Cambridgeshire County Council - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge

40-44 Russell Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HT

01223712261

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2021

Provider

Cambridgeshire County Council

Beds

9 beds

About Cambridgeshire County Council - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge

40/44 Russell Street is a residential care home in Cambridgeshire, run by Cambridgeshire County Council, offering both long-term and respite care. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to nine people, with four spaces designated for respite care. At inspection, four people were living there. The home had implemented comprehensive infection control measures, including temperature checks and health questionnaires for staff on arrival, alongside regular provision of personal protective equipment with staff trained in its correct use.

Visitors were required to take lateral flow tests before entry. The home maintained ample supplies of cleaning equipment and had increased cleaning frequency, particularly of frequently touched surfaces.

People were supported to maintain regular contact with families and friends through video calling and were encouraged to participate in activities they enjoyed with staff support. Regular testing was carried out for both residents and staff, with immediate isolation and testing for anyone showing COVID-19 symptoms. Due to the property's size, maintaining consistent social distancing was challenging, so the home reduced the number of people using the respite service simultaneously to mitigate infection transmission risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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.

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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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CB2 1HT

Registered care categories

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 6 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2021.

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

Read Cambridgeshire County Council - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge'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 - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge, 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 - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge, 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 - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge's fees?

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