News & Updates

News & Updates
Here you will find News and Updates for the Grove Mount Residential Home.

Friday 31 December 2021

Temporarily Closed to Visitors

Following the Manx Care press release on Thursday, 30 December 2021, Grove Mount Residential Home has also made the decision to temporarily close to visitors for the safety of our residents and staff.

We will continue to monitor the situation and we thank you for your understanding at this time.

Wednesday 22 December 2021

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The residents and staff enjoyed a small get together to celebrate the Holidays tonight and we wanted to take a moment to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!




Tuesday 30 November 2021

Visitation Change - Phase 2

Due to the announcement from the government on Sunday, 28 November 2021 in regard to the Omicron variant, Grove Mount Residential Home has entered back into Phase 2 of our Visitation Policy for the safety of our residents and staff. 

Please find our information on our Visitation Policy below. We thank you for your understanding during this time.

Grove Mount Residential Home Visitation Policy - Phase 2

At this time, it is still not safe to have visitors coming and going freely; therefore, visits will need to be scheduled to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. Masks must be worn at all times within Grove Mount Residential Home.


The following will be needed for the visit to take place:

  • No more than TWO visitors a visit

  • Visit must be scheduled via telephone ahead of time

  • Lateral Flow Test kits are available and must be done before the visitations

    • If Positive result – you will NOT be allowed to visit the Home

    • If Negative result – you will be allowed to visit ensuring the following are met

  • On arrival your visitor registration form will be collected which is available at the entrance as well as on our website. This form must be completed prior to each visit.

  • We ask that you allow us to do a temperature check. For the safety of residents and staff, temperatures must be below 37.8

  • Hand hygiene procedures must be followed, and you will be supplied with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which must be used at all times

  • Social distancing must be maintained at all time while visiting. We appreciate that our loved ones wish to be close but please try to ensure that you keep your social distance to keep them as well as other residents and staff safe.


We appreciate that these times have been difficult for everyone and that many wish to visit freely with their loved ones; however, at this time there are still many risks in doing so. Please understand that for the safety of our residents, your loved ones, and our staff, we ask that you adhere to the listed above.


Grove Mount Residential Home will continually assess and review the situation and information from Public Health and Infection Control to make progress in easing restrictions as swiftly and safely as possible. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes as we make them.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 812173.

Thank you for your continued understanding with changes as they occur.

Wednesday 15 September 2021

Visitation Phase 3

Grove Mount Residential Home Visitation Policy - Phase 3

As a response to COVID-19 Coronavirus community cases, Grove Mount Residential Home regularly reviews decisions towards visitations, taking into account updated information and relevant guidance from Manx Care. We are now in a position to move to the third phase of our return to our ‘new normal’ services within Grove Mount Residential Home.

At this time, it is still not safe to have visitors coming and going freely; therefore, we have Lateral Flow Test available if any visitors wish to do prior to visit to ensure the safety of the residents and staff. Face coverings must be worn at all times within Grove Mount Residential Home.

The following will be needed for the visit to take place:

  • We ask that visits be scheduled via telephone ahead of time

  • Lateral Flow Test kits are available to be done before the visitations if you wish

    • If Positive result – you will NOT be allowed to visit the Home

    • If Negative result – you will be allowed to visit ensuring the following are met

  • On arrival your visitor registration form will be collected which is available at the entrance as well as on our website. This form must be completed prior to each visit.

  • We ask that you allow us to do a temperature check. For the safety of residents and staff, temperatures must be below 37.8

  • Hand hygiene procedures must be followed, and you will be supplied with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which must be used at all times

  • Social distancing must be maintained at all times possible while visiting.

We appreciate that these times have been difficult for everyone and that many wish to visit freely with their loved ones; however, at this time there are still many risks in doing so. Please understand that for the safety of our residents, your loved ones, and our staff, we ask that you adhere to the listed above.

Grove Mount Residential Home will continually assess and review the situation and information from Public Health and Infection Control to make progress in easing restrictions as swiftly and safely as possible. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes as we make them.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 812173.

Thank you for your continued understanding with changes as they occur.

 

Wednesday 8 September 2021

Ramsey In Bloom 2021

We are very proud to share the news that Grove Mount Residential Home placed first in the Public Building section of 🌷🌱 Ramsey in Bloom 🌱🌷 this year!




 

We'd like to take a moment and thank all our staff and residents for their hard work in our garden and we look forward to more gardening adventures next year! 🌱🌷

Tuesday 31 August 2021

Visitation Phase 2

We are currently in Phase 2 of our Visitations. These are visitations by appointment only. Please find the outline of our Visitation Policy Phase 2 below.

