Lavender Fields Care Village situated just outside Barmby Moor village, and close to Pocklington on the A1079 linking York and Beverley, recently opened the doors to its brand new, state-of-the-art care home. Though the village itself is only a few years old, its roots go back much further.
First given planning permission back in 2013, the proposed development has evolved over the years to become what it is today: a setting that caters for people from the very onset of care through to end of life, all at one location.
The new care home, split into three distinct and self-contained wings, each allow for the care and support of 24 individuals, with their own kitchenettes, sumptuously-decorated dining rooms and lounges. There are numerous, smaller quiet lounges and meeting areas, and other breakout spaces for people to sit in smaller groups, or even to sit by themselves and simply watch the world go by. Separating each of the units are secure manicured garden areas, that provide plenty of outdoor recreational space for residents to enjoy. Each of the 72 bedrooms is generously proportioned, with their own ensuite wet-rooms, that are built to the highest specifications. Many bedrooms have large patio doors that open out onto the manicured garden areas, and those without have large, glass panel windows overlooking them instead, providing as much natural light as possible.
For those who are not yet at the point of needing (or wanting, as part of a lifestyle choice) residential care, we also have our wonderful, close-care bungalows. Each privately owned by those living there, many have said they are future-proofing their long term futures with us. Though they are required to have a designated care need to live there, most are able to live independent lives – either under their own volition or with the assistance of their partner, or other family and friends. When the time comes for accepting an occasional helping hand, the domiciliary care team can ensure that independence is maintained wherever possible, all whilst providing that bit of TLC (tender loving care) and assistance when it’s needed.
While some retirement communities serve this need to a point, and external domiciliary care companies can make scheduled visits. However, our close care team only serve our village, meaning more constructive time spent with residents who need assistance, and no demoralising travel times between care calls for our staff.
Ultimately, what happens when people get ill? For those that live here at Lavender Fields, and barring the need for more specialist nursing care, we can ensure it is their home for life, and as their health journey progresses, they still live in the same location with their loved ones, with the same neighbours, and many of the same staff around them. With the care home open and admitting residents to make new memories with us, our village is now complete.
You can find out more about the options avaliable and the philosophy that underpins care at Lavender Fields by visiting www.lavenderfieldscarevillage.co.uk.
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