Situated in the bustling village of Sawston, Bircham House provides quality homes with a range of on-site services and facilities at the heart of a thriving local community.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Bircham House has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
In the morning, a local shop can deliver your newspaper, and during the day we’ll give you a call to check you’re okay. After breakfast in your apartment, you might choose to meet friends in our communal lounge, or take part in one of our regular activities. At lunchtime, the restaurant serves delicious two-course hot meals, and friends or family can join you.
If you fancy a change of scenery, the historic city of Cambridge is only eight miles away, where you could spend a few hours shopping with friends or family, take a stroll along the river, or just enjoy the sights.
In the afternoon, you could join us for one of our regular social events, take part in an arts and crafts workshop, enjoy some musical entertainment, or visit the hairdresser for some pampering. By evening, you may want to take it easy after all the activity! If not, you can always join friends to watch TV, or for a chat, a game of cards or a mutual hobby.
I find Bircham House a very comfortable place to be. I have my own flat, but when I want company, there are plenty of people.
Monica Perks, resident
We hold regular social activities, offering you a chance to meet new people and be part of our friendly community. Activities include:
Our programme of organised events includes entertainers, visiting animals and coffee mornings. Themed events are also held throughout the year, such as a summer fete, Macmillan coffee morning and a Christmas fayre. Find out more about what's on.
You’ll feel right at home in your apartment. It has everything you need and is unfurnished so you can make it very much your own. Features include:
Our onsite services and facilities include:
Personal and domestic care is provided by Axiom Care, and its staff can support you in your new home. Some of the things you can be supported with include:
Axiom Care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Sanctuary Retirement Living staff are onsite to provide support with housing management, correspondence and money matters, and general household maintenance.
Prices vary, so please ask a member of staff for a price list. We have options for private or local authority-paid rent agreements.
As well as your rent, you will need to pay:
You will also be responsible for paying for council tax (band A), TV licence (if applicable) and any additional television package, telephone and line rental, internet and contents insurance.
Use of communal laundry facilities is charged separately.
To be eligible to live at Bircham House, you must:
We aim to offer a lively atmosphere and mixed community of people who have a range of care needs.
You do not need to have any immediate care or support needs when you apply, but our kind and caring staff can support you if anything changes.
Bircham House may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.
