Rose Cottage Care Home – Huntingdon
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-12-29
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-12-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. No specific information about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, nutrition, or healthcare monitoring is included in the published report text. The rating indicates the inspector was satisfied at the time, but no evidence is available to show what that satisfaction was based on.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives about kindness or dignity, and no specific examples of person-centred practice are included in the published text. The rating is positive but, without supporting detail, it is difficult to translate into what daily life looks like for your parent.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. No detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to changing needs is available in the published report text. The rating is the only evidence available for this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. The published record names two registered managers and a nominated individual, which indicates a defined governance structure. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, audit processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia and mental health services. They focus on caring for adults over 65 who need residential support. Rose Cottage includes dementia care among their specialisms. The home works with residents living with dementia as part of their broader support services. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Rose Cottage Residential Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its October 2020 inspection, but the published report text contains very limited specific detail, which means scores sit in the mid-range rather than at the top of the Good band. Families should use the checklist questions on a visit to fill the gaps the inspection text leaves open.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Rose Cottage Residential Home, on School Road in Huntingdon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in October 2020. A desk-based review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust and cares for up to 38 people, with stated specialisms in dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The single most important thing to know before visiting is that the published inspection text is extremely limited. No specific observations of care, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no detail about staffing, activities, food, or the environment are included in the available report. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now over four years old. Before committing to a place, visit in person, ask the checklist questions below, and speak to families of people currently living there.
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In Their Own Words
How Rose Cottage Care Home – Huntingdon describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support in a well-maintained Huntingdon setting
Compassionate Care in Huntingdon at Rose Cottage Residential Home
Rose Cottage Residential Home in Huntingdon provides care for older adults with a range of needs, including dementia, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. This residential home offers support for those with physical disabilities alongside their core services for people over 65.
Who they care for
The home supports residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia and mental health services. They focus on caring for adults over 65 who need residential support.
Rose Cottage includes dementia care among their specialisms. The home works with residents living with dementia as part of their broader support services.
“If you're considering Rose Cottage for someone you love, visiting the home will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Rose Cottage Residential Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its October 2020 inspection, but the published report text contains very limited specific detail, which means scores sit in the mid-range rather than at the top of the Good band. Families should use the checklist questions on a visit to fill the gaps the inspection text leaves open.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Rose Cottage Residential Home, on School Road in Huntingdon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in October 2020. A desk-based review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust and cares for up to 38 people, with stated specialisms in dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The single most important thing to know before visiting is that the published inspection text is extremely limited. No specific observations of care, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no detail about staffing, activities, food, or the environment are included in the available report. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now over four years old. Before committing to a place, visit in person, ask the checklist questions below, and speak to families of people currently living there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Rose Cottage Care Home – Huntingdon measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Rose Cottage Care Home – Huntingdon describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support in a well-maintained Huntingdon setting
Compassionate Care in Huntingdon at Rose Cottage Residential Home
Rose Cottage Residential Home in Huntingdon provides care for older adults with a range of needs, including dementia, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. This residential home offers support for those with physical disabilities alongside their core services for people over 65.
Who they care for
The home supports residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside their dementia and mental health services. They focus on caring for adults over 65 who need residential support.
Rose Cottage includes dementia care among their specialisms. The home works with residents living with dementia as part of their broader support services.
“If you're considering Rose Cottage for someone you love, visiting the home will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
