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Home Close

Cow Lane, Cambridge, CB21 5HB


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • 72 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1995

    Date opened

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From the owner

Home Close can be found in a tranquil setting on the edge of Cambridge yet convenient for the A14 and is served by good public transport links. The property is located in its own spacious landscaped grounds and is bordered by many mature trees, creat…

Home Close can be found in a tranquil setting on the edge of Cambridge yet convenient for the A14 and is served by good public transport links. The property is located in its own spacious landscaped grounds and is bordered by many mature trees, creating a private peaceful environment. As well as the extensive lawns, there are many shrub and flower borders which continually change with the seasons, providing interest to residents and visitors alike. A lovely retreat to enjoy tea in good weather.

The home offers nursing care, and residential care. The bright, welcoming purpose built accommodation is laid out over two floors with eight wings which are named after local villages, Grantchester, Teversham, Horningsea, Barrington, Wandlebury, Madingley, Dry Drayton and Cherry Hinton. A lounge and dining areas as well as kitchen and bathroom facilities are available in each wing. Bedrooms are light and airy bedrooms, well furnished and are decorated to a high standard, however, residents are encouraged to bring items of their own furniture and possessions with them so that their room can become truly their own.

Care staff are trained to the highest standards and chosen not only for their skills, but also for their warmth, friendliness and caring attitude. Staff are available constantly and provide professional care that respects the rights and dignity of the individual.

Residents are regularly assessed to ensure their needs are met. Appointments can be arranged with a visiting optician, dentist, and chiropodist. An in-house hairdressing salon provides all the usual services plus manicures and hand massages. Catering staff provide delicious meals and snacks throughout the day, with special diets being catered for.

From the manager

“Sujamole has three decades of experience working in health and care. Having qualified as a nurse in 1992, she became a neurological nurse specialist and worked her way up to the role of ward sister before moving into nursing in care home settings in 2010. “My focus as Home Manager at Home Close is firmly on making sure my team is able to deliver great care and to ensure every resident is well looked after.””

— Sujamole Mathai

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To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Hearing impairment
  • Visual impairment
  • Speech impairment
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 72 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 36 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1995
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last assessment

23 Feb 2021

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
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