Waterbeach Lodge

Staff and residents are the heart of our business. To protect them , all staff and residents have been offered (and in most cases received) the COVID-19 vaccination. Whilst the vaccine is one of the most effective ways to prevent severe illness from the disease, we continue our rigorous testing regime for coronavirus as this is the only way we can attempt to prevent the virus entering the home. As the vaccines efficacy is not 100%, the only true way to prevent infection is to avoid transmission as much as possible. Current guidance is to test staff three times a week (two lateral flow and one PCR) and residents every 28 days.

In the event of a positive test, regardless of symptoms, the home will alert the local Health Protection Agency and their advice will be sought, generally during such times visiting will be restricted until we can be sure that the case is isolated. In the event of multiple cases identified, the home will be locked down and residents quarantined to their rooms to ensure that transmission is minimised.

From the outset of the pandemic, we continue to have a robust supply chain of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in place, and our staff are using this in accordance with the public health authority guidance. All of our staff continue to use full PPE throughout the building as per Government/PHE policy and we remain confident that our supplies are kept well stocked and all of our services have what they need.

Relatives visiting "in-house" are similarly required to be tested on site, wear PPE including mask, gloves and a gown to further reduce the potential of transmission.

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

Stepping into our reception area, there is a country house hotel feel to the lobby with reception desk and seating. From there, move towards one of our lounges or the dining hall, with comfortable seating and plenty of natural light, or choose one of our quieter zones, like our library, tucked away from the larger lounges and offering a sanctuary where you can sit comfortably with a good book, engage in a game of chess, or once again enjoy the splendid views. Alternatively, find out what’s happening in the hobby room, or indulge yourself at our hair and beauty salon.

All bedroom suites are capacious, fusing contemporary comfort with timeless glamour and heritage, and have en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone and television, alongside state-of-the-art adjustable orthopaedic beds and an emergency call system as standard. 

The spacious design of every suite means that wheelchairs and hoists can be accommodated throughout Waterbeach Lodge.

Our dedicated Activities Coordinators curate a weekly schedule that balances lively social events with quiet, focused pursuits.

This includes fashion shows, music and movement, community singing, dancing, art and crafts, cards, quizzes and other games, where residents can participate as much or as little as they like. 

We hold a monthly non-denominational service of worship, our library is well-stocked, including large-print books and audiobooks, and we offer fitness activities like chair yoga and flexibility sessions. Our gardens provide the opportunity for a gentle stroll in the fresh air or to relax on the terrace, and there are regular excursions to museums and botanical gardens, or simply popping out for a pub lunch. 

The choice of activity is limited only by imagination.

Pets to be arranged with managers discretion.

Waterbeach Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Waterbeach Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)