Grove Mount Residential Home Visitation Policy - Phase 2


As a response to COVID-19 Coronavirus community cases, Grove Mount Residential Home regularly reviews decisions towards visitations, taking into account updated information and relevant guidance from Manx Care. We are now in a position to move to the second phase of our return to our ‘new normal’ services within Grove Mount Residential Home.


At this time, it is still not safe to have visitors coming and going freely; therefore, visits will need to be scheduled to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. Masks must be worn at all times within Grove Mount Residential Home.


The following will be needed for the visit to take place:

  • No more than TWO visitors a visit

  • Visit must be scheduled via telephone ahead of time

  • Lateral Flow Test kits are available and must be done before the visitations

    • If Positive result – you will NOT be allowed to visit the Home

    • If Negative result – you will be allowed to visit ensuring the following are met

  • On arrival your visitor registration form will be collected which is available at the entrance as well as on our website. This form must be completed prior to each visit.

  • We ask that you allow us to do a temperature check. For the safety of residents and staff, temperatures must be below 37.8

  • Hand hygiene procedures must be followed, and you will be supplied with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which must be used at all times

  • Social distancing must be maintained at all time while visiting. We appreciate that our loved ones wish to be close but please try to ensure that you keep your social distance to keep them as well as other residents and staff safe.


We appreciate that these times have been difficult for everyone and that many wish to visit freely with their loved ones; however, at this time there are still many risks in doing so. Please understand that for the safety of our residents, your loved ones, and our staff, we ask that you adhere to the listed above.


Grove Mount Residential Home will continually assess and review the situation and information from Public Health and Infection Control to make progress in easing restrictions as swiftly and safely as possible. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes as we make them.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 812173.

Thank you for your continued understanding with changes as they occur.

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Monday 16 August 2021

Visitations Phase 1

We are currently in Phase 1 of our Visitations. These are visitations by appointment only. Please find the outline of our Visitation Policy Phase 1 below.

Grove Mount Residential Home Visitation Policy - Phase 1

As a response to COVID-19 Coronavirus community cases, Grove Mount Residential Home regularly reviews decisions towards visitations, taking into account updated information and relevant guidance from Manx Care. We are now in a position to move to the first phase of our return to our ‘new normal’ services within Grove Mount Residential Home.


At this time, it is still not safe to have visitors coming and going freely; therefore, visits will be scheduled and visitors will be designated where the visit will take place to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. Masks must be worn at all times within Grove Mount Residential Home.

The following will be needed for the visit to take place:

  • Only ONE visitor a visit, children will not be able to visit at this time
  • Visit must be scheduled via telephone ahead of time
  •  Lateral Flow Test kits are available and must be done before the visitations
    • If Positive result – you will NOT be allowed to visit the Home
    • If Negative result – you will be allowed to visit ensuring the following are met
  • On arrival your visitor registration form will be collected which is available at the entrance as well as on our website. This form must be completed prior to each visit.
  •  We ask that you allow us to do a temperature check. For the safety of residents and staff, temperatures must be below 37.8
  •  Hand hygiene procedures must be followed, and you will be supplied with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which must be used at all times
  • Social distancing must be maintained at all time while visiting. We appreciate that our loved ones wish to be close but please try to ensure that you keep your social distance to keep them as well as other residents and staff safe.
  • Visitors will not be allowed in any other part of Grove Mount Residential Home other than the appointed visitation room/area

We appreciate that these times have been difficult for everyone and that many wish to visit freely with their loved ones; however, at this time there are still many risks in doing so. Please understand that for the safety of our residents, your loved ones, and our staff, we ask that you adhere to the listed above.

Grove Mount Residential Home will continually assess and review the situation and information from Public Health and Infection Control to make progress in easing restrictions as swiftly and safely as possible. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes as we make them.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 812173.

Wednesday 21 July 2021

Temerarily Closed to Indoor Visits

Due to the increase in positive cases in the community at this time Grove Mount Residential Home has decided to temporarily close to indoor visits. We will be reassessing the situation regularly and hope to commence indoor visits as soon as possible.


Outdoor visits in the garden can be arranged via appointment on suitable weather days. Virtual visits can also be arranged via appointments as well if this is better suited.


We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and thank you all for your cooperation at this time.

Thursday 3 June 2021

We Are Hiring

Check out our Join Our Team page to see available jobs here at Grove Mount Residential Home!

Become part of a dynamic care team today!


