1 High Street

1 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AJ

01223883130

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 July 2019

Provider

The Edmund Trust

Beds

5 beds

About 1 High Street

1 High Street is a small residential care home in Milton, near Cambridge, providing care for up to 5 residents. The home specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, offering personalised residential care in a community setting. Located on the high street in this Cambridgeshire village, the home is part of The Edmund Trust provider network.

The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Good following its most recent inspection in July 2019. The intimate size of the home means residents benefit from individualised support in a domestic environment rather than a larger institutional setting.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 1 High Street, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 1 High Street, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 1 High Street's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees