Roselea House

Roselea House

Kingdom Homes Ltd is delighted to announce that this specialist dementia care unit in Cowdenbeath was honoured with another award at the Scottish Care Awards held in November 2011. Having been runner up in the Care Home Design Award category at the 2010 Awards, the home was declared the overall winner of the Dementia Service Award for 2011.

The unit opened in April 2010, having been converted to care specifically for residents with dementia type illnesses. It is considered to be at the forefront of dementia care provision. Roselea House has 20 large single occupancy rooms, all en-suite with showers, in a single storey building.

During the planning of the refurbishment advice was taken from Stirling University Dementia Services Development Centre and incorporated in to the interior design features to provide solutions for people with dementia. Some of the features are:-

• Dementia signposting, including 3D tactile signposting.
• Individual memory boxes on bedroom doors.
• 3D tactile memory murals.
• Non-intrusive call bell system with sensory activated lighting in bedrooms.

The principal aim was to provide a care home with a real family atmosphere for all residents while maintaining respect for their privacy, individual rights, independence and freedom of choice. A dedicated team is lead by manager, Hazel Dunsmuir, who is a Registered Nurse and an accredited dementia care trainer. Hazel has also undertaken training with the Alzheimers Society of Great Britain.

All staff undergo specialist training delivered by Kingdom Homes own training division in order to provide sensitive and appropriate care. Using a "person centred" approach, based on leading theory in current dementia care practice, residents will receive a high level of attention and supervision based on their individual needs and wishes. 

View the latest SCSWIS Inspection Report for Roselea House.