Name: Stone House
Address: Stone House Union Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AJ, UK
Telephone: 01588 638487

Nestled in the picturesque town of Bishop’s Castle in South Shropshire, Stone House offers residential accommodation for individuals with or without dementia.

The home is led by a dedicated Manager who oversees a highly skilled and conscientious team and has been praised in the latest Care Quality Commission’s reports for delivering “Outstanding” care.

Uniquely, Stone House is physically connected to the community hospital, for which it provides catering and facilities management. This proximity fosters particularly strong relationships with local GPs and the town’s community, enhancing the delivery of medical and paramedical services to both the hospital and the wider community.

Home manager Keturah Bloor

Contact Details

Stone House Union Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AJ

Tel: 01588 638487

Email: [email protected]

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Facilities

40 individual rooms organised around beautiful courtyard gardens and smaller living units all with own lounge, dining and kitchenette facilities, along with additional quiet spaces
Dedicated and highly skilled staff with top industry-standard training, utilizing the latest advancements in digital healthcare technology.
Inclusive technology provides activities and resources, promotes social engagement and involvement, enhances communication and reminiscence and provides multi-sensory experiences, which improve the quality of life for residents, especially those living with dementia.
Varied programme of weekly activities, events, plus outings to local areas of interest and in home entertainment
A strong network of community friends and volunteers

A community day centre
Dementia offer funded by the local community
Separate facilities to support people living with dementia
Quiet lounge turned into a pub
Residents shop and cafe
WIFI for use by residents and visitors
Strong links to, and regular visits from, local GP(s) and wider Primary Health care services including District Nurses, local Chiropodists, Opticians and other Therapists. People moving in can usually retain their GP of choice

Accommodation

Stone House has a warm, comfortable and homely feel, with a unit specifically designed for those with dementia ensures residents continue to live life to the fullest and as comfortably as possible.

Rooms are spacious and decorated to a high standard and have easy access to the beautiful central garden.

Friendly and well-equipped communal areas support individual needs and foster new friendships among residents. Additionally, Stone House has its own shop, allowing residents to maintain their independence by continuing to do their own shopping.

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Services offered at Stone House

We have 3 services available to residents here at Stone House, which are:

What is Residential Care?

People choose residential care for many reasons, sometimes it can be simply recognising the need for socialisation, activities and emotional security.

Personalised Care plan: Tailored to the resident’s needs, provided by skilled, compassionate and supportive staff who actively work with families and friends to understand the person and what is important to them so we can continue to honour life choices and maintain all relationships that are important to them.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care can come in many forms. What works best will depend on your circumstances and those of the person you care for.

We recognise there are times when a rest is needed and that is where respite can help, a short stay in a care home can support the on- going needs of the carer and the person they care for.

Food & Drink

All residents at Stone House enjoy a variety of healthy and delicious food options, including three meals daily, plus elevenses, and afternoon tea.

Our qualified chef prepares food on-site using locally sourced produce, catering to all dietary requirements.

Residents have access to healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day and night, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration. Our catering teams can help residents celebrate special occasions with fabulous cakes and party food for sharing with family and friends.

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