Monday 15 November 2010

Devon Life Editorial

Making the Right Choice - Expert Elderly Care

Discovering an elderly relative or friend needs residential care is hard enough, finding the right home to provide the dedicated care they require can be even harder.

With an aging population and families becoming dispersed more of us are faced with the responsibility of finding first class care for our family members and friends.

Nestling in the delightful South Hams village of Strete, between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, HYNE TOWN HOUSE Residential Care Home provides the answer.

The house, an attractive Georgian period vicarage, nestles behind the Parish Church and commands spectacular views of the sea and the surrounding Devon Countryside. Extensively refurbished in 2005 it offers extremely comfortable accommodation for up to 33 residents.

Yvonne and Stephen Mould acquired Hyne Town House in 2002. Stephen began his career in Banking and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute by qualification. For 16 years prior to taking over Hyne Town House Stephen was a Regional Director in the highly regulated Financial Services Industry. Yvonne has broad experience in public relations and marketing and ran a successful restaurant for a number of years. “ We are committed to making Hyne Town House one of the finest  residential care homes in Devon “said Stephen “Our philosophy of care is simple; if our parents needed residential care, what would we want for them?”

The home is managed by Jean White B.Sc.(Hons) who has held senior management   positions in residential care for 12 years. Prior to joining Hyne Town House  Jean was a Group Manager for a large care organisation in the South West.  Jean also specialises in dementia care. Jean works closely with the residents and staff to ensure a “home from home” atmosphere which is very much in evidence from the moment you walk through the front door. It is, as Jean explains, “Very much resident led, we provide activities and comfortable lounges where residents can socialise. However, for those wishing to enjoy the privacy of their own room they can choose to do so”

Hyne Town House offers 30 bedrooms, 27 of which enjoy en-suite facilities. The rooms are large, bright and individually decorated and furnished to a high standard. A magnificent Garden Room enables residents to enjoy spectacular sea views over the garden. Under-floor heating and high levels of insulation ensure this is a very comfortable room throughout the year.

Adjacent to the Garden Room is the Dining Room where excellent traditional meals are enjoyed. The cooks prepare locally sourced produce in the new state of the art kitchens to meet individual needs and tastes.

The decision to choose residential care for a loved one is difficult. A visit to Hyne Town House can help to make that decision for you.


Hyne Town House, Strete, Nr. Dartmouth, Devon. TQ6 0RU
Telephone Jean White on 01803 770011
Fax 01803 770307

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