Bramley Court Care Home

Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9AH
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  • Bramley Court Care Home, Cambridge
Bramley Court Care Home is an award-winning, established Cambridgeshire care home providing high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care. In June 2023 it maintained its ‘Outstanding’ rating with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), testament to its consistent rating of excellence.

Bramley Court is a welcoming and social home decorated and furnished to a high standard. It features a lively bistro and bar, salon and cinema along with comfortable lounges and relaxing dining rooms, not to mention, the home's loving dog Pip. The tranquil sensory gardens are home to the unique outdoor ‘Bramley Village’. This dementia-friendly environment includes a gym, café, shop and mini golf course, all designed to bring purpose and a sense of familiarity to residents.   

Their expert nursing, care and support team works together to provide the exceptional, person-centred care that residents deserve. Their focus is on gaining a deep understanding of who each individual is, alongside their medical and physical needs, to enable residents to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Undergoing on-going training and professional development, the team are given the support they need to continue best supporting residents.

The friendly community enables residents to enjoy bespoke lifestyle choices including; holistic exercise, art tutorials, theatre workshops, Namaste Care sensory therapies and live music performances. This is complemented with regular trips to local places of interest on the minibus and community partnerships such as the renowned Fitzwilliam Museum.

As part of Bramley Court’s commitment to providing high-quality care, their team receives extensive on-going training, professional development and guidance to support all residents to live fulfilled and happy lives.

Families know their loved ones are being cared for by a trusted and reputable provider, with care and compassion at the forefront of all they do.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Judith Wroe (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)

Bramley Court Care Home Reviews (79)

9.9

Bramley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bramley Court Care Home has 79 reviews.

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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Bramley Court Care Home for 6+ years. While vascular dementia has taken a toll the continuity of care from day one has been excellent. This week my mother achieved the grand age of 100 years. The staff helped set up the Private Dining Room on Pear to allow a small family
gathering in celebration. When I arrived for the event I was overwhelmed and emotional at the thoughtfulness the staff had in putting a memorable celebration on. Beside the greetings from the King and Queen they had created a card with Queen Elizabeth II on it as this is whom my mother identifies with most. Balloons, snacks and drinks helped seal the event. I cannot thank the staff at Bramley Court enough - excellent across time.
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Review from Rona S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Bramley Court Care Home for over six years now and her needs for care have always been a priority for the staff. The staff have always informed me of any concerns with Mum and most weeks, when I visit, they update me on her care.
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Review from Clare S (Wife of Resident) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our whole family is so appreciative of the incredible teamwork and dedication shown by everyone at Bromley Court. The atmosphere is welcoming and homely, who with all staff knowing and using the names of all residents. Those living with dementia are treated with love, kindness and imagination and there
is constant push to learn, support and improved services. This home really deserves its CQC outstanding rating.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Clare, thank you for your lovely review. We are so proud of our CQC Outstanding rating and, as you highlighted, the dedication our team shows. We're so pleased you feel the atmosphere is welcoming and homely and that our residents are treated with love, kindness and imagination. With warmest wishes Judith.

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Review from Eleanor C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Bramley Court for about seven months. I live in Scotland, so this was my first visit. I was so impressed by the ethos of the home. The staff are so friendly and attentive - Not only to residents but family too. I appreciate the focus on residents as people. The focus
is not clinical but friendly. I feel much happier seeing my mum is looked after so well.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Thank you so much, Eleanor, for your review. It was so lovely to have you visit Bramley Court and to know you returned to Scotland with such a positive view of our home and the friendly and attentive team we have caring for your mum and our other residents, whom we're privileged to have as part of our Bramley family. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. With warmest wishes.

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Review from Helen E (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellence in every field. Fantastic lively and friendly atmosphere. 100% peace of mind.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Thank you so much, Helen, for your wonderful review - I'm delighted we are able to give you peace of mind. With warmest wishes.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved to Bramley Court three months ago as she needed 24-hour nursing care. She was given such a warm welcome and settled in very quickly. The facilities are outstanding and she has benefitted from all the activities and good food on offer with a definite improvement in her health. The key has been
the warmth, compassion and professionalism of all the staff who pride themselves on creating a family atmosphere for all the residents and relatives. I'm so happy we found Bramley Court for Mum - I can't fault it.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

We're so pleased that Mum settled in at Bramley Court so quickly and that she benefits from varied activities and home-cooked food. I'll be sure to pass on your wonderful feedback to our team - it's lovely to read you are so happy you've found us - we're delighted you have too! With warmest wishes.

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Review from Nigel A (Son of Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Faultless throughout the whole process of choosing a care home. Everyone at the home cares immensely about its residents, and it shows. Rooms are bright and spacious throughout the home, and everywhere is clean and well-presented.
One staff member, in particular, has been thoroughly professional and
caring throughout, from viewing initially to now moving in; all his team members are so friendly and thoughtful.
So glad we were able to get our parents into such a nice home-from-home place.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Thank you so much, Nigel, for your lovely review and glowing feedback about our team. We're so delighted to read you feel you've found them such a nice home-from-home. With warmest wishes.

