Aegis Residential Care Home
Welcome to Aegis Residential Care Home, where we believe in helping people live full and independent lives.
Our dedicated team provides 24-hour support, assisting with everyday tasks such as personal care, bathing, dressing, mealtimes, cleaning, and laundry. We work hand-in-hand with district nurses and GPs to ensure all medical needs are met, giving you peace of mind.
We understand the importance of staying connected with family and friends. We actively encourage regular contact, whether in person, by phone or through letters. We also encourage families to continue taking their loved ones on trips and outings, just as they would at home.
At Aegis, your privacy and dignity are paramount. Our care staff are trained and regularly supervised to ensure every resident feels happy, comfortable, and well-cared for. You can also rest assured that Aegis Residential Care Home undergoes annual inspections and is regulated by the CQC.
Joanne Henderson
Aegis Residential Care Home Registered Manager
Opening Times
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Breakfast: Flexible, residents can eat when they wake up.
Lunch: 12.00pm. Tea: 5.00pm. Supper: 8.00pm – 8.30pm.
Championing Quality Living at Aegis Residential Care Home
This welcoming home spans two floors, offering 11 bedrooms on each level. Residents enjoy a communal lounge, a dining room, and two bathrooms, which include options for assisted bathing and a shower. We encourage residents to personalise their rooms to create a true sense of home.
Outside, you’ll find an open-plan garden at the front and a secure, enclosed garden at the rear, where residents have actively contributed to its lovely appearance. For medical needs, the home is served by a single GP practice, complemented by a care coordinator who provides daily support in person or by phone.
We offer convenient on-site hairdressing and foot care services (charges apply). A dentist and an optician also visit the home regularly.
Two dedicated housekeepers ensure impeccable cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home. Plus, our modern Wi-Fi system makes it easy for residents to stay connected with family and friends.
Quality Care Services
At Aegis Residential Care Home, our core mission is to provide quality care services built on genuine care, concern, and consideration for every individual resident. We understand that each person has unique needs, which is why we meticulously assess these requirements to ensure a consistently high standard of compassionate and loving care is maintained.
Our dedicated and experienced team, comprising skilled carers, qualified nurses, and supportive staff, works tirelessly to cultivate a warm, homely environment within a highly professional care setting. We take immense pride in our reputation as an exemplary residential care home in Pontefract, where both residents and visitors instantly feel a sense of belonging. We warmly invite you to experience this for yourself with a personal tour of our esteemed Pontefract care home, nestled in a peaceful location.
Our ultimate aim is to deliver non-institutionalised care, focusing on a nurturing and professionally managed home where privacy and confidentiality are always respected. We believe in fostering a happy atmosphere coupled with unwavering dignity and understanding for all our residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being are always paramount.
Care offered
Our Care Home Activities
Our care home offers a vibrant activities program designed to enrich residents’ lives. With two dedicated activity coordinators, we provide a diverse range of engaging activities, including:
- Arts and crafts
- Cooking classes
- Gardening club
- Interactive quizzes
- Social games
Residents also have the chance to explore their creativity and connect through music and singing sessions. These enriching activities foster resident well-being, encourage social interaction, and help individuals pursue enjoyable hobbies in a supportive care environment.
Special Occasions
For momentous occasions throughout the year such as birthdays, Christmas, Royal Celebrations and major sporting events, we always arrange something special and memorable for our clients.
Our Care Home Food
At Aegis Residential Care, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional food quality and impeccable hygiene standards for all our residents. Our commitment ensures a delightful and healthy dining experience.
Fresh, Home-Cooked Meals Daily
Residents at Aegis enjoy a diverse menu of nutritious home-cooked meals, prepared fresh daily by our talented on-site chefs. We prioritise fresh, seasonal produce, sourced from reputable local suppliers to guarantee both quality and flavour. This focus supports a healthy and varied diet for all our residents.
We love to make dining a truly personalised experience. Our chefs are delighted to incorporate popular resident recipes, adding a touch of home to our menus. Throughout the day, residents have access to a variety of refreshing drinks, homemade cakes, and biscuits.
We warmly welcome all menu suggestions and are always happy to cater to special dietary requirements, ensuring every resident’s needs are met with care and attention.