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Honey Lane Specialist Dementia Care HomeWaltham Abbey, Essex
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Honey Lane is a warm and welcoming home-from-home
An award-winning team provide personal, individual care
A variety of recently refurbished feature areas for socialising and relaxing
A variety of recently refurbished feature areas for socialising and relaxing
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Reminiscence areas featured throughout the home
Our dedicated care team
Honey the cat is a much-loved friend to many residents
Honey Lane
Honey Lane is a specialist dementia care home, in Waltham Abbey, Essex, which puts its residents at the heart of everything it does.
The elegant purpose-built home has been designed to offer the best in comfort and care, and our team is instrumental in making everyone feel right at home in the environment.
We make every effort to stay at the cutting edge of dementia care developments. We have been working with Dementia Care Matters to improve the quality of life of the people living here and are delighted to have achieved Butterfly Service status in June 2012. This kitemark, created by industry leader Dementia Care Matters, is the highest possible commendation of our home and recognition of the hard work of all our team.
We employ compassionate people and our specialist team is trained to make every moment count. Or home is designed to enhance the quality of life of those with dementia, maximising independence, stimulation and relaxation. These are just some of the aspects that we believe make Honey Lane a great home. And, achieving this most recent award is great recognition of our approach to dementia care.
There were many moments at Honey Lane when I felt really moved by the warmth, love and obviously genuine passion for the work the whole team showed. They made it look easy but I know it takes a lot of hard work and good leadership to make this happen. Sally Knocker, Dementia Care Matters
Life at Honey Lane
Honey Lane is purpose built with both dementia care and individual needs in mind. Our building houses some specialist facilities, such as a Snoezelen sensory room, and sensory bathrooms.
It is also the simple touches that make our home comfortable. For example, corridors are wide, with plenty of natural daylight, which is essential for those with dementia.
Residents can select their own bedroom, many of which incorporate en-suite wet room facilities. They include nurse call systems that help support our round-the-clock care we provide.
We’ve recently carried out work at Honey Lane to further enhance our environment and create cozy feature areas, to give our residents a real sense of being at home.
Type of care
- Specialist dementia care
Facilities
- 39 bedrooms (14 en-suite)
- Lounge areas for relaxation
- Snoezelen sensory room to stimulate the senses
- Sensory gardens
- Entertainment room with cinema screen
We promote an active lifestyle at Honey Lane and a wide variety of activities and events are organised to keep our residents occupied each day. We have forged close links with the community and are constantly visiting local places of interest, as well as bringing in local entertainers into our home.
Here are some examples that bring fun and laughter into the lives of our residents.
An example of our activities.
| Monday | AM - Art class PM - Film club |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | AM - Exercise group PM - General knowledge quiz |
| Wednesday | AM - Flower arranging PM - Baking |
| Thursday | AM - Gardening club PM - Tea dance |
| Friday | Day trip to a local attraction |
Address
Honey Lane Specialist Dementia Care Home
Honey Lane
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 3BA
Tel: 01992 800 138
View a larger Map 0.021255 51.681503Investing in our staff is important at Honey Lane. Our specialist team has worked hard to achieve Butterfly Service™ status and continues to maintain excellence in dementia care. We are all dedicated to doing a good job, bringing love and laughter into our home.
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Karen Dean, Home Manager
Karen has more than 17 years’ experience in care. She is also a trainer and has gained the Registered Manager Award. She is undertaking a diploma in dementia care and is focused on developing both the home and its staff.
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Jacky Fitzpatrick, Care Services Manager
Jacky started her career as a carer 20 years ago and worked her way up to Deputy Manager in a residential dementia care home in Epping. Jacky went on to spend two years managing the Alzheimer’s Society in Uttlesford supporting families from point of diagnosis before joining the team at Honey Lane. She brings a wealth of dementia knowledge to her role and is a great support to residents, relatives and staff.
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Jackie Berritt & Ruth Cummins, Activities Co-ordinators
Jackie and Ruth organise a wide range of weekly planned activities and also ensure menu boards are updated and the home is tidy on a daily basis. Both believe it's important to keep residents busy and engaged and tailor activites for each unit.
We love to hear from family members and friends about their experiences of life at Honey lane. How they feel about our home, the care we give and the team that make that possible.
Knowing the ways in which we have made a difference and touched the lives of those in our care – and their loved ones – is what keeps us focused on delivering the highest standard of care at all times.
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Dear Karen,
Thank you for doing such a good job caring for all at Honey Lane. I couldn't have found a better home for my darling wife Joy.It gives me such peace of mind to know that she is so well looked after.
Lots of love from us both,
Harry
Harry
1st February 2013
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Dear Karen,
What a fantastic home you and your staff have created and what amazing care and support you all provide.
The day mum had to move into a care home was one of the most difficult. However, from the start your staff showed mum such kindness and respect that she soon settled in and began to feel safe and loved.
We would reccomend this home due to the commitment, professionalism, yet caring attitude of the wonderful staff.
Yours sincerely,
Anita Monseel
Anita Monseel
4th July 2012
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To all the staff at Honey Lane,
Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into making Saturday's event so enjoyable for us all.
For and on behalf of Bob Langley and family
Bob Langley
17th June 2012
