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The Old Police House

Based in Frome

private · founded 2022 · licence HC-GB-5438

About

The Old Police House in Frome provides a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients. The team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet individual needs. With a focus on patient comfort and well-being, the practice strives to deliver high-quality care in a relaxed and approachable setting. Committed to building strong and lasting relationships with patients, the team at The Old Police House believes in open communication and a collaborative approach to healthcare. They encourage patients to actively participate in their own health journeys and feel empowered to make informed decisions about their well-being.

Identity

Legal name
The Old Police House B.V.
Regulator
National healthcare authority

Coverage area

First visit 3 h
Urgent response 40 min
On-call supervisor 24/7

Service areas

CityRadius
Frome 9 km

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

  • 13 Registered nurses
  • 27 Licensed practical nurses
  • 30 Care assistants
  • 8 Physiotherapists
Medical director
Dr. van Dam
Staff turnover
60%
Staff-to-client ratio
1:5 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
  • 📚 31 CE hours/year required

Technology

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

Remote monitoring

  • BP

Pricing

ServiceRate
Nursing visit (60 min)72.77 EUR
Physiotherapy at home77.27 EUR
Live-in (per day)353.97 EUR
Palliative (per day)230.38 EUR

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

Photos

The Old Police House
office
The Old Police House
team
The Old Police House
caregiver home
The Old Police House
fleet

Compliance & safety

Privacy
HIPAA + GDPR compliant
Liability insurance
€5,000,000
Infection control
WHO/ECDC home-care protocol