The Rookery is a Victorian manor house, set in 22 acres of grounds which is registered for 36 service users. Accommodation provides single occupancy rooms, communal areas including a spacious living room and smaller quite lounge, large conservatory for dining and other activities, treatment room for visiting professionals and a large room for learning activities, meetings and staff training. The Rookery supports a diverse range of abilities and needs, through to end of life care and has lift access to all floors.
The Rookery also offers accommodation in one, two and three-bedroomed self-contained cottages for those who are able to live more independently. These are converted barns and purpose built units set with the grounds. There is a wheelchair swing and outdoor activities on the large front lawn, a small wooded area and access to walk around Barrington Farm paddocks and the beautiful and tranquil pond area. The setting of the Rookery and our service users has created a unique and welcoming atmosphere that few visitors do not experience.
All meals are home-cooked, nutritious and meet various dietary needs of the service users.
There are daily activities including use of the learning room, music therapy, access to Barrington Farm’s superbly equipped sensory room, horse-riding, walks, shopping, pub visits, theatre and cinema to name a few. Special dates are celebrated during the year, including Pancake Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Service users are also able to access day services at Barrington Farm for an added cost.