Cherry Blossom Care Home
Book a Visit
Warwick Road
Walton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 6DE
| Care Type | Care Home |
|---|---|
| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,400.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Suma Mathew is Manager at Cherry Blossom Care Home.
Suma has 25 years of working experience, with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, a BSc honours degree in Clinical Leadership at Northampton University, and a level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. She is also an in-house trainer with 'Train the Trainer' qualifications for 'Care and Moving & Handling' and a nurse trainer with mentorship qualifications from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Suma started her career at Cherry Blossom Care Home as Deputy Manager, becoming Acting Manager before being promoted to Registered Manager in January 2021. A manager who thrives on helping build new friendships for our residents and encouraging local community involvement, Suma focuses on living a life of possibilities. She believes that working in partnership is the foundation of good leadership, and, to this end, she discusses all new ideas with her team. Ever welcoming, her door is always open for residents, their relatives and friends, and staff.
Cherry Blossom Care Home in Walton, Peterborough, provides gold-standard 24-hour nursing, respite, and dementia care. Nestled in beautiful, landscaped grounds, this 80-bedroom care home offers superb cuisine and luxurious facilities, including a bistro, salon, and cinema.
Everything at Cherry Blossom Care Home is geared towards optimising our residents’ quality of life through a varied and stimulating programme of activities and events.
Cherry Blossom’s staff are appointed based on their long-term commitment to the provision of exceptional care. Having the right staff is essential to creating a happy care home. At Cherry Blossom, we hand-pick the best team to ensure our residents receive second-to-none standards of care and compassion. We demand the highest standards from the home’s manager to the nursing and care professionals, catering team, and auxiliary staff. Our rigorous appointment and vetting procedures and ongoing training ensure those demands are met.
Learn more about this highly-rated Cambridgeshire care home by arranging a visit with the manager.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
|---|---|
| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
|
Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
|
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. |
| Safe Visiting Space | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
|---|
|
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) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
|---|
| 55 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
|---|
| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
|---|
|
Cherry Blossom Care Home provides luxury residential care for individuals or couples, specialist dementia care, and nursing care. Its level of comfort and care surpasses typical expectations for care homes.
Arrange a visit to learn more about these first-class later-life care facilities near Peterborough. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
|---|
| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
|---|
| 1 May 2015 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
|---|
| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
|---|
| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
|---|
| Activities Room, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
|---|
| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
|---|
| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
|---|
| Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Description |
|---|
|
Cherry Blossom Care Home's private ensuite rooms have been designed to be more spacious than usual. They boast stylish décor and large windows that make them light and airy. With high-quality furnishings, luxury bathroom fittings, and state-of-the-art technology, residential rooms are welcoming and practical. Excellent beds, mattresses, and chairs guarantee comfort. Quality TVs and WiFi provide a focus for relaxing personal time. All rooms offer a call system, which ensures privacy unless assistance is required. In our dementia unit, a nonintrusive alarm system is fitted. This unique system makes sure our residents are safe all night long, at a time when disorientation can be worse. Come and see our excellent facilities for yourself. Book a visit with our manager today. |
| About Our Rooms | |
|---|---|
| Number Of Rooms | 80 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 80 |
| Type Of Room |
|---|
| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
|---|
| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
|---|
| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
| Funding Types | |
|---|---|
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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
Vegan
Vegetarian
|
|---|---|
| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Restaurant
|
| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Room Service
|
| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
|
| Our Photos |
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).
A la Carte
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. 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.
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 Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
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.
Gluten-free food can be served.
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.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
|---|
|
Central to our philosophy of care is the provision of a wide range of activities and opportunities for social contact. At Cherry Blossom Care Home, we employ an events manager who encourages residents to enjoy a feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence through regular and varied activities. We will always do our best to facilitate residents’ choices of activities. |
| Our Photos |
|---|
| Activities At Home |
|---|
| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
|---|
| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
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? | Partial |
|
Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
|
Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
|
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
|
Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
|
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | 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
|
Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | 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 |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
|---|
| No |
Warwick Road
Walton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 6DE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 22nd January 2021 |
| Last rated | 19th March 2020 |
| Current Report |
|
| Historic Reports |
|
| Registration Date | 17th March 2015 |
| Service Provider | Alysia Caring Limited, N14 6HF |
Cherry Blossom Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
|---|
| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
|---|
| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
|---|
| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Blossom Care Home
The UK's largest & most detailed directory of elderly care and retirement living options
10,401
Care Homes
12,278
Home Care Services
1,484
Live-in Care Services
1,814
Retirement Living Developments
Autumna is the UK's largest and most comprehensive later-life living & elderly care directory. Our detailed search facility and team of expert advisors can help you find the best care homes, nursing homes, retirement homes, retirement villages, home care, and live-in care services for you or your loved one's needs. Our website is free to use, we are proudly independent, and we never take referral fees.
