Alex Wood House
Residential Care
7 December 2019
Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited
36 beds
About Alex Wood House
Located on Fortescue Road in Cambridge, this 36-bed residential care home provides support for older people, younger adults, and people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on its most recent inspection in December 2019. As a medium-sized facility in a Cambridge residential area, it offers tailored care across multiple specialisms, allowing residents with varied needs to access support within a single setting.
The breadth of care types suggests the home works with individuals at different life stages and with complex requirements. Those considering this home for a family member should note the date of the last inspection when evaluating current service quality.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Alex Wood House, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Alex Wood House, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
Could the NHS fund Alex Wood House'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.
Location
3a Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JS
Alex Wood House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 7 December 2019
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