Richard Newcombe Court

Richard Newcombe Court is a purpose built Housing with Care scheme for older people located in north Cambridge.

At Richard Newcombe Court you have access to

1 or 2 bed room self contained flat with your own kitchen, bathroom, own front door – have control over who comes into your home
Live independently with an additional support plan available when you need it at an additional cost of £25.09 per hour. Our carers could help with
- Getting up or help to bed
- Personal care washing, showering and dressing
- Continence care
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Medication
- Sitting service
Visitors can stay with you overnight
Lunch is provided each day with tenants or carers cooking and preparing breakfast and evening meals in your home
You can bring your existing furniture with you
Choice of additional services including laundry, housekeeping and shopping
Communal lounges and gardens
Choice of activities including music, entertainment, BBQs, sporting events, themed events – up to you whether you get involved or not
Home for life – Assured tenancy
More details are available in our CHS Housing with Care for Older People leaflet

To understand the difference between living in a Housing with Care scheme and a Care Home, watch our video so that you can choose the right home for you and your needs https://youtu.be/TP9J7tqkYs0

To discover the latest news and activities at our Housing with Care schemes, click here to read our latest Housing with Care Newsletter

Prices for a 1-bedroom flat per week

£353.83* for single occupancy and £389.12

* for a couple

Prices for a 2-bedroom flat per week

£365.09* for single occupancy and £400.38* for a couple

Care is charged at £25.09 per hour

Depending on who your care is arranged by, there may be a ‘peace of mind’ charge of £16.90 a week from Cambridge County Council

Who pays for my care costs?

If you have savings:

Less than £14,250, will be disregarded by the Local Authority, but they will still need to financially assess your income to determine whether you will be required to contribute towards your care costs

Between £14,250-£23,250, you will most likely pay a contribution towards your care costs.

Over £23,250, you will need to fund all your care costs yourself.

*charges include rent, service charge, personal heating, support charge, water charge and a lunch daily

Get in touch to find out more and to arrange a viewing

What People Say…

“Anyone would like to live here, its a happy homes for anyone”

John – Housing with Care tenant

“It’s peaceful and safe”

Rooki – Housing with Care tenant

“Very good meals and caring staff”

Elise & Roy – Housing with Care tenants

“I love living here, very good”

Brian – Housing with Care tenant

How to apply

Obtain a social care assessment; you can request one from your social worker if you have one, or by contacting your local Adult social care department
Complete our Online Application Form
The prices for each of our schemes are listed below and include rent, service charge, personal heating, support charge, water charge and a lunch daily:
- Dunstan Court
  - 2 bed flat £354.66* for single occupancy and £389.95* for a couple
- Moorlands Court
  - 1 bed flat £341.96* for single occupancy and £364.85* for a couple
  - 2 bed flat £351.15* for single occupancy and £374.10* for a couple
- Richard Newcombe Court
  - 1 bed flat £353.83* for single occupancy and £389.12* for a couple
  - 2 bed flat £365.09* for single occupancy and £400.38* for a couple
- Care is charged at £25.09 per hour at all schemes
- Depending on who your care is arranged by, there may be a ‘peace of mind’ charge of £16.90 a week from Cambridge County Council
Other external additional charges including council tax and personal electricity are not included
There may be a number of potential benefits available including housing benefit and winter fuel allowance and our staff can offer you advice on your eligibility

Our Care Teams

Our staff have all undergone extensive checks prior to employment to ensure that they have the skills and qualities that regulators require when working with older and vulnerable people. They are trained in:

Moving & handling
Administering medicine
Health & safety
Food hygiene
Basic first aid
Abuse awareness (safeguarding)
Infection control
Care Certificate
As well as other bespoke training as required.

Care Quality Commission Report

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. CQC regulate care provided by the NHS, local authorities, care agencies and voluntary organisations.

CQC aims to make sure better care is provided for everyone – in hospitals, care homes and people’s own homes. CQC also seek to protect the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
Under the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Our Domiciliary Care Agency “CHS Homecare” is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a provider of adult social care services.