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)

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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 R J (Son of Resident) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We had a wonderful and special day celebrating my mothers 92nd birthday after a tough year for her. The food was great. As always, everything at Bramley Court was well organised by their competent and caring team. We were also able to enjoy a round of mini-golf in the new garden to round off a perfect
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Review from Sue M (Friend of Resident) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I come to Tai Chi with my friend every week. I think it's very relaxing and it does us good. I also come to Friday exercise class, it has given me confidence and I feel so much better.
I feel encouraged and supported.
Thank you, Bramley!
I think the staff here are all lovely, you looked after my
husband so well it couldn't have been better.
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Review from Dorothy A S (Husband of Resident) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Bramley Court were so helpful and kind to my husband. I will let him go in again for respite in the near future.
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Review from Brenda R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is run well with many activities which will give something for everyone. The recent building work has updated many facilities. The staff are friendly and caring and know their residents well.
The food is plentiful and always looks appealing and appetising. A strong plus for people suffering
dementia. We feel the home suits our mum well and pleased she is able to be a resident in Bramley Court
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Review from Catherine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean, bright rooms. Friendly professional staff. Some fun ideas for activities. A good feeling of community between residents and relatives. A safe and caring home for vulnerable people.
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Review from Deborah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Bramley Court since March 2017.
Since she has been residing there she has become physically stronger, her anxiety has dispersed she is smiling again, calm, happy and settled they have all done an exceptional job and I know she is truly cared for!
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Review from J K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law has been at the home since May 2017. He took a while to settle and was very unhappy and agitated. After approx 3 weeks he began to settle with a very large input from excellent care staff. He now appears happy and content and is often helping staff in the kitchenette. This is a familiar
taste and he appears to like to be needed.
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Review from Gillian M (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Bramley Court care home, where my husband has been since April 2017 have given him love, attention and empathy during his time there. They have been wonderful with him and acted over and above what is needed. For example, they took him in a car to Ely, where at his request had fish and chips, then to
the river where they had a bottle of prosecco in the car and gave my husband and I a glass each. Cushions and blanket taken for his comfort.
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Review from J P (Wife of Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Arranged two-week respite care for my husband. Staff very helpful and friendly. The home had a welcoming and very pleasant atmosphere so I had no hesitation in leaving my husband in their care.
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Review from S MG (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Bramley Court for three months now and we are most impressed by the care and the range of activities on offer.
All the staff are caring, kind and sensitive to my mother's needs. She is supported in an unobtrusive and respectful manner, which allows her to retain her dignity despite
having dementia. My mother is excited to be involved in the various activities and trips which are available.
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Review from John U (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent room, lovely caring staff, plentiful good food, good facilities (community room etc) activities to keep residents occupied if required.
Two very minor puzzles, There was a non-functioning clock was in my mother's room which when I provided batteries worked fine, although there was nowhere
to hang it, why was it there?
Also, my mother has a pain relief patch in the daytime, the carers were not allowed to touch them and the nurses seemed very random in applying/removing, sometimes missing altogether.
Hopefully both of these would be resolved during a longer stay.
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Review from A.G C (Husband of Resident) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Some problems with stoma care, otherwise fine.
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Review from Jeremiah (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, they made my fathers last few months very comfortable, wouldn't have wanted him to be anywhere else. They staff went over and beyond, and I can't thank them enough.
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Review from Jenny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was unwell when she came into the care of the staff at Bramley Court, she was made to feel very at home by everyone and she settled surprisingly quickly. After a week they had managed to encourage her to eat in the dining room sometimes, and to even to on an outing. I was amazed at the difference
in her, she now has some bad days but when she feels better she seems to enjoy.
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Review from J G P (Niece of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We continue to be very impressed by the care, professionalism and warm friendliness of the staff. My aunt has dementia and Parkinson's and they are patient with her at all times. They are excellent at caring for her physical and emotional needs, as her condition has deteriorated. We could not be more
pleased. The room is clean and her clothes are well maintained.
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Review from Chris (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother lived at Bramley Court for the last 7 and a half years of her life, initially with residential care and later with dementia care. I can very highly recommend it. In particular the care staff were wonderful, always attentive, caring and ensuring her well-being. Management of the home was not
entirely satisfactory during the first few years, but in the last 4 years has been very good.
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Review from Karen (Niece of Resident) published on 13 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care provided is of excellent quality- staff are very attentive and caring, facilities are clean, light and homely.
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Review from Mary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving into Bramley Court last July, mum has improved so much. She seems really settled and at home. The staff are more than caring, and everything is brilliant. There is a pleasant atmosphere and everyone is friendly.
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Review from Heidi R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my father-in-law moved in last August we have had nothing but praise for Bramley. They have made him feel very safe and he is now eating a normal healthy diet and is kept clean and presentable. He is so happy with all the staff, which gives us peace of mind when we go on holidays. Any queries
or concerns we have are taken on board straight away or have already been picked up and noted. We are so pleased he is in Bramley and know that his final years will be happy and safe.
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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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