Providing Nursing and Personal Care
For The Elderly and Young Disabled

Inspection invited without obligation if you should wish to call in for a coffee and a chat to discuss your needs. You are assured of a warm welcome from either Matron, Mrs. Jennifer Chapman, the Unit Manager, Mrs. Tracey Farrington or any of the staff, some of whom have worked at the home since its' opening in 1991. Standing majestically in acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, dating back to the 17th century, the home was originally built as a family home, hence its previous name Asmall House. It now boasts two purpose built extensions designed to compliment its original homely comforts and situated within two miles from the centre of Ormskirk. Only half a mile from the bus stop but within easy reach of other community activities by mini-bus or taxi, Asmall Hall is a haven for those with care needs.

REGISTERED and caring for both male and female clients we offer a relaxed but staff competent environment including Qualified Nurses on duty for each 24 hour period with the majority of Care Staff having N.V.Q. qualifications. To maintain the high standard of care to our residents we ensure our staff achieve these standards by ongoing training, supervision and appraisal. They are continually reminded that our residents' lives are for "Living" whatever their disability and that we aim to provide many of the comforts you would wish for. Bath and free-standing hoists are used where residents are unable to take 75% of their own body weight to reduce the risk of resident or staff injuries, and a shower trolley or chair is also available.

A Quality Service is the only acceptable one!

Registered and inspected regularly for the Quality Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2002, Asmall Hall Management are continually looking to improve the delivery of care standards to best practice levels.

VISITING is open and refreshments are available. Obviously an occasional meal or overnight stay for visitors travelling long distances may be arranged, vacancy permitting. We do request however that generally, visitors avoid mealtimes in order to respect the dignity and privacy of other residents in the dining rooms but a small seperate visitor's lounge is available as an alternative.

ACCOMMODATION: The majority of bedrooms are single although there are 3 shared bedrooms if this is desired. Each room has a washbasin and most rooms are en-suite or, if not, facilities are very close by. Some have a full bathroom suite. All the rooms are fitted with lockable outer doors and have a lockable drawer within the room. Televisions are available in most bedrooms upon request or residents may use their own TV set. Residents are always encouraged to personalise their own rooms with treasured possessions of their choice (room permitting and conforming to fire regulations) to encourage that "Home from Home" feeling.

Vitally the quality laundry service provided is monitored and audited regularly but residents are requested to ensure all clothing is labelled so that Laundry Staff are able to return clean items as quickly as possible.
Although public telephones are situated around the home it is also possible to have a personal line fitted at your own expense. The home is equipped with a sophisticated fire detection system, alarms, emergency lighting, central heating system, nurse call system and cctv cameras on all exits as you would expect in a home of this quality.

ASMALL HALL prides itself in offering home cooked food wherever possible and choice of menu is always available including special medical diets as required. There is a choice of two well-decorated period dining rooms in the General Unit and a separate one in the Mulberry Unit (Separate Dementia Unit). The four lounges are decorated to create that relaxing atmosphere we all pursue and one lounge has an open fire for those cosy colder days.

APPROXIMATE MEAL TIMES ARE : Breakfast 8.30 – 9.30am, Lunch 12.15 – 1.15pm approximately, Evening Meal 4.30 – 5.30pm approximately.
Drinks and snacks are also offered at various times throughout the day or as requested.

DELIVERY OF CARE : On admission, residents are asked if they would like to complete a “pen picture” of their lives prior to their stay with us. This is to enable staff to have a wider view of the type of needs and previous associations. This may assist us to provide a more familiar and homely environment for each resident. This is a completely voluntary option and may be provided by a close relative if the person is not physically able to do so.