1 High Street

1 High Street is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB24 6AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About 1 High Street

1 High Street is a small residential care home in Cambridge. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. Being a small house is the point rather than a limitation. Everybody knows everybody, nobody gets lost in a system, and the week can genuinely be arranged around the actual preferences of the people living here rather than around a compromise that suits nobody. Rooms belong to the people in them. The shopping is decided by the people who will eat it. Where anybody goes at the weekend is their own decision. A great deal of what we do builds skills rather than doing things for people. Cooking, handling money, travelling into town, making an appointment, keeping in touch with family. Progress can be slow and it can go backwards, and our part is to keep the opportunity open without pressure and to make something of it when it works. Understanding how each person communicates matters more than almost anything else here, particularly where speech is not the main route. We learn each person's way, write it down so that new staff respond identically, and keep checking we have understood rather than assuming. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection, and we keep asking the people living here what should change.

Care provided at 1 High Street

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about 1 High Street

Where is 1 High Street located?

1 High Street is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does 1 High Street provide?

1 High Street is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is 1 High Street's CQC rating?

1 High Street is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does 1 High Street offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. 1 High Street offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about 1 High Street

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

No. 1 High Street 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?

No. 1 High Street 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.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. 1 High Street 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. 1 High Street 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

1 High Street 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 1 High Street. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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