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SERVICES

Choose how you want to enjoy your time with our range of onsite services.

Our range of services are designed to help make each day as enjoyable and problem-free as possible for our residents. Whether this means help with things like doing laundry and arranging medical appointments, indulging yourself with a mini makeover or having your favourite newspaper delivered to your room each morning, we have something for everyone.

Anita Dorfman House provides the following services, which are included in our weekly fees:

• Care according to your personalised care plan (if you have additional care needs, there may be additional fees to meet these. We will assess your needs and discuss any additional fees with you)
• Food, drinks and snacks (including special diets)
• Bedroom accommodation with housekeeping
• Full use of communal areas
• Joining in with the daily activities programme (you may be asked to make a financial contribution to the cost of some special activities or excursions)
• Assistance with washing, bathing, taking medication and other personal daily activities
• Laundry service by washing machine (this service excludes dry cleaning)
• Weekly on-site GP surgeries and consultations

Anita Dorfman House provides the following services, which are subject to an additional fee (the following items and services are not paid for in the fees but we can still arrange for them to be provided.):

• Personal items (e.g. clothes, toiletries and newspapers)
• Hairdressing
• Chiropody
• Dry cleaning
• Medication, equipment and prescription charges
• Private car hire and taxi service
• Telephone line installation and service charges
• Television (unless you are a short stay resident) and subscriptions
• Staff assistance and escorts for medical appointments and your private outings outside of the care home
• Special equipment not available in the home, such as bespoke recliner chairs, wheelchairs and medical aids
• Staff employed directly by you or your family
• Additional staffing costs to provide one to one care, or other additional care over and above the standard level of care
• Meals and refreshments for visiting family and friends

Click here to download a copy of our optional extras price list

MEET THE MANAGER

Jewish Care would not be able to do its vital work without the dedication of its staff and lay leaders.

“A move into a care home, for many, is a family affair and we welcome not just the resident, but the whole family into our community.”

Registered Manager: Elizabeth Mandeya

Anita Dorfman House is more than a home. It's a special community run by dedicated staff and volunteers, who work hard to deliver quality care and support, and develop lasting friendships with our residents. Our staff and volunteers help residents to preserve their Jewish way of life and we celebrate Shabbat and the festivals together.

We invite the local community in to celebrate too, with visits from local Rabbis, school children and volunteers. All this makes the care home a truly special place to live.

Our ability to provide a quality service is defined by the positive and trusting relationship we have with our residents and their families. It is essential that we involve family members and where possible, provide advice and support to everyone involved.

Our care is underpinned by the philosophy that residents should lead meaningful lives, with the opportunity to be active and independent despite any physical, sensory or cognitive impairment. This helps us to consistently achieve a “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission, contributing to our fantastic reputation.

Food

A tasty, nutritious and Kosher meal for every breakfast, lunch and supper.

Anita Dorfman House is supervised by the Kosher London Beth Din (KLBD), using fully kosher certified food products and suppliers. 

We place traditional Jewish values at the heart of all we do at Jewish Care and that’s why we ensure that every breakfast, lunch and supper served in our care homes is tasty, nutritional and Kosher.

Our team of skilled chefs plan and prepare a varied menu each week and meet regularly with residents and their relatives to ensure that every palette is catered for.

Mealtimes are social times in our care homes, and we are committed to ensuring that each resident is able to enjoy a tasty Kosher meal. We understand that some residents may face difficulty swallowing their food (dysphagia), which is why we work in partnership with Hospital Kosher Meals Service (HKMS) to provide a wide variety of enjoyable and nutritional pureed Kosher meals.

Traditional foods that help our residents remember and mark key moments in the Jewish calendar are part of everyday life at all of our homes. Challah on Shabbat, doughnuts for Chanukah, honey cake for Rosh Hashanah and hamantaschen for Purim are all part of what makes Jewish life so important in our homes.

Click here to download a sample copy of our menu.

ACTIVITIES

Live life to the full with a range of fun and engaging activities.

Our residents are encouraged to live life to the full through a varied programme of wellbeing and lifestyle activities to enjoy.

Our team of Activity Co-ordinators meet regularly with residents and relatives to ensure that everyone has a say in the types of activities they would like to do.

Click here to download a sample copy of the Anita Dorfman House activities programme.

THINGS TO DO

Make your visit a day to remember with some great things to do and see in the area.

Anita Dorfman House is ideally situated within a 16-acre space that sits in the Green Belt on the Hertfordshire border, between Bushey Heath and Stanmore. There are a number of local amenities and attractions to enjoy in the area to help make your stay or visit even more memorable:

The Kanteen Bakery & Restaurant (1 mile)

Combining popular American, Italian and Israeli dishes in stylish surroundings, with alfresco dining or a take-away service. The Kanteen also doubles as a traditional Kosher bakery, working through the night to provide a wide range of bagels, challa, borekas and cakes. The Kanteen is also available for private hire.

Bentley Priory Museum (1.5 miles)

The former RAF Headquarters of Fighter Command is a site of historical importance, central to the Battle of Britain. The beautiful neoclassical property, extended by renowned architect Sir John Soane (Bank of England), now welcomes individuals and groups of all ages to learn more about its role in the Second World War and discover the many secrets hidden within.

M18 Lanes (2 miles)

With four lanes of ten-pin bowling, an Asian-inspired restaurant and adjoining bar, M18 Lanes has something for all the family to enjoy. A large function room is also available for private hire.

Stanmore Country Park (2.5 miles)

The park is made up of over 30 hectares of public land and includes a Nature Reserve and Conservation Area. Patches of ancient woodland are now home to an impressive array of British wildlife, from tawny owls and kestrels to foxes and badgers, guaranteeing a memorable day out for all the family.

PAYING FOR CARE

The process of paying for care can be confusing and difficult to understand. Jewish Care are here to provide assistance and advice to help.

Paying for residential care can be complicated, with various options available depending on your financial situation and care needs. We have created an information booklet, explaining the different payment methods, services included within our fees, our weekly rates and information relating to family contributions, where appropriate. We are available to offer support or answer any questions you may have about how your care can be funded.

 Please note that Jewish Care is unable to provide financial advice.