Talbot Woods Lodge

64 Wimborne Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AR
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  • Talbot Woods Lodge, Bournemouth
Talbot Woods Lodge is a premier care home and day service catering to adults with learning disabilities. Their dedicated team provides a supportive and nurturing environment, empowering individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Their services:

Day Care Opportunities: Talbot Woods Lodge offers a wide range of on-site and off-site day care activities tailored to individual interests, including hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, live shows, social clubs, and visits to various attractions.

Enriching Activities: Their facilities include an incredible range of sensory equipment such as water play, massage equipment, interactive projectors, air hockey tables, sound beam, virtual reality, sports court, and a vibrant allotment for growing fruits and vegetables.

Life Skills Development: Experienced staff at Talbot Woods Lodge assist individuals in developing essential life skills such as shopping, meal preparation, and other tasks, fostering confidence and independence.

Resident Engagement: Regular resident meetings provide a platform for open discussions on service feedback, menu preferences, outings, training, outreach schemes, and resident holidays.

Specialised Dietary Care: Talbot Woods Lodge caters to complex dietary needs, ensuring that every resident's nutritional requirements are met with utmost care and attention.

At Talbot Woods Lodge, they are committed to creating a warm and inclusive community where every individual receives personalised care and support. Join them in their mission to enrich lives and empower independence.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Talbot Woods Lodge today.

They look forward to welcoming you to Talbot Woods Lodge.

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Care Provided by Talbot Woods Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Physical Disability
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 15 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Mr & Mrs J Colley
  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Colley (Owner)
  • Admission Criteria
    • We are a non hoisting home
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (15)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Talbot Woods Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • All professional appointments must be booked, social visits for residents can take place at any time without notice, however, the home would advice to call ahead so they can ensure the person being visited is not away on a outing.


  • Parking

  • They have a car park for visiting loved and professionals


Talbot Woods Lodge Reviews (24)

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9.7

Talbot Woods Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Talbot Woods Lodge has 24 reviews.

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Review from Doris D (Mother of Resident) published on 22 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was very informative regarding all medical appointments, very well documented, easy to understand. The updates of the ongoing weight loss programme were very helpful. The new ideas for entertainment and keeping residents active with more walking, swimming, music and dancing for those able and more
arts and craft. All my concerns were covered, all questions answered, a very enjoyable review.

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Review from L E (Mother of Resident) published on 5 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son always looks forward to his stay seeing his friends and is very happy whilst there. The decor and furnishings are nice. I get a very nice welcome from staff when I visit. I am definitely kept informed of my son's care and state of health and I am very grateful for the support I have been given
regarding my son's recent health issues.

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Review from D W (Mother of Resident) published on 5 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I receive a wonderful welcome from staff when I visit - they are kind and helpful. The home atmosphere is very friendly. I appreciated sitting in my son's room and chatting to him. I received lovely Christmas cards and presents from my son.

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Review from L C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 4 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My relative always looks forward to staying at the home and is very happy whilst there. The general mood and atmosphere is warm and friendly and the appearance from the outside is nice. A good welcome from staff when I visit.
The laundry service is fine. My relative enjoys helping on the allotment
at the home and enjoys going to the shop to buy his newspaper.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.658)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10 for Talbot Woods Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.658 for Talbot Woods Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.658

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Talbot Woods Lodge is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 15 registered maximum number of service users is 3, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Jan 2024

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Nicola

Nicola Colley

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 1997

Background: Established Talbot Woods Lodge in March 1997, with extensive experience in various sectors including a zoo, retail, and ownership of a bespoke school for children with learning disabilities, NHS units and hospitals. She is a qualified teacher and former school, college and university lecturer for care and early years development. She was the South West Secretary and volunteer lifeguard for the Special Olympics as well as assisting in fundraising and support for events such as the Glasgow Olympics.


Notable Qualifications: Certificate of Education (Teaching Qualification), NPLQ Lifeguard (previously), Makaton Vocabulary Development, TQUK Level 2 Autism Certificate, Learning Disabled Award Framework Award Holder, National Vocational Qualification training and Development (NVQ Assessor), NEBS Management Award, NVQ 4 Registered Managers Award, BA Hons Health and Social Care


Hobbies: She enjoys health and fitness, particularly Les Mills and spinning. Holds a vested interest in animal welfare and conservation.


Fun Fact: The only thing that can rival Nicky's dedication and passion for care is her love for matching shoes and handbags.


John

John Colley

Job Title: Owner & Manager

Joined: 1997

- Background: Previously managed a recycling centre, owned and ran a white goods company in partnership, managed commercial properties, and worked part-time in care. Transitioned to full-time work in the care industry in the early 2000s due to the enjoyment and fulfilment derived from the role. He has been and continues to be heavily involved in fundraising for various organisations such as cancer charities and the Special Olympics.


- Qualifications: Holds an HGV 1 license, NVQ 3 in health and social care, NVQ 4 in learning disability care, and Learning Disability Qualification Level 3.


- Hobbies: Enjoys caring for people and animals, previously maintaining a 14ft marine fish tank and panther chameleons. Currently runs a rescue kennel with his son, caring for up to 30 dogs. A dedicated fitness enthusiast who engages in weight training and circuits. Passionate about wildlife, having travelled to the Borneo rainforest to see orangutans, his favourite animal. Fond of exploring different countries and their wonders.


- Fun Fact: In his younger years, John once sported an electric pink Mohican.


Elliott

Elliott Colley

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2006

- background: Elliott has over 17 years of experience in care having started as a care assistant at the age of 16 working his way up to a management level. During this time he has made many achievements such as working as a lifeguard voluntarily for the Special Olympics and working as a care ambassador providing talks to colleges, job centres and schools about what it is like to work in care. He has a great background in IT as he previously used to build and program computers and can often be seen tinkering with different aspects of the home to improve independence for our residents with automation and voice-activated controls.


- Qualifications: Elliott is a qualified Halliwick swimming therapist, and a qualified trainer in medication, behavioural management and moving and handling. Holds an NVQ 3 in health and social care, BSc Hons in Health and Social Care, City and Guilds 7300 Coaching Award.


- Hobbies: Elliott has a big passion for fitness and extreme sports, he loves kite surfing and kite buggies, paddle boarding and snowboarding to name a few. When he's not getting sporty he usually spends time at his rescue Dogs' kennels where between caring for them he also does animal therapy work with disabled adults. He is very enthusiastic about technology and often brings his knowledge to the home in the form of great experiences, virtual reality and all tools to improve people's care experiences. He has worked with numerous NGOs around improving care services on a local and national scale, has travelled to London to feature in training videos and eLearning courses and has been asked to showcase his work around Virtual Reality and its use in care and dementia services at seminars.


- Fun Fact: Elliott was born on his parents 10th wedding anniversary & shares his birthday with Pierce Brosnan