Southwell Court
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- Older Person Care
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Southwell Court is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire. We are home to older people and to younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for people who need care for a short period, whether that is following a spell in hospital or to give a family carer a proper rest.
Our approach is not complicated. We think people should be able to carry on being themselves, with support quietly available for the parts of life that have become harder. Residents get up when they want, keep their own routines and interests, have their own belongings around them, and decide how much they join in with what is going on. Some days that means company and activity, other days it means a quiet chair and a newspaper, and both are perfectly good choices.
Because we support younger adults as well as older residents, we are careful not to run the home as though everyone wants the same things. Preferences are asked about individually and we act on what we are told.
Families are welcome here at ordinary times, not just at arranged ones, and we keep relatives informed when something changes.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep an eye on the everyday details that hold that standard up, and we would encourage anyone considering a move here to visit, look properly and ask whatever they want to ask.
Common questions about Southwell Court
Where is Southwell Court located?
Southwell Court is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Southwell Court provide?
Southwell Court is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Southwell Court's CQC rating?
Southwell Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 April 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Southwell Court offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Southwell Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Southwell Court
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.
- 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.
More about the care at Southwell Court
What each type of care involves, and the questions worth asking when you call or visit.
Older Person Care
Growing older often means a slow build up of small tasks that used to be easy, and residential support is about quietly taking on those tasks without taking over the rest. At Southwell Court in Royston, which is registered for older person care, that generally covers help with washing and dressing at a pace that suits the resident, prompting or administering prescribed medication, meals and drinks through the day, and simple companionship so nobody sits alone unless they want to. Families thinking about a move should ask how morning and evening routines are agreed with each resident, how staffing is arranged overnight, how call bells are answered after dark, and how the home passes information on when shifts change. Weekly fees in the East of England typically sit between £1000 and £1350, with Cambridgeshire County Council usually funding around £750 to £900.
Younger Adults
Being under 65 in a care home works best when daily life is not built entirely around much older residents. Southwell Court is registered to support younger adults alongside older people, and its own description says preferences are asked about individually rather than assumed. Families should ask how choices about routine, outings and visitors are handled, and how the home helps a younger resident keep hold of their own interests.
Respite Care
Planned short stays at Southwell Court, which is registered for respite, are worth arranging well ahead, particularly around school holidays when demand rises. Many homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks and want current medication, GP details, clothing labelled, and any mobility aids sent in with the guest. A respite booking can also serve as a gentle trial before any decision about permanent care is made.
Residential Care
Living in a residential home is meant to feel like ordinary life with help attached rather than a hospital ward. Southwell Court holds a residential registration, which means it supports personal care, meals, medication and social contact, but does not provide the twenty four hour input from registered nurses that a nursing home offers. In practice that suits people whose needs are largely around daily living rather than complex clinical care, and a district nurse would usually visit for anything that needs a nursing skill. The home was rated good by the Care Quality Commission at its April 2021 inspection. Families comparing options should ask how meals and activities are planned, how personal care is recorded, and what happens if a resident's health changes and nursing input starts to be needed on a regular basis.
Questions families ask about Southwell Court
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. Southwell Court 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. Southwell Court 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. Southwell Court 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. Southwell Court 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: 7 April 2021
- Report published: 7 April 2021
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.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Southwell Court has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Southwell Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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