Cromwell House Care Home
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82 High street
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3DP
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Carol Slater is Home Manager at Cromwell House Care Home.
I have been a qualified nurse since 1996, beginning my career in the NHS, where I gained valuable experience in Trauma Orthopaedics before transitioning to the Emergency Assessment Unit.
In 2010, I moved into the social care sector as a Home Manager, where I have had the privilege of managing a variety of services, including multi-site operations.
Since joining Abbey Healthcare in 2018, I have held roles as both a Home Manager and a member of the Operations Team, focusing on Quality and Compliance.
I am deeply passionate about maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring that resident choice is always respected. I take pride in supporting and upskilling my team, empowering them to deliver exceptional care. Above all, I am committed to helping residents enjoy life to the fullest and creating an environment where they feel valued and fulfilled.
Nestled in the historic market town of Huntingdon, Cromwell House Care Home blends heritage with modern luxury. Set in the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, this beautifully restored home offers residential, dementia, and palliative care in a warm, supportive environment.
Each resident enjoys a spacious, en-suite bedroom, access to elegant communal areas, and expert 24/7 care. Conveniently located on the High Street, Cromwell House benefits from excellent transport links for visiting family and friends.
As a true home for life, Cromwell House gives peace of mind to residents and families, with compassionate, personalised care at the heart of everything it does.
Book a visit today and discover Cromwell House’s unique blend of history, comfort, and exceptional care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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.
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We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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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 | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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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) 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 |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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The home offers a range of communal facilities such as a beautiful fully stocked bar and bistro cafe, large lounges plus cinema facilities, dining rooms, and smaller quiet rooms or family lounges which can even be suitable for private dining. All areas are easily accessible with large lifts to support movement between floors. Our home has a spacious, flat level landscaped garden with beautiful colourful plants and a barbecue area as well as many seating areas for the enjoyment of residents and their guests. We employ full-time maintenance and housekeeping staff on the premises and our continued investment ensures high standards and a clean and safe environment. |
| 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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| Bar / Pub, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Rooms are furnished to a high standard with 24-hour call system, flat screen TV, telephone and broadband facilities. However, we welcome residents to personalise their room with their own belongings and our in-house maintenance staff are always on hand to help. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 66 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 66 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
| 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.
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 Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| 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 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.
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.
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 Dining Room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
There is a weekly 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.
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.
Tables are well laid.
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’).
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
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Cromwell House Care Home assists residents in developing and maintaining their social interests and engaging in meaningful activities. This is supported by all our staff but especially by our dedicated activity staff who help co-ordinate programmes for our residents according to their choices and individual hobbies. On any particular day, our residents could be enjoying a drive in a car or mini-bus, participating in reminiscence workshops, planting their favourite flowers in the garden, or enjoying a cinema afternoon with a glass of champagne. Residents can freely entertain their guests in the communal and private areas of the home, or in the privacy of their own bedroom. Our home has an in-house hairdressing and beauty salon offering the opportunity for a well deserved pampering. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping. |
82 High street
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3DP
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 3rd October 2023 |
| Last rated | 2nd December 2023 |
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| Registration Date | 7th February 2011 |
| Service Provider | Abbey Healthcare (Cromwell) Ltd, NW9 7BT |
Cromwell House Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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