Looking at ways to further support its residents, RMBI Care Co. Home Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Chislehurst, has been transformed to enhance the environment for people living with dementia.

The care home, which currently supports up to 78 residents, has undergone refurbishing to part of its first floor to create a ‘house model’ dementia environment. The new area is now able to support 19 residents with dementia. It has an open lounge and a dining room, creating a central point for residents to go to for socialising, relaxing or to enjoy different activities.

Other spaces that have been created to support residents include a country kitchen, sensory zone, technology zone and an ‘outside inside’ area. This area is designed to bring the outdoors in, from the wall décor to the furniture and the friendly new pets. By working closely with residents and understanding their interests, the roof terrace has also become a focal place of interest with animals and a water feature.

Prince George Duke of Kent Court opened its doors in 1968. The works have added innovative and modern facilities to the care home, which also has a putting green and garden area.

Simon Doherty, Home Manager at Prince George Duke of Kent Court, said: “The new environment is based on the current good practice dementia design. We have carefully considered the different areas in the Home’s redesign, from lighting to suitable colour schemes and newly themed areas with a reminiscence approach. We have also introduced animals into the Home as well as an increased use of sensory equipment. We believe the new areas will truly enhance and promote our residents’ health and wellbeing.”

Prince George Duke of Kent Court in Chislehurst is run by RMBI Care Co., part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.