Kingsland Care Centre

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252A Seacliffe Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 5HT | Tel: 028 9127 3867

 

Situated in the seaside resort of Bangor, Kingsland Care Centre offers excellent care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals.

Set in its own grounds overlooking Ballyholme Bay, the centre is just half a mile from Bangor town. It is arranged over 2 floors and has been purpose built to a high standard.

We recognise that our residents are individuals and it is important that they maintain their independence. Our skilled staff treat residents with dignity, privacy and respect, offering them as much independence as possible. We want them to continue to enjoy their favourite pastimes in their new home.

There is plenty to do and our activities therapist puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, art and craft, baking and, wherever possible, trips out and about.

Friends and family are also welcome at any time and hot drinks and snacks are always available. Our cook prepares three nutritious meals a day and the menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal produce. Special diets are catered for.

If you would like a tour of Kingsland Care Centre or want to chat about the care we offer please get in touch on 028 9127 3867 or request a call back.

 


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Ruth McKeown – Home Manager Kingsland Care Centre

I qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 2011 from Magee University.  I began work within the Independent Sector and have a passion for working with frail elderly which started during my early days of nurse training.  The privilege of supporting patients to achieve quality of life through compassionate care brought me a daily sense of achievement.

I joined Larchwood Care in 2015 and progressed to the position of Clinical Lead.  In 2018, I was promoted to the position of Home Manager in Kingsland Care Centre to lead the team of dedicated nursing, care and ancillary staff to develop a “Home from Home” on the beautiful seafront at Ballyholme.

I have developed the staff team to recognise that small things make a big difference when residents come to live in nursing care.  In Kingsland, the activities coordinator brings stimulation and enjoyment to each of the residents and working with local community groups provides a vibrant entertainment and events programme.  The Home takes pride in offering a diverse and nutritious menu with home baking and tasty treats at mealtimes and throughout the day.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, volunteering for local services, and spending time around the north coast with my two dogs.

At a Glance

Key Services

  • Palliative Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Dementia Care (early stages)
  • Respite Care
  • Physical Disability Care

Specialist Care Areas

  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis

Facilities

  • A patio area at the entrance of the building
  • 39 decorated single rooms (some with sea views)
  • 2 large single rooms (en-suite)
  • 2 dining rooms
  • 4 lounges with views over Ballyholme Bay
  • 2 bathrooms and 4 large shower rooms
  • 10 additional toilets
  • A lift and gentle ramp to allow access
  • All rooms are suitable for wheelchair users
  • Own GP if required
  • Close to local shops and public transport
  • Television points in rooms

 

Testimonials
We really wanted to find somewhere close to home for mum where she would be surrounded by familiar sights and views. Kingsland Care Centre with its views of Ballyholme Beach made my mum feel comfortable straight away. She can still enjoy walks along the beach and is not too far away from family and friends.
My father has dementia and has been happily living at Kingsland Care Centre for the last 3 years. I have to say the staff, especially the manager, have been great. Their continuing support to both my dad and my family has been overwhelming.

Larchwood Care (NI) Limited
First Floor
Unit 16 Crescent Industrial Estate
Ballinderry Road
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BT28 2GN

Tel: 028 92 669 360

In light of the recent development of new cases of the Coronavirus throughout Northern Ireland, we are writing to advise that all non-urgent visits to the Homes will be temporarily suspended with effect from Tuesday 1st September 2020. Following our previous correspondence with the introduction of outdoor visiting, we did confirm that we would continue to monitor the situation and notify you of any further updates in relation to visiting arrangements.

Additionally, we are cancelling local community and external entertainment. Outings from the Homes to day centres and social outings are unfortunately also being suspended. Our staff will do all they can to ensure that life in our Homes remain as comfortable and sociable as possible. We will still ensure that vital medical appointments will be kept where possible.

We fully acknowledge what a difficult time this has been and how hard it is to be separated from your loved one during these unprecedented times. However, with the recent increases of the “R-factor” and the higher incidences of clusters in numerous community areas, we remain cautious that complacency could particularly impact residents living in our Care Homes. It is anticipated that a further spike in cases will occur when the majority of schools return on a full-time basis from next week.

Specifically, we would ask that you to adhere to the following:

  • You may benefit from telephoning the Home to enquire regarding your loved one during business hours 9am-5pm.
  • Children will not be permitted to visit our Homes.
  • If your visit to the Home is urgent or non-preventable, you are asked to sanitise your hands using alcohol gel on entry and to proceed directly to the room of your loved one.  Please note only one visitor per resident will be permitted access at any one time.
  • Please note while in the building you must not access the communal lounges, dining rooms or ancillary areas of the Home.
  • Those who are displaying any signs of colds, flu or respiratory disease will not be permitted access and are asked to follow Public Health Agency guidelines on their website.

Having taken such decisions early previously, which prevented spread to and from the community, the safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff in Larchwood Care remains paramount.

Please be assured that these measures are being implemented to keep your loved ones and all other residents as safe as possible. We have not taken this decision lightly and appreciate that this may cause some discomfort but feel this is a necessary step to take of social responsibility. Our staff teams have been superb and continue to demonstrate their dedication and commitment in keeping your loved one protected.

We plan to review this decision again at the end of September. If you have any questions please contact the Home Manager as I know they will be only too happy to help.

Thank-you for your continued support, understanding and patience at this time.

Yours sincerely,

Nuala Green

Managing Director