At Ambleside Nursing Home, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing exceptional Parkinson’s care tailored to the specific needs of the patient, ensuring a dignified and fulfilling life for our residents.
Choosing the best care for your family
Our team consists of highly trained professionals with expertise in managing Parkinson’s disease. They receive ongoing training to stay updated with the latest advancements in Parkinson’s care. The team’s compassionate approach ensures that residents receive empathetic and respectful care.
By choosing Ambleside Nursing Home for people with Parkinson’s you can be assured you’ll be getting:
- A team committed to making a difference
- Tailored care for each person by nurses taking the time to get to know each resident
- Nutritious home cooked food
- Highest possible standards of 24 hour care
- A range of daily stimulating activities
- We also work hand in hand with GPs to ensure person-centered care tailored to each residents medical needs
I would like to thank you all so much for the care you gave my Mum, for all the incredible care, compassion, love and dignity you showed in abundance. I can never thank you all enough for the care and kindness you gave to my Dad and me. Mum is now at peace and you all made her final time one that was full of care and kindness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is caused by losing the nerve cells in part of the brain, called substantia nigra, which results in a chemical in the brain called dopamine being reduced.
Dopamine is a vital neurotransmitter for regulating the movement of the body. This reduction is the cause for many of the Parkinson’s symptoms.
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder and it affects movement, balance, and coordination. It requires specialised care to manage its symptoms effectively.
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease typically develop slowly over a number of years, with the progression of symptoms being different for each person. Those who suffer with Parkinson’s could experience:
- Tremors
- Slow movements
- Stiff limbs
- Balance problems
- Depression & anxiety
- Apathy
- Hallucinations
- Constipations
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Sleep disorders
- Loss of sense of smell
Parkinson’s disease sufferers could also experience various cognitive impairments.
Why choose Ambleside Nursing Home
Ambleside Nursing Home has been operating for well over 25 years, providing nursing care to residents across South West England, with well-grounded community links including voluntary organisations. We are registered for 20 residents and admit elderly people requiring care for a range of specialist care including Parkinson’s Disease.
Our Home is located in the picturesque seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare, approximately 20 miles from Bristol. The town has both rail links and motorway connections from major cities.
We are a small home with agility and flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our residents, proven track record of delivering range of elderly care, staff are able to build relationship easily with residents and familiarise with the care needs of every individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Home operates an open visiting policy to ensure that residents, relatives and friends can visit at the times that are most convenient for them. However, if they want to visit after 8 pm, you will need to use your own discretion and ensure that other residents are not disturbed.
Residents can have their own GPs, however, the majority of the residents at the Home are registered with the local GP as this enables frequent visits by a designated general practitioner – this is considered to be more beneficial for the residents.
The home have a dedicated chef to prepare fresh meals and offer a well-balanced diet that is tailored to each of our residents’ needs. Menus offer a variety of healthy foods for residents to enjoy, as well as home-made cakes for afternoon tea time.
The kitchen team are made aware of the likes, dislikes, portion sizes, nutritional requirements of individual residents. There is constant communication between the nursing and kitchen staff.
If required, advice is obtained from the GP or other relevant health professionals as to alternative supplements, texture of food or food types for any particular resident.
Browse our performance management scores here.
The Care Quality Commission for England (CQC), are responsible for regulating care services in the UK. They will carry out an unannounced visit of the home and rate the service they provide.
We display our current rating on the webpages to help you understand the care on offer. You will also see the feedback provided by residents and health professionals, they are collected, collated and published by independent organisations.