Kolbe House

Kolbe House is a renowned addiction treatment centre located in the heart of London, offering a comprehensive and compassionate approach to recovery. With a team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals, Kolbe House provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The centre offers a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and relapse prevention programs. Kolbe House also recognizes the importance of holistic healing, incorporating mindfulness practices, nutritional guidance, and physical activity into their treatment plans. Kolbe House understands that addiction is a complex disease, and their approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. They believe in empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery, providing them with the tools and support they need to achieve long-term sobriety.

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

• 15 Registered nurses
• 12 Licensed practical nurses
• 45 Care assistants
• 6 Physiotherapists

Medical director

Dr. Pereira

Staff turnover

60%

Staff-to-client ratio

1:9 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
• 📚 45 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