Etheldred House

Clay Street, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY
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  • Etheldred House, Cambridge
Etheldred House is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65+ including those living with dementia.

The care home, which offers long term and respite care is situated in the village of Histon with good access to local shops and a library. Cambridge city centre is five miles away.

Etheldred House is divided into four houses over two floors, Apple, Pear, Cherry and Strawberry, each with its own communal lounge, dining area, kitchenette and bathroom facilities.

All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities. The upper floor is accessed by stairs or a lift.

Other facilities at Etheldred House include a café and a children's play room.

Etheldred House provides:

•        Care and support 24 hours a day
•        Housekeeping including a laundry service
•        Traditional home-cooked meals, using fresh ingredients prepared by chefs
•        Meaningful activities and outings planned through a programme following discussions with the people living in Etheldred House and their families
•        Enclosed, landscaped gardens with wheelchair access
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Care Provided by Etheldred House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • 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 94 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1905
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2005
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1905
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2005

All nursing fees include FNC which currently is £254.06

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

Contact Etheldred 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Etheldred House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Santall Horn (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2007
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (85)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (85)

Etheldred House Reviews (136)

9.9

Etheldred House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from R W (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is currently a resident at Etheldred. He receives excellent care and attention and the staff there are fantastic with dealing with the family. I know they have a tough job balancing all the residents, and with Covid, so I do understand that occasionally things may get missed or be slow to
resolve. So on the whole they are brilliant.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for taking the time to do this review and for the kind words. I will pass on your comment to the staff who will appreciate it.
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Review from Craig W (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very happy at Etheldred House and the staff have been amazing with her, especially with the challenges she has set them! She joined during the lockdown period but the staff have been unbelievable with her and our family keeping in regular contact during this hard time with me, my brother and
especially my dad (who was obviously getting used to the idea of being on his own). We visit every week and I see what the staff do for not only my mum but the other residents and believe me they do not get paid enough for the struggles they go through, they have the patience of a saint! Despite the pandemic, my mum seems very happy in the home, and personally, I am really, really thankful to everyone on the Etheldred House team from the girls in reception, the chefs for the amazing variety of food and to the team that works inside each block with the residents.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate it. I will pass on your comments to the staff who will appreciate it.
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Review from M F (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On every visit, I see that the staff are caring, patient, professional and cheerful. It is a great weight off my mind to know that my mum is so well looked after. My mum always seems quite happy which speaks for itself. The staff always keep me up to date with any news about my mum. Thank you.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for taking the time to write this review. I will pass on your kind words to the staff which we appreciate.
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Review from Tony P (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident in Etheldred House since August 2021. I cannot praise the staff enough for their care, dedication and cheerfulness. Also, they lay on numerous activities and mark significant events (birthdays, Royal Jubilee, Christmas, etc) which all provides a good environment for the residents.
The building itself is modern and well maintained and communications with relatives on day to day issues relating to their care are first class.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you very much for your kind words. We will continue to strive to provide the best possible care and facilities to our people living at Etheldred House. We appreciate you taking the time to write this review.
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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a member of the Etheldred family for some time now and I am reassured to know how well she is looked after. The staff are friendly and caring and although the pandemic has made things very difficult for all, the staff have all kept smiling and continued to deliver a high level of care throughout.
It is a comfort to know she is cared for and respected as dementia takes her further from me.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for your lovely words. We appreciate your kindness.
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Review from Chris W (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy at Etheldred House and the staff have been wonderful to her and to us. Everyone is so kind, helpful, and dedicated to their work. The challenges over the past 2 years, presented by the pandemic, have been extraordinary and the Etheldred team has managed a path through this that has
kept mum safe and content. Equally, we have always been assured that she is in good hands. Despite the pandemic, mum has made a tremendous improvement during her time in the home, and personally, I am really thankful to everyone on the Etheldred team that has made this possible.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your support.
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Review from Joanna T (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Etheldred and all their amazing staff have shown Mum (and us!) such kindness and consideration that now she has not only her family but also the Etheldred 'family' to ensure she is happy and well cared for. Staff are wonderfully cheerful, positive, and considerate, and always keep us informed. I would
fully recommend Etheldred House care home without hesitation.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for the kind words. I really appreciate your support.
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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Etheldred for 4 years now and the care he continues to receive is excellent. The carers are kind, friendly, and very good at their jobs and I am indebted to them for what they have done for my father. Management is very efficient but, more importantly, they are compassionate. It
is to their credit that Etheldred has not suffered the same tragic fate of so many care homes through the pandemic, and despite the difficulties facing care homes, they have maintained their high standards.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseYour kind words are appreciated. Thank you for the continued support, love, and kindness.
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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Etheldred have been consistently excellent during this trying time. Despite the pandemic, they have done their best to make Dad feel he is a part of the Etheldred "family". They are always courteous when you phone and seem to know both Dad and me by voice alone! I feel a part of the family
too!
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for the kind words. I appreciate your continued support.
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Review from Ginny B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management at Etheldred are outstanding. My father lived in Pear House before he passed away and received wonderful care. However, my mother has now been cared for in Cherry House for the last 11 years and I have always had the confidence that she is loved and respected by all. The home
