Our nursing teams are fully qualified and possess the specialist expertise required to manage the complex needs associated with TBI. The staff work hand-in-hand with GPs to ensure that each resident receives care tailored to their specific medical requirements. This collaboration ensures a high standard of care and continuous monitoring of each resident’s health and well-being.
Choosing the best care for your family
Our experienced staff work together, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
By choosing Ambleside Nursing Home for those previously suffered from a traumatic brain injury, you can be assured you’ll be getting:
- A team committed to making a difference
- Tailored care for each patient 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
The staff at the home were exceptional. The care they provided was attentive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. They kept a bright and happy atmosphere going around the home.
Caring for traumatic brain injury patients at Ambleside
Ambleside’s commitment to making a difference is visible in every aspect of our care. We provide a range of stimulating activities designed to engage residents physically and mentally, improving their mobility and cognitive function.
These activities are not only therapeutic but also aim to enhance social interactions, which are crucial for the emotional well-being of TBI patients.
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 those who are recovering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as may other special nursing matters.
The 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.