Accommodation

Each resident's room is fully carpeted and comfortably furnished. All bedrooms have hand basins and many also have en suite toilets and some have their own bathrooms. The central heating radiators in each room have thermostatic controls which can be adjusted to individual requirements. Residents are encouraged to adapt the furnishings bringing in such items of furniture, pictures and other keepsakes as can be accommodated. All rooms are fitted with Nurse Call intercom, Radio, Colour Television and Direct Dial Telephone. All general bathrooms are fitted with specialist baths and bathing aids. Pets may be allowed at matron's discretion.

Dining

Particular care is taken in the preparation of food to provide variety and choice to meet not only individual requirements but also diabetic or other special dietary needs. Visitors are welcome to stay for coffee or tea at any time, and for main meals by prior arrangement with Matron's office. There is a private bar licence for residents and their guests.

Breakfast served:
Morning coffee:
Luncheon:
Afternoon Tea:
Evening Meal:
L
ate beverage:

from 7.00am - 9.00am
10.30am
12.30pm
3.30pm
6.30pm
from 7.30p.m.

 

Visitors

Moorhouse is open to visitors at any time, however we would request visitor's discretion during meal times and late evenings, other than at the specific request of the resident.

Recreation

The social life at Moorhouse includes outings such as trips to the theatre, National Trust properties and the seaside. There are regular visits from outside speakers and musical groups as well as a full and varied programme of social activities including crafts, music evenings, exercise classes and croquet on the lawn.

Library

There is a library available to all residents which is supported by the mobile County Library to meet individual requirements. In addition talking books and cassettes are available when required.

Loop System for the Hard of Hearing

The Sitting Room and Dining Room are fitted with a loop system for the hard of hearing. This facility is also available in residents private rooms if required.

Telephone

Each room is fitted with a direct dial telephone with outgoing calls logged and charged to the end of month account.

Chaplains

Communion services are held by the local Vicar fortnightly and by the Roman Catholic Priest weekly; transport is provided to their churches and to the United Reform Church, as required. Visits from residents own ministers are welcome at all times.

Smoking

In accordance with current recommendations we operate a No Smoking Policy.

 



CONTACT:
MR T R SHEPHERD

MOORHOUSE NURSING HOME, TILFORD ROAD, HINDHEAD, SURREY GU26 6RA
TELEPHONE: 01428 604381

REGISTRATION AUTHORITIES: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL AND S W SURREY HEALTH AUTHORITY