Rose Cottage

School Road, Broughton, Huntingdon PE28 3AT
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9.8 60 Reviews
  • Rose Cottage, Huntingdon
Rose Cottage is a beautiful care home set in the tranquil village of Broughton, near Huntington. The home benefits from an attractive setting with beautiful landscape gardens and a pond, spacious lounges and 38 en-suite bedrooms. The home provides high quality residential care and dementia care.

The care home is equally impressive inside with some lovely features. They include a lovely family dining room, plenty of communal lounges and spaces to engage in planned activities, some quiet time with other residents, entertain their visiting friends or families or just spend some quiet time by themselves.

The team at Rose Cottage is loving, kind and caring. They have all been personally selected to work in the care home and support residents because of their desire and ability to deliver the very best possible care.

Care Provided by Rose Cottage

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jennifer Dade (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • An assessment will be required prior to admission
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (38)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Rose Cottage

  • 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 from £1,261
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,259
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,261
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,259
  • Updated March 2024.


    Exact fees depend on the particular room and care needs following initial assessment.


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

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors welcome at any time


  • Parking
  • Parking in front


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Rose Cottage has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rose Cottage has 60 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Rose Cottage 13 months ago with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Her needs have changed over this period and the staff have continued to meet her needs in a caring and understanding way. As Mum has dementia it is hard to build an accurate picture of her day to day life but the staff are always
available and happy to answer any questions and the photos on Facebook are great. The staff should be highly commended for their efforts around communication with families and maintaining activities for residents. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Amanda Crawley, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you for your kind words, it’s a privilege to be able to care for your mum and we are thrilled with how well she has adapted to life at our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our nanny moved to Rose Cottage early this year and I can’t rate the care that she has received highly enough. Whilst it has been a very difficult year for all care homes, the team at Rose Cottage have worked incredibly hard to keep the spirits high of the residents and have had to almost act as ‘family’
as well, at times when family couldn’t be there.
Every phone call or visit through a Covid-safe pod was difficult knowing we couldn’t hug nanny or hold her hand but seeing first-hand the care and attention they gave her when we couldn’t was truly heartwarming. You can see that the carers genuinely care about the residents and take good care of them.
Nanny has a brilliant sense of humour and she loves to have a joke and a giggle with the carers. They are very warm with her.
She says that she feels ‘very spoilt’ and looked after there. Whenever I am there or on the phone, there is always someone popping in to check on her or bring her a drink.
She raves about the food too!

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Registered Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for this glowing review of our service and most importantly our care staff. We are so proud of their unfaltering dedication, generosity and positivity, especially through this last year. It is so true that it has been a heartbreaking year with residents and families not being able to share hugs and kisses. We are truly grateful for the support and consideration of all the friends and family and it is so lovely to be able to see you all again face to face.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage at Broughton is an excellent care home. My mum has now been there for just over three and a half years, and she is very happy there. The care is truly wonderful - they have nursed her through various crises where we all thought she might not pull through and during the pandemic they have
worked so hard to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, Covid did enter the home in December 2020 and Mum did test positive, but she has survived that and some other infections since - all down to the superb care she has received. All of the staff are friendly, helpful and communicate regularly if there is a problem and work with you to resolve it. Rose Cottage was recommended to me by someone I knew and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is looking for good quality care for their loved one.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Registered Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete such a lovely review. As you have touched on, this year has been particularly challenging and we are so grateful, not only to our wonderful staff but also for all the support and understanding from all the friends and relatives; Rose Cottage feels like a family and this year has only strengthened that. Thank you for choosing us to support your Mum and thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My aunt has been a resident at Rose Cottage for 6 months. She has settled very well and has been made to feel that Rose Cottage is her home. The staff have been warm and welcoming and have ensured that she is safe and well fed. When I have met with the staff, (which has been difficult and infrequent
due to Covid restrictions), they have shown a true interest in my aunt - regarding both her physical and mental well being. In conculsion, I am very pleased with the care provided by Rose Cottage and my aunt is happy - which is very reassuring to me.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you very much for your review and kind words. We will share your nice comments with our staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum and I had looked at Rose Cottage when she was planning to move from her home. Her increasing frailty meant that at short notice she was accepted initially for a remedial period and then full time. That was four years ago and the experience has proved very successful. She has a perfect set up with
the cottage situated in a rural environment and her room looking across the countryside. Throughout the quality of care has been very good - experienced and attentive with a high level of continuity of staff especially at the manager level. The change of ownership has meant there is scope for capital expenditure to take place and new processes introduced - net improvement although mum is a natural worrier so any change has to be closely explained. Finally, the team's performance through covid has been and remains exemplary.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you, Paul, for your review and kind words. We will share your nice comments with our staff at Rose Cottage.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rose Cottage is an excellent Care Home. The staff are delightful and the level of care is excellent. My mother is very contented and happy there and the food is delicious and the activities are both stimulating and constructive. Above all everyone is patient and kind.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Registered Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Rose Cottage. We are very proud of the home and especially proud of the team who work so hard to ensure we maintain a happy and engaging home for all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been living at Rose Cottage now for two years. She has Alzheimer’s and was not coping living on her own even though she had carers coming in two or three times each day. After a short spell in hospital after a fall, it was recommended by the hospital staff that Mum ought to be in residential
care. Mum had stayed at Rose Cottage for a weeks respite care the previous summer so we knew that the staff were wonderful. Not once has Mum asked to go home; which is pretty amazing as she can be quite contrary. Although the recent COVID 19 outbreak has meant changes to Mums routine, the staff have managed to keep her active and smiling. They take her for wheelchair tours of the grounds and get her involved in all manner of crafts, quizzes and singing. The staff arranged to Face a Time calls so we keep in touch during the lockdown, which always ends up making us both laugh. I don’t know what on earth I would have done without the brilliant caring family that is the Rose Cottage team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father had to move the care home due to previous facility closing down. I was recommended to Rose Cottage by various professional contacts in the area. I visited and was shown around by an excellent member of staff, who spent a great deal of time explaining all aspects of Rose Cottage. My problem
then was the Pandemic, and could the move take place at all? I need not have worried. I was guided through the whole process by the manager, who covered every eventuality in the most professional manner. Dad was transported to Rose Cottage, where the Team took over his integration into Rose Cottage following all possible precautions. Then, every effort was made to get to know my Dad and the important things that make his life complete. He has settled in so well, and I am thrilled at how well managed the whole event was conducted. I have regular contact from so many committed staff members who have guided me so thoroughly and made Dad so welcome, I just cannot praise them enough. Thank You

