Southwood Lodge

General information

The Home works closely with social workers from the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals to enable the easiest transition possible.

Residents also benefit from regular visits from professionals including: chiropodist, dentist, hairdresser, optician, leaders and visitors from various religious denominations.

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32 recently refurbished bedrooms - Single with en suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring their own personal items of furniture and wall coverings to make their room familiar
All bedrooms have an emergency call system, TV and Telephone point
The Home provides bathrooms especially designed to cater for the needs of the elderly infirm
A peaceful communal garden
New bright Lounge/Dining room
Lift, Stair climber and stair lift
Excellent and appropriate cuisine to suit individual needs

Programme Includes:

Frequent walking/wheelchair trips out to local coffee shops, newsagents, park and local area
Day trips further afield on company mini bus
Encouraging residents to help with any of the services provided by the home such as baking, flower arranging and gardening
Arts and Crafts are provided according to the ability of the residents, these include puzzles, games, drawing and pasting, Music, Sing-alongs, etc.
TV, books and magazines may all be enjoyed by all
Family and friends are welcome to drop in and/ or take their resident on an outing at any time.