Cottenham Court Care Home

Cottenham Court Care Home is a nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB24 8SS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Cottenham Court Care Home

Cottenham Court is a nursing home near Cambridge. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. We also take respite bookings. Having nurses on site changes what can be managed here. Wound care, catheters, complicated medication and health that shifts from one day to the next are handled in the home rather than through repeated trips to hospital, which matters most at the point when somebody is worn out by being moved around. The nursing is only half of the job. People here choose how their day runs, keep their own belongings around them, eat food they actually want and see their families whenever they like. Being nursed should not mean being managed, and we work at keeping ordinary life going alongside the treatment. Communication gets close attention, because understanding somebody properly is what allows them to have a say in their own care rather than have it arranged around them. We talk plainly with relatives, especially when health is changing. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking at nursing or respite care around Cambridge, please get in touch and come and see the home.

Care provided at Cottenham Court Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cottenham Court Care Home

Where is Cottenham Court Care Home located?

Cottenham Court Care Home is a nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8SS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cottenham Court Care Home provide?

Cottenham Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cottenham Court Care Home's CQC rating?

Cottenham Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cottenham Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Cottenham Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Cottenham Court Care Home

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

No. Cottenham Court Care Home 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.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Cottenham Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Cottenham Court Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

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.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Cottenham Court Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

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.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Cottenham Court Care Home 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 Cottenham Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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