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences of Rose Cottage. During this difficult time for everyone, it is important to us that people know we are still able to offer a safe and supportive environment and service. There are still people out there who could benefit from the support and will hopefully be encouraged to come forward as a result of your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely care home. My grandma became extremely unwell and was in a number of settings for the last months of her life. She was afraid to go to a care home but Rose Cottage turned it around for her. She loved the setting which was quiet, clean and the staff were friendly and flexible, as she
often would become confused and irritable - the staff were lovely and helped her as much as they could. She enjoyed the food very much and we could join her for meals whenever we liked. She also had her dog visit very often which wasn't a problem. She particularly enjoyed the puddings and put weight on which was excellent as she was skin and bone before she arrived.
The staff are very caring and there are certain touches which really make a difference. Such as, there is always someone to call on when you need help as a family member. My grandma has passed away now. Thank you Rose Cottage for her short stay. She missed her home so much but you made it as easy as it could have been.

Reply from Amanda Crawley, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you for this heartfelt review on your grandmother's time with us, we are so pleased that it had a positive impact on her feelings towards residential care and that she enjoyed her time with us. I will pass this on to the staff who work hard to ensure each resident receives compassionate care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father receives excellent care while residing at Rose Cottage and considers himself very lucky to be so well looked after. He enjoys the meals served to him and benefits from structure and routine.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management were so warm and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone took the time to get to know my mum and she really felt she had a place in the home. My mother could exhibit challenging behaviour but they were professional and calm and could always make her smile. She absolutely
loved the food, especially the trifle and put on weight while at the home. She was able to keep her beloved dog with her for the day as she wanted and he got lots of cuddles and treats.

Reply from Amanda Crawley, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are glad your mother had a positive time with us at Rose Cottage and it was lovely to have Sam with us also. I will pass your comments onto the staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of Rose Cottage now for 2 years. She has Alzheimers and Dementia. Over the time that she has been a resident, her needs have changed a lot. But the staff and management have dealt with her needs in a very caring and professional way. Most importantly keeping mum's dignity
intact.
The food is excellent and there is a choice of menu for midday and evening meals. Also most days the residents have activities that they can join in if they wish. And quite regularly trips out are arranged.
The home is clean and hygiene is a top priority, so when entering the home there are no bad odours. It is a welcoming and homely atmosphere.
The staff are very caring not only for the resident, but in my personal experience for the relatives as well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Of the ten or so care homes that I looked at in Feb 2017, Rose Cottage was by far the best option - I was impressed with the carer who showed me around and felt welcome. I thought the home was light and airy, clean and odour free, and the residents seemed content. I was particularly impressed by the
range and breadth of the activities programme and the number of activity coordinators. Nothing since has changed my opinion. My mother is happy, enjoys her food, has put on weight and is an active participant in activities. In the early summer, there was a lull in activities due to staffing issues but this has now been resolved and the programme is better than ever with many options available. She is well cared for and having dementia the staff are kind and sympathetic to her condition. I remain confident in the management, carers and activities staff - my choice of care home has been totally justified.

