Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March

20 Alder Close, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8PY

01354750433

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 April 2019

Provider

Cambridgeshire County Council

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
GoodJul 2017
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Cambridgeshire County Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March

20 Alder Close is a residential care home in March, Cambridgeshire, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. It offers short-stay accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The service at 20 Alder Close in March provides short-stay accommodation for up to five people with learning disabilities in a residential bungalow. The home typically supports around 50 people annually on a rotational basis. Staff are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns, protecting people from avoidable harm.

The service implements systems to safely manage medicines and follows infection prevention procedures.

The home promotes choice, independence and inclusion, enabling people with learning disabilities and autism to live ordinary lives as citizens. Staff assess and minimise potential risks to residents, and the service operates with systems designed to support safe care delivery across all areas.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 May 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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 · PE15 8PY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 29 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 April 2019.

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

Read Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March'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 Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March, 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 Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March, 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 Cambridgeshire County Council - 20 Alder Close March'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