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Lukestone Care Home

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St Michael’s Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8BS

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Welcome to Lukestone Care Centre; a specialist Nursing Dementia Care Home in the centre of Maidstone.

A home from home

Located in the bustling town of Maidstone in Kent, Lukestone Care Home is a Residential Nursing Home providing 24-hour care for elderly people who have been diagnosed with Dementia and other illnesses.

It’s important for our residents to feel welcome and relaxed whether staying with us for a short time or permanently, so we encourage everyone to personalise their rooms by bringing photos, ornaments, furniture and those extra special knick-knacks to create a familiar environment. Our Housekeeping and Maintenance teams are always on hand to make sure that rooms remain clean and tidy, and no job is too big or too small for adding those special touches.

Reminiscence and comfort

We incorporate a ‘Memory Lane’ theme throughout our corridors and lounges, helping to rekindle recollections of significant national events and sweet memories of the swinging 60s, and the rocking 70s and 80s. We often play a selection of music through the decades to tap into the memorable ‘oldies but goodies’ years.

Our oriental-themed sensory room is purposely designed to entice our residents into relaxation. With calming Himalayan chimes and tones, and special aromatherapy, they can enjoy being pampered with a relaxing hand massage using special lotions and liniments. We also offer nail care treatments, including a choice of nail polish colours.

Outside in the garden you’ll often find us in ‘Paula’s Pantry’; a summer house and tea-room we use throughout the year for all kinds of activities, events and day-to-day get togethers. Elsewhere in the garden our raised flower beds are full of colour and residents enjoy tending to the plants and herbs whilst relaxing in the fresh air or enjoying some al fresco dining.

Recreation and leisure

As well as providing physical care we also support the emotional and social needs of our residents. We understand that moving into a care home is a big step, and it is very important for everyone to remain as independent as possible and to keep enjoying their hobbies and interests. Our dedicated Recreation and Well-Being team get to know our residents really well – how they like to spend their time, the places they enjoy visiting and the activities they like to join in with.

We make good use of our minibus for day trips around the Kent countryside; historical visits to Leeds Castle, fish and chips at the seaside, tea and cake at Teapot Island or taking in the great outdoors along Moat Park’s dementia-friendly trail. We really are spoilt for choice and always welcome relatives to join us on our outings.

Daily activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, music and movies allow residents to socialise and share hobbies, and there’s nothing we enjoy more than regular visits from singers, entertainers and Pet Therapy animals that are always fussed over.

We never need an excuse to celebrate a special event or occasion and our Home is often transformed with decorations and entertainment throughout the year for Summer Fetes, Easter, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. We also make sure our residents are the centre of attention for birthdays and special anniversaries.

Resident of the day

‘Resident of the Day’ helps each member of the team understand our residents’ likes, dislikes and the things that really make a difference to them. All team members – whether Carers, Nurses, Housekeepers or Maintenance – find out what’s important to each individual and give them the opportunity to pick their favourite meal for Chef to prepare, choose an activity they would like to do, and add any special touches to their room. Family members are invited to be part of these reviews and we always give feedback when their loved one has been Resident of the Day.

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A home from home

Located in the bustling town of Maidstone in Kent, Lukestone Care Home is a Residential Nursing Home providing 24-hour care for elderly people who have been diagnosed with Dementia and other illnesses.

It’s important for our residents to feel welcome and relaxed whether staying with us for a short time or permanently, so we encourage everyone to personalise their rooms by bringing photos, ornaments, furniture and those extra special knick-knacks to create a familiar environment. Our Housekeeping and Maintenance teams are always on hand to make sure that rooms remain clean and tidy, and no job is too big or too small for adding those special touches.

Reminiscence and comfort

We incorporate a ‘Memory Lane’ theme throughout our corridors and lounges, helping to rekindle recollections of significant national events and sweet memories of the swinging 60s, and the rocking 70s and 80s. We often play a selection of music through the decades to tap into the memorable ‘oldies but goodies’ years.

