2. Welcome to Millview
When you’re looking for a care home, either for yourself or a loved one, it’s important that
you feel confident with your decision. This means choosing somewhere that offers the
highest standards of care, comfort and support, with friendly and experienced staff who
really get to know the resident and provide care that’s individual to them.
Situated in Barrhead, a residential area of Glasgow just four A warm, homely environment.
miles from Paisley town centre, Millview is on a main bus route Whether they’re staying with us long-term or just for a short
and has shops within walking distance. The home has been period, we want every resident to feel very much at home. We
specifically designed to meet the needs of residents primarily welcome visitors at any time, and we take care to create
with elderly dementia care or daily nursing and residential care comfortable, homely surroundings. We believe in striking a
needs. As you’d expect from Bupa, our standards of care are balance between providing care and support when it’s needed,
second to none, and we employ highly trained registered and helping the resident to maintain their independence – and
nurses and care assistants who provide 24-hour professional we encourage each resident to lead as full and active a life as
support. possible. Our warm, friendly atmosphere means that our
residents can continue their daily lives with privacy and
At Bupa, we appreciate that every resident is different, so each
dignity, in a safe, caring environment.
person living with us has their own personal plan that’s unique
to them. This covers not only their care needs, but also their
Our home
personal preferences and tastes. We also ask residents and
A modern, purpose-built home, Millview has been carefully
their relatives to complete a ‘Map of Life’ so we can really get
designed to create a pleasant, well equipped home with help
to know each resident, and meet their emotional and social –
and companionship on hand. Four spacious, well furnished
as well as physical – needs.
lounges and two dining areas provide a meeting place for
We also offer our staff plenty of specialist training, including residents to relax and entertain guests. With a quiet room as
our award-winning ‘Personal Best’ customer service well as our activities taking place around the home, there is
programme. Bupa Care Services is one of the largest always a place to socialise, watch television or simply spend
organisations to have Investor in People status, reflecting this some quiet time. We know how important it is to keep in
commitment to training and development. touch with friends and family, so our door is always open
to guests.
3. Millview also has an easily accessible landscaped garden and
patio area, where residents can sit on sunny days, enjoy the
water feature in the sensory garden or take afternoon tea with
guests. Various activities and an annual fete are also held
outside.
Our single bedrooms are all en-suite and attractively decorated
to a high standard, with some having views over the gardens.
Each has a telephone and aerial point, thermostatic radiators,
smoke detectors and a 24-hour nurse call system. To make
their rooms feel as much like home as possible, we encourage
residents to bring in their own belongings, such as pictures
and ornaments.
Fresh and varied meals
Meals are an important part of the day at Millview, and our
experienced chef creates a wide range of balanced, nutritious
dishes, prepared daily using only the freshest produce.
Residents can choose to eat in our dining rooms, or in their
bedrooms if they prefer. All our menus are nutritionally
checked, and our chef caters for all tastes and diets and we
will discuss our residents’ preferences and any special
requirements they may have.
We also serve biscuits with mid-morning tea or coffee, and resident’s day – and offer them something to look forward to.
cake with tea and coffee in the afternoon and drinks in the This is why we like to look at daily tasks, such as flower
evening. arranging or helping to tidy up, as activities rather than chores.
We also appreciate how important it is to offer variety. So our
Stimulating daily activities activity co-ordinator ensures there’s always something
Everyday activities are extremely important for encouraging enjoyable and stimulating to do for residents of all abilities –
healthy bodies and minds. They help to bolster a resident’s from reminiscence therapy to quizzes and art club - plus visits
strength and energy, improve their appetite and humour, and from local entertainers and musicians.
offer an opportunity for them to interact with staff and other We also have a mobile hairdresser who visits weekly. Activities
residents. As well as providing this physical and mental don’t just take place in the home as we organise visits to local
stimulation, activities can also help give structure to a places of interest such as the local garden centre and Barrhead
shops and café.
Millview checklist
Different types of care
Number of rooms 40 At Millview we treat every resident as an individual. For this
Staff training Excellent NVQ programme reason we offer several types of stay depending on the level of
Other services Occupational therapy, speech support required, from long-term care for those who need
therapy, chiropody and daily nursing, to respite or nursing dementia care. We are also
physiotherapy available on request registered to care for those with learning disabilities.
Laundry On-site
Religious services Arranged on-site Bupa’s commitment
Lift Yes At Bupa, we believe in the highest standards of care and
Visiting times Anytime, day or night, at the comfort, provided in a way that is individual to every resident.
resident’s convenience We aim to achieve this by employing dedicated, well-trained
Extra costs Occupational therapy, speech staff and providing comfortable and homely surroundings.
therapy, chiropody, physiotherapy, Bupa is a health and care company that does not have any
telephone, hairdressing, newspapers
shareholders. As a result, it can reinvest all its profits into the
business and focus on its customers.
4. See for yourself
The best way to see what sets Millview apart is to pay us a visit. Please feel free to pop in at any
time, or contact our home manager on 0141 881 2040 to arrange an appointment. They will
be happy to answer any questions.
How to find us
If approaching from Barrhead on the A736 Main Street, go along to the roundabout, take the
third exit into Dovecotehall Street, then take the next turning on your left into Carlibar Road
and left again into the cul-de-sac. Millview is situated at the right hand side of the cul-de-sac.
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Millview Care Home
Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1BD
Telephone: 0141 881 2040 Facsimile: 0141 881 8122
www.bupacarehomes.co.uk
Millview is registered with The Commission for Social Care Inspection
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