Askham House

Askham House is a nursing home in March, Cambridgeshire (PE15 0TX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Askham House

Askham House is a nursing home in March, Cambridgeshire. We care for older people whose needs include nursing, including people managing mental health conditions, and respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. That stability matters to residents and to families who have already arranged one difficult move. Where mental ill health and physical health needs come together, the combination is often handled badly. Physical symptoms get attributed to a psychiatric diagnosis rather than investigated, and having nursing knowledge here means somebody is looking for the physical cause rather than assuming. We also work at keeping the place domestic rather than clinical. Once ward habits take hold, residents stop being asked about their own afternoons, so mealtimes, fresh air and unhurried help are protected on purpose. The clinical side is only part of a day here and usually the smaller part. The rest is food people want to eat, help that comes without a wait, privacy, and being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family rather than a set of conditions. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ask us who is on tonight and whether they know the people they are looking after, because that is the question that matters most.

Care provided at Askham House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Askham House

Where is Askham House located?

Askham House is a nursing home in March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0TX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Askham House provide?

Askham House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Askham House's CQC rating?

Askham House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Askham House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Askham House

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

No. Askham 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?

Yes. Yes. Askham House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Askham 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?

No. Askham House 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

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

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