Each person is at the heart of Dr French Memorial Home
Individuality
We cater for each resident’s special needs, likes and dislikes
Safe & secure
Every step is taken to keep each resident safe & secure
Respect & Dignity
Every resident and their dignity is respected to the utmost
Active & Happy
There is always something going on that is fun and stimulating
Everything you need to care for and support you family and loved ones
The home is run under the direct supervision of Florence Somers who is responsible to the management committee and has many years’ experience of caring for the elderly.
When a senior person can no longer care for themselves, difficult decisions have to be made. We at Dr French recognise this and feel privileged if you entrust the care of you loved one to us.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Training in Jewels in Dementia helps staff to understand the person with dementia as an individual. It teaches the staff how they can enable people to live their lives as they want and as independently as possible. The “Jewels” are the various progressive stages of Dementia; the use of this terminology recognises the intrinsic value of the person at each stage. It places emphasis on what they can do, not what they have lost the ability to do. Read More
Assisted living
We are able to care and support residents who have with a wide range of physical frailties. A comprehensive assessment is always carried out, for every resident. This is continually reviewed and monitored. An individual care plan is worked out with input from all involved to ensure maximum comfort and well-being, taking account of any special needs or mobility limitations.
Residents’ health, well-being and religious needs
If a resident previously lived in the North Finchley area it is possible for them to remain with their GP. Otherwise we will register you with one of our many visiting GP’s.
The chiropodist visits us at regular intervals and we have friendly dentists and opticians close by.
To support religious needs, all denomination clergy visit and we have a number of local churches within a reasonably short distance.
Weekly hairdressing and manicures are available for the residents.
We are specialists in the care of those with dementia and have embraced Jewels in Dementia.
Respite service
If you are the main carer for a loved one or one of your family members and there is a forthcoming period where you will be unable to provide care, we offer a great respite service so you can take leave with peace of mind.
Temporary residents receive all the usual quality care and attention that our long term residents do – including fresh meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, excellent facilities and fun activities. Please get in touch with any further questions or to organise a respite period.