Our oriental-themed sensory room is purposely designed to entice our residents into relaxation. With calming Himalayan chimes and tones, and special aromatherapy, they can enjoy being pampered with a relaxing hand massage using special lotions and liniments. We also offer nail care treatments, including a choice of nail polish colours.

Outside in the garden you’ll often find us in ‘Paula’s Pantry’; a summer house and tea-room we use throughout the year for all kinds of activities, events and day-to-day get togethers. Elsewhere in the garden our raised flower beds are full of colour and residents enjoy tending to the plants and herbs whilst relaxing in the fresh air or enjoying some al fresco dining.

Lukestone 1960s Inspired Lounge

Recreation and leisure

As well as providing physical care we also support the emotional and social needs of our residents. We understand that moving into a care home is a big step, and it is very important for everyone to remain as independent as possible and to keep enjoying their hobbies and interests. Our dedicated Recreation and Well-Being team get to know our residents really well – how they like to spend their time, the places they enjoy visiting and the activities they like to join in with.

We make good use of our minibus for day trips around the Kent countryside; historical visits to Leeds Castle, fish and chips at the seaside, tea and cake at Teapot Island or taking in the great outdoors along Moat Park’s dementia-friendly trail. We really are spoilt for choice and always welcome relatives to join us on our outings.

Daily activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, music and movies allow residents to socialise and share hobbies, and there’s nothing we enjoy more than regular visits from singers, entertainers and Pet Therapy animals that are always fussed over.

We never need an excuse to celebrate a special event or occasion and our Home is often transformed with decorations and entertainment throughout the year for Summer Fetes, Easter, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. We also make sure our residents are the centre of attention for birthdays and special anniversaries.

Resident of the day

‘Resident of the Day’ helps each member of the team understand our residents’ likes, dislikes and the things that really make a difference to them. All team members – whether Carers, Nurses, Housekeepers or Maintenance – find out what’s important to each individual and give them the opportunity to pick their favourite meal for Chef to prepare, choose an activity they would like to do, and add any special touches to their room. Family members are invited to be part of these reviews and we always give feedback when their loved one has been Resident of the Day.

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I found my wife’s care is of the highest quality. All the management, care home team members and nurses have been very helpful to my relatives, family and friends.

Care services

  • Day Care & Weekend Care
  • Respite Care & Short Breaks
  • Dementia Care
  • Nursing Dementia Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • End of Life Care

Amenities at a glance

  • 42 bedrooms
  • Well-maintained secure gardens
  • Large lounge and dining room
  • Relaxing sensory lounge
  • Dedicated Recreation and Well-Being Team
  • Nutritional Therapy
  • Onsite Hair Salon and Barber Shop
  • Onsite Tea Room ‘Paula’s Pantry’
  • Wi-Fi

A shared Nellsar culture

As part of a group of Care Homes, we are extremely proud of our caring, supportive culture which embodies empathy, equity, professionalism and continuous improvement. Our shared values focus on the individual – from residents to team members – creating an inclusive environment with both residents and team members at the heart of what we do every day.

Nutrition and dining

We have a wonderful team of Chefs and Cooks at Lukestone who prepare fresh, homemade meals every day and ensure that our residents’ likes and dislikes go into creating menus that offer variety and choice. We source local, quality ingredients from butchers, greengrocers and fishmongers to make delicious and beautifully presented dishes.

Our Head of Nutrition and Wellness, Leni, also spends time working alongside our Chef and Nutritional Champions to make sure that each person’s dietary needs and preferences are catered for. Mealtimes are relaxed and sociable occasions where we all come together. However, residents can choose if they wish to eat in the dining room, lounge, garden or their own room.

We keep up to date with international dietary standards and we are supported by the local Speech and Language Therapist. This ensures we effectively cater for residents with swallowing problems so they can safely enjoy their favourite food and drinks.

We have also joined the pilot study on ‘Kent Manual for Mealtimes’ with the initiative and support from Nellsar Care Homes’ Head of Nutrition Wellness, in collaboration with Kent Community Foundation Trust. This is to further enhance our nutritional care and the provision of a Dementia-inclusive dining experience for our dear residents.

