A private Nursing Home ideally situated within a few minutes walk from the centre of St Peter Port. A fine example of Georgian architecture the home has been tastefully modernised to incorporate accommodation for fifty five residents.
At Summerland House we aim to provide professional nursing care in superior, welcoming surroundings.
Summerland House is the only Nursing Home on the island to be registered with the Registered Nursing Home Association.
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PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
We at Summerland House aim to give a holistic, personalised approach to care, to ensure our residents are happy and able to lead as normal a life as possible. We want to promote a friendly, supportive, family atmosphere where each day matters, friendships are promoted, freedom to express emotions and beliefs is given and contact and involvement with the community is maintained and relative involvement in care is encouraged and promoted.
What you can expect from us: We want to value individual personalities and appreciate family dynamics, be non-judgemental in our approach and respectful of cultural differences, be tolerant, adaptable and trustworthy. You can expect to receive care from kind, friendly, positive staff, who will offer compassion, tenderness, empathise and listen to concerns, hopes and fears. We aim to be giving of our time and flexible in our approach.
Our residents have told us they wish to feel secure in their environment and be happy, to be occupied and have a choice in how they spend their day, to have company when wanted and privacy when they do not. Most of all to feel valued for who they are.
In order to provide this care, we need to value our staff and aim to look after one another, promote and facilitate training of all our staff, be tolerant of each other and respectful of differences, to offer pastoral care and encourage staff to be the best they can be. We appreciate that as a large home, we will face challenges, but we will endeavour to face these with professionalism and good humour, promoting a happy working atmosphere.
We pride ourselves on having a high ratio of staff to residents, comprising of experienced Qualified Nurses, Health Care Assistants and a very stable team of care staff; all designed to ensure our residents have the very highest standard of care available. As a Nursing Home registered by the Health & Social Care we are properly equipped to cater for all categories of resident ranging from long term care for the elderly to short stay respite and convalescence. We are the only Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) nursing home in the island and we have consistently matched up to their exacting standards.
We place the highest importance on staff training and have an active NVQ programme with several qualified assessors. Our in house training officer conducts regular training sessions for all staff to ensure they are kept up to date with their practice. So you can be assured of the quality of care. Most importantly, our home has a relaxed, homely atmosphere, which is often remarked upon. We look after families as much as we do our residents; we understand the difficulties people face when moving into a care setting and you will always be made to feel welcome and included in any decision making.
In all our years of trading we also pride ourselves that no resident has ever had to leave our home due to financial reasons. Residents receiving treatment from specialist consultant may be eligible to claim the cost of accommodation from B.U.P.A, P.P.P and other recognised private insurance schemes. We have several ‘Friends of Summerland’; our visiting Chaplain provides regular non-denominational services and support for families when needed. We have several people who attend weekly to support our activity team in various guises, from helping at Bingo sessions to playing the piano. We regularly have students from schools and colleges and the benefits are on both sides. We value the support these people give us and it helps us to engage with the community as a whole.
Our experienced management team has operated high class Nursing Homes in Southern England and Guernsey for nearly 35 years, enjoying a high reputation for our standard of care. We want you to feel confident and secure in your surroundings, make new friends to enable you to enjoy your life, regardless of your situation. We promise to care for you to the very best of our ability and will go the extra mile to make this happen.
THE RANGE OF FACILITIES WE OFFER
- Fully qualified caring staff 24 hours a day
- All rooms with central heating, telephone & colour TV
- Emergency Nurse Call system in every room
- Full en-suite facilities in most rooms
- Full in house laundry facilities
- Residents’ shop
- Specialised baths
- Modern hydraulic lifts complying to latest BSI/H & SE Safety Standards
- Hairdressing salon
- Visiting chiropdist
- Automatic fire system linked to fire Station
- Varied, nutritious meals and special diets catered for
- Church visitors of all denominations
- Our own minibus for Residents outings
- Unrestricted visiting hours
- Welcome to bring in own furniture & treasured possessions
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Fees
Fee Structure (2024)
SINGLE ROOMS:
- Residential Rooms: £172.50 per day | (£1,207.50 per week)
- Residential Emi Rooms: £199.22 per day | (£1,394.54 per week)
- Standard Room ‘En Suite’ Facilities: £203.75 per day | (£1,426.25 per week)
- Superior Room ‘En Suite’ Facilities: £260.00 per day | (£1,820.00 per week)
- Premium Room ‘En Suite’ Facilities: £280.00 per day | (£1,960.00 per week)
SHARING ROOMS:
- Double Room Residential (Per Person): £133.77 per day | (£936.39 per week)
- Double Room Residential Emi (Per Person): £160.49 per day | (£1,123.43 per week)
- Double Room Nursing (Per Person): £203.75 per day | (£1,426.25 per week)
SHORT STAY/RESPITE & CONVALESCENT PATIENTS:
£203.75/£280.00 per day | (£1,426.25/£1,960.00 per week.)
