Pauline Burnet House

Pauline Burnet House is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB4 1GL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Pauline Burnet House

Pauline Burnet House is a residential care home in Cambridge, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available too, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the person they care for is settled. We run a household rather than a facility. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings, and a genuine say over how the day goes. The staff team is kept consistent, because support from people who know you well is quite different from support from whoever happens to be on shift. Changes are explained in advance, the shape of the week holds, and we take sensory comfort seriously. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home, and wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them, because independence is far easier to keep than to win back. For those with physical disabilities the emphasis is on equipment that fits properly and transfers handled safely and without embarrassment. We are also interested in what people want beyond the house. Cambridge has a great deal in it, and getting out to college, work, hobbies, friends and family is part of what we support rather than an afterthought. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, social workers and anybody considering Pauline Burnet House for somebody are welcome to visit and ask us whatever they need to know.

Care provided at Pauline Burnet House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Pauline Burnet House

Where is Pauline Burnet House located?

Pauline Burnet House is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1GL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Pauline Burnet House provide?

Pauline Burnet House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Pauline Burnet House's CQC rating?

Pauline Burnet House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Pauline Burnet House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Pauline Burnet House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Pauline Burnet House

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

No. Pauline Burnet House 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. Pauline Burnet House 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. Pauline Burnet House 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Pauline Burnet House 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 Pauline Burnet House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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