Symonds House Nursing Home

Symonds House, 44 Symonds Lane, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HY
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8.5 23 Reviews
  • Symonds House Nursing Home, Cambridge
Symonds House is a lovely 55-bedded red brick Grade II listed building. The dual-registered nursing home is set in its own grounds in Linton - a thriving village 10 miles south of the City of Cambridge.

The majority of the rooms are single with en-suite facilities. All are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. All bedrooms have a washbasin, TV, telephone points and a window overlooking the pleasant but secluded garden.
Residents may bring their own furniture (space permitting) and mementos from home.

Security and safety are of the highest standards. The home is equipped throughout with a staff call system, smoke detectors, fire alarm and emergency lighting system.

Careful planning has ensured that personal attention and care is always available to all residents. It has embraced the small group home living concept to provide special accommodation and care in small units of seven to fourteen rooms.

Experienced nurses and care staff provide 24-hour care. All care staff receive comprehensive in-house training as well as attending any relevant study sessions run by the local health authority or other outside agencies.

All bedding and towels are provided and personal laundry is washed on site. Daily newspapers are delivered by prior arrangements. At meal times, residents are offered a choice of dishes, which are prepared using local produce whenever possible and snacks are readily available. Food is of a consistently high standard and menus are rotated regularly. Special dietary requirements are easily catered for.

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Care Provided by Symonds House Nursing Home

  • Type of Service
    • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angel Ibayan (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (56)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Symonds House Nursing Home

  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,200 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,200 – £1,200
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Symonds House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Any time


  • Parking

  • Plenty of parking


Symonds House Nursing Home Reviews (23)

Total of 23, showing 21-23
8.5

Symonds House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.492) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Symonds House Nursing Home has 23 reviews.

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Review from Tamara S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I transferred my mother, who suffers from severe Lewy Bodies Dementia and Parkinson's Disease, to Symonds House to be nearer family. The move was managed efficiently and sensitively with huge support from the manager and staff who made every effort to accommodate my mother and her needs, especially
when the process was severely delayed. From the very beginning, myself and family have been involved in every step including consultations about health care, daily routines and activities.
Since my mother has been here she has put on weight (after losing kilos at her previous care home), she now sleeps all night and seems to have no more accidents or falls. The improvement in her physical health in general is very noticeable, due partly to regular family visits but mainly to the wonderful care she receives at Symonds House. The staff are very respectful and caring. The whole family could not be happier.

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Review from Elizabeth D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are kind and caring. Symonds House is a very old building, however it is always very clean, and has a homely atmosphere. The training program for staff, under the new manager, appears to have helped all staff. I have also benefited, helping me understand better, my Father's dementia.

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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had an extended stay in hospital and could not return to her own home. In hospital she lost a third of her body weight in a matter of weeks, wouldn't eat and was extremely distressed. She was discharged to Symonds House and within days was calmer and accepting food.
Now, three months on,
she is able to feed herself, and eats with relish. The staff at Symonds House, from the manager to those responsible for washing and cleaning, are unfailingly kind, friendly, professional, and efficient. The nurses and carers are affectionate to my mother, whilst remaining respectful.
They are also hugely supportive to me. I had some very frightening days watching my mother deteriorate and it was hard to accept that she would need dementia nursing for the rest of her life. She couldn't be in better hands. I never thought I would enjoy spending time in a nursing home, but there is always laughter and the staff are so welcoming. They genuinely care for and care about their residents.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.492)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.492) out of 10 for Symonds House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.375 for Symonds House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 80 Ratings = 4.375

  • 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 4.117 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Symonds House Nursing Home is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.6 = 0.517

  • 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: 4 Nov 2017

Overall
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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