Household model of dementia care
Focusing on the power of nature, nurture and social connections as non-pharmacological interventions to support advanced dementia care.
Who we are
Millennium Care
Langtree is part of the Millennium Care family. A small care home group with a big heart focused on social impact.
Nestled in a 10-acre countryside estate surrounded by dense natural wildlife, our goal is to support people with dementia to live well and vibrantly proving that they can do so in an alternative and innovative setting.
Part of the Standish Care Village, the community will provide a home for life through a range of care journeys.
Care that's
Therapeutic
Our vision is to create a home away from home. The architecture of the building was designed with researched-backed impact, ensuring that those who live with us do so in small clusters orientated around an open-plan kitchen ensuring those who live in the home profit from its powerful but subtle therapeutic benefits.
- Household model of living with people in small numbers reducing stress
- Open plan spaces supporting independent wayfinding mitigating the sense and anxiety associated with feeling lost.
- Significant opportunities to connect with the outdoors including access on every floor.
- Social spaces orientated around the dining experience, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
Designed well, an environment can be a positive influence on those with dementia reducing falls, improving sleep, nutrition and ultimately – live well and better without the condition being masked with medication.
Focusing on
Nature
Research has proven that views and access to verdant spaces support people to live longer, happier and better. At Langtree, we are surrounded by over 220 trees, a busy aviary community and a deep reverence and love for connecting with nature.
Connection with the outdoors is an integral part of our care model. Be it a walk around the neighbouring Worthington Lakes, Arley Forrest or the Leeds and Liverpool canal. The building is orientated to take in both sunrise and sunset views with our star-gazing and bird-watching decks designed to ensure that those who have a love of nature on the ground and in the skies can continue this passion at Langtree.
An idillic
Location
The location of the home ensures that those who live with us are connected to nature and its seasons bringing serendipity and spontaneity to individual, communal and social interactions.
The home is positioned to witness the migration seasons, the transition of the colours of trees, the intensity of the sunsets over open fields and encouraging positive risk-taking in the outdoors; whatever the season.
We encourage those who live in our community to bring their wellies, a rain jacket, umbrella and a sunhat!
Therapy
Music & Arts
Music forms an important part of all of our lives. Music transcends and connects all ages and all cognitions.
It is biographical; we all have a favourite song growing up, a song we listen to when we are happy and a song we listen to when we need a pickup. Likewise, music has been proven to be one of the most powerful therapeutic contributors to living well with dementia.
Each floor at the home features a piano for spontaneous music playing together with our music and art therapy suite that overlooks the garden while our in-house Music Therapist is specially trained by Manchester Camerata to be able to offer a unique approach to dementia therapy.
Unique
Nutrition led dining
Our food offering is as homely as it is wholesome. Through a deep understanding of ingredients and their alignment with gut and cognitive health, our vision is to create a daily dining experience that tastes as good as it makes you feel.
This journey starts with our skilled Head, Sous and Commis Chefs carefully selecting all of our food ensuring it is fresh and sourced locally then through seasonally designed menus, a relaxed and none institutional approach to dining and ample opportunities for those who live and visit us to snack, graze and enjoy the pleasure and delight of food as a social activity.
Providing
Wellness
Fitness for the body. Fitness for the mind.
Our specially equipped in-house gym will be a facility to ensure that those who live with us are supported to regularly move. By combining state-of-the-art physiotherapy and fitness equipment with an in-house Personal Trainer, our goal is to ensure that both the mind and body are in a healthy unison.
This will also support maintaining and improving strength, balance and movement for fall prevention, rehabilitation and supporting mobility.
For the future
Technology
Langtree will look at utilising the latest in technologies to implement the very best care for residents, starting with MargoAI!
The machine-assisted resource by Care Control, the system aims to make the process involved in care more efficient allowing staff to focus more on their relationships and providing personal care with the home's residents.
Meet the Team
Experts in their field
Tara Morris
My job involves supporting and building relationships with outside agencies, staff, relatives and our residents. It is my aim to create a space for those living with advanced dementia that is not averse to them taking positive risks whilst continuing to live well. Creating an environment where the person is still at the focal point of the care they are receiving not just their comorbidities.
I was drawn to Millennium Care by sharing the same vision and values towards those in our care.
Zofia Goddard
I love connecting with my residents, getting to know them, learning their stories and using my clinical skills to help them improve. Working across the care homes I aim to achieve what is meaningful to them maintaining independence and keeping them active both physically and mentally.
It’s my dream job! I feel privileged to work for Millennium!
Beth Forster
I provide Music Therapies across all our Homes, and I’m responsible for facilitating the Music in Mind group and individual sessions.
I’m generally based at Lakeside and love being able to use music to connect with and engage our residents. Getting to spend my days with so many amazing people is why I love working for Millennium Care.
Lorraine Kearney
I'm passionate about bringing new and interesting activities and events to our residents to keep them engaged, inspired, and living life to the fullest every day. I love getting to know each resident and finding out what makes them tick. The smallest activity can spark a big smile, and that’s what it’s all about.
I’m all about having fun, and that’s what makes this job so special.
Testimonials
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Location
Where to find us
Address
Chorley Road,
Standish, Wigan, WN1 2XN
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Inspected and rated good by CQC
Rated 10 out of 10 on carehome.co.uk
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