Hunters Down Care Home

Hartford Road, Huntingdon PE29 1XL
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9.9 74 Reviews
  • Hunters Down Care Home, Huntingdon
Hunters Down is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65 and over including those living with dementia. The home is situated in Huntingdon and offers long term and respite care.

Hunters Down is divided into five units over two floors. Four units are equipped with their own communal lounge, dining area, kitchenette and bathroom facilities, while the fifth unit is a purpose-built unit with luxury suites built with its own private courtyard, a communal lounge and kitchen.

All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities.
Other facilities at Hunters Down include a café, a hairdressing salon, a cinema room and a guest bedroom.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 102 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1654
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1704
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1654
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1704

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Hunters Down 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)

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Anca Markley (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (102)

Hunters Down Care Home Reviews (74)

9.9

Hunters Down Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hunters Down Care Home has 74 reviews.

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Review from J L (Friend of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having visited the care home recently I am extremely impressed with the very warm welcome and how each member of the community greets you. The facilities are superb for the people in care, with large spacious rooms, a varied menu. Everyone appears to be working as a team for the benefit of the person
in care. It is a pleasure to visit her, thank you.
Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your review of Hunters Down Care Home. It is great to hear you are so impressed with the home!

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Review from Jaki P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During my dad's time at Hunters Down, he was shown nothing but kindness by the staff on Montague. The attention to his care and well-being was superb.
I would like to thank them for all that they did for him and for the laughter.
I will miss you all.
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Review from Sarah F (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful Care Home. It is friendly and well-managed with very caring and professional staff in all departments. Hunters Down cared for my bedridden Mum during the last year of her life and did an outstanding job. Their end of life care was exceptional - supportive, compassionate and respectful of
Mum's wishes. Our family will be forever grateful. Thank you.
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Review from Janet F (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was at Hunters Down Care Home a year, she was always treated with respect and dignity. I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness.
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Review from Jane H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had to move my mother-in-law from a Care Home due to closure she had been in for 2 and a half years to Hunters Down and so were naturally anxious regarding the change, however it only took a short time for all at Hunters Down to get to know us as a family and also my mother-in-law who lived with
advanced dementia at that time. They listened, took our previous experience on-board and worked in partnership with us as a family until my mother-in-law passed away in May 2023
Hunters Down is strongly and empathetically led by a great home manager and specifically on Pepys Unit by a caring and consistent Nursing Team supported by a familiar and friendly caring team.
Thank you all at Hunters Down for your care in the last few months; we couldn't have chosen a better Care Home.
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Review from Keith M (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one my stepdad has received excellent care and nursing. The home is beautiful, clean and welcoming.
He has got involved with a number of activities and quickly felt part of a community. Food is good too.
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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hunters Down Care Home is the light at the end of the tunnel for myself and more especially my Mum who, after several falls culminating in a fractured hip, was finally assessed to need 24 hour care. Initially, my mum’s needs were not recognised and I had personally contacted Hunters Down with the possibility
of respite. From my first visit to view this lovely care home until my mum was finally transferred, the staff have been caring, friendly and professional. I was relieved when she arrived here, she has a beautiful, sunny room of a very high standard with quality furniture and absolutely spotless at all times. My mum is treated with dignity, respect and could not be better looked after. It is a relief to us that we can rest easy knowing she could not be in a better place. Thank you to all of the Hunters Down team.
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Review from Maggie B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was a resident for four years and was always well cared for by the best nursing and care staff I have ever encountered. He had vascular dementia and other serious health issues and needed nursing care 24/7.
My family and I were always warmly welcomed and felt part of the Hunters Down Care
Home family.
Sadly his health worsened in December and he passed away on the 17th and the end of life care for him and me was exceptional. We as a family cannot thank all of the staff enough.
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Review from Graham D (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father was a resident during December following admission for dementia and end-of-life care. His stay, although short, ensured he was cared for by an amazing and dedicated team who not only cared for him but also excelled in keeping the family up to date with his condition throughout. I cannot recommend
this care home highly enough. I have worked in the care industry myself and the level of care and compassion for my father by the staff will remain with both myself and my family for a long time.
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Review from C H (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Mother was transferred straight to Hunters Down from hospital, where she spent the last nine months of her life.
