About  

Acorn Manor is a 7-bedded Residential Care Home for adults with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour presenting with complex care needs. There are 5 large and spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, as well as 2 flats boasting their own bathroom, living area and bedroom. In the main house there are two comfortable, spacious living rooms, a dining room and a large kitchen where tasty and nutritious homemade meals are expertly prepared. Within the extensive grounds, Acorn Manor residents can enjoy the sensory garden, the orchard and gain their green fingers on the vegetable plot.

Residents are encouraged to live a full, busy life and are encouraged to go out every day; some for a long walk, whilst others will go to the beach, swimming, horse-riding, shopping or to the local parks– whatever they most enjoy. Acorn Manor residents are often out in the evenings too, and particularly like attending the cinema and local theatres. Using public transport is an important life skill, and it is greatly encouraged here, although there are also company vehicles available and parking space for those with their own Motability vehicles.

Professional and Highly Trained Staff

The Home has a highly dedicated team of friendly and professional carers, catering, maintenance and household staff, all of whom are trained within their specialities. Specialist training is given on NAPPI, Autism, Learning Disabilities and behaviours that challenge, First aid and Moving and Handling as well as regular mandatory training provided by a highly qualified trainer and Registered Nurse, ensuring compliance and competence to the highest standards.

The Home is led by the home manager, Millie May Hill who is currently completing her Level 5 NVQ and is supported by her Area Manager and Registered Manager Hayley Ashton who has her NVQ 5 and has extensive experience in managing and supporting a home such as Acorn Manor. Millie is supported by her Deputy Manager Charlotte and wider care team. Millie and her team are further supported by the Area Manager Hayley Ashton who is responsible for the operational and care aspects of the home. Both of which are supported fully by the Director Rebecca Marks who frequently visits the home.

Acorn Manor works very closely with the resident’s families, GP’s, IATT teams, District Nursing team, Social Workers, chiropody, dentist, opticians, physiotherapists and all other professionals involved in a resident’s care.

Quality of Life

Many of our residents require a high level of care and support and we cater for all complex needs. In order to achieve this we have a good staff provision with staff who are trained and have empathy and passion for our residents. Many of our residents are from differing backgrounds therefore a full life history profile is carried out prior to admission which enables us to apply a person centred approach as well as being able to share and enjoy their many experiences of life. We see Acorn Manor as being synonymous to excellent care and support never losing sight that our residents are centre to all that we do.

Contact us

For any questions or referrals you may have please contact us below via phone or email.

• Acorn Manor Direct Phone: 01237 423 121

• Ark Care Homes Head Office: 01237 420 777

• Home Manager: Milliemay.hill@arkcarehomes.co.uk

• Area Manager: Hayley.ashton@arkcarehomes.co.uk

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