Reply from Amanda Crawley, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you for your excellent review. We are pleased that you are happy with the new activities programme and that you feel your mother is receiving such good care. It is a pleasure to have your mother with us and we will pass your positive comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Rose Cottage for over eight years. As time has passed, her care needs have changed and the family cannot praise the staff enough for continuing to meet those needs and the sympathetic care she has received. Staff are friendly, cheerful yet very professional: they ensure
residents' dignity and well being is maintained and above all they show kindness. The food is excellent and help is given at mealtimes where it is needed. My mother has been so lucky to be living there.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Registered Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for sharing your feelings on the service Rose Cottage provides. Please be assured that your views will be shared with the staff so they too can be proud of what we are achieving.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing a care home is never easy but Rose Cottage is an absolute gem.
It has managed to retain it's homely informal atmosphere, rather than being institutional. The grounds are an absolute delight, the communal rooms very cheerful and comfortable, the residents' rooms spacious and of a high standard.
Staff are friendly (love the fact that they don't wear uniforms), the food is great (was invited to join my mother for lunch) and there seems to be plenty of activities going on.

Reply from Jennifer Dade, Home Manager at Rose Cottage

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very proud that Rose Cottage remains a homely and welcoming place for all and will share your kind words with the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 97 yr old Aunt was fortunate to be in Rose Cottage, and was well cared for and looked after in a kind and professional manner. Nothing ever seemed to be any trouble - all the staff were kind and patient. All the family were very happy with Rose Cottage and its lovely garden.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My days in this Home have been very happy. The carers are very kind, help is constant. Meals are nicely presented and appetising and medical attention has also been very good. There are daily programmes for social events. I was so pleased to move from another home in this County. My room is very pleasant
with a double aspect. I do wish the Wifi connection was better in my room. I have had to move out to do this survey. Having had to leave my home as I can no longer cope. I deem myself very fortunate to be living here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has resided here for two years and has had excellent care throughout. Staff are friendly, professional and keep me well informed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum came to Rose Cottage initially as respite. She has mild dementia and initially, she struggled to settle and was a bit challenging. We weren't sure if she would be able to remain but the staff persevered and she is very well settled now and I feel as more time goes by, they understand her needs
better and are therefore able to meet them.
Mum's physical health has improved greatly since she came to the home in November and she really enjoys the daily activities. Generally, communication is good and if I email or call I get a prompt response. I always feel very welcome when I visit.
The only thing I would say is difficult is when someone presses their call button it bleeps loudly and repeatedly near my mum's room and it's very irritating for her and even for me as a visitor. If there could be some other way staff could be alerted without this it would be a big improvement.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum went to live in Rose Cottage in November 2017, unfortunately, she passed away in March 2018. I believe the care she received was first class in all aspects. She was able to join in activities which were held daily within the home and she particularly enjoyed the outside entertainers who occasionally
visited the home in the afternoons. As her health deteriorated she required more care which was excellent they not only cared for her but also helped the family through this difficult period. Mum was 97 when she passed away she had never required residential care before last year so I cannot compare with any other homes but, I can honestly say I had no complaints.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.798)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10 for Rose Cottage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.898 for Rose Cottage is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.898

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rose Cottage is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 Dec 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

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Jenny Dade

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Good friends and Co-Managers Amanda Crawley and Jennifer Dade have over twenty years’ experience as part of the team at Rose Cottage.


"We are delighted that you are interested in Rose Cottage and whether you are looking for respite or more long term support, we would happily welcome you for a visit to offer any information, advice or assistance you require. We genuinely believe that working as a health care professional is a true calling in life and a privilege and we encourage this philosophy amongst all our staff. Rose Cottage is a family and we endeavour to provide personalised, engaging and outstanding care that supports and maintains independence, well-being and partnership working where the ambitions and aspirations of those who live here are understood and met. Rose Cottage is not just a care home, it is home; we are incredibly proud to be a part of it and to be a part of the Greensleeves family.”


Amanda

Amanda Crawley

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Good friends and Co-Managers Amanda Crawley and Jennifer Dade have over twenty years’ experience as part of the team at Rose Cottage.


“We are delighted that you are interested in Rose Cottage and whether you are looking for respite or more long term support, we would happily welcome you for a visit to offer any information, advice or assistance you require. We genuinely believe that working as a health care professional is a true calling in life and a privilege and we encourage this philosophy amongst all our staff. Rose Cottage is a family and we endeavour to provide personalised, engaging and outstanding care that supports and maintains independence, well-being and partnership working where the ambitions and aspirations of those who live here are understood and met. Rose Cottage is not just a care home, it is home; we are incredibly proud to be a part of it and to be a part of the Greensleeves family.”


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Nicki

Job Title: Family Liaison Manager

Joined: 2019

I feel privileged to provide support and reassuring residents with their individual step by step journey when joining the Rose Cottage community. Encouraging our residents and their families to embrace all that we have to offer. Away from work, I love to row, long walks by the sea and a glass of Malbec!


Karen

Karen

Job Title: Care Coordinator

Joined: 2016

I love Rose Cottage, it’s homely, all of the staff are passionate and genuinely care. Our staff stay for a long time and it feels like one big family. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and taking my dog for walks in the country.


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Emma

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2017

I have worked at Rose Cottage for 3 years, prior to that was a carer and cook. I thoroughly enjoy my position here. I find my work very satisfying and fulfilling spreading happiness and joy around the home. I enjoy encouraging independence and finding new skills with our residents as well as remembering and making new memories.