Melbourn Springs Care Home
Melbourn Springs Care Home is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire (SG8 6FY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Melbourn Springs Care Home
Here at Melbourn Springs Care Home in Royston, Cambridgeshire, we provide a warm and homely environment where the people in our care feel genuinely valued, safe and supported. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the commitment our whole team brings to everyday life here. We support a range of needs across our home, including residential care for older people, specialist dementia care, care for younger adults, and short term respite stays. Whether someone joins us for a few weeks to recover and recharge, or makes Melbourn Springs their long term home, we work hard to ensure their experience feels personal and comfortable from the very first day. Dementia care sits at the heart of what we do. We understand how important it is for people living with dementia to feel calm, familiar with their surroundings and connected to the things that matter most to them. Our team takes time to get to know each person properly, learning their history, their preferences and the small details that make a real difference to how someone feels day to day. For younger adults in our care, we recognise that life here should feel relevant and fulfilling, not shaped around assumptions about age. We listen carefully and work alongside each individual to shape the support they receive. Family involvement matters greatly to us. We welcome relatives to be part of life at Melbourn Springs, and we keep communication open and honest so that everyone connected to someone in our care feels informed and included. Royston is a community we are genuinely part of, and we take that seriously. If you would like to find out more or come and have a look around, we would love to hear from you.
Care provided at Melbourn Springs Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 November 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Melbourn Springs Care Home
Where is Melbourn Springs Care Home located?
Melbourn Springs Care Home is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6FY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Melbourn Springs Care Home provide?
Melbourn Springs Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Melbourn Springs Care Home's CQC rating?
Melbourn Springs 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 5 November 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Melbourn Springs Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Melbourn Springs Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Melbourn Springs Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Melbourn Springs Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Melbourn Springs Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Melbourn Springs 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. Melbourn Springs 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. Melbourn Springs 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. Melbourn Springs 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
Melbourn Springs 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 Melbourn Springs Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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