Care Home Case Studies

Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity which has been serving the community for over 170 years, offering a range of services tailored to meet the needs of each of its residents. Courtney Thorne was commissioned to install a new nurse call solution in its the Ronson Unit, a specialist 28-bed unit.

Montreux Living has a portfolio of six boutique care homes that cater for residents requiring full-time care or short-term support. Homes combine a warm and homely atmosphere in stunning surroundings with first-class care and support. Courtney Thorne was commissioned to install nurse call systems in a number of homes.

Springcare is a group with 14 high quality nursing and residential care homes located throughout Cheshire, Shropshire and the Wirral. Springcare provides care accommodation, daily support and specialist help for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Courtney Thorne’s flexible nurse call systems support the group.

The (DSDC) at University of Stirling is a leading international knowledge centre, dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia and advising those designing dementia care environments. Courtney Thorne’s wireless nurse call technology was part of a showcase that supports best practice in dementia care.

Tidworth House in Wiltshire is home to the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre for injured and sick service personnel and veterans. A nurse call system was needed to allow beneficiaries and staff to call for assistance; a simple installation that would meet the challenge of connecting call points in hard-to-reach areas was essential.

Sue Ryder is a national healthcare charity providing hospice and neurological care for people facing a life-changing diagnosis. Responsiveness from nursing staff is critical for patient comfort and safety, so when its nurse call system started failing, Courtney Thorne was approached to find a solution.

Green Park Care Home in Warrington is run by Orchard Care Homes and recently opened a new Dementia+ unit to meet the needs of residents with advanced dementia and more complex needs while developing a positive working environment for staff. Its new SMART care technology will provide residents with outstanding care.

Colten Care owns and runs 21 care homes across the south. Achieving the highest standards of safety and responsiveness is a reflection of external compliance and an essential step on Colten Care’s continual journey to excellence. Our case study demonstrates how Courtney Thorne helped this leading UK care home provider this.