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CSCI “Excellent” status – achieved August 2008
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Cypress House
South Acre Drive
Handforth
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 3HN
Tel: 01625 374800
Team Manager: Trish Farrington
About the Centre
Cypress House is a Community Support Centre situated just off the main road into Manchester / Wilmslow, in the village of Handforth. It provides residential care for older people (65+), and at any one time, for up to 2 people with a physical disability and 2 people with a mental disorder aged over 52 years, who have been assessed as needing short break care. The centre also offers specialised intermediate care services focussing on rehabilitation. It stands in its own grounds with a small garden and patio area to the rear and car park at the front.
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Cypress House is a two storey building which has 31 single bedrooms. 7 bedrooms have their own toilet and hand basin and 24 have a shared toilet. There are several communal living areas and dining areas and a range of bathing facilities with specialised baths and shower rooms and toilets. Both lounges have a kitchenette which is equipped with tea making facilities where people can make a drink at any time of the day. Assistance with this is available if needed. A full menu is provided, giving variety and choice; any special dietary need can be catered for. Visitors are welcome.
Specialist Services
Cypress House provides day service places for up to 20 people on weekdays. Day Service support can help you regain confidence and introduce you to new friends. A varied activity programme is offered to encourage socialisation, communication, physical and mental stimulation whilst providing an opportunity to share skills, memories and enjoyment.
We have 7 Intermediate Care beds in partnership with Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust and work closely with the Intermediate Care Team.
How to Access the Service
All of the services at the Community Support Centre are only available to people following an assessment and agreement that they meet the criteria of being in ‘substantial and critical need’. To request an assessment please contact the relevant Access Team.
Further Information
Cypress House Day Care Leaflet | Cypress House Residential Short Stay Leaflet
For more information on the services available please contact the centre directly.
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