Potton View

Potton View is a residential care home near the charming village of Gamlingay, which is steeped in a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age. The home can accommodate up to 31 residents, situated on the Cambridgeshire border with Hertfordshire.

The home comprises of one ground floor making this care home fully accessible and mobility friendly. The property is a large detached bungalow with a car park and gardens spanning the side and back of the home. The garden is spacious and allows for our residents to enjoy the feeling of being in the countryside from the comfort of their own home. The gardens are disabled friendly with level access with exquisite views of the surrounding farmland, making enjoying the grounds a very peaceful experience.

The home has a number of communal spaces including two separate lounges, a well-presented dining room, a salon for our residents to receive hair and nail treatments, and full bathroom facilities.

In the nearby villages of Gamlingay and Potton our residents have the opportunity to visit supermarkets, shops, bakeries, public houses, a public library, parks and walkways, and doctors surgeries.

This bedroom is situated within Southwell Court in Cambridgeshire, and aims to show the high quality accommodation we offer across the group. Size of room may vary across different homes, but all of our rooms include all the attributes mentioned within the virtual tour. Outside and communal galleries feature our residential facilities throughout East Anglia. This is an example of a standard bedroom within the Black Swan Care Group.

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Dining

Dining is a hugely important factor in many lives, it is more than simply sustenance. Culturally, both food and dining are at the core of our most joyous experiences in life; weddings, festivals, birthdays and holidays to name just a few.

We encourage our residents to invite their loved ones into the home for lunch, dinner and even breakfast so that meal times offer the same opportunities for socialising as they would’ve done throughout each individual’s life.

What is unique about the dining experience we offer here is ‘choice’, which extends beyond simply WHAT you wish to eat, it includes WHERE, WHEN and WHO WITH. Not only do our residents have a superb choice of meals each day but they have the freedom to eat them wherever they like, whenever they like, and with whomever they choose.

We often incorporate food into our activities, providing buffets at parties and BBQs during summer garden parties. We have even hosted ‘Come dine with me’ style evenings in which favourite meals are pitted against one another, diners then voting for their favourite.

Our catering staff are highly skilled and in addition to their knowledge within hospitality they are subject to our programme of care related training, this gives them a broad understanding of the often complex needs of our residents. Our dining team cater for a diverse range of dietary requirements and have experience in tailoring menus to suit every individual’s specific needs.

Entertainment

Regular activities include flower arranging, art and craft sessions, quiz nights and tea parties. As well as fun events in the home, entertainers often come and visit us too. We have recently been visited by the Salvation Army, musicians and local drama students.

As you would expect, special holidays are incorporated into our activity calendar and birthdays are always celebrated with a party and a big slice of cake!

We invite our residents to join in with choosing and planning activities and encourage those moving in with us to continue with their current hobbies and interests.

My father was recently in Potton View for respite care and I have to say that from the moment I walked through the door to have a look around prior to my father's arrival, I was really impressed, with the appearance of the home, it was spotlessly clean, but also very warm and welcoming. Every staff member I came into contact with was friendly and made me feel at ease, even offering me a cup of tea or coffee while I waited to speak to the home's manager. The manager was so helpful and friendly, and was very professional, offering us continued support before, during and even after my father was resident there. I would recommend anyone who needs care for a loved one to have a look around and meet with the lovely staff and manager at Potton View Care Home.

Jeannette W