All members of staff were caring, understanding and attentive to all her needs, whilst at the same time respectful.
On the morning our mother passed away the nurses and care assistants
were unbelievably kind and supportive to us, we were so pleased she was at Hunters Down, where she was treated with the utmost care and dignity.
We highly recommend this care home and thank the manager for always spending time in her busy day, to make sure everything was okay.
The welcoming reception staff, and to the nurses, care assistants and ancillary staff.
A truly dedicated team.
Thank you.
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Review from Janet C (Wife of Resident) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my husband has been in the care home, he has been looked after extremely well, with dignity and respect for his needs. The carers, even when very busy, they always have time for the residents and give them reassurance, especially in times of distress. On the 25th of November, my husband had a
wee hiccup with his health, and with the quick response of nurses and carers, he was able to return to the care home from the hospital. It made me realise how important qualified care is to him. Thank you.
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Review from M F (Next of Kin) published on 25 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The markas attached are an indicator of how happy I am to have been able to place my cousin in the Hunters Down Care Home. In only a very short time her attitude has altered to that of comfort and contentment, and above all "the food here is brilliant" is a comment I always get when I visit.
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Review from Louisa A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the day my Dad moved into Hunters Down he was very well looked after. The staff are all so friendly and not only took care of my Dad's needs and wellbeing but put my mind at rest too. Everyone is so welcoming and they gave Dad the best care whilst he was there. All of the nursing team are great
also and you can see they really care about the residents. In my Dad's last days and hours they ensured he was treated with dignity and respect. I will be forever grateful for the care they offered Dad, it means the world to me. Thank you to Hunters Down for everything you've done.
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Review from T J (Great-Nephew of Resident) published on 13 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle received exceptional care until he recently passed away. The support during his last days was second to none. I couldn't fault any of the girls as they all made him feel comfortable and pain-free as far as we could see. We visited most days and always found the staff to be helpful and caring
even when busy.
After he died the funeral directors told us that the staff all lined up to see him off while playing some very appropriate music. It was comforting for us to know that my uncle was being treated with so much dignity even in death.
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Review from C S (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was in respite for a while. He was placed into Hunters Down Care Home by the hospital in their nursing unit. He loved the care staff and the nurses. They kept me informed of all changes and when the care was arranged for him to return home, he wasn't ready to leave. The home looked clean and everyone
I've had contact with seemed nice and caring. Dad told me that he will want to go to Hunters Down Care Home when the time comes to move into a care home.
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Review from B M (Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm happy at the home. Everyone is so kind. I'm settling in. Thank you all.
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Review from Glynis R (Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't complain as everything is perfect.
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Review from Jean B (Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy.
Pleased with everything.
Enjoying activities.
Food is lovely.
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Review from Robert W (Son of Resident) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Think Hunters Down Care Home is very caring and very friendly. My mother seems very comfortable here, they always include her in all the activities that are on and hardly left in her room alone, so I, her son, os very pleased with the home, again with all the staff throughout and would recommend Hunters
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Review from M K (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 18 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law had to go straight from the hospital to Hunters Down Care Home. We were kept fully informed as to what was happening and when he had arrived.
When I visited the home I was immediately impressed by the professional, courteous and pleasant way I was received. His room is large, well
laid out and superbly equipped. Every member of staff from the receptionist, nurses and service staff were welcoming and you felt he was in safe hands. I would not hesitate in recommending Hunters Down Care Home as a choice to care for your loved ones.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Hunters Down Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.958 for Hunters Down Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.958
  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 4.98 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hunters Down Care Home is based on 20 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 102 registered maximum number of service users is 20.4. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.98
  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: 12 Dec 2019

Overall Good

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

Anca

Anca Roman

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

Anca became Home Manager at Hunters Down in December 2021 prior to
this Anca was manager at one of our sister homes, Buchan House,
Anca has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a QCF Level 5
in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Myrna

Myrna Flores

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2013

Myrna became Care Manager at Hunters Down in May 2013 but joined Hunters Down in 2010 as a Clinical Nurse Manager.
Myrna is a qualified Nurse and has worked as a General Nurse in hospitals and the community.
Myrna is responsible for the care delivered in the home and running of the home in the absence of the General Manager.

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