Yew Tree Cottage

Yew Tree Cottage is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB21 5LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Yew Tree Cottage

Yew Tree Cottage is a residential home near Cambridge supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including both older and younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. This is a house where a small number of people live, and being small is a large part of why it works. Everybody here is known properly, as a person with their own habits, opinions and plans, rather than looked after as a group working through a shared timetable. Support is shaped around each individual: what they want their day to contain, the help they need to make it happen, and the things they would far rather do for themselves without us stepping in. Communication gets close attention from us. A great deal of what goes wrong in support for people with a learning disability and for autistic people comes down to somebody not being understood, or not being allowed the time to make themselves understood. We learn how each person communicates and we work at their pace rather than ours, and we never treat quietness as evidence that everything is fine. Where people want to get out, see family, go to work or college, or keep up something regular, our job is to make it possible. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and see how the house runs.

Care provided at Yew Tree Cottage

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Yew Tree Cottage

Where is Yew Tree Cottage located?

Yew Tree Cottage is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Yew Tree Cottage provide?

Yew Tree Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Yew Tree Cottage's CQC rating?

Yew Tree Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Yew Tree Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Yew Tree Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Yew Tree Cottage

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

No. Yew Tree Cottage 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. Yew Tree Cottage 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. Yew Tree Cottage 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. Yew Tree Cottage 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

Yew Tree Cottage 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 Yew Tree Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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