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The home specialises in the care of people with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and those who have had a stroke.
The home has 14 single rooms and seven of these have en-suite WC facilities.
Brookfield has its own gardens and wheelchair access and a stairlift for those residents who need it.
The home also enables residents to...
Care Provided by Brookfield
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We also offer day care which is tailored to your needs this is charged at £15.50 per hour and includes all meal's ,full assistance with any personal care and choice of daily activities
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brookfield for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brookfield to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Janes Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Angela Duffy (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (12)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- No restrictions on visiting are in place within this home.
Parking
- Street parking is available
Brookfield Reviews (24)
Brookfield has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.280) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brookfield has 24 reviews.
Mum has been a resident for over 18 months and from the outset has been very well cared for. Brookfield has a wonderful family feel about it and staff go out of their way to tend to the needs of all residents. Plenty of activities are available to entertain and visitors are more than welcome to take part. Brookfield care home truly deserves its rating!
Thank you for your lovely review its been an absolute pleasure caring for your Mum and the families support has been amazing
From the moment I asked about the care home, I was put at ease. A warm welcome on my visit, all questions answered with a please phone if you think of anything else. Mum always says she "is happy here". She had made new friends. She enjoys activities and I was able to join Mum for Christmas shows and a wonderful Christmas day lunch too.
Thank you for the lovely comments it was lovely having you here on Christmas day and caring for your Mum is our pleasure.
The residents appear to be content in their surroundings. Quite the nicest care home I have visited and I have been to quite a few, visiting family and friends.
The manager was very welcoming, it was obvious to me the care she had for her residents.
It's lovely to see and 'feel' such a lovely care home.
Thank you for the lovely feedback on our home,we really try to make it as homely as possible and im so pleased you experienced that.
On visiting a friend, it was obvious how dedicated all the staff were to ensuring the care and comfort of all the residents. The care home was clean and comfortable too. The food smells from the kitchen were enticing also. Lots of games and jigsaws on offer too.
Thank you for the lovely feedback it's always a pleasure to see family and friends, we really appreciate your comments.
My sister-in-law moved into Brookfield just over a month ago, she was adamant that she would never go into care but after having a stroke and not being safe on her own, she moved in. After a few days of her coming to terms with the move she is now very happy. The staff are wonderful, nothing is too much trouble. We cannot fault her care. It is a very small home so the care she gets is outstanding, she did admit that she was lonely at home but now with all the fuss they make of her, she is very much at home.
Thank you for your lovely review it really means a lot to us to get such positive feedback and we are delighted to have her here she's an absolute pleasure to care for.
My mother has been a resident for three months and is happy, although she had been independent before going to Brookfield. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble. It feels like home and most of the carers are locals and have worked there for years. Mum enjoys the homecooked meals and is well looked after which is reflected in the residents who look out for each other. I highly recommend Brookfield.
Thank you, what a lovely review. Your mum is an absolute delight, we all love her positivity and company.
My mum has been to Brookfield for daycare for several months, and this week became a resident. She is very happy to be staying there. Throughout our association, the team have been caring and kind to Mum, alongside encouraging her to join in activities. They have also supported us as a family, offering advice and experience, especially as we began to struggle with caring for Mum at home. I would not wish for her to be anywhere else. Many thanks to all of the team.
We are delighted your Mum was able to move in; she is a pleasure and is really enjoying residential care. Thank you for your lovely words; our door is always open.
We have been visiting a close friend weekly for over a year. The experience is always good. The staff are very helpful and caring. Our friend enjoys her food very much and is always appreciative of it.
Thank you for the lovely review. We love having friends and family in to see us all.
Thank you all.
Thank you for the lovely comments, it really means a lot to us to receive such wonderful feedback. It's always a pleasure to see you. I will pass the review on to the team.
My husband has been a resident for nearly three months. I chose Brookfield initially for this clean well-run home, which I believed to be managed so well. "Look at the staff", a friend, said to me and if they are caring, then the home will be fine. The staff here, led by a great manager, are indeed fine. They cannot do enough for the residents and keep me involved in all decisions, at all times. I have no doubt, I made a great choice.
This is the loveliest compliment for the Brookfield team. It's an absolute pleasure, caring for your husband and you are a huge support to him and us. Thank you.
A dear friend spent her last four months here and she couldn't have been in a better place. All the staff went the extra mile and made her time enjoyable and as comfortable as possible and when the end came, they ensured she wasn't alone. I can't praise them enough for the care and attention they gave and give to all their residents. It's a very happy place. Thank you all.
