Facilities at Quinta da Fonte

Quinta da Fonte has a block of 10 studio apartments with a spacious living area, bathroom and kitchenette. Long term residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal effects to transform the apartment to their own home. The apartment block is connected to the main house which has a further 8 large suites with private bathrooms. The main house has light and airy communal lounge and dining areas. There is a secluded mature well stocked and maintained garden which offers tranquil, restful and stimulating surroundings for residents and their guests to enjoy.

What BRH provides for OUR RESIDENTS with Care, Compassion and Communication:

• Full board.
• All meals – including dietry requirements.
• All heating, electricity and water.
• Daily room and bathroom cleaning.
• Laundry, incl. personal items.
• Specific Personal hygiene items supplied (toiletries, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, shampoo).
• 24 hour support – incl. personal emergency alarm.
• Telephones, cable television, Internet Wi-Fi (TV provided if needed).
• Free meals for families and their relatives.
• Assisting / Organising funerals.
• Communication with families.
• 24 hr CARING by experienced staff. (Training by specialist Nurse).
• Monthly Staff Training.
• In-House Director.
• Visit by doctor every week.
• Daily support from a fully qualified Nursing team.
• Medication supervision.
• Arrange physiotherapy, hairdressers, pedicure/manicure, dentists, consultations, hospitalisation, etc.
• Accompanying residents to clinics, hospitals, dentists, specialists, hairdressers and outside visits.
• Active Social Program (Weekly: Exercise classes, Yoga, Sound Healing (music therapy), Arts and Crafts, Knitting group (11 Knitters) Monthly: WRVS Tea and Talk Other: Easter activities, Concerts, Garden Party, Christmas Carols, Traditional Christmas Lunch, New Year Party, Carnival Dancing Duo, External Lunches and Coffees, BBQs, Lunches in our garden with family & friends, Celebrate all Birthdays (incl. staff), Celebrate Traditional Portuguese Events (Sto António e São Martinho).
• Personalised Special requirements (Dietary, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Articulated beds, etc.).
• Direct communication with family.
• Contact with local Churches.

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