Arthur Jenkins Home, Blaenavon
Coedcae Road, Blaenavon, NP44 9PP.
Arthur Jenkins is a single storey building occupying an elevated position overlooking the town of Blaenavon, providing residential accommodation for 28 Older Persons.There are bus stops near to Arthur Jenkins and a number of taxi firms serving the area. Arthur Jenkins is situated in its' own grounds which is ideal for short walks in safety.
Arthur Jenkins is staffed twenty-four hours a day by a well motivated, trained team, who confidently will assist to meet the care needs of all who stay here.
Staff at Arthur Jenkins enable residents to maximise their abilities and remain in control of their lives, through having help to meet any of their needs beyond just basic care. A specially named member of staff will also assist in shopping with, or on behalf of a resident, liasing with family and friends and in some instances, with consent, act as advocate for a resident. A special relationship can develop between this staff member and the resident which reinforces that living at Arthur Jenkins can be a very positive choice.
Arthur Jenkins offers both respite and long term accommodation to adults who have been assessed by a Care Manager of Torfaen Social Services as needing residential care.
Meals provided at the Home are of a consistently high standard and a wide choice of food is available at each meal time, ranging from hot food to salads and snacks. Menus reflect seasonal trends and special diets. The wishes and requests of residents are catered for in a creative and appealing way, along with cultural and ethnic cuisine as needed. A laundry service for personal clothing is available, if required.
We can arrange visits from doctors, nurses, chiropody services, dentists, solicitors, hairdressers and beauticians. Church services of most denominations can be attended locally (transport arrangements can be made) also a visit by a faith representative to Arthur Jenkins can be arranged.
A wide range of leisure activities both within and outside of Arthur Jenkins takes place for residents. Each year trips are organised to places of interest as reflected by the wishes of the residents.
Within Arthur Jenkins there is a regular programme of planned activities available to all residents, these include social evenings, quiz nights, sing alongs, barbecues, reminiscence sessions all conducted by trained staff and interest groups. Local artistes also visit.
Contacting Arthur Jenkins Home
Jane Saunders, Registered Home Manager: (01495) 790319
