Cambridgeshire County Council - 6 St Lukes Close Huntingdon

6 St Lukes Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1JT

01480456941

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 February 2022

Provider

Cambridgeshire County Council

Beds

6 beds

About Cambridgeshire County Council - 6 St Lukes Close Huntingdon

6 St Lukes Close is a residential respite service in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. It offers short stays for people with physical and learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection appear below.

This respite care service in Huntingdon provides personal care and support for up to six people with physical and learning disabilities. People access the service for varying lengths of stay, including overnight and weekend respite visits throughout the year. Two people were using the service at the time of inspection.

Family and friends are welcomed to visit people at the service in line with current guidance. External health and social care professionals and visitors, including contractors, are required to show their vaccination status and complete a rapid COVID-19 test before entering the service, with appropriate personal protective equipment protocols in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2022

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.

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE29 1JT

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 9 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 February 2022.

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

Read Cambridgeshire County Council - 6 St Lukes Close Huntingdon'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 - 6 St Lukes Close Huntingdon, 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 - 6 St Lukes Close Huntingdon, 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?

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