Welcome toWessex House

Wessex House offers a welcoming environment, with comfortable surroundings. The nursing home is purpose-built with comfortable, spacious rooms that are light and airy. The bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, though residents are welcome to personalise these with some of their own furniture and ornaments. All bedrooms are fitted with a nurse call system and benefit from en-suite facilities.

Accommodation consists of single rooms, although we may be able to arrange shared room accommodation if required. Lift access is available to all parts of the home. Shared facilities are warm and welcoming, and designed for the use of residents and their guests. These include the communal seating areas, comfortable lounges, well-appointed dining areas, garden space, balcony and views.

I would like to welcome you to Wessex House. I hope this pack answers many of your questions, and I would be delighted to welcome you to visit us to find out more. Staff and residents relocated from the previous Wessex House in May 2014. Our new home, built especially for the benefit of our residents, is just minutes away from our old site in Somerton with fantastic new facilities. Hilary Robinson

Top left: one of the three dining areasTop middle: Wessex Waves SalonTop right: BalconyBottom left and right: Bedrooms

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What do people say about Wessex House?

This month my mother died after being in Wessex House for over seven years. She had Alzheimer’s which became progressively more acute, but during this time my mother was treated with the utmost care and dignity and despite virtually bed ridden for her last three years. She died without a single bedsore, which is testimonial to the devotion the staff displayed to her care both day and night. My mother was completely helpless but her every need was supplied.- Resident’s dughter

Serving delicious and nutritious mealsWessex House benefits from its own kitchen and catering staff, with meals prepared daily on site, to suit a wide range of dietary requirements. Meals are nutritiously and calorically balanced, following our specially developed corporate menus. These are served in the dining room, although residents may choose to have meals in their room if they prefer.

Providing high quality nursing careWe provide 24 hour specialist nursing care, which is person-centred, to meet the individual needs of each of our residents. When a new resident joins us, a detailed assessment will be undertaken by a team of professionals. Our qualified and experienced nurses are supported by dedicated healthcare assistants.

Look after by a team of high trained professional staffWessex House’s team of dedicated staff include registered nurses, NVQ-trained carers (level 2 and 3) and an Activity Co-ordinator. Wessex House has been awarded the Gold Standard Framework for their support given to people nearing the end of life. When you or someone you love are nearing the end of your life you deserve the best possible ‘gold standard’ of support and care, which means high quality, reliable and consistent support.

Keeping activeWe have an activity co-ordinator who organises a variety of activities for residents to take part in.

We have IT technology available for all to use including Wi-Fi and Skype, which can be used to maintain contact with friends and relatives that may not live locally.

Have a look aroundFor more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact:Manager: Hilary Robinson (Interim Manager)Address: Wessex House, Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7PBTelephone: 01458 273 594Email: enquiries.wessexhouse@somersetcare.co.uk

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Breakfast: Cereal / toast / fruit juice / prunes / grapefruits / yogurts

Hash brown and sausage

Seasonal fruit smoothie

Scrambled eggs on toast

Seasonal fruit smoothie

Grilled bacon and beans

Fried eggs on toast

Warm croissants

Lunch: Choice of fruit / tomato juice / also available daily - salad of choice

Lancashire hot potor Baked cod with a herby crust

Gratin potatoes buttered,broccoli and diced swede

Chocolate chip pudding with chocolate sauce / Cold desserts

Mild and creamy chicken curry with boiled riceor Cold ham and eggs

Sauté potatoes, mixed vegetables and seasonal greens

French apple flan with custard sauce / Cold desserts

Roast pork with apple sauceor Cheese and vegetable layered pie

Roast or boiled potatoes, garden peas and roast parsnips

Bakewell tart with custard sauce / Cold desserts

Spaghetti bolognaise with parmesan or cheddar cheese or Sausage or veggie sausage, onion gravy, yorkshire pudding

Boiled potatoes, sliced green beans and carrots

Rhubarb and ginger crumble with custard / Cold desserts

Fillet of fish or Cheese and pepper spanish omelette

Chipped potatoes, broccoli florets and grilled tomatoes

Lemon meringue pie with cream / Cold desserts

Pork meat loaf with homemade tomato sauce or Tuna pasta bake

Buttered boiled potatoes, brussels sprouts and diced carrots

Blackberryand apple pie with custard / Cold desserts

Roast beef with yorkshire pudding or Mushroom and Quorn veggie lasagne

Roast or boiled potatoes, garden peas and cauliflower cheese

Pineapplesponge withvanilla sauce / Cold desserts

Afternoon tea: Hot drinks with biscuits and fruit

Evening meal:Lentil and vegetable soup with a roll / Egg mayonnaise sandwiches / Hot sausage roll and beans

