Maycroft Care Home
Residential care home · Royston
73 High Street, Meldreth, Royston, SG8 6LB
Run by Maycroft Care Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01763 260217
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Maycroft Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-393307254
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Maycroft Care Home
Maycroft Care Home provides person-centred residential care in a small home in Meldreth, near Royston. Its round-the-clock team considers each resident’s emotional, medical, spiritual and nutritional needs, while supporting people to continue living with meaning and purpose. Residents can personalise bedrooms with small furniture and familiar belongings.
The home is set in the countryside, five miles from Royston and a ten-minute walk from Meldreth station. Communal lounges and a dining room provide space to socialise, while care follows individual routines, hobbies and preferences. Our cosy, warm home has just 25 bedrooms gives the setting a smaller community feel for older people and others requiring residential support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Royston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Orchard Manor Transition ServiceRoyston | 0.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Bramley AvenueRoyston | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Southwell CourtRoyston | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Melbourn Springs Care HomeRoyston | 1.4 miles | |||
| Melbourn Springs Care HomeRoyston | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Just 25 bedrooms
- Individual emotional and medical support
- Ten-minute walk from Meldreth station
Suits: People seeking small-scale person-centred residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
73 High Street, Meldreth, Royston, SG8 6LB
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Questions families ask
How many bedrooms does Maycroft Care Home have?
Maycroft Care Home has 25 bedrooms, creating a small community, and residents can personalise their rooms with small furniture or belongings.
Does Maycroft Care Home provide round-the-clock care?
Yes. Their expert team provides round-the-clock, person-centred care focused on residents’ emotional, medical, spiritual and nutritional needs.
How much does Maycroft Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Maycroft Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.