work tirelessly to entertain, keep interests high with endless activities, celebrations of birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s, etc. I don’t know where they get their energy from. If anyone is considering Etheldred for a family member I cannot recommend highly enough. With the manager at the helm, you can be assured that they will care and love them 100%. My thanks go to every member of staff for caring for Mum and Dad.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you very much for the kind words. I really appreciate it.
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Review from Julia P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Etheldred have been endlessly patient with my mother as she has become increasingly frail and sad. They have done their best to encourage her to get up and build up her strength. It has been a difficult time for the care sector and Etheldred’s management and staff have done their very best
to maintain standards and keep the residents safe and well. I can only express my admiration and gratitude to them all.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for your kind words and support. We appreciate it.
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Review from Kathryn N (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was looked after so well by all the wonderful carers at Etheldred. She enjoyed her time there due to all the loving support and entertainment provided by the staff.
My family and I would like to give a huge thank you to them all, and also to the manager, who despite such a demanding year,
always remained friendly and cheerful.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you; we really appreciate your kindness and lovely words.
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Review from Adam S (Relative of Resident) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very well run home with very good, friendly staff.
Clean and tidy and looks well organised.
Has lots of activities for the residents.
Food is of a very high standard.
Could do with air conditioning throughout, as the building is very hot.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you very much for the lovely comment, I appreciate you taking the time. A survey was done with the people living in the building and it was found that more than 90% prefer not to have air conditioning.
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Review from Brenda D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is so friendly, caring, helpful and respectful, not only to residents families but also to friends. Nothing is too much trouble, and all staff go the extra mile. My friend is extremely happy and well cared for, couldn’t wish for better.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for the lovely comment; I appreciate it.
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Review from Catherine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Etheldred House is an exceptional care home. Relatives are involved fully in the care delivered, and the management and staff treat their residents as if they were family - this can be clearly seen in the interactions, and reactions, between staff and loved ones.
Even in challenging situations, Etheldred
House responds positively and are not phased by anything that comes their way. Their excellent management of the home during the global pandemic was so reassuring, and the success of this management is reflected in the extremely low number of positive cases and lack of spread. Our loved ones were kept safe for us when we could not be there ourselves. I cannot recommend Etheldred care home highly enough.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you very much for the lovely comment; I appreciate it.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Etheldred is a home full of incredibly committed, caring staff who often go "the extra mile" for people who depend on them to make a difference.
My mum was placed at Etheldred during the start of the pandemic; the all-around care she receives has been wonderful. The staff know her as a person who
is compassionate, understanding, and fun. The support and reassurance myself and my family receive are always there.
Thank you everyone at Etheldred; you are a great family to belong to.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you very much for the lovely comment and for taking the time to do it. We appreciate it.
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Review from Jonathan S (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum and dad have been residents of Etheldred Care Home for the past year. The home has managed Covid very carefully to keep the residents safe. The whole team communicates with the families very well, including the excellent care home manager as well as the carers and nurses. They call me to let
me know of any developments. They are flexible to make changes to the care programmes to keep Mum and Dad comfortable. The food is home-cooked and has a good variety of choices with a daily menu.
I am happy to recommend Etheldred as a leading care home.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for your lovely comment and for taking the time to do it. We appreciate it.
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Review from Frances P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother could no longer cope with caring for my 92-year-old father (with dementia) at the start of the first lockdown, I was very lucky to get him admitted very quickly into Etheldred House. Although he only lived a further 3-weeks, he was looked after by very caring and attentive people who
dealt with his illness with real compassion, meaning that my mother had peace of mind. In January 2021, my mother decided that her immobility meant she was no longer safe at home alone, and she too wanted to come to Etheldred. It is a great comfort to me to hear her talk about the staff in glowing terms and to know that she is happy and well looked after, and even better now that I can come and visit and take her out!
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for your lovely comment and for taking the time to do it. We appreciate it.
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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted last year at the beginning of the first lockdown as she had a fall at home and had been hospitalised. It took her a little while to accept it was the best place for her, but with the help of the friendly and caring staff, she soon settled in. We are kept informed of any medical
problems that occur and have peace of mind that she is being looked after. The home has been very helpful in allowing safe visits throughout the pandemic. They have kept all their residents safe from the pandemic and have followed all the rules laid down by public health.
Reply from Santall Horn, Home Manager at Etheldred HouseThank you for the lovely comment and for taking the time to do it. We appreciate it.
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Review from Emma F (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home staff have been amazing with our father since he moved in. The staff all treat him with care and respect and keep us informed of all aspects of his care. It is a weight off our minds. All staff are very good at helping dad remain motivated and interested in life and take the time to include
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Etheldred House 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 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.930 for Etheldred House is calculated as follows: ( (405 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 430 Ratings = 4.93
  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 Etheldred House is based on 36 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 94 registered maximum number of service users is 18.8, which has been reached with 36 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: 27 Sep 2017

Overall Good

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

Santall

Santall Horn

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2008

Santall has been the General Manager at Etheldred House since November 2008. Santall began her career in management in 2004 as a Residential Care Manager and has been a Home Manager since October 2006.
Santall holds numerous qualifications relating to care including Registered Managers Award.

Enrica

Enrica Linao

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2008

Enrica became the Care Manager at Etheldred House in November 2008 and is a Registered General Nurse.
Enrica is responsible for the running of the home in the absence of the Manager.

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