County Council - 20 Alder Close

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20 Alder Close in March, Cambridgeshire, is a small residential care home supporting adults with a learning disability or autism alongside older people who need residential care. Because the house is small, it can be shaped around the people who live in it rather than around a routine that suits an organisation.

Support is planned individually. It can include help with personal care, medication, cooking, laundry, managing money and getting to appointments, and it takes in the parts of life that matter just as much: friendships, going out, keeping up an interest, having something worthwhile in the week. We communicate in whatever way suits each person, and we give people the time to do things their own way rather than stepping in for the sake of speed. Where somebody wants more independence, support is planned to draw back as their confidence grows.

We support younger adults as well as older residents. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a real break and letting somebody try the house first.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit, meet the people who live here and see how the household actually works.

Common questions about County Council - 20 Alder Close

Where is County Council - 20 Alder Close located?

County Council - 20 Alder Close is a residential care home in March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8PY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does County Council - 20 Alder Close provide?

County Council - 20 Alder Close is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is County Council - 20 Alder Close's CQC rating?

County Council - 20 Alder Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does County Council - 20 Alder Close offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. County Council - 20 Alder Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 29 May 2019
  • Report published: 29 May 2019

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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