Banksfield Nursing Home

Located amidst the tranquil environs of Banksfield, Banksfield Nursing Home offers accommodation for up to 42 individuals in need of Nursing, Residential, or Dementia care. Anchored in a person-centred philosophy, the home prioritises understanding the unique needs and preferences of each resident, eschewing standardised care plans. With a commitment to creating a homely, secure, and cheerful atmosphere, Banksfield Nursing Home ensures residents truly feel at home. Each home within the We Care Group is distinctively designed to meet residents' needs and surroundings, empowering home managers to maintain exceptional care standards. Fresh, locally sourced produce forms the basis of homemade, nutritionally balanced meals served to residents, complemented by bespoke wellbeing activities overseen by dedicated Activities Coordinators. Our vision is grounded in our purpose and is to deliver the best possible person-centred care to all of our residents so that they can feel safe, happy, and secure – we want our homes to be their homes. At Banksfield Nursing Home, the ethos revolves around providing tailored care, fostering a sense of belonging, and enhancing the quality of life for every resident.

Services offered

Skilled medical care

• Skilled nursing
• Complex wound care
• Ostomy care
• Catheter care
• Medication administration
• Phlebotomy

Therapies at home

• Physiotherapy

Specialty programmes

• Palliative
• Dementia care
• Postnatal
• Post-op: joint replacement
• Post-op: cardiac surgery
• Chronic: CHF
• Chronic: COPD
• Chronic: diabetes

Non-medical / companion

• Personal care (bath/dress/grooming)
• Diabetic meals
• Light housekeeping
• Transport to appointments
• Companionship
• Overnight care
• Respite for family caregivers

Team & vetting

• 24 Registered nurses
• 25 Licensed practical nurses
• 34 Care assistants
• 3 Physiotherapists

Medical director

Dr. van Dam

Staff turnover

60%

Staff-to-client ratio

1:6 caregivers per active client

Same-caregiver consistency

15%

Caregiver languages

• Local
• English

Caregiver vetting

• ✓ Criminal background check
• ✓ Drug screening
• ✓ Driving record check
• ✓ Reference verification
• ✓ Annual recertification
• 📚 34 CE hours/year required

Technology

• 📱 Caregiver mobile app
• 📍 Electronic Visit Verification (GPS)

Remote monitoring

• BP

Pricing

Holiday premium: 25% · Minimum shift: 2 h

LTCI accepted: Major national insurer

Quality metrics

• 8% Patient satisfaction
• 19% Caregiver satisfaction
• 27% 30-day readmission
• 3.5 Complaints / 1000 visits

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Compliance & safety

Privacy

HIPAA + GDPR compliant

Liability insurance

€5,000,000

Infection control

WHO/ECDC home-care protocol