Hunters Down Care Home
Hunters Down Care Home is a nursing home in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE29 1XL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hunters Down Care Home
Hunters Down is a nursing home in Huntingdon. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We also take respite bookings. Having nurses on the premises changes what can be managed here. Wound care, catheters, complicated medication and health that shifts from one day to the next are dealt with in the home rather than through repeated journeys to hospital, which matters most at the stage when somebody is worn out by being moved around. The clinical side is only part of the job. People here choose how their day runs, keep their own belongings about them, eat food they actually want and see their families whenever they like. Dementia care in particular asks for consistency, so our staff learn the routines, the names and the times of day that are harder for each person. With relatives we try to be straightforward, particularly when health is changing. An honest conversation held early is far kinder than a confusing one held late. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking at nursing or respite care in Cambridgeshire, please get in touch and come and see the home.
Care provided at Hunters Down Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Hunters Down Care Home
Where is Hunters Down Care Home located?
Hunters Down Care Home is a nursing home in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1XL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hunters Down Care Home provide?
Hunters Down Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hunters Down Care Home's CQC rating?
Hunters Down 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 12 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hunters Down Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Hunters Down Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hunters Down Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hunters Down Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hunters Down Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hunters Down 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?
Yes. Yes. Hunters Down Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Hunters Down 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. Hunters Down 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
Hunters Down 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Hunters Down Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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