A sunny day with strong winds that kept it chilly. We went to the Shepherds for lunch first off before going to Bridgeford to catch the bus to Bingham. We were going to visit Dorothy in her new care home Fosse View.
It's a very nice place, friendly enough staff, and lots going on. Dorothy looks well and much happier.
She gets her hair and nails done, they have quiz nights, a bar to have a drink at, her favourite tipple is a Baileys by all accounts. They have a library on the second floor, exercise classes and sing alongs.
Her little apartment is nice, has a nice view, a bathroom, TV and a dining room down the hallway for meals. They have regular trips out, and visitors are encouraged to take them out when they want to.
We had coffee and biscuits ( Charlotte and Kev went to the little kitchenette, put there so visitors can help themselves.
Its a lot of money a month, but, is worth it, because they are treated like adults rather than children. The only thing is they aren't allowed to leave on their own. They have coded doors, lifts and you have to sign in and out.
Even so Dorothy told us one of the ladies did manage to escape and they found her in Bingham centre. How she managed it is beyond me.
It looks as if nothing is too much trouble. As care homes go I was impressed. You hear some horror stories, but this one seems great.
We left just after 4pm and got the bus back to Bridgeford. We had to have an Uber back home as there was a 45 minute wait between Cotgraves. Typical. Even so, I think now we have been once and can hopefully find it alright, we can pop and see her occasionally. It was nice to see her getting better, and looking much happier than she was at Lings Bar.
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