Brook House Care Home

45 Seymour Street, Cambridge CB1 3DJ
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  • Brook House Care Home, Cambridge
Brook House is a 35 bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia.

Situated close to Cambridge city centre, just off Mill Road, the home is in an ideal location for people living in Brook House and their families to explore the historic university city of Cambridge and is easily accessible via public transport.

Brook House is divided in to four units over two floors. All rooms are single occupancy. Two premier rooms have been fitted with en-suite facilities. Each unit has a dining area, lounge and a kitchenette as well as bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets throughout the home. The upper floor is accessed by stairs or a lift.

Brook House provides -
•        A high standard of care and support 24 hours a day
•        A high standard of housekeeping including a laundry service
•        Traditional home cooked meals, using fresh ingredients prepared by a dedicated chef
•        A warm and welcoming environment with a ‘home from home’ atmosphere
•        Meaningful and purposeful activities and outings planned through a structured programme following discussions with the people living in Brook House and their families
•        Enclosed, landscaped gardens with wheelchair access
•        Long term and respite care
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Care Provided by Brook House Care Home

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 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Brook House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Brook House Care Home Reviews (60)

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Brook House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Brett B (Son of Resident) published on 27 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at Brook House for a few years now, firstly I would like to thank all the management and team for keeping my mum safe during covid. No one has had an easy time of things with all the restrictions but the window waves, pod visits and video call communications have kept us all
in contact and made sure Mum hasn't felt forgotton. Our relationship and communication with the staff is amazing and they have always kept me updated if Mum has been poorly. Mum has been much more of her self since moving into Brook House, the activities, having a hair salon, proper meals and all-round care and company has been a great stimulant for Mum, it is her home now and she is very happy there. A big A-star to all the staff and thank you for all you do.
Reply from Vanessa Dodd, Regional Administration Manager at Brook House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to do this review
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Review from Alison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident of Brook House for just over two years. She has come alive with the company and fun, care, love from her friends and staff. I thank the staff for all their care for my mum and looking after us relatives who get stressed not being able to do more at these stressful times we're
in. My mum has been taxing at times and very poorly but with the excellent care here she has pulled through. I would recommend the home and staff to anybody. Thank you so very much.
Reply from Vanessa Dodd, Regional Administration Manager at Brook House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, these are very much appreciated.
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Review from Marion R (Niece of Resident) published on 28 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, we certainly made the right decision when choosing Brook House for my aunt. She has been at Brook House for just over a year now, and I feel that we should have made that decision earlier as her quality of life has been so much improved. Prior to going to Brook House, she was at home alone with
carers three times a day and visits from her family and friends as often as we could, but naturally, she spent so long home alone, often anxious. She is now taking part in the amazing activities arranged for the residence every day, she is happy and content. The quality of food she is being served, freshly cooked each day is far superior to the ready meals she was having. Her room is lovely, clean and comfortable with some of her possessions which are familiar to her. The staff are all brilliant from management to cleaning staff, and all have an important role in making the residents feel secure and loved, which they all do. I cannot fault anything or anyone. Thank you, Brook House.
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Review from Ann H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has been a resident of Brook House for a year now. We feel so blessed that we were lucky enough to find this very special home for her. The Manager and staff are amazing, so kind, considerate and professional. The meals are freshly prepared and of very good quality, my mother-in-law
really enjoys them. The home normally has activities every day, including games, singing, crafts and many more which the residents all seem to enjoy enormously. During this pandemic, this hasn’t been as easy so they have been enjoying one to ones and the staff have been posting photos every day so that we can see our loved ones enjoying themselves. My mother-in-law had her 100th birthday in May and although we couldn’t have the party that we had planned, the management and staff put everything into making it a very special day for her with a party in the garden including a member of staff performing. I cannot recommend Brook House highly enough.
Reply from Vanessa Dodd, Regional Administration Manager at Brook House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, it really is appreciated, take care.
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Review from Alex B (Son of Resident) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the very first time I visited Brook House to look for a care home for my mother, I was impressed by the attention and level of knowledge displayed by the manager and the general 'home from home' feeling evident during my visit. Since my mother became a resident at Brook House, the staff have made
my Mother feel at home, she is involved in the daily activities that are arranged, she is well looked after and thoroughly content. I couldn't have asked for a safer, cleaner or happier environment for my mother to live in.
Reply from Vanessa Dodd, Regional Administration Manager at Brook House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated,
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Review from Michelle B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is very warm, friendly and inviting. The care staff are very caring and do their best to make sure all their needs are met. The residents enjoy all the interactions from staff and visitors. The standard of entertainment is very high.
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Review from Jaki S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the care home extremely friendly and homely. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that the residents are well cared for. The management are very friendly and welcoming to any suggestions and ideas towards the resident's wellbeing. The entertainment is very good and varies from live music
to activities including painting and crafts and movement sessions.
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Review from Carrie A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support my Mother in Law has received has been exceptional. Great carers and a professional supportive management team. One issue - please mend dishwasher and this will help carer's time and provide cleaner crockery.
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is now a resident at the home and I have found the staff to be friendly, helpful and most caring.
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Review from L O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good and polite, helpful staff.
Rooms are tidy. Very good place.
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Review from Valerie M (Niece of Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They took great care of my aunt. She was always clean, her room lovely and fresh and she was happy there.
The home did not smell.
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Review from M S (Sister of Resident) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother has been here for 6 years and has been well looked after. I always have a warm welcome when I come to visit and stay for lunch.
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Review from Alfred H (Husband of Resident) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff very welcoming and pleasant, nothing is too much trouble for them. My wife has dementia and she is very happy here. I would like to live here myself.
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Review from Alison H (Friend of Resident) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum moved here after a fall and difficult stays in hospital and then another home. We were worried that she might not settle especially as she has never been easy and finds mixing with others hard. I have been amazed at how well she has settled and begun to identify Brook House as ‘home’. The support
that the manager and her team gave us to prepare the room so it really resembles her previous flat has really paid off. The staff are really caring and make Mum feel safe and supported.


