Facilities and Amenities
The extensive range of facilities and amenities provided at St.John’s includes:
Spacious accommodation
each room has ample storage space for residents’ belongings and clothing, as well as seating and a comfortable bed
Dining Room
all meals are provided in the pleasantly decorated and homely dining room, with the catering and serving staff providing a balanced diet and constantly changing menu
TV in all sitting rooms
large, easy-to-watch plasma screen TVs are wall-mounted in each of the sitting rooms for the convenience of the residents
Central heating
the home is fully centrally heated to provide a pleasant environment for the elderly residents
Pay phone
while some residents have their own mobile phones, others prefer to use the more conventional method and a pay phone is available within the house
Walk-in showers
Bathrooms/toilets
for convenience of all residents, bathrooms and toilets are located on both floors
Hairdressing service
A professional hairdresser visits the home regularly to attend to residents’ individual needs
Chapel
A feature of St.John’s House is the small, intimate Chapel within the building where weekly services are held.
Activities at St. John’s House
To ensure that residents live full and independent lives and to provide the necessary stimulus for a healthy and active lifestyle, St.John’s provides a varied programme of recreational and therapeutic activities such as:
Board Games
Scrabble, Monopoly, Chess, Draughts and Backgammon are just some of the games played by residents
Cards
Residents have become experts in a number of popular card games, ranging from rummy to poker
Bingo
always a lively activity which generates great excitement and entertainment
Crafts
using their hands to increase dexterity and creative thinking, residents engage in a number of craft-making activities
Reality Orientation (Sonas Therapy)
Musical Appreciation
those with an ear for music really enjoy the musical sessions when they can appreciate a wide variety of music
Extend activities
Hand massage
gentle hand massage increases blood circulation and is an aid to those suffering from arthritis or rheumatism
Outings
these include trips to museums, gardens, theatre etc during the year
In addition, voluntary groups and organisations also provide entertainment from time to time.