Waterbeach Lodge

Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9NW

8.3 31 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Waterbeach Lodge

Funding Types Accepted

Self funding (Private)

Local Authority with Top-Up

Local Authority

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,450
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,450
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,500 – £1,800
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,800

These fees are only a guideline and are based on both room type and dependency. Please contact the home directly to arrange for a tailored personal assessment.

(these prices are only a guideline, please contact Waterbeach Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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Bar/Café

Close to Local shops

Gardens

Lift

Near Public Transport

Own Furniture if required

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)

Phone Point in own room

Residents Internet Access

Residents Kitchenette

Smoking not permitted

Television point in own room

Wheelchair Access

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Review from Jean R (Resident) published on 1 August 2019
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I am happy to have stayed here.

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Review from Y W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2019
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We are extremely happy with my mother's placement at Waterbeach Lodge.
The only real issue is that the food is not particularly to my mother's taste.
The staff are very helpful in providing a salad as an alternative to the main lunch menus and have also helped to source her favourite breakfast brioche.
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appetite has naturally diminished as she has become more sedentary.
We are grateful for the good care that mum receives.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2019
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I was very impressed with the level of care my father received during his two weeks of respite stay. Should the need arise in the future I would not hesitate to arrange another stay for my father.

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Review from Sue K (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2019
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My mother has been in Waterbeach Lodge now for two years and throughout that time her health has deteriorated and her needs have increased. I have found the care that she gets is very good and the staff are very attentive. They treat her with love and care and respect. The building is always clean and

tidy and never smells of urine. The communal sitting room is large, spacious and airy. There are always carers providing support in the sitting room and making conversation with the residents. Since Mum has been restricted to her room and bed she is frequently monitored and staff spend time with her, just talking, helping her drink and eat, or providing her with comfort care.
The entertainment that is provided by outside entertainers is very good and most really try to get the residents joining in. I like that school children and preschoolers also visit.
I have visited other homes as a therapy dog volunteer and none have come up to the standard of Waterbeach Lodge.

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Review from GW (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2018
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This is a very well managed operation with high morale among the workers. This leads to a high standard of attention and care to meet the individual needs of residents. The home is very beautifully appointed, more like a luxury hotel and furthermore is in a historic building with real character. All

this leads to a high-value experience for residents.

Reply from Luke Sargeant, Operations Director at Waterbeach Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of our service. The manager and staff would like to extend their thanks for the recognition of their hard work and are extremely proud to know that it is appreciated. In regards to activities, we have appointed new personnel in this area and we hope that you see a dramatic improvement in the near future.

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Review from Kate (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 July 2017
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We have found the staff very kind to my mother-in-law and living there has helped her gain her self-confidence and improve her general mood as she was quite depressed and anxious after the recent death of her husband. The general atmosphere is very friendly and there seems to be quite a community feel

to the place where my mother-in-law has made some good friends in the time she has been there.

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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2017
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My mother was extremely reluctant to move into residential care, but changing care needs, following major surgery, meant it was an inevitable step. My sister and I had researched and visited a number of care homes locally and both agreed that Waterbeach Lodge was our first choice for communal and personal

facilities, location and general feel.
In the six months my mother has been at Waterbeach Lodge she has made friends, received not only excellent care but also friendship from the care team. She has been involved in varied activities each week and has been taken out on trips despite her lack of mobility. She feels safe and secure and the loneliness she felt when living on her own is no longer an issue. If she is ill, the doctor is called immediately, she has visits from the chiropodist, optician, mobile library etc and has her hair done in the in-house salon every week. She has been encouraged to continue with hobbies and start new ones.

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Review from Kim H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2017
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Overall the standard of care at Waterbeach Lodge is very good. It is evident from the investment that has gone into the care hotel that the owners want to offer high-quality care. It is lead by a very good Care Manager and supported by a good team of friendly and caring staff. The accommodation is

of a high standard and is clean throughout.

My mother has used Waterbeach Lodge for respite care since 2014 and more recently has gone into permanent care there. Waterbeach Lodge offers residential care and dementia care on The Willows. There is a good ratio of staff to residents on The Willows to give more one to one care.

The transition from respite resident to permanent resident was made very smoothly. The staff made the whole process go with ease and helped me through a difficult process between going from care at home to permanent residential care.

I highly recommend Waterbeach Lodge for respite and residential care.

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Review from Rachel P (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2017
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The staff are always very kind and everyone seems well cared for. The top floor, where mum has been moved to, is well thought out. Except for the problem of the heat which is unacceptable in my opinion. And also the location makes it hard for residents with reduced mobility, like mum, to get taken out

on the veranda or garden with ease.

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Review from Stephen B (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2016
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My Mother has been a resident for 18 months. Her room is excellent and the care she receives matches it. Could not praise the management and staff too highly. They take a very personal care of their residents and make the effort to have regular visits from entertainers.

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Review from Doug R (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2016
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I found the home and staff to be very helpful. They went out of their way to try to accommodate a family member at very short notice.
The rooms were very nice, as is the rest of the care home.
All of the staff Ii spoke too or had anything to do with were very caring and helpful.
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very tense and stressful time, but it was a smooth process with all the help from the staff.

The manager always answered all questions asked and went above and beyond what I would expect.

I would highly recommend this care hotel to anyone looking for care for one of their loved ones. There is a lovely atmosphere when you walk in and this never seems to change.

Thank you for your care and compassion.

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