This is never going to be one of the ‘hotel’ like homes that have recently appeared in the market but the care and homeliness are second to none and I genuinely believe that is more important than anything.

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Review from Margaret E (Sister of Resident) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother has been in Brook House for six months. I am pleased with the way he has been looked after. He has enjoyed the activities that they have had and has taken part in. He enjoys most of the food. I find the staff very polite, kind and helpful, also the management, and are always ready to listen
to any concerns we may have.
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Review from Daphne W (Wife of Resident) published on 3 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband continues to receive excellent care.
We are always kept informed of any issues that arise.
We are always made welcome and feel that we are involved in his care.
The staff are so caring.
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Review from Graham H (Stepson of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found the staff and management to be very friendly and helpful every time I have visited. They are very attentive to the residents whom they know well and take their responsibilities seriously.


The rooms are clean and the food is of good value. They have addressed any request that I have

had with alacrity and effectiveness.
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Review from Jim O (Son of Resident) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Brook House continue to make Mum wanted and at home. She is in her second year now and feels content due to the care and TLC given to her by the management and all staff at Brook House, watching the hatching of the chicks was a great idea and created so much interest for residents, staff
and visitors. Thank you Brook House Staff.
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Review from Hazel B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The overall care my mother received is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff are all caring, kind and understanding to my mother's needs. All levels of staff work together as a team.
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Review from Linda F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welcoming, homely environment with kind, caring staff (across the board) who are always sensitive to my Mum's individual needs. Really pleased to have found this special place and extremely grateful to all of you for everything you do.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.745)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10 for Brook House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.745 for Brook House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.745
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brook House Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 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 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Mar 2020

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Manuela

Manuela Barbosa

Job Title: Manager

Manuela has worked in the UK for the last 7 years and for the majority of this time, she has been at Brook House Care Home.


Manuela joined as a Care Assistant, but through hard work and the completion of extra-curricular courses, she began to progress. First as a Team Leader, and then progressing to the Deputy Manager before becoming the manager in January 2025.

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