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Sensory impairment care homes in Cambridge

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Cambridge has 3 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Good. 1 home is 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)

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  • Good2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
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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3 sensory impairment 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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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 sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

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What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Cambridge?

3 sensory impairment 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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