Victoria sponge / Lemon blancmange

Cream of tomato soup with bread and butter / Corned beef sandwiches / Pilchards on toast

Raspberry mousse with cream

Chunky chicken and vegetable soup with a roll / Tuna and cucumber sandwiches / Bubble and squeak with grilled bacon

Chocolate cake / Strawberry jelly

Creamy parsnip soup with bread and butter / Tongue and chicken salad sandwiches / Creamed mushrooms on toast

Homemade trifle / Madeira cake slice

Cream of mushroom soup with a roll / Chicken salad sandwiches / Beef burger with onions in a soft bap

Raspberry jelly with summer fruits / Traditional fruit cake

Chicken soup with bread and butter / Cheese and pickle sandwiches / Corned beef hash / plum tomatoes

Peaches and ice-cream / Fruit scone with clotted cream and jam

Leek and potato soup with bread and butter / Cold buffet selection

Crème caramel / Victoria sponge

Evening snack:Milky drinks / hot and cold drinks / sandwich selection / toast / cake / fruit / cheese and biscuits

Samplemenu We can cater for different dietary

requirements, please ask for details.

Wessex House activitiesWessex House have a range of different activities that take place throughout the week.

Musical entertainment

Flower arranging

Weekly coffee morning and

raffle

Sing-alongs

Residents’ meetings

Arts and crafts

Hand massage, nail painting and

pampering

Light exercise

A warm welcome to SomertonWessex House is located in the ancient and picturesque town of Somerton.

A bit of historySomerton is a small town and civil parish in the South Somerset district of Somerset. It gave its name to the county of Somerset, and was briefly, around the start of the 14th century, the county town, and around 900 AD was the capital of Wessex.

The history of Somerton dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era, when it was an important political and commercial centre. Situated on the River Cary, approximately 9 miles north-west of Yeovil, the town has its own parish council serving the population of just under 5,000.

A local legend has it that Ine, a Wessex king, was originally a farmer in Somerton. After the Norman conquest of England,the importance of the town declined despite being the former county town.

Somerton then became a market town in the Middle Ages, whose economy was supported by a transport system using the River Parrett, and later rail transport via the Great Western Railway, and by light industries including glove making and gypsum mining. There has been a weekly market since the Middle Ages, and the main square with its market cross is today an attractive location for visitors.

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There is one medical centre directly opposite Wessex House:

Buttercross Health CentreBehind BerrySomertonTAU 7PBTel: 01458 272 473

There are three hospitals local to Somerton:

West Mendip Community Hospital

Old Wells Road GlastonburyBA6 8JDTel: 01458 836 450

Yeovil District HospitalHigher Kingston YeovilBA21 4ATTel: 01935 475 122

South Petherton Community HospitalBernard WaySouth PethertonTA13 5EFTel: 01460 243 000

There are two dental practices within a mile of Wessex House:

Apex Dental GroupHope CottageBroad StreetSomertonTA11 7NDTel: 01458 272 813

Advance Dental PracticeUnit 5 Cary CourtSomerton Business ParkBancombe RoadSomertonTA11 6SBTel: 01458 274 080

Local Authority information

District Council – South SomersetCounty Council – SomersetMember of Parliamentfor Somerton and Frome:David Warburton, ConservativePostcode district – TA11Dialling code – 01458

Emergency responders

The area of Somerton is covered by the following services:Police – Avon and Somerset ConstabularySomerton Police StationKirkham StreetSomertonTA11 7NN

Fire – Devon and SomersetSomerton Fire StationPound PoolEtsome TerraceSomertonTA11 6LY

Ambulance – South WesternBased in Yeovil

There are six churches in Somerton:

St Michael & All AngelsSt Dunstan’sUnited ReformedChristian FellowshipSt Cleers ChapelMethodist Church

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Nearby schools include:

Somerton Infant SchoolEtsome Terrace, SomertonAge range: 4-7

King Ina Church of England AcademyKirkham Street, SomertonAge range: 7-11

Huish Episcopi Academy and Sixth Form Wincanton Road, LangportAge range: 11-18

Local transport

There is a bus stop very closeto Wessex House.

The nearest railway stations are at Castle Cary and Yeovil.

We do hope you find this informationuseful, if you would like to knowmore about the area please talk tothe manager.

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Where we areWessex House, Behind Berry, Somerton TA11 7PB

01935 475 521

The below map shows the local area around Wessex House.