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Service users have 24-hour access to staff, while enjoying a service that is set up to respect their privacy and dignity, with the use of assisted bathrooms and a lounge area.
The facility...
Care Provided by Abbott House
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 40 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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbott House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbott House 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- TBA(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Abbott House Reviews (66)
Abbott House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.567) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbott House has 66 reviews.
Staff are lovely and lots of opportunities for social events which makes such a difference.
I am always welcome , as is my dog , to visit.
Was a very good choice Mum and I made.
Couldn't recommend enough.
Janet
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your mum is so happy at Abbott House and that you both feel so welcome when visiting, including your dog. It's wonderful to know the social events and care provided have made such a positive difference. We really appreciate your recommendation.
My Mum, Marion absolutely loves being in Abbott House. The staff are so lovely to her and very caring aswell. They always have activities on for the residents and the residents are really well cared for by the staff members. Abbott House is really clean and welcoming to every one. The atmosphere is very homely. The rooms are always spotless clean and nothing is to much for the staff to do. Mum has been in Abbott for 3 years now and wishes she had gone in there earlier. The food is excellent to and always a variety to choose from. I wish all care homes were like Abbott House, warm friendly and the staff faultless.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your mum, Marion, feels so at home and cared for here at Abbott House. It's heartwarming to know that the staff's kindness, the activities, and the overall atmosphere have made such a positive impact on her life....
On my last visit Abbott House had a friendly atmosphere, the staff greeted me by name which is welcoming. I had prearranged a time to sit and discuss care plan and needs. This provides a family centred approach to care for my mother in law, with good communication between staff and family.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you felt welcomed and that our team provided a family-centred approach to your mother-in-law's care. Clear communication and involving families in care planning are very important to us, and it's wonderful to know that this made your visit a positive experience. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the whole team.
Abbott House continues to give my mother in law the care and attention she needs. The staff are caring, friendly and thoughtful. The standard of care is high and the Home is always clean and welcoming.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted your mother-in-law is happy and well cared for, and it's wonderful to hear you appreciate our team and home
There is a nice atmosphere in Abbott House, and very relaxed when visiting. Very happy we found Abbott House to look after my wife.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased you and your wife feel happy and supported at Abbott House, the team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Thankyou to the very welcoming staff who are able to answer questions. Lovely garden area outside. Dad is being treated respectfully and everyone is patient with him. Food very good and staff are monitoring his welfare.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are pleased your father feels respected and well cared for, and that you enjoy the garden and our meals. It is a privilege to support him.
Mum has been a resident for some years now and treats it very much as her home. All staff, the manager, the office team, those in the kitchen and those providing care go out of their way to meet the foibles and preferences of the residents. The manager has brought some long-needed stability, long may it continue.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are so pleased your mum feels at home here and it is wonderful to know our team's efforts are appreciated. Your comments mean a great deal to all of us and will certainly be shared with everyone.
There is a lovely ambience
I have no complaints at all
My family members are very happy.
The home is surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you're happy with the care provided and that both you and your family feel at ease. It's lovely to know the gardens and atmosphere have added to your experience. Your feedback truly means a lot to our team.
Content with services provided, staffing levels are subject to cost constraints so not ideal, the staff there do their very best and are friendly to my mother in addition to provding the services required.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you're happy with the care and support your mother receives, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team. We understand your concerns and are always working to provide the best possible service within the resources available.
Our mother has been a resident for 10 months now. On admission she was very confused, resisting any help from everyone including her children but within a very short space of time and with the care and attention shown by each and every member of staff, she has adapted very well and now joins in with a lot of things. The team are fantastic, whether they are care staff, laundry staff, kitchen staff or admin, everyone goes out of their way to make the residents feel cared for and their families and friends feel welcome.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so pleased to hear how your mother has adapted and settled in so well at our home. It's heartening to know that the care and attention from our team have made such a positive difference to her wellbeing.We take great pride in our staff, and it's...
Mum is now 101 and has been at Abbott House for more than five years. She is looked ate very well, even though she is very frail and can be a bit stubborn and difficult at times. The staff are attentive, open, friendly and conscientious and appear to work happily together under caring management.
"Thank you so much for your lovely message. It's truly an honour to care for your mum, and we're so pleased to have shared these past five years with her. Reaching 101 is such an incredible milestone! Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and respectful care, and it means a lot to know their efforts are appreciated.
Both my parents are now residents of Abbott House and they couldn't be happier. The care they receive is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. All the staff are very friendly and visitors are also made to feel very welcome. The home receives excellent service from a nurse practitioner at the neighbouring surgery and it is very reassuring to know that she is on hand to deal with any health concerns etc. The recently appointed activities coordinator is also an added bonus and she is already very popular with my parents. The food is excellent with plenty of choice and the kitchen staff go above and beyond to accommodate special requests.
Thank you for leaving us this kind review about the care of your parents. We are so pleased that they are happy and are enjoying the activities and food. The team will be delighted to read this.
She has been very happy at Abbott House this was the only care home she wanted to go and live at.
The cares are kind and professional and helpful with her.
Always clean and tidy at all times.
Auntie is looked after very well. I am very pleased with the care she receives.
Thank you for leaving us this kind review about the care of your auntie, the team will be delighted to read it.
Since my Father-in-law has been a full-time resident I have found the care home is run to a very high standard. The rooms and other areas are kept very clean. The staff who look after the residents are first class and very polite. Also, the support staff are also very polite and go above their work to a good standard. I hear from my Father-in-law that the food is good and with 3 good meals a day. The nursing staff I find are very kind and good at what they do. I put the good running of the care home down to two very experienced managers.
Thank you for leaving us this very kind review, the team will be delighted.
The care and empathy from the staff at Abbott House have been exemplary. My Mother has had a few falls and the 'Team' have looked after her over and beyond to ensure she is comfortable. Our mother is very happy at Abbott House and has been there for quite some time.
Thank you for leaving us such a kind review. The team will be delighted to read that your mother is comfortable and happy here with us at Abbott House.
Abbot House is warm and friendly. My mother is very happy there. It is bright, clean and residents cared for with kindness and compassion. Communication is clear from the management team and questions answered promptly. The activities for residents are varied and stimulating.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review, our team will be touched to read it. We are so pleased to hear that your mother is enjoying the activities and is overall happy here with us at Abbott House.
She is very happy there and the day-to-day care is second to none.
The staff are lovely and treat the residents with the respect and care that they need.
I'm very happy with the care my mum has and the way she is looked after... would totally recommend it to anyone.
Thank you to all concerned.
Thanks for leaving us this lovely review about the care of your mother. The team will be touched to read this.
Professional staff, providing high-quality care in a friendly environment with stimulating activities and great facilities - and a menu to be envious of!
Families and friends actively encouraged to get involved.
Can't recommend highly enough!
Thank you for leaving us this lovely review about the care of your mum. We are so pleased to read that she is enjoying all of our wonderful activities!
I am POA for a male resident with dementia. The staff are universally kind in my experience and have a good rapport with the residents. His physical wants are well taken care of but there are persistent signs (lost remote controls/absence of batteries/lost teeth) of carelessness, particularly in relation to his mental well-being, which I attribute to management. He still has a lot of intelligence which deserves stimulus.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I will make sure to pass your feedback on.
I have found the staff to be caring and facilities good. My stepmother is very happy here and I feel she is safe. I do feel that there are insufficient opportunities for residents to exercise when they are able, which likely leads to further physical deterioration. However I appreciate that this may be a resource issue.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review about the care of your step-mother, I will pass your feedback on.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 January 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 May 2012Recipient: Abbott House
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abbott House.
Meet the Team (7)

