Clay Street
Histon
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9EY
Care Type | Care Home |
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Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
Availability | Yes |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
Santall Horn is The Home Manager at Etheldred House Care Home.
Santall has been the General Manager at Etheldred House since November 2008. Santall began her career in management in 2004 as a Residential Care Manager and has been a Home Manager since October 2006. Santall holds numerous qualifications relating to care including Registered Managers Award.
A modern, purpose-built care home, situated in the leafy village of Histon north of Cambridge, Etheldred House is a friendly, welcoming place where residents are supported to live happy and contented lives.
Our team members, many of whom live in local areas such as Histon, Cottenham, Cambourne and Cambridge, have built a reputation for providing high quality, long-term and respite care for people who need residential, residential dementia, nursing and end of life care, which is Gold Standards Framework (GSF) accredited.
Our passionate approach is centred around family values and ensuring the people living at Etheldred House receive a high level of care, enabling them to live a sociable, happy and fulfilling life in a supportive environment, where their dignity and wishes are respected.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Palliative, Personal care. |
Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Nursing Specialisms | Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering . |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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As always, at Excelcare our first priority is putting the safety and wellbeing of the people living and working in our care homes and their family and friends, at the centre of any actions we take. |
Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. | |
Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. | |
Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. | |
Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. | |
Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
Regulator: CQC | ||
Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. | |
Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. | |
Premises | The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises. | |
Shielding | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. | |
Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. | |
Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. | |
Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. | |
Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. | |
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. |
Safe Visiting Space | |||||
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Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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Minimum Age |
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60 |
LGBTQ Welcome |
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Yes |
Our Building and Facilities |
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Set over just two floors, Etheldred House has lots of space that residents can use just as they want. On the top floor is a sunny quiet room to relax, read or take a nap, multidenominational prayer room and range of different lounges allow for different levels of interaction and socialising. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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Yes |
How Many Floors We Have |
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2 |
Who Owns Our Building |
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Private |
Communal Rooms |
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Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Coffee Shop, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Smoking Area. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
About Our Rooms | |
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Number Of Rooms | 94 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 94 |
Type Of Room |
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Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Furnished, Garden View. |
Room Facilities |
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Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
Region | East |
We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
Styles of Food | Gluten-free Pureed Vegetarian |
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Dining Locations | Bedroom Dining Lounge/Diner |
Dining Styles | Hot Trolley Room Service |
Hospitality | Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting) |
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
Activities Are So Important |
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When it comes to residents enjoying themselves, our two Lifestyle Coordinators put together a brilliant range of activities, events and outings, with residents’ help. At Etheldred House Care Home even create personalised programmes for individuals that mix existing hobbies with opportunities to try new, fun activities. |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes | |
Are your windows double glazed? | Yes | |
Do you use motion sensors? | Yes | |
Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
Do you monitor your waste? | Yes | |
Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes | |
Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
Do you use digital payslips? | Yes | |
Do you use online rotas? | Yes | |
Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes | |
Do you compost? | Yes |
Our Pets |
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By arrangement of the home manager |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Yes |
How We Help With Your Pet |
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Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
We Welcome |
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Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits, Reptiles. |
Clay Street
Histon
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9EY
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Good |
Caring | Outstanding |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 4th December 2020 |
Last rated | 27th September 2017 |
Current Report |
Etheldred House Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Historic Reports |
Etheldred House Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) |
Registration Date | 18th January 2011 |
Service Provider | Etheldred Healthcare Limited, EC1R 5HL |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
Nearby Services |
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Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
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