Waterbeach
Residential care home · Cambridge
Fresh Fields, Primrose Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JZ
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01223 441452
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 April 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Waterbeach
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2964143350
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Waterbeach
Waterbeach supports people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs through residential care and wider specialist support. The service sits within an organisation offering registered care homes, supported living, support at home and community-based care across the UK.
Support is tailored around individual needs and goals, with different settings available for people who need a registered care home or supported living. The wider service aims to help people build meaningful lives, independence and connection, while adapting support to individual circumstances, values and preferences. Waterbeach is relevant to people needing support for people with learning disabilities, autism and brain injuries.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Cambridge
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Tree Cottage Residential HomeCambridge | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hatley CourtCambridge | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterbeach LodgeCambridge | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 1 High StreetCambridge | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| RosewoodCambridge | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Voyage 1 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Hitch WayCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Churchfield AvenueCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bramley AvenueRoyston | Good | 8.0 | |
| 17 Walsworth RoadHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| 74 Old Ford EndBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| 20 Towngate EastPeterborough | Good | 8.0 | |
| MandalayWitham | Good | 7.4 | |
| 60 Bullpond LaneDunstable | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redmond HouseCorby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Welland House - Occupation RoadCorby | Good | 7.4 | |
| Milehouse LaneSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Birchwood BungalowSt Albans | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support across several care settings
- Autism and brain-injury support
- Goal-led person-centred care
Suits: People needing specialist residential support for complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fresh Fields, Primrose Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JZ
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Questions families ask
How much does Waterbeach cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Waterbeach 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Waterbeach whether it takes residents funded by Cambridgeshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.