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Person-centred care

Lukestone’s Manager embraces new and exciting initiatives to support day-to-day person-centred care, one of these being the introduction of ‘Namaste’ sessions. Each Wednesday and Friday our sensory room comes to life – becoming a calm and tranquil space with relaxing music, decoration and therapeutic activities. Our Carers offer soothing hand massages and use gentle exercises and breathing techniques to help residents relax and enjoy the company of others.

We make sure that every aspect of personal care and well-being is offered to our residents, which includes visits from external professionals such as chiropodists, speech therapists and eye care specialists. Our hair salon/barbershop are wonderful for our ladies and gentlemen to relax and be pampered in. Our barbershop in particular has been wonderfully designed to replicate a traditional men’s grooming shop – complete with hot towels, memorabilia and an authentic visiting barber.

We have strong links with our local community, including St Michael’s Church and local primary schools, who visit us often. We are also lucky to receive wonderful support from relatives and friends who wholeheartedly get involved with events and lend a hand on our garden open days.

Resident at On Site Hair Salon

Dedicated Team Members

Our Home Manager is passionate about creating a family-feel environment, not only for our residents but also for the relatives and friends who spend time with us. He is supported by a passionate team of Nurses, Carers and highly trained team members who strive to give person-centre care each and every day.

Lukestone is also proud to be following the Gold Standards Framework training programme to support its commitment to providing outstanding standards of care.

We’d be delighted to welcome you to visit anytime and we are always on hand to answer questions. Please feel free to contact us on 01622 755821 or email admin.lukestone@nellsar.com

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Nellsar Care and Cookery Book

Created by our Head Chef Cosmin Cristea, Head of Nutrition Leni Wood, and Head of Catering Services Adrian Silaghi, the Nellsar Care and Cookery book is a celebration of our person-centred care catering and nutritional support. We share some of our residents’ favourite seasonal recipes and an insight into the wonderful cooking clubs in our Care Homes.

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Recruitment and Careers

Nellsar is a great choice to begin or continue a career in care; we understand how important a work-life balance is and we look after our team members. We strive to offer the best training and ongoing support, across a range of different roles with flexible hours and shift patterns.

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Nellsar Values

With over 35 years’ experience in caring for the elderly, Nellsar’s defining values reflect the current realities in social care. Our core focus is on supporting the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being of our team members and residents, while also sustaining innovation through the use of technology.

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Food and Dining

All Nellsar Care Homes offer enticing and healthy menus that cater for every taste, preference and special dietary requirements, including immune boosting and soft puréed foods.

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Recreation and Leisure

We encourage our residents to remain as active as possible and our Recreation and Well-Being staff organise daily engaging, fun activities for them to enjoy.

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Nellsar Well-Being Team

Our team of therapists enhance our residents’ sense of well-being and relaxation through nurturing touch. Their services include Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki and Reflexology.

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What’s on, in and around Maidstone

The team at Lukestone are working very hard to ensure that the care and services we provide is of the highest quality. We are aware that at our last inspection by CQC highlighted that we need to make some improvements. We have a comprehensive Home development plan in place that details the actions we are taking to achieve and sustain improvements. If you would like to see a copy of our plan or discuss the contents of the inspection report please contact our Home Manager.
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A message from the Manager

Hello, my name is Russell and I am the Home Manager of Lukestone Care Home. Caring for people has always been my passion, reflecting on my culture, beliefs and religious values. I strive to inspire my team to focus on the core values of care to achieve a deep understanding of Dementia and how it affects the lives and well-being of every resident.

Lukestone boasts some traditional Victorian features and has a very homely feel, with recent interior upgrades that have enhanced its cosy, warm atmosphere. We are known in the area for our excellent Dementia Care; Lukestone has always gained recognition from our stakeholders and our relatives provide very positive feedback after experiencing the delightful service and expert care we provide for their loved ones.

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