Overview
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Set between the quaint villages of Chatteris and Benwick, Doddington Court has a range of apartments and communal facilities for over 60s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Doddington Court has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
- One or two-bedroom apartment with open-plan lounge and kitchen
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On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens
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Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in, for added peace of mind
Accommodation
Communal facilities
- Communal lounge with comfy seating and a TV
- Games room with dartboard and pool table
- Hairdressing salon
- Accessible bathroom so you can enjoy a bath in safety and comfort*
*Subject to assessment and demonstration
- Accessible landscaped garden with raised flower beds
- Guest suite for visiting family and friends
- Library room
- Buggy store with charge points for mobility scooters
Location
- Quiet and peaceful village location, with views over the surrounding countryside.
- Easy access to local villages, including Chatteris, March and Benwick.
- Cambridge and Peterborough are both less than 45 minutes away by car.
- There is a GP surgery and an NHS minor injuries unit in Doddington.
- Fenland Association for Community Transport (FACT) offers a free, local, door-to-door transport service.
Taste restaurant
Our in-house Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am to 4pm, seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and snacks. If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.*
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change.
Care and support
More information
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to live at Doddington Court, you must:
- Be aged 60 or over, or have long-term care needs
- Reside in, or have a family connection to the local area
- Have your care and support needs assessed and approved by Cambridgeshire County Council
We aim to offer a lively atmosphere and mixed community of people who have a range of care needs.
Doddington Court may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Cambridgeshire County Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and our care provider, Radis Community Care, may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Doddington Court, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 01354 742 957 during office hours.