Symonds House Nursing Home

Symonds House, 44 Symonds Lane, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HY
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8.9 29 Reviews
  • Symonds House Nursing Home, Cambridge
Symonds House is a lovely 55-bedded red brick Grade II listed building. The dual-registered nursing home is set in its own grounds in Linton - a thriving village 10 miles south of the City of Cambridge.

The majority of the rooms are single with en-suite facilities. All are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. All bedrooms have a washbasin, TV, telephone points and a window overlooking the pleasant but secluded garden.
Residents may bring their own furniture (space permitting) and mementos from home.

Security and safety are of the highest standards. The home is equipped throughout with a staff call system, smoke detectors, fire alarm and emergency lighting system.

Careful planning has ensured that personal attention and care is always available to all residents. It has embraced the small group home living concept to provide special accommodation and care in small units of seven to fourteen rooms.

Experienced nurses and care staff provide 24-hour care. All care staff receive comprehensive in-house training as well as attending any relevant study sessions run by the local health authority or other outside agencies.

All bedding and towels are provided and personal laundry is washed on site. Daily newspapers are delivered by prior arrangements. At meal times, residents are offered a choice of dishes, which are prepared using local produce whenever possible and snacks are readily available. Food is of a consistently high standard and menus are rotated regularly. Special dietary requirements are easily catered for.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1200 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1200 – £1375

Please contact the home for more information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Symonds House Nursing 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

Person in charge

  • Angel Ibayan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (56)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Any time

Parking

  • Plenty of parking

Symonds House Nursing Home Reviews (29)

8.9

Symonds House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.862) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Symonds House Nursing Home has 29 reviews.

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Review from Maria L (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents went into Symonds House in November 2016 aged 91 and 93 as they were unable to care for themselves in their own home any more.
As a family, we have been so pleased with the care they have received. My mother passed away in March this year and the care my father has received since then has
been wonderful. He has dementia and at times is very upset at losing his wife of 70 years. The carers spend time with him, nothing is too much trouble for them. I am so pleased that my father is safe and cared for in such a friendly place.
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Review from Cecil B (Husband of Resident) published on 6 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very clean nursing home with professional and dedicated staff. My wife was looked after very well during her stay. Whenever a doctor were to visit, I always felt well informed by staff via phone calls. A pleasure to deal with. I have no criticisms.
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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident in the Primrose section of Symonds House for 4 years. Her care was outstanding and the staff were amazing.They were Efficient and loving towards my mum. I highly recommend this home to anyone who wants to put a loved one there.
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Review from Angela P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When looking for a placement for my father, I was pointed in the direction of Symonds House, by a friend, who had placed their parent in their care. I went to visit and was shown around, it had a friendly, home from home feel about it, and everyone I passed greeted me, both staff and residents alike.
The room was very clean and fresh, and adequate to cater to my father's needs, the day room was warm and friendly, and the food being served at the time looked appetising and nutritious. I did not hesitate and, placed my father within two weeks, he seemed very happy and got on with all the staff and residents during the time he was there. I could not fault the Nursing staff because as soon as a medical problem occurred they would contact me immediately. Would I recommend this home, most definitely yes.
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Review from Sonia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following a fall and an extended period in hospital, my mother was transferred to Symonds House, close to where I live.
On arrival, she was seriously underweight, had life-threatening health issues and was very disturbed and distressed.
Eighteen months on her, weight, health and cognitive functioning
have all improved quite remarkably. The staff have built up a rapport with her that has really helped to reduce her anxiety levels and improve her ability to communicate. I have a great video of her laughing and singing on her 90th birthday. All my family are very happy with the improvement in her condition and the quality of care and support.
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Review from Bryn J (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You can imagine my apprehension when my father was put into a care home from hospital with such a lot of bad publicity in the media and him being 91 years old. Well, I have visited on the above dates and I am extremely surprised at his progress. A picture of him on his first day at the care home did
not look like my dad at all but what a transformation now. The excellent nursing that he is receiving and general care is really impressive. The food is excellent, I have dinner when I visit. The kindness shown to him and myself is excellent, from the receptionist right through nursing staff, docotrs, cleaning staff. You should all be proud of what you do. In fact when I got to 91 I would love to stay there.
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Review from Tamara S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I transferred my mother, who suffers from severe Lewy Bodies Dementia and Parkinson's Disease, to Symonds House to be nearer family. The move was managed efficiently and sensitively with huge support from the manager and staff who made every effort to accommodate my mother and her needs, especially
when the process was severely delayed. From the very beginning, myself and family have been involved in every step including consultations about health care, daily routines and activities.
Since my mother has been here she has put on weight (after losing kilos at her previous care home), she now sleeps all night and seems to have no more accidents or falls. The improvement in her physical health in general is very noticeable, due partly to regular family visits but mainly to the wonderful care she receives at Symonds House. The staff are very respectful and caring. The whole family could not be happier.
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Review from Elizabeth D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are kind and caring. Symonds House is a very old building, however it is always very clean, and has a homely atmosphere. The training program for staff, under the new manager, appears to have helped all staff. I have also benefited, helping me understand better, my Father's dementia.
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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had an extended stay in hospital and could not return to her own home. In hospital she lost a third of her body weight in a matter of weeks, wouldn't eat and was extremely distressed. She was discharged to Symonds House and within days was calmer and accepting food.
Now, three months on,
she is able to feed herself, and eats with relish. The staff at Symonds House, from the manager to those responsible for washing and cleaning, are unfailingly kind, friendly, professional, and efficient. The nurses and carers are affectionate to my mother, whilst remaining respectful.
They are also hugely supportive to me. I had some very frightening days watching my mother deteriorate and it was hard to accept that she would need dementia nursing for the rest of her life. She couldn't be in better hands. I never thought I would enjoy spending time in a nursing home, but there is always laughter and the staff are so welcoming. They genuinely care for and care about their residents.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.862) out of 10 for Symonds House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 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 4.000 for Symonds House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (15 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 138 Ratings = 4
  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 4.862 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Symonds House Nursing Home is based on 10 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.6 = 0.862
  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: 4 Nov 2017

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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