Click the link below to download an application packet

APPLICATION PACKET


Wednesday 5 May 2021

Friday 16 April 2021

End of Circuit Break Lockdown on Monday, 19 April 2021

After yesterday's announcemnet from the government we are happy to announce that we will reopen to the public on Monday, 19 April 2021. This means that visitations will be able to recommence on Monday. All visitors will still be required to fill out a visitor form and have their temperature recorded as we did prior to this lockdown.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your patience during this lockdown.

Thursday 18 March 2021

Vaccinations

We had our second visit from the Vaccination Team for those residents who could not consent today.

We'd like to give a big shout out and thank you to everyone who helped with making this possible.

 
Thank You!

Wednesday 10 March 2021

Keeping in touch with loved ones during Lockdown

We understand that at this time family and friends want to check in with their loved ones. Grove Mount Residential Home has video chatting available for those who wish to use it.

Our current apps available are WhatsApp and Zoom

     


Please contact us at 812173 for more information.

Some other forms of keeping in touch:

  • Phone Calls - We have phones available if you wish to call to speak with your loved one or just want to check in and see how they are doing.
  • Letters/Cards - Post is collected and distributed daily and staff are more than happy to assist your loved ones if they require assistance with reading or writing.
  • Emails - We can assist with large print email prints for your loved ones to read.

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Circuit Break Lockdown 3

Grove Mount Residential Home has gone back into Lockdown and is not allowing visitors or any unauthorized persons into the Home at this time.

Isle of Man's Circuit Break Lockdown begins one minute after midnight on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021.

Chief Minister's statement on Circuit Break Lockdown can be found HERE

Grove Mount Residential Home will remain closed to the public during this Lockdown for the safety of our residents and staff. We thank you all for your understanding at this time.

Stay safe and well!

Monday 1 March 2021

Business as Usual

We thank you all for your understanding as we temporarily closed to visitors during the weekend for the safety of our residents.

We are happy to announce that we are now OPEN to visitors again.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing circumstances regularly and will update everyone on any changes if they occur.

Saturday 27 February 2021

Closed to Visitors

Due to the community cases of COVID-19 on the island, Grove Mount Residential Home is currently closed to visitors. This decision was made due the vulnerability of our residents. We will be reviewing this decision regularly and will update everyone on any changes.

We thank you for your understanding at this time. Any questions or inquiries please call 812173.

For more information on COVID-19 please check the Isle of Man government page for it with the latest updates HERE

Friday 19 February 2021

Puppy Party!

 Grove Mount Residential Home's residents have always looked forward to visits from Paws For Theropy and when a litter was born we were offered the chance to have a Puppy Party so of course we said yes!

Thank you to Gail & Dhoona from Paws as well as all the puppies that visited and their families!




Tuesday 2 February 2021

Balloon Tennis

 As we return to normality our residents and staff have been beating the wintery weather with Balloon Tennis, our latest addition to activities here at Grove Mount.



Monday 1 February 2021

End of the Circuit Break Lockdown

As of 00:01 this morning the Island's Circuit Break Lockdown has ended. Visiting is now open to the public but we still require Visitor Forms to be filled out and temperatures will continue to be taken of all visitors. 

Thank you all for your understanding during this time. 

Thursday 21 January 2021

First Round of Vaccinations Commence

Residents received the first round of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine today.

Thank you to the nurses who came out today and made it a stress free experience.

For more information on vaccinations in the Isle of Man please visit https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/covid-19-vaccination-for-the-isle-of-man/

Friday 8 January 2021

Video Chatting Available for Family and Friends

We understand that at this time family and friends want to check in with their loved ones. Grove Mount Residential Home has video chatting available for those who wish to use it.

Our current apps available are WhatsApp and Zoom

     

Please contact us at 812173 for more information.



Thursday 7 January 2021

Circuit Break Lockdown

Isle of Man's Circuit Break Lockdown began one minute after midnight on Thursday, 7th January 2021.

Chief Minister's statement on Circuit Break Lockdown can be found HERE

Grove Mount Residential Home will remain closed to the public during this Lockdown for the safety of our residents and staff. We thank you all for your understanding at this time.

Stay safe and well!

Saturday 2 January 2021

Temporarily Closed to Visitors

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 cases on the island, Grove Mount Residential Home has decided to temporarily close our doors to visitors. This decision was made due the vulnerability of our residents. We will be reviewing this decision regularly and will update everyone on any changes.

We thank you for your understanding at this time. Any questions or inquiries please call 812173.

For more information on COVID-19 please check the Isle of Man government page for it with the latest updates HERE