We are very thankful and grateful that we had the privilege of getting to know this lovely lady and all her wonderful friends who were a huge support and comfort to her and thank you so much for the lovely review I will pass it on to the whole team.
My mother has been living at Brookfield for the past four years. The care she has received there has been second to none, from the manager, right through to all the carers, they have been outstanding. My mother has very complex needs, including dementia. I do believe that because the care home is of a smaller capacity, the care and one to one attention she receives has been perfect for her needs. She just wouldn't get that if she were in a larger home. It really has a home from home feel about it. I couldn't imagine her anywhere else, to be honest. Excellent.
What a fantastic review. The staff will be thrilled as am I, as the manager. It's a pleasure to look after your mum, thank you.
The staff are consistently caring and conscientious and are fully committed to giving the residents high-quality care. The home has a more personal feel as it is smaller and therefore more intimate, so the residents are familiar with all the staff on a regular basis.
Thank you for the feedback. We are so pleased our resident's families and friends, are happy with the care their loved one receives. Only the best for our residents.
As a small care home, I felt this would be more suitable for my Mum who is 96 years old. Seeing the same staff regularly, makes her feel safe and secure, with a more homely feel. The staff are very flexible with her catering needs and their patience and care for her is exceptional. She always looks clean and tidy, which makes me feel that she is being well looked after. Being an older care home makes it feel very cosy, unlike more modern large care homes. Brookfield is well managed and the staff are very friendly and caring. I would not wish her to be anywhere else.
Thank you for the lovely feedback, it's a pleasure to be a part of our lovely residents' daily lives.
The staff have always been kind to Mum and they have a great rapport with her and understand her condition.
Staff are always happy to answer any questions or concerns. The home has a very warm and caring atmosphere.
Thank you so much for such lovely feedback, it's a pleasure to care for our lovely residents and enjoy their days with them.
We took it that the situation for us to visit at the start of the Pandemic could put Mum and her fellow residents and staff in jeopardy due to the long-distance, having to stop off at motorway services that could be potential infection hazards. So decided not to visit which then became the norm. Though Brookfield had already come to the same conclusion so well done.
Thank you for the lovely comments its been a pleasure looking after her and thank you for your understanding and support.
My Nan has been in Brookfield residential home for many years now and she is very happy there. She has the most loveliest room and the most fabulous care. She is always well turned out and very happy there despite her family living 3 hours away. I feel very lucky that she is happy there and I can relax knowing she is being so well taken care of. I have been especially grateful to all of the staff through the pandemic for being so upbeat and making her feel very special throughout such a difficult time without being able to see us. Thank you with all my heart to all of the staff at Brookfield for taking care of her. I am forever grateful. You’re all amazing people and have kept her incredibly safe.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback it really does mean so much to us all.
Mum has been in brookfield for nearly five years, she is always well cared for, the staff are always welcoming when I visit, always friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The staff have always showed kindness and patience with Mum and understanding, I personally feel that I could not have placed my mum in anywhere better than Brookfield.
My mother who has dementia has settled very well into Brookfield. The staff are compassionate, caring and reassured my mother to help her feel comfortable, which enabled me to have great trust in the team. I can ring up at any time and speak to a member of staff regarding my mother. The staff have a very good response if anything is needed, or to let you know of situations regarding my mother. I'm really happy that she is being cared for in a professional manner and that feeling of constant worry has now been lifted from me.
Thank you for the lovely comments it is very much appreciated.
My Mum started off as a Day Visitor once a week and every other weekend which she did for 9 months. This enabled us to care for Mum in the way we wanted to with support and enabled us to live our lives as well. The staff encouraged her and helped her to settle and this was an excellent way for her to get to know the place and staff. She then had some respite and moved in for the last few months of her life when we could visit her whenever we wanted to. We were always welcomed with a cup of tea and Brookfields felt like home. The staff are very caring. The food is lovely and the accommodation comfortable. When Mum fell ill the staff did everything in their power to help and support her for which we will be very grateful. The Manager and her staff were so supportive to us as well as Mum and were always there to talk. I would highly recommend Brookfields.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Brookfield
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Brookfield
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookfield
What types of Care is Brookfield registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brookfield have?
There are 12 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brookfield?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brookfield to the centre of Huntingdon?
8.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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