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NURSING HOMES
The number of nursing homes registered with the Council at the end of the year was 4,
and they provided 67 places for chronic sick and aged persons. One unregistered home with
6 beds was under observation pending registration but before this stage was reached it closed
down following the death of the applicant.
The homes are under the supervision of the Principal Medical Officer and Senior Nursing
Staff. Visits of inspection were carried out to ensure that the homes were adequately staffed
and that their management and provision for patients were adequate. Special attention was paid
to heating during the colder weather.
Several homes reported great difficulties in obtaining trained staff. In November The Dudley
Nursing Home of 21 beds closed as it was being sold for redevelopment.
The Elmhurst Nursing Home, 14 beds
11 Victoria Road, Sidcup
The Winston Nursing Home, 22 beds
31 Crook Log, Bexleyheath
Hatherley Nursing Home, 13 beds
12 Hatherley Road, Sidcup
The Eaves Nursing Home, 18 beds
68 Picardy Road, Belvedere
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