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Medway Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 1SF

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,395.00
Regulator's Rating Not Yet Rated

Located in the idyllic market town of Huntingdon, The Chase is a stunning care home with 61 elegantly decorated, en-suite rooms which is neatly set in beautifully landscaped gardens. With state-of-the-art facilities that are designed to provide you with everything you need, this is your opportunity to live a life of luxury and comfort

At The Chase, we believe that life should be lived to its most full, and that's why we provide you with everything you need to live a life more extraordinary. Our exceptional standard of living allows you to maintain independence while having the care you need when you need it.

We offer outstanding service, luxury facilities, and care that is tailored to your individual needs. Our aim is to provide you with a comfortable and safe environment where you can enjoy your golden years surrounded by friends, family, and a caring community.


Progress Update - 20th April 2023
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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Suppository.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, 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

The Chase care home is committed to ensuring that all residents, team & visitors are kept safe.
The homes team follow all up to date guidance & are kept up to date with regular training.
Should the need arise, additional measures will be put in place as required to ensure continued safety

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Air Filtration & Purification We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
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
safe-tick Staffing The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a 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)

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.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Our care home offers a wide range of facilities that are designed to cater to all of your needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a relaxing spa experience or want to catch a movie in our cinema room, we have everything you need to live a life of luxury and comfort.

Cinema
Whether you are reliving a tried & tested classic with friends or a fresh from the box office blockbuster with your family, you won’t want to miss a moment once you take your seat. Become immersed in the action as you relax in style & comfort in front of your own ‘Big Screen Experience’.

Lotus Room
Beauty therapy, manicures, massages & more are all available as part of your all inclusive package at The Chase. This dedicated beauty therapy room gives you the comfort to be pampered in privacy.

Wellness Studio
Your fully kitted Gym & wellness studio is ready for to do as much as little as you would like to. As part of your all inclusive package our physiotherapist will be able to help & recommend a tailored package for you to really make the most of the equipment & give you every opportunity to keep as fit & active as possible.

Haircare
Our hair salon offers a full hairdressing experience so why not grab a glass of fizz as you enter, pick up a magazine & let your salon team give your hair a treat.

A true barber shop experience is also on hand when you step foot in to The Chase Barbers. Our trained barbers will give you the very best haircut and traditional wet shave, plus a beer (or something non-alcoholic) while you relax & indulge yourself.

Excursions
Ride in style when you have an appointment or are heading off on one of your many planned excursions. For those smaller 1 to 1 appointments you have the option of choosing to head off in the comfort of our luxury Mercedes or when you are off for a trip with friends then hop on board our luxury air conditioned minibus.

Fine Dining
Our head chef serves only the finest foods sourced locally & put together in a stunning nutritionally balanced menu. Seasonal classics are mixed in with creative new dishes & resident favourites to create a menu to really does tantilise the tastebuds.

Private Dining Room
Any day can be an excuse for special occasion when you take advantage of the private dining room. Invite your friends in for a lunchtime treat or why not have the family over for a special birthday or anniversary, and being part of your all-inclusive package means you don’t need an excuse to book in for a taste of fine dining.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Aug 2023

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Bistro, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Cinema, GP, Gym, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Overnight Guest Stay, Physiotherapy, Spa, Therapy Room.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls.

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Description

Our spacious bedrooms are beautifully & tastfully decorated with en-suite facilities. Ground floor rooms open to our central courtyard or to accessible & safe exterior walkways & gardens.

Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 61
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 61
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Single Room, Studio.

Room Features
Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Alarm, Balcony, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,395.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,395.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,545.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding No
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

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 Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Bistro Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Bistro.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Restaurant


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

A healthy, active lifestyle is key to living a life more extraordinary & at The Chase there is always something to do. Your events team have a full & varied programme on offer for you to participate in as much or as little as you like. All of your activities are planned to incorporate keeping a healthy mind, an active body & a little something to soothe the soul. You are always at the heart of living life to it’s fullest & during the regular resident forums you can actively take part in shaping the day to day schedule of activities.


Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre.
go green logo

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

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Partial
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you have an EPC rating? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes
safe-tick Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes

In-home and community projects that protect the environment

safe-tick Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? Yes
safe-tick Do you compost? Yes
Our Pets

We would love for you to bring your loved pet to stay with you at The Chase care home.

We are not able to accomodate all pets & this would be at the discretion of the home manager.

Please let us know when you enquire with us & we would love to get to know more about your pet & discuss the possibility of them coming to stay with you at The Chase.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

How We Help With Your Pet
Feeding, Sanitation, Walking.

We Welcome
Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits.

Medway Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 1SF

Regulator: CQC

Not yet rated.

Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque.

Nearby Services
Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about The Chase

The Chase provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Prices for The Chase start from £1,395.00 per week.
The Chase is owned by Connaught Care.
Yes. The Chase does offer Residential care.
Yes. The Chase does offer Respite care.
Yes. The Chase does provide care for people with Dementia.
The Chase comes under Cambridgeshire.
The Chase does not accept Local Authority clients.
The Chase does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.

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