Bramley Avenue

73 Bramley Avenue, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6HG

01763261682

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 March 2021

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Bramley Avenue

Bramley Avenue is a residential care home in Cambridgeshire, providing personal care for adults with learning disabilities. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Bramley Avenue provides personal care for up to five adults with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, four people were living at the service.

The home demonstrated strong infection control practices. Visitors had their temperatures taken and wore personal protective equipment, with the service maintaining an ample PPE supply. All staff had received training in correct PPE use, including safe application and removal.

Regular COVID-19 testing was carried out for all residents and staff members.

People were actively supported to maintain contact with families and friends through video and telephone calls, helping them stay connected with their loved ones during restrictions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 April 2021

Specialist Care

Physical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SG8 6HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 27 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bramley Avenue's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bramley Avenue, 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 Bramley Avenue, 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 Bramley Avenue'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