A warm welcome to our home
Located just a short walk from the centre of Westbury on Severn, a stunning village on the outskirts of the picturesque Forest of Dean is Westbury Court. The home provides personalised, compassionate and friendly nursing and respite care to its 41 residents.
- Dementia Care
- Nursing Care
- Residential Care
- Respite Care
- Vaccinated against COVID-19
This welcoming home offers you a peaceful haven in a beautiful rural location, just a short trip from the restored National Trust-owned, Dutch Water Gardens. The charming and friendly atmosphere greets you as you enter, reflecting the comfortable and homely living environment throughout the home. This delightful home is composed of 20 bedrooms. All rooms also have remote controlled colour television and a state-of-the-art nurse call system- a personal haven for each resident.
Residents can enjoy the daily social activities going on in the central communal areas with the hairdressing salon open during the week. The much loved and nurtured garden area is a perfect space to meet with friends and family or to indulge in some fresh air
Our key actions against Coronavirus
- Testing for employees and residents means that asymptomatic cases are picked up early.
- Plentiful supplies of PPE.
- Vibrant, fun and socially distanced social bubble activities for all residents.
- Indoor safe visitor spaces installed across the Trust.
- Rigorous cleaning including the use of the latest high-tech electrostatic devices.
- OSJCT is proactive in participating in the latest in research such as ‘instant’ Lateral Flow Tests and the Vivaldi2 antibody study.
We understand there may be a lot of questions and concerns at this time and to provide guidance to those looking to move into a care home view our admissions page.
Services & Facilities
The team
Food
Activities
Events
Pricing and Key Facts
About the team
Our friendly, professionally trained team are on hand around the clock to support our residents, ensuring they spend their day how they wish and enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
The attentive care team focus on the individual needs of the residents, with a tailored care plan for each person. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for our residents by creating lovely, comfortable, homely surroundings and by providing care, activities and other services designed around each resident’s needs and wishes.
Meet the team
Food
The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake for residents, friends and families to enjoy.
Each of the households has their own small kitchen dining room where residents can take their meals if they wish. Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Activities
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Westbury Court. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pub’s, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Fun activities local nursery and toddler groups
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
Download sample activities schedule
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
Events
As we are on the outskirts of a market town - within a vibrant community, there's never a dull moment. We run regular activities for all to join in:
- Coffee Morning’s
- Care Home Open Day
- Summer and Autumn fetes
- Christmas parties
View our full events calendar to see more upcoming events taking place at Westbury Court.
Pricing
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Long Term | £1295 | £1295 |
| Nursing Respite | £1425 | £1425 |
| Residential Long Term | £995 | £1095 |
| Residential Respite | £1095 | £1205 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying for Care page.
Key Facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
Meet the team
The team consists of a Home Manager, Care Services team, Dementia Lead, Senior support Workers, Support workers, Activity Co-ordinators, Admiral Nurses, Housekeeping, Handy person, administrators and the home's Chef and catering team.
Jana Vaskova
Jenni Organ
Home Manager
Jana Vaskova is the new Home Manager at Westbury Court. She has over 15 years’ experience working in health and social care. During this time, Jana has gained her experience, knowledge and skills working as a Registered Home Manager, Area Manager, Peripatetic Manager and Quality Assurance Manager. She also has experience in managing care homes as well as home care provision.
Jana With her extensive management experience and communications skills Jana ensures that the home provides high standards of care, and maintains a high-quality service for residential and nursing residents. or clients in the community.
Jana oversees training in the home, to ensure that all team members have the relevant and appropriate skill set to be competent, confident and happy to do their jobs. She is also committed to supporting her colleagues with their own personal development through training and supporting diplomas studies.
Jana said: “As a new Home Manager, I am very excited to learn about the residents and staff members of Westbury Court, share with them OSJCT values. I thrive in using my experience to create a lovely homely atmosphere for residents, colleagues and our visitors.
In Jana’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also likes to travel to learn about different countries and cultures.
Head of Care and Deputy Manager
Jenni Organ is the Head of Care and Deputy Manager at Westbury Court. Alongside Jenni’s extensive experience, 34 years working for the NHS and over five years in care homes, Jenni has trained in leadership, care of the elderly and rehabilitation in practice. She joined the Trust in 2019.
Jenni ensures that her teams provide high standards of individual and holistic care. She regularly liaises with families, residents and employees.. Jenni feels it is important to educate care teams staff to adapt to everyone’s needs. Each resident is cared for in a way that is specific to them, drawing on many care skills, whether they have nursing, or dementia care needs.
Jenni said: “I like to implement change for the benefit of our residents and their families and I enjoy working as part of an effective and efficient team.”
As a child, Jenni has wanted to be a nurse and she has always been passionate about ensuring care is right for every individual.
In Jenni’s spare time, she enjoys motorbiking, word games, dog walking, exploring ancestry, and spending time with her two teenagers.
Latest News
Mar 2021
Following on from our Living Well with Dementia and Wellbeing Support for Carers sessions, join our Admiral Nurses, specialists in dementia care, for a talk and Q and A session on how to communicate with a loved one who is living with dementia.
Feb 2021
Bill Tolley is the face of our latest Trust We Care campaign to promote the joys and benefits of care home living.
Feb 2021
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) specialists in dementia care held a virtual event to provide carers with wellbeing support and tips on caring for themselves.