Compare top-rated care homes across Cambridge
Cambridge has 34 CQC-registered care homes, in the East of England. Of those, 34 are residential care homes and 17 provide nursing care, with around 40 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Cambridge, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Cambridge
Care quality in Cambridge is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (3 rated Outstanding, 28 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Cambridge, 19 are registered for dementia care, 17 for nursing care, 14 for learning disability and autism support, 6 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Cambridge may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Cambridge are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include The Edmund Trust (3 homes), Rockley Dene Homes Limited (2 homes), Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Woodlands Care Centre, with 109 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Cambridge care homes are spread across the CB1, CB2, CB21, CB22, CB23, CB24, CB3, CB4 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Cambridge closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Cambridge itself, neighbouring towns across Cambridgeshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Cambridge depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in the East of England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Cambridgeshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Cambridge home.
Residential and nursing homes in Cambridge
Illustrative Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Illustrative Mill Lane
Illustrative Sunflowers Care Ltd
Illustrative Woodlands Care Centre
Illustrative Hallmark Arlington Manor Luxury Care Home
Illustrative Cambridge Manor Care Home
Illustrative St Georges Court Care Home
Illustrative The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Illustrative Buchan House Care Home
Illustrative Heathlands House
Illustrative Barley Manor Care Home
Illustrative Cottenham Court Care Home
Illustrative Midfield Lodge
Illustrative Cherry Hinton Nursing Home
Illustrative Symonds House
Illustrative Langdon House
Illustrative Primrose Croft Care Home
Illustrative Alex Wood House
Illustrative Brook House Care Home
Illustrative Winston House
Illustrative Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home
Illustrative Yew Tree Cottage
Illustrative Cambridgeshire County Council - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge
Illustrative La Marsh
Illustrative Pauline Burnet House
Illustrative Yewdale Farm
Illustrative Churchfield Avenue
Illustrative Chamarel
Illustrative Rosewood
Illustrative 1 High Street
Illustrative Kay Hitch Way
Illustrative Cambridge Grove Care Home
Illustrative Heathlands House
Illustrative Sherbourne Lodge Care Services
Care homes near you across the Cambridge area
Care homes in Cambridge are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Cambridgeshire near Cambridge
Common questions about Cambridge care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Cambridge?
Care home fees in Cambridge vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Cambridge home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Cambridge?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Cambridgeshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 34 CQC-registered care homes: 34 offering residential care and 17 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Cambridge?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Cambridge are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Cambridge?
Care homes in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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