Langdon House
Residential & Nursing Care
24 April 2020
Athena Care Homes (Chesterton) Limited
52 beds
About Langdon House
Langdon House is a 52-bed care home located on Union Lane in Cambridge, providing accommodation and nursing care for a diverse range of residents. The home is registered to support older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by Athena Care Homes (Chesterton) Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, with its most recent inspection completed in April 2020.
The home's position in Cambridge offers residents access to the town's amenities and services whilst providing specialist care across multiple care needs within a single setting.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Langdon House, 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 Langdon House, 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 Langdon House'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.
Location
20 Union Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1QB
Langdon House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 24 April 2020
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