Hannah is very creative and in her spare time likes photography, painting, art and historical research. Hannah hand paints cards for each resident on their birthday.
Hannah is learning to bake, makes beautiful sandwiches and is also our resident DJ.

Astra is the newest member of our team, joining in April 2021. Astra has four children and is a grandmother. Astra loves cooking for her family and has worked in kitchens in hospitals and special needs facilities. She is very experienced in preparing buffets for large numbers and is very creative with sandwich fillings. Each week she makes a new "special" filling for the residents to try. Current favourites are cheese, mayonnaise and spring onion and the "all day breakfast" along with sausage and pickle. In her spare time Astra likes to spend time with her family and drive her new convertible...yes it is an Astra!

My name is Stuart James Upex. I have lived in Oundle for fifty two years. Most of my ancestors lived in the local village for many centuries. I have worked in a warehouse, a shop and for many years in a local school. For three years I was a carer for my brother and fathers. I have a NVQ qualification in cleaning from Cambridge regional college. Outside of work my interests are reading, cinema and history (especially the great war). I joined the housekeeping team at Abbott house in march 2021. I have found the staff to be helpful and I believe my efforts help to maintain a good standard of living for the residents.

My name is Hannah Francis I am the Deputy Manager at Abbott House. I started on the 6th of December 2021 as a Support Worker, since that time I have progressed through to a senior Support Worker, Team Leader and recently Deputy Manager.
Before coming to Abbott House, I previously worked in aviation and had my own business as a freelance equine groom. I made the decision to come into the care sector after being inspired by the team that cared for both my parents.

I started working at Abbott House in November as a support worker and over the last 2 years, I have worked my way up to become a Senior/Team Leader. I am being supported to complete my NVQ 3, I really enjoy my job as I like to care for and support others.

I started working at Abbott House in January 2020 as my first job as a day support worker. After a year of gaining knowledge, I have been lucky to have had an opportunity to become a night Team Leader to which I continue to enjoy whilst working with a great team.

My name is Suzanne Jolly and I am the Service Administrator at Abbott House.
I joined Shaw Healthcare in October 2022 after my family and I immigrated from South Africa to the United Kingdom.
My previous working career has always been in the legal profession and I was a paralegal in South Africa.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the change in my job role in the care sector and find every day both a challenge and hugely rewarding.
As a service administrator, my role is varied and I have interactions with colleagues, residents, service users families and external companies/associations on a daily basis.
I strive to be efficient in all of my duties and provide support wherever I can within Abbott House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbott House
What types of Care is Abbott House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbott House have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbott House?
Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbott House to the centre of Peterborough?
11.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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