POST OPERATIVE/REHABILITATION PATIENTS UNDERGOING SUB-ACUTE SURGICAL & MEDICAL PROCEDURES UNDER A SPECIALIST CONSULTANT:
£280.00/£304.95 per day | (£1,960.00/£2,134.65 per week.)
ISLAND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE SCHEME
States of Guernsey have approved a ‘non means related’ long-term care insurance scheme. Subject to assessment by the Needs Assessment Panel to determine the amount of care required, the scheme will contribute £1,098.93 per week (Nursing) and £609.07 per week (Residential) towards fees.
We will be happy to discuss this in further detail with potential residents.
Rates from 1st January 2024
Nursing – Long-Term Care Benefit and the Fees you pay in our Nursing Home
Assuming you are eligible for this weekly benefit and you are in possession of a valid Needs Assessment Panel Nursing Certificate, issued by Health & Social Services, our fees are:
| Room Type | Room Rate | Long Term Care Benefit | Co-Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Nursing | £203.75 /Day £1,426.25 /Week | £156.99 /Day £1,098.93 /Week | £46.76 /Day £327.32 /Week |
| Superior Nursing | £260.00/Day £1,820.00 /Week | £156.99 /Day £1,098.93 /Week | £103.01 /Day £721.07 /Week |
| Premium Nursing | £280.00 /Day £1,960.00 /Week | £156.99 /Day £1,098.93 /Week | £123.01 /Day £861.07 /Week |
Sharing Rooms are charged at the Standard Rate as shown above (per person).
Respite bookings covered by the Scheme & with a valid Certificate will not be required to make a co-payment.
Room Rate:
This is the rate to be inserted on the Application for Long-Term Care Benefit. This should be completed as soon as a bed is offered to you to avoid a delay in payment. Completed Claim forms to be sent to:
The Needs Assessment Panel Coordinator, Castel Hospital, La Neuve Rue, Castel, Guernsey, GY5 7NJ.
If help is needed in completing this form please contact the Pensions and Allowances helpline on 732506
Long Term Care Benefit:
This amount represents the maximum benefit payable, which is usually paid directly to the Nursing Home.
Co-Payment:
The amount that has to be paid by you.
In the absence of a certificate from the Needs Assessment Panel, you will be liable for the full amount as shown in Column 1 (Room Rate).
Residential – Long-Term Care Benefit and the Fees you pay in our Nursing Home
Assuming you are eligible for this weekly benefit and you are in possession of a valid Needs Assessment Panel Nursing Certificate, issued by Health & Social Services, our fees are:
| Room Type | Room Rate | Long Term Care Benefit | Co-Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Residential Sharing | £133.77 /Day £936.39 /Week | £87.01 /Day £609.07 /Week | £46.76 /Day £327.32 /Week |
| Standard Residential EMI Sharing | £160.49 /Day £1,123.43 /Week | £113.73 /Day £796.11 /Week | £43.78 /Day £327.32 /Week |
| Residential Single Room | £172.50 /Day £1,207.50 /Week | £87.01 /Day £609.07 /Week | £85.49 /Day £598.43 /Week |
| Residential EMI Single Room | £199.22 /Day £1,394.54 /Week | £113.73 /Day £796.11 /Week | £85.49 /Day £598.43 /Week |
Sharing Rooms are charged at the Standard Rate as shown above (per person).
Respite bookings covered by the Scheme & with a valid Certificate will not be required to make a co-payment.
Room Rate:
This is the rate to be inserted on the Application for Long-Term Care Benefit. This should be completed as soon as a bed is offered to you to avoid a delay in payment. Completed Claim forms to be sent to:
The Needs Assessment Panel Coordinator, Castel Hospital, La Neuve Rue, Castel, Guernsey, GY5 7NJ.
If help is needed in completing this form please contact the Pensions and Allowances helpline on 732506
Long Term Care Benefit:
This amount represents the maximum benefit payable, which is usually paid directly to the Nursing Home.
Co-Payment:
The amount that has to be paid by you.
In the absence of a certificate from the Needs Assessment Panel, you will be liable for the full amount as shown in Column 1 (Room Rate).
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