrical production of The Roman Gods. With so much more planned, we really are making the most of this fine weather! –Jayne Jackson, Registered Manager, Apple House Care Home …
