Verulam House Brochure
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City of St.Albans of City In the Heart of the Cathedral the of Heart the In NURSING HOME VERULAM HOUSE B e a u t i f u l L o c a t i o n Queen Victoria stayed at the With the ancient Roman City house when visiting St Albans. of Verulamium lying in close Since 1926 it has been used as a proximity, Verulam House is retreat and conference centre by surrounded by beautiful and the diocese of St Albans. During historic landmarks. the Second World War, the General Lying-In Hospital moved Idyllic Location here from London. Approximately Verulam House is situated in 2,000 babies were born in the heart of the historic City of Verulam House Verulam House. St.Albans, which dates back Formerly the Bishop’s Palace, 2,000 years. Verulam House is a grade II Lovely Surroundings St.Albans lies some 24 miles listed building and is of early Verulam House stands in from central London and benefits nineteenth century origin. attractive landscaped gardens in from it’s accessibility to the M1. The famous architect Caroe a mainly residential situation, M25 and A1(M). introduced a number of which forms a part of the The Nursing Home, located important features which have St.Albans Conservation area. in the tranquillity of it’s own been carefully preserved in the Within easy walking distance beautiful gardens is within easy refurbishment. of the Nursing Home lies walking distance of the town and The house is reputed to have St.Albans Cathedral amidst the main shopping precincts. been used as a Coaching Inn, spacious and picturesque The historic Fishpool Street and School and Private House parkland. Adjacent to Verulam George Street are close by and before being acquired by the Road is located the Gorhambury we are barely a quarter of a mile Church Commissioners in 1908 Estate, the ancestral home of from the main retail areas of for use as the Bishops Palace. the Earl of Verulam. St.Peter’s Street and the Maltings IN THE HEART OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY OF ST.ALBANS F i n e A ccommodation shopping centre. Our central and local hostelries. Residents Accommodation position, gives excellent access to are positively encouraged to Verulam House was local shops and stores, museums, attend or visit these facilities by refurbished into a five-star nursing theatres, restaurants, churches our Activity Organiser. home in 1996. A lift services all floors and there are two beautiful lounges, one overlooking the gardens and one used mainly as a T.V and video room by the residents. The standard of furnishings in the lounges is in keeping with this high class nursing home. A separate activities room allows the residents to work with our full time organiser on their hobbies and is large enough to hold parties and functions with all the residents from time to time. The corridors are wide enough to allow wheelchair access to all parts of the Home which is on three floors with lovely aspects overlooking the gardens at the rear and the Cathedral area to the front. VERULAM HOUSE NURSING HOME P e r s o n a l C a r e The majority of the rooms of interesting events. She have en-suite facilities and the organises an enjoyable social bathrooms on each floor contain calender with theatre trips, the latest equipment for helping barbecues and summer parties. residents with their bathing. We believe strongly at Verulam House that the resident decides 24 Hour Care how they will spend their time. To provide the very highest We have a well attended standard of 24 hour nursing care, residents management committee our nursing team is led by matron which meets throughout the year. and her deputy matrons. As well as being Registered General Cuisine Nurses, they all have extensive Our meals are served in our experience in elderly care. bright and attractive dining Our Director of Nursing room. All vegetables and fruit in organises in-house training and There is also a visiting dentist, season are delivered fresh daily. staff participate in training hairdresser, chiropodist, optician We specialise in home made programmes at the University of and reflexologist. Physiotherapy dishes and our chef caters for Hertfordshire. can be arranged through your individual tastes as well as Trained care assistants under own doctor or privately. dietary needs. the direction of the Day and Night sisters ensure that Social Activities residents care plan programmes Our activity organiser is here are carried out under the daily and encourages all supervision of your own doctor. residents to participate in a range SKILL, DEDICATION & PERSONAL CARE H o m e f r o m H o m e Our Aims Included in Fees To provide a safe, caring, Private rooms with en-suite We want residents to feel at warm and homely facilities home from their first day at environment where the Verulam House. Our staff remaining years can be spent Full board. Our meals are stimulate active and independent in peace and dignity, served in our bright and lifestyles and encourage new maintaining the individuals attractive dining room. All friendships. identity, privacy and vegetables and fruit in self-esteem. Verulam House is registered season are delivered fresh with the Herts Area Health daily. Our chef has a Authority and Social Services. The delivery of excellent reputation for home made We are also a member of the standards of nursing and cakes, pastries and Registered Nursing Home personal care to promote and nutritious soups, which are Association, an maintain physical, mental, a speciality. Particular organisation that emotional and spiritual dietary needs and individual sets high standards, well being. tastes are catered for. only allowing membership to Qualified nursing care continue following their Assess the individuals social 24 hours of the day two yearly inspections. and health care needs by listening and involving them Religion Personal laundry with family, friends, doctors Religious services are held and nurses to formulate a regularly for all denominations in package of care tailored to Full programme of our beautiful chapel. We enjoy their needs. activities daily links with the Cathedral. S K I L L, D E D I C A T I O N & P E R S O N A L C A R E Email: [email protected] · www.verulamhouse.co.uk · [email protected] Email: Telephone: 01727 853991 · Facsimile: 01727 855059 01727 Facsimile: · 853991 01727 Telephone: Verulam Road · St.Albans · Hertfordshire · AL3 4DH AL3 · Hertfordshire · St.Albans · Road Verulam NURSING HOME VERULAM HOUSE Designed Designed and Printed by Imacom, St. Albans 01727 844707.