Full Refurbishment Cost In order to meet modern expectation it would be necessary to improve the provision within the home to meet the standards laid down within the HCC Guide to Designing Nursing Care Accommodation, this would see all bedrooms increased in size to at least 14 sq m and to be provided with en-suite shower rooms including x-y hoists. Provision of this type would see a considerable reduction in the number of bedrooms possible at Cranleigh Paddock, as noted above at this stage this exercise has only been undertaken as a desktop exercise and as such the bedroom numbers identified in the table below would need to be confirmed by site survey and feasibility if the decision were made to invest at this level. This reduction in number of bedrooms would have impacts both in terms of viability financially for Adult Services in running homes of the reduced size that should be considered by operational colleagues in Adult Services and the general provision within the homes of facilities such as lounges, kitchen, laundry and sanitary provision. Existing Bed Proposed Bed No's No's Cranleigh Paddock 33 16 One challenge in retaining high bedroom numbers with an approach that amalgamates existing to produce suitably sized bedrooms and en-suites is the existing window configuration that will not in all cases lend itself to such an approach, for this exercise the impact of this has not been considered in detail, although it is noted that within the costs for maintenance window replacement is considered which would assist in facilitating such an approach. The location of fire compartmentation may also be impacted by such an approach, this would again need detailed consideration to consider the impact and cost. When considering en-suite facilities there are a number of factors that affect services to and from each individual en-suite as set out below: Hot Water The hot water capacity has not been reviewed, with the reduced number – of residents there should be adequate provision to existing outlets, however the need for changes to hot water distribution pipework may lead to the need to pump the services for longer distances, as such an allowance will need to be made for new distribution pipework etc. Cold Water Again capacity of the cold water service should be adequate, however – the change in location will need consideration as for the hot water services. Drainage A major concern with this proposal is the provision for foul drainage. – Current bedrooms have sink wastes only, generally served by small waste pipes taking grey water only, the requirement to provide en-suite facilities will create the need for considerable drainage works, in some cases it may not be possible to use
Full Refurbishment Cost In order to meet modern expectation it would be necessary to improve the provision within the home to meet the standards laid down within the HCC Guide to Designing Nursing Care Accommodation, this would see all bedrooms increased in size to at least 14 sq m and to be provided with en-suite shower rooms including x-y hoists. Provision of this type would see a considerable reduction in the number of bedrooms possible at Cranleigh Paddock, as noted above at this stage this exercise has only been undertaken as a desktop exercise and as such the bedroom numbers identified in the table below would need to be confirmed by site survey and feasibility if the decision were made to invest at this level. This reduction in number of bedrooms would have impacts both in terms of viability financially for Adult Services in running homes of the reduced size that should be considered by operational colleagues in Adult Services and the general provision within the homes of facilities such as lounges, kitchen, laundry and sanitary provision. Existing Bed No's Proposed Bed No's Cranleigh Paddock 33 16 One challenge in retaining high bedroom numbers with an approach that amalgamates existing to produce suitably sized bedrooms and en-suites is the existing window configuration that will not in all cases lend itself to such an approach, for this exercise the impact of this has not been considered in detail, although it is noted that within the costs for maintenance window replacement is considered which would assist in facilitating such an approach. The location of fire compartmentation may also be impacted by such an approach, this would again need detailed consideration to consider the impact and cost. When considering en-suite facilities there are a number of factors that affect services to and from each individual en-suite as set out below: Hot Water – The hot water capacity has not been reviewed, with the reduced number of residents there should be adequate provision to existing outlets, however the need for changes to hot water distribution pipework may lead to the need to pump the services for longer distances, as such an allowance will need to be made for new distribution pipework etc. Cold Water – Again capacity of the cold water service should be adequate, however the change in location will need consideration as for the hot water services. Drainage – A major concern with this proposal is the provision for foul drainage. Current bedrooms have sink wastes only, generally served by small waste pipes taking grey water only, the requirement to provide en-suite facilities will create the need for considerable drainage works, in some cases it may not be possible to use
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