Objectives

The prime objective of Charlotte Straker is to provide "care according to need". It is a home for the elderly and frail who are no longer able or do not wish to live alone, due to physical disability. We strive to meet a number of other objectives in making Charlotte Straker a "home from home"

To provide a high standard of residential and nursing care whilst maintaining the individual’s privacy, dignity and self esteem
To foster independence by allowing residents to look after their own affairs, until as such time as they need assistance. Staff are trained to only become involved when it is essential
To foster resident choice and control over their day-to-day living with the freedom to decide how far they wish to participate in the life of the home
To encourage continued relationships with relatives and the development of new friendships in the home and local community
To promote the expression of beliefs by enabling attendance at places of worship and displaying posters of all parties in local and national elections
To provide a pleasant, safe and secure environment that maximises residents comfort and minimises any anxiety that can sometimes arise from living alone
To provide the most up to date standards of care using the latest equipment. In some rooms we therefore provide hoist tracking, profiling beds and pressure relieving mattresses for those residents who need additional care
To ensure the right of each resident to privacy. Staff will use their name of choice and knock before entering their room