Elderly care homes in Cambridge

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Cambridge has 12 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 9 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place and £1,128 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Cambridge (15)

Cambridge at a glance

12on this list

Official rating
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 90% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Cambridge on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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12 elderly care homes in Cambridge

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Langdon House

Run by Athena Care Homes (Chesterton) Limited

20 Union Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1QB
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Langdon House in Chesterton, Cambridge, combines residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. It supports people who need help with daily living while encouraging them to retain as much independence as possible.

Care teams cover nursing, residential, dementia and end-of-life care. Residents can join quizzes, outings and arts and crafts, while rooms may be personalised with familiar belongings.

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Alex Wood House

Run by Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited

3a Fortescue Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JS
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Rehabilitation and residential care at Alex Wood House supports older people after illness, injury, surgery or a hospital stay. Individual recovery plans can include mobility assistance, nutritional support, medication management and progress reviews.

Dementia care includes structured routines, dementia-trained staff and meaningful activities, with support for communication, personal care and medication.

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Brook House Care Home

Run by Brook Healthcare Limited

45 Seymour Street, Cambridge, CB1 3DJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Brook House Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Cambridge, within a close community near the city centre. The home supports residents with person-centred care, daily activities and opportunities to remain connected with the local community.

Excelcare describes a 24-hour care model focused on independence, meaningful days and partnership with local health and social care professionals.

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Buchan House Care Home

Run by Buchan Healthcare Limited

Buchan Street, Cambridge, CB4 2XF
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Buchan House Care Home supports older people through residential, nursing and dementia care within a lively community on Cambridge’s northern edge. The home is part of Excelcare, a family-run provider with homes across several regions.

Activities and events form part of daily life, while the home maintains links with local health and social care professionals, including GPs, social workers and pharmacists.

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Cambridge Manor Care Home

Run by Rockley Dene Homes Limited

33 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UZ
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 89 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 89 residents in Cambridge, run by Rockley Dene Homes Limited. Supports older people and younger adults.

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Cherry Hinton Nursing Home

Run by Rockley Dene Homes Limited

369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8DB
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Cherry Hinton Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Cambridge for people whose medical needs, routines and lifestyle choices require tailored support. The home is part of TLC Care and offers a setting where residents can remain active and pursue their interests.

Care plans are developed around each resident’s circumstances, with nursing teams available to provide ongoing support and visibility over care.

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Heathlands House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Bullen Close, Cambridge, CB1 8YU
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Heathlands House combines residential, dementia and nursing care for older people in Cambridge, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Its nursing registration supports residents with higher care needs, while the service also accommodates people with physical disabilities and younger adults.

Daily life includes activities and access to a café, garden, activities room, cinema room and minibus for outings.

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Primrose Croft Care Home

Run by Primrose Healthcare Limited

Primrose Croft, Primrose Street, Cambridge, CB4 3EH
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Primrose Croft Care Home supports older people through 24-hour residential care, including care for people living with dementia. The bright home is in a quiet residential area of Cambridge, with day trips available alongside activities and support within the home.

The care team works with local health and social care professionals, helping residents feel supported and included.

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St Georges Court Care Home

Run by St. Georges Court Healthcare Limited

Russell Street, Cambridge, CB2 1HT
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Nursing
  • 76 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

St Georges Court Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people, with the wider Excelcare service also offering short breaks and end-of-life care. The home is intended for residents whose needs may change while they remain in a familiar setting.

Residents can join activities and use communal areas designed for socialising, while the home works with families and local health and social care professionals.

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Woodlands Care Centre

Run by RCH Care Homes Limited

Hawkins Road, Cambridge, CB4 2RD
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Nursing
  • 109 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Woodlands Care Centre provides residential, dementia and nursing care in a purpose-built Cambridge home, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Its nursing registration supports residents whose needs may change over time.

RCH Care Homes describes a person-centred, resident-focused approach with activities designed to create engaging communities.

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Heathlands House

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Bullen Close, Cambridge, CB1 8YU
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Heathlands House provides residential, nursing and dementia care in Cambridge, with respite and end-of-life care also available for older people. Its lifestyle facilities include a café, garden and cinema room, while a minibus and reminiscence room add options for activities and outings.

Care assessments consider mobility, personal care, dietary and cultural needs, while daily activities and funding guidance support residents and families through…

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Sherbourne Lodge Care Services

Run by Sherbourne Lodge Limited

Sherbourne Lodge, 25 Sherbourne Close, Cambridge, CB4 1RT
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Sherbourne Lodge Care Services supports older people and younger adults with dementia, mental health, physical disability and sensory needs. Its residential care offer includes dementia and complex care, alongside bariatric and respite support.

A pre-admission assessment informs an individualised care plan, with routine reviews allowing support to adapt as needs change.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Cambridge?

12 elderly care homes in Cambridge are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Cambridge?

Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for residential care and £1,128 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,482 and £1,954. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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