Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Fitzwilliam House Care Home is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB24 8QZ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Fitzwilliam House Care Home is a care home in Cambridge. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it and cautious about it, because that standard is far easier to reach than to hold, and the quickest way to lose it is to start quoting it at people. What gets us there is nothing clever. A settled staff team who know the residents properly rather than in outline. A day that belongs to the people living in it, so that they decide when to get up, what to eat and how much company they want. Rooms that are genuinely somebody's own. Families who feel able to say when something is wrong, and a manager who is on the floor rather than behind a door. For those living with dementia, we work from the person's own history. What they did, who their family are and what their afternoons used to look like usually explains more than any assessment. Please come and visit if you are considering care in the city. Come unannounced if you would rather.
Care provided at Fitzwilliam House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Where is Fitzwilliam House Care Home located?
Fitzwilliam House Care Home is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8QZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fitzwilliam House Care Home provide?
Fitzwilliam House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fitzwilliam House Care Home's CQC rating?
Fitzwilliam House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 26 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fitzwilliam House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Fitzwilliam House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fitzwilliam House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fitzwilliam House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fitzwilliam House Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Fitzwilliam House Care Home 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. Fitzwilliam House 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?
No. Fitzwilliam House Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Fitzwilliam House 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Fitzwilliam House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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