Description:

Mellor Nook

Mellor Nook is a small Residential Care Home for 14 Elderly people situated on the Cheshire and Derbyshire borders in the Peak District.

Mellor Nook has been awarded a rating of “GOOD” by the Care Quality Commission in March 2016 This Web Site has been developed not only to show our home but also to be a useful resource in finding out about residential care for the elderly in England.

Our Facilities

Mellor Nook’s design is an important influence on the residents’ qualify of life. The design has been geared to satisfying the needs of residents and staff providing care within the home while keeping the charm of a rural farmhouse.

Mellor Nook:

· Provides a safe and secure environment for residents;

· Ensures their privacy and provides their own personal space under their own control;

· Protects their dignity;

· Offers them a stimulating setting for daily activities;

· Enables them to have easy access around the home; minimises residents’ difficulties in understanding their surroundings;

· Provides a work setting which enables staff to deliver high quality care;

· Meets the standards relating to the design and fabric of residential care home required by law, regulations and directives.

Over time, expectations have risen and standards are continually improving. Mellor Nook is committed in providing many of the features outlined here.

Location and setting

Mellor Nook is set in a wonderful rural setting. And is accessible to public transport, local shops and other community facilities such as pubs and libraries,

Access to the local community

Mellor Nook maintains good community links. In some cases residents may be frail and unable to get out and about but they still value links with the local community, schools, community organisations and places of worship.

Transport

If residents cannot get about by themselves, we have our own transport for outings and trips to shops and places of worship, and arrange for friends, relatives and volunteers to accompany them. Such help can also be arranged for relatives and friends who have no transport of their own and who cannot use public transport. Car parking for visitors (and residents in some cases) is also available.

Views and aspect

First impressions of Mellor Nook are its setting and the building itself. Open views on to gardens and the surrounding countryside are important. Mellor Nook has well designed landscaping and great pride is taken in all the grounds.