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Review from C W (Respite Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I am not sure what I was expecting, but I knew I needed respite care. By the end of two weeks, I came home feeling refreshed, having received much kindness and care. The food, most of the time, was excellent, although I am not sure what was going on with the soup, which contained so much salt it blotted
out the flavour of the soup. On the other hand, Sunday lunch was delicious. Really appreciated the various activities each day; there was something for everyone.
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Review from Roger V (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience has been nothing but positive. My mother-in-law's care is exceptional. She often says she is happy. She enjoys the wide range of activities. The food looks of good quality and nutritious. The care team demonstrate their great affection for all the residents at Bramley.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Thanks so much for your lovely review. I'll be sure to pass it onto our team and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Review from A V (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum receives excellent care from all team members. When visiting Mum she is always well-presented in clean clothes. This is important to Mum, as she was always meticulous in her appearance. All the events, including those Bramley, put on for residents' families to attend, were fully inclusive. A huge
amount of effort was made to make the home look amazing for Christmas. As a family member of someone in Bramley, I am always welcomed when I visit and I feel my welfare is valid too. When I take Mum for a trip out, when I bring her back she is welcomed with warm hugs, which produces huge smiles from Mum. This makes me confident that Mum is happy and content in her home at Bramley.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Home Manager at Bramley Court Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I'll ensure it's passed onto the team and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Review from Jane E (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is so well taken care of! The staff go above and beyond to make sure she and the other residents are safe, loved, engaged and busy. They take her out for walks most days and organize fun activities multiple times a day to keep someone like my mother mentally stimulated. And they truly care about
everyone's well-being!
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care all round - kind, thoughtful, efficient and generally caring about my mum's well-being. Quality of accommodation, food etc, excellent. Facilities are of a very high standard, and the general ambience is very pleasant. I don't think my mum could be living anywhere better.
Thank you all!
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Review from Adrian F (Son of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at Bramley Court for 16 months. She has received excellent care and she always says how much she likes all the staff. Mum has had a couple of illnesses in these 16 months and the care staff have always been on top of the situation, calling in the doctors when required and keeping
me informed. This has obviously been a difficult period for care homes but visiting has been kept as open as possible and we have always been kept well-informed about changes in visiting arrangements. The environment is lovely, and the home goes to great lengths to provide activities and trips.
While not the cheapest in the area, for peace of mind knowing mum is in a good place and is being well looked after we are very happy with our choice of the care home.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our mum here from another home which had sold itself well but where we weren't at all happy with the actual standard or level of care. The staff at Bramley Court worked actively with us to help her settle and feel safe in her new surroundings. It's already clear that she feels much safer now.
The staff are friendly, kind, and attentive, and the atmosphere is good. Lots of effort is put into providing a range of activities for residents, and when I went in one day when activities were on hold because of a Covid outbreak I found a staff member in my mum's room, looking through photographs with her and chatting. Bramley Court feels reassuring for me because it feels genuine - the care for and engagement with the residents seem real, so I don't worry about my mum between visits.
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Review from Diane F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been part of the Bramley Court Care Home family since February 2017 and both my mother and my mother-in-law have been residents. We have always been happy with the service provided and have never felt uneasy about any aspect of care. We would certainly advise any friends to get in touch with
Bramley Court if the need for residential care arose.
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Review from P H (Wife of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving to the dementia floor, my husband has had excellent treatment, is very caring, and takes time to talk to him, especially about his main interest. He has been taken out of bed more often and placed in the communal areas. As a visitor, I have been made to feel very welcome and kept informed
if there is any change in his condition.
He was well looked after on his previous floor, but it is now more personal.
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Review from C D (Son of Resident) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident here for almost a year now, and I always feel very welcome when I go to visit Mum. The staff are very approachable, and regular relatives meetings provide an opportunity to keep in touch with what is being planned and implemented. The standard of care seems quite good,
and the room is perfectly adequate. The facilities are very good. The food can be a bit variable, but there is always a choice, at lunch and at dinner time. I don't think we could have found anywhere better locally.
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Review from Sally K (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As usual, Bramley has made the Christmas Fayre a happy and festive occasion.
Much needed after Covid!
I cannot thank all staff enough for the care, love and support they show towards my mother.
I could not cope without them... all year round.
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Review from Judy W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is being extremely well looked after in Bramley Court. As his dementia has got worse, so has his care been varied to meet his changing needs. The staff have got to know him well and are very caring. I also feel they care for me, helping me cope with his deterioration. I feel part of the Bramley
family and am able to raise issues as needed. I don't think he could be in a better place.
A regular dementia support group of family members has been a great help too.
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Review from Donna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home with caring staff. My mother is very happy there. Rooms personalised! The resident dog is a bonus. The food is tasty and the cakes/sweets very tempting. Staff is always on hand to chat.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Bramley Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.931 for Bramley Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (241 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 259 Ratings = 4.931
  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 Bramley Court Care Home is based on 22 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 72 registered maximum number of service users is 14.4, which has been reached with 22 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: 10 Jun 2023

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Judith

Judith Wroe

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

Judith has extensive senior care experience having worked in the sector since leaving college. In a career spanning over 20 years within elderly care, mental health and supported living management roles, Judith has run two large Bupa homes and held the position of Senior General Manager for Barchester Healthcare.


As head of the Bramley Family, Judith supports the continuation of outstanding, person-centred care that residents expect and deserve.


Speaking about her role, Judith said: “I love Bramley Court’s ethos of really getting to know and love our residents, looking beyond someone’s medical and physical needs, to deliver the best possible care. That’s something I’m really passionate about. We have a skilled, well-established team which put compassionate care at the forefront of everything we do.”


When not at Bramley Court, Judith enjoys spending time with her family. She likes to relax with a good book and also loves to travel.

Maureen

Maureen Hudson

Job Title: Director of Dementia Care Joined: 2009

Maureen began her career in care over 21 years ago as a carer in a nursing home and has been supporting older people in a variety of fulfilling roles ever since. She joined Bramley Court 12 years ago as a Senior Carer, quickly progressing to Team Leader where she was proud to oversee the launch of our dementia community. Later she became our Deputy Manager. However, supporting residents to live well with dementia has been a great passion for Maureen and led her to one of her proudest moments; winning the East of England Great British Care Award for Dementia Care in 2010. As Director of Dementia, Bramley Court is Maureen’s second home and she never wavers in her passion for respecting and supporting our residents to live their very best lives.

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