Townend Close

Care homes Victoria Road, Crosshills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8SZ View on map

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Welcome to Townend Close

Anchor’s Townend Close care home in Keighley is a trusted provider of residential care for older people, and offers specialised services for people who have increasing frailty and need extra support.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change.

At Townend Close, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varied range of social activities.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our chef preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Set in a quiet village location and in its own beautiful grounds, Townend Close is close to local services and amenities, such as nearby shops and a park, and are on the bus route to the towns of Skipton and Keighley.

In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with 50 years of experience.

Come and visit us at any time. We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

Features

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

Engaging activities programme
Garden
Hairdressing salon
Communal iPad

Care and support

In addition to residential care, we also offer:

Respite care
Huntington's disease
Convalescence care
Parkinson's disease
Personalised care plans

Food and dining

We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:

Communal dining area
Nutrition and hydration stations
Private dining area
Visitors are welcome to join residents for meals

Life at Townend Close

At Townend Close care home, we provide quality 24-hour residential care in a warm, safe and friendly environment.

At Townend Close care home we have:
- A library
- A ‘pets are welcome’ policy by arrangement with the Manager
- A shop for small items
- A hairdressing salon
- A lift to upper floors
- A personal laundry facility and laundry service
- A pay phone and the facilities for a private telephone line in each room
- Regular religious services and meetings should you wish to take part
- Newspapers which can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
- Wheelchair access and car parking

Nearby facilities residents can enjoy:
- Skipton and Keighley town centres are four miles away and can be reached using excellent bus services
- The nearest hospital is Airedale
- Steeton and Silsden railway station is two miles away
- A theatre, swimming pool, golf course and supermarket are under four miles away

Townend Close care home is a unique, purpose-built residence which was designed to provide residential care. Set in a quiet location and in its own grounds, Townend Close care home has single en-suite rooms and some rooms with lovely views of the countryside.

Our home is fully furnished and decorated to a high standard with a call system which ensures that help is at hand 24 hours a day.

We also have:
- Some rooms with their own lounge and kitchen/dinning area
- Some rooms with views of the gardens
- A television point and connections for satellite and digital TV
- Tea-making facilities available to make drinks for you and your visitors

Other accommodation facilities include:
- Cosy lounges with TVs and quiet areas for reading and relaxing
- A guest suite available for family and friends to stay overnight
- Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in comfort
- Safe, enclosed gardens

We encourage you to bring small personal items to enhance your room.

At Townend Close care home we know how important mealtimes are and like them to be a sociable and enjoyable part of the day. Our experienced chefs attend Anchor's Cater Craft training course which enables them to understand the nutritional requirements of elderly people and to ensure all meals are prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We serve tasty, wholesome, good food and our menus change regularly with a daily choice available. We also cater for residents with special dietary needs and create a “dining atmosphere” by decorating these areas in colours that stimulate the appetite and create ambiance.

Our staff respect individual preferences. All these factors boost residents appetites and enable them to enjoy their meal - which is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Our care home organises and arranges a variety of opportunities for our residents to enjoy daily activities in our home and in the local community.

We work in partnership with the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) and encourage activities that enhance our residents’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

Residents preferred activities, interests and ability are discussed when they move in and an agreed plan ensures that these requests are fulfilled (wherever possible). Our residents’ suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.

We organise supervised day trips to leisure facilities and places of interest as well as social events in the home, including themed restaurant evenings, arts and crafts, quizzes and regular entertainers.

Health

At Townend Close, our caring and attentive staff work with our residents and their loved ones to create a detailed care plan which ensures our residents individual health and care needs are met.

We know how important it is to care for our residents with the dignity and respect they deserve and this is at the heart of what we do at Townend Close care home.

Our commitment to advanced dementia training for our staff has helped the Department of Health pass its goal of 3,000 Dignity Champions nationwide.

Our health and social care partners include:
- A GP who is available on request
- A hairdresser visits every week
- A chiropodist visits on request
- An optician who visits the home
- The district nurse and physiotherapist who visit by arrangement

Pricing information

Anchor endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

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Call us to discuss your specific care needs today

What is included in care home fees?

For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time. Nevertheless, we all want the best we can afford – whether for ourselves or a loved one.

Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24 hour care and support, all utility bills and meals as well as a fantastic range of daily activities.

At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.

Want more information on care home fees?

Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.

Care home fees

Sharon Mackie

Care Home Manager

I am here to help new residents and their families feel confident in their choices and ensure they feel supported and in control every step of the way. Please feel free to come in for a chat and a cup of tea and see what our home has to offer.

Margaret Bishop

Deputy Manager

We are here to help you in any way we can. We understand that choosing a care home can sometimes be a daunting process. Asking questions is important to helping you feel confident in your decision and we are here to provide all the support you need.