Organisations of the Community: Donisthorpe Hall

Donisthorpe Hall

Donisthorpe Hall is one of the best residential care homes in the North of England: it is the only independent home of its kind to achieve the coveted Health Quality Service (HQS) accreditation and has also been granted the Hospitality Assured standard for service and business excellence. Primarily serving the elderly members of the Jewish community, Donisthorpe also welcomes non-Jewish residents who wish to live in an Orthodox Jewish environment.

In all, there are 162 bedrooms which provide the sort of accommodation found only in good quality hotels. Most of the bedrooms are en-suite with colour television and fridges, with plans for all rooms to meet this standard. All of them have been specifically designed to cater for the needs of the elderly, so they each have sufficient room for family and friends to visit in comfort. The high standard extends to the surrounding gardens and to all communal areas maintaining the home's relaxing and homely environment. This atmosphere is enhanced by the exquisite Kosher food they are served.

Care

Donsisthorpe Hall provides care that meets the individual needs of the patient. Before anyone is admitted, a nurse will asses these needs and suggest one of the following kinds of care:

• Residential - People requiring residential care are looked after by experienced competent carers on a 24-hour basis.
• Nursing- People requiring nursing receive 24-hour care by highly-skilled nurses and carers.
• Dementia care- Their 37-bed dementia care unit provides 24-hour professional and respectful care in an environment that is secure, comforting and non-threatening.
• Respite- Subject to accommodation being available, people who require short-term care following surgery or illness, or while their day-to-day carer is on holiday, can stay at the home.

General practitioners hold a surgery in the home three times a week and the services of a chiropodist and full-time physiotherapist are also available in the home. Treatment by other professionals, including dentists and opticians, will be arranged to meet residents' needs.

Activities

Residents have a very wide choice of daily activities that they can enjoy. The rich and varied programme includes bridge, bingo, computer classes, discussion groups, art instruction, keep fit, light and classical music and flower arranging. Donisthorpe also has its own 48-seat cinema which shows six films a week. Regular trips are arranged to the White Rose Shopping Centre and to nearby places of interest, such as gardens, stately homes and various shows.

All the Jewish festivals are celebrated with traditional foods and accompanied with a special entertainment programme. Donisthorpe also has its own on-site synagogue with wheelchair access which holds services every Friday night and Saturday morning

Contact Details

Telephone: 0113 268 4248
Email:info@donisthorpehall.org
Web: www.donisthorpehall.org