Welcome to Mont Calm, our family owned care home in Maidstone. Mont Calm was established in 1987 by Michael and Lisette Lisis. Drawing on their experiences as hospital managers, Mont Calm was created and became the first care home in Maidstone to specialise in Dementia care. We provide both long and short term care for elderly ladies and gentlemen, with a special interest in helping people with all levels of dementia and memory impairment.
Based on the ethos instilled by Michael and Lisette, Mont Calm continues to provide the highest level of care for all of our residents in a comfortable, safe environment that truly is a home-from-home. Mont Calm is located in a peaceful area within walking distance of Maidstone’s town centre. The home is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and patio areas which can be enjoyed all year round.
Please pop in and see us any time or call for a chat.
Quality Care and Friendship
Our experienced staff take a holistic approach to care, and we are proud to provide a comprehensive, personal service from your very first enquiry.
Combining quality care and friendship with contemporary, homely surroundings, we work closely with our residents and their families to ensure that every need is catered for. We strive to create a friendly, happy and warm environment for our residents, and families and friends are always welcome.
Activities
Regular social events, entertainment and activities are organised to ensure that there is always something interesting and stimulating going on at Mont Calm. Our staff are kind, caring and also fun. There is nothing more rewarding for us than seeing the smiles on our residents faces and them telling us what a fantastic time they have had. We encourage social interaction and participation, mental alertness and self esteem. Our activities organiser is always open to new ideas and will support and motivate our residents with any hobbies or interests. We welcome feedback from residents families and friends for any new ideas or suggestions. We have found that many of our residents have particularly enjoyed our visiting singers and bingo nights. We also offer shopping trips and days out to various places in the community. Private functions can also be arranged. We are more than happy to host parties for our residents
Accommodation
Careful thought and consideration has been taken to offer the highest quality of accommodation within Mont Calm. We have single, double and twin rooms with ensuite facilities, each featuring specialised equipment including nurse call units, smoke detectors and temperature controlled gas central heating. Three new luxury private apartments have been created to cater for the more independent client and must be viewed. Each bedroom is decorated and furnished to the highest standard. It is easy to make new friends at Mont Calm and there is usually something enjoyable going on in one of our lounge areas. Enjoy the companionship of others or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings of your own room.
Admission
From the moment new residents arrive at Mont Calm, our staff will do everything possible to ensure that their stay is welcoming and comfortable. We will endeavour to make the admission relaxed and informal. Family and friends are most welcome, and may remain to help our new resident settle into their new surroundings. You are also welcome to visit any time. A named keyworker will also be allocated to each of our residents.
Meals
A highlight of the day is the appetising food prepared by our staff. Good, nutritious food and drink are very important in keeping and improving health. Our staff will soon get to know food preferences and any special dietary needs are recorded in personal care plans. Any requests are also encouraged and will be provided
Breakfast is served from 9am
Lunch is served from 12.00pm
High Tea is served from 5.00pm
Sandwiches, soup, toast, yoghurts and fresh fruit are available all night.
Beverages and snacks are served throughout the day in the lounge areas.
Nursing Care
At Mont Calm we provide twenty-four hour care for our residents. Our experienced and dedicated staff enable us to care for those with Dementia, those who are terminally ill and those with high dependency needs. Our Management Team is supported by professional care assistants. Care is delivered using a method known as key worker: each resident is allocated a carer who will soon become a familiar face. Along with the Management Team the allocated carer will be able to answer any queries or anxieties that our resident or relatives may have.
Medical Care
In the event of either illness or an emergency, only the next of kin will be notified unless otherwise recorded in your personal plan: this can be discussed during your admission.
Our Staff
We recognise the importance and value of our staff, from our managers, carers, activities coordinators, gardeners, house keepers and maintenance people. We ensure that they have the skills necessary to carry out their respective jobs, keeping the home running happy and harmoniously. You can be confident that the number of staff on duty at all times will be sufficient to provide full support and meet the care needs. Our uniformed staff all wear badges identifying them by name and designation.
The Next Step…………………
Please feel free to contact us any time. We are always happy to help, support and give you any advice you need regarding our home or the care that we provide. We are happy for you to drop in, and one of our staff will show you around our home and answer any questions that you have. Please visit even if you are unsure and hopefully we can ease any worries that you may have as we know this decision can be a difficult and stressful journey.