Bircham House

Extra care housing / Close care housing
191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HE
191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HE

Click to enlarge or scroll

Manager's Description

"Bircham House is set in the large village of Sawston on the scenic banks of River Cam and offers an environment with a strong sense of community. The service provides 30 spacious one or two bedroom ap..." Show more "Bircham House is set in the large village of Sawston on the scenic banks of River Cam and offers an environment with a strong sense of community. The service provides 30 spacious one or two bedroom apartments available for rent which are situated just eight miles away from the historic city of Cambridge, ideal for a change of scenery and a spot of shopping.

There is plenty to do at Bircham House with regular social events, activities, and entertainment as well as a communal games room and even a hairdressing salon for those who love a bit of pampering! Staff are onsite 24 hours a day for support and are passionate about providing excellent care.

Bircham House accepts applicants from: people at least 55 years of age with long-term care needs, who reside in or have family connections to the local area. Care and support needs must also be assessed and approved by Cambridgeshire County Council." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing / Close care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Axiom Care
30 flats. Built in 2003. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 500 yards; social centre 100 yards.
Regular Social activities include: quizzes, exercise classes, and crafts, organised by Manager, staff, and Resident's Association. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: South Cambridgeshire
Social Care Authority: Cambridgeshire

Info updated: 22/03/2019
If you are the manager of Bircham House and want to update your information, please click here.

Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home-Link. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.home-link.org.uk/
Street view
Map view