Hawthorn Drive offers high standards of residential care for 29
frail older people. Purpose built in 1966 and then
extensively refurbished in 1995, all rooms but two have en suite
facilities.
The assistance/emergency call system is accessible from every room
and television aerial socket and telephone point are also
available.
The home is divided into three living units, one on
the first floor – caring for residents with special needs and
two on the ground floor – caring for mainstream frail residents any
of these places can be used for respite when appropriate.
Each unit has its own style and charm with kitchen dinner, lounge,
bathrooms with power assisted chairs and shower facilities.The home
also has a well equipped Coffee Shop, Conference Room, Smoking Room
and a quite lounge for reading or quite time.
We also have a Day Centre that provides 15 places daily from Monday
to Friday including a specialised needs day on a Monday.
A large, fenced pleasant garden, aiding sensory
stimulation with two water features, fragrant plants, wind chimes
and bright flowers. There are four ways to access the garden,
which is private and secure for residents, staff and visitors.
There is a choice of menu for all meals, either
prepared on the unit by carers or prepared in the main kitchen and
then taken to units on hot trolleys. Special diets are
happily catered for.
The home has a daily programme of stimulating
activities coordinated by a team of well-trained and dedicated
carer staff. Daily activities are tailored to meet individual
needs and choices but some group activities/outings and
entertainment is also facilitated. A hairdressing saloon is
available on sight operating once a week at competitive prices.
218 Hawthorn Drive is located in South Ipswich and
is approximately three miles from the town centre and is easily
accessible by local buses. There are a variety of local shops
within walking distance including a chemist, bakery, fish and chip
shop, newsagent, florist and supermarket, as well as a post office,
bank, church and library all close by.
Our trained and dedicated staff team ensure
continuity of person centred care and adherence to equal
opportunities. Feel free to contact the home at any
time.