insideKENT Magazine Issue 71 - February 2018 | Page 144

PROPERTY
DETERMINED TO BE THE DIFFERENCE
IN THE NEXT 20 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF OLDER PEOPLE IN
ENGLAND WILL RISE SIGNIFICANTLY. AS WE ALL LIVE LONGER, THE
NEED FOR MORE PLACES IN GOOD QUALITY RETIREMENT VILLAGES AND
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES WILL INTENSIFY. WHAT SHOULD WE LOOK
FOR WHEN DECIDING UPON OUR FUTURE CARE? WHICH FACTORS
INDICATE GOOD QUALITY CARE?
Research shows that there is a relationship
between care and homeliness as joint, but not
necessarily competing, measures of quality.
How residents are looked after, and what they
are offered in terms of food and recreational
activities are all good indicators of quality of
care. Perhaps the most important measure,
however, is the extent of the relationship
between the care home’s staff and the
residents they look after, as well as the support
they give to families and friends.
It is here that the Cinnamon Care Collection
distinguishes itself. A privately owned
company, it provides an exclusive group of
luxury care homes and retiremen t villages in
beautiful locations throughout the country.
Everyone who works for Cinnamon embraces
the company’s philosophy: they are
‘determined to be the difference’ in the lives
of their residents and their families. This means
prioritising happy residents above their own
concerns and believing that life is for living,
regardless of age.
“We want people to be proud of the difference
we make to our residents’ lives, and those of
their families who entrust us with their care,”
explains Carole Hunt, Director of the
Cinnamon Care Collection. “Recruiting the
right people is crucial; although you can teach
someone to become qualified, no one can be
taught compassion. Then we instil our
Cinnamon values in each member of our
team. We are passionate about people,
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dedicated to great design, respectful without
fail, inspired by individuality and united by
compassion. These are not just words, they
are what we are constantly striving to achieve.”
In Spring 2018, Cinnamon will open Emerson
Park, a vibrant new retirement village in
Rowhill Road, Hextable. Its location combines
the peace and tranquillity of a traditional
English village with easy accessibility for
visitors. It is close to the M20 and M25, and
central London is just a 36-minute train
journey away.
This architect-designed retirement
community for people aged 55 and over offers
47 luxury residents’ apartments, all of which
are purchased on a 125-year lease. For peace
of mind there is an audio-visual entry system
from each apartment to the main entrance,
plenty of outside lighting and a 24-hour
emergency call system to the on-site team.
For those who feel they need a bit more help,
Emerson Park offers five spacious one-
bedroom Service Plus Suites. These come with
practical, discreet support services including
a delicious three-course lunch, an hour a week
of housekeeping and an on-site laundry
service. If your needs should change in the
future, Emerson Park offers continuity of care;
at the centre of the retirement village lies
Emerson Grange, a care home providing
round-the-clock residential and dementia
care. Short-term respite is also available for
those in need of convalescence, holiday cover
or simply a break.
Retirement villages are specifically designed
to keep residents healthy, active and social.
Emerson Park offers a range of five-star
facilities including a state-of-the-art exercise
studio and gym, hair and beauty salon, and a
purpose-built cinema room. There is a feast
of dining choices from a healthy snack in the
café/bar to three-course dining in the elegant
ambience of the Club Room restaurant.
A private transport service opens up
opportunities for trips to local shops and day
excursions to nearby places of interest. A full-
time social & events manager plans and
organises events and activities inspired by the
residents’ interests, and family and friends are
welcomed.
The right environment coupled with the right
care and the right stimulation can transform
people’s lives, however, no one can decide
simply by looking at a website or a brochure.
A visit is essential. If you’re planning your
retirement years, or those of your loved one,
why not discover the Cinnamon difference
for yourself?
The show apartment at Emerson Park is
available to view on Monday to Saturday from
10am to 4pm and on Sunday by prior
appointment. For further information on
Emerson Park call 01322 515415 or visit
www.cinnamoncc.com/emersonpark.