Franklyn Crescent

57 Franklyn Crescent, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5NE

01733391212

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 June 2023

Provider

Next Steps Community Care Ltd

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Next Steps Community Care Ltd runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Franklyn Crescent

Franklyn Crescent is a residential care home in Peterborough, providing personal care to a small number of people with a range of support needs. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Franklyn Crescent is a residential care home that accommodates up to three people and provides personal care support. The service caters to people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, older people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and people with mental health needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Franklyn Crescent, 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 Franklyn Crescent, 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 Franklyn Crescent'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