Respite Care Homes in Cambridge

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Cambridge.

  1. Primrose Croft-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Primrose Croft

    Primrose St, Cambridge, CB4 3EH
    CQC Rating Good0.78 miles from centre
    Excelcare-logo

    In the tranquil north bank area of the River Cam in Cambridge, Primrose Croft, part of Excelcare, is a bright and cheery care home, just a short walk from local shops and amenities, and a quick bus ride to the city centre.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  2. Langdon House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Langdon House

    20 Union Ln, Cambridge, CB4 1QB
    CQC Rating Good1.09 miles from centre
    Athena Care-logo

    Nestled in the vibrant city of Cambridge is Langdon House, offering exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 51 residents.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  3. Brook House-main-image
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    Brook House

    45 Seymour St, Cambridge, CB1 3DJ
    CQC Rating Good1.35 miles from centre
    Excelcare-logo

    Nestled just two miles east of Cambridge's historic city centre, Brook House is a small, welcoming care home with a vibrant atmosphere.

    Care available

    From

    £1,000

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Rooms Available

    Alex Wood House

    Alex Wood House, Cambridge, CB4 2JS
    CQC Rating Good1.40 miles from centre
    Athena Care-logo

    Situated in the University City of Cambridge, Alex Wood House is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
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    Heathlands House

    Bullen Cl, Cambridge, CB1 8YU
    CQC Rating Good1.95 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo

    Part of the Care UK group, Heathlands House is a modern, purpose-built care home situated in Cambridge, offering residential, dementia, respite, nursing and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePhysiotherapy
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    Rooms Available

    Cherry Hinton

    Cherry Hinton Nursing Home, Cambridge, CB1 8DB
    CQC Rating Good1.96 miles from centre
    TLC Care-logo

    Located in Cambridgeshire, Cherry Hinton is a beautiful, newly refurbished care home that prides itself on its family feel.

    Care available

    From

    £1,540

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  7. Cambridge Grove-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Cambridge Grove

    Cambridge Road, Cambridge, CB21 5ED
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected3.18 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    As a proud member of the esteemed Hamberley Care Homes group, Cambridge Grove stands as a purpose-built care home on the outskirts of Cambridge.

    Care available

    From

    £1,595

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  8. Etheldred House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Etheldred House

    Clay St, Cambridge, CB24 9EY
    CQC Rating Good3.68 miles from centre
    Excelcare-logo

    Etheldred House, a modern and purpose-built care haven in the leafy village of Histon north of Cambridge, embraces residents in a friendly atmosphere, supporting them to lead happy and contented lives.

    Care available

    From

    £1,550

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteRehabilitation services
  9. Barley Manor-main-image
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    Barley Manor

    Station Rd, Cambridge, CB22 5LR
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected4.00 miles from centre
    Porthaven Care Homes-logo

    Located in the serene village of Great Shelford, Cambridge, Barley Manor Care Home stands as a purpose-built facility committed to delivering personalised care.

    Care available

    From

    £2,070

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. Cottenham Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Cottenham Court

    High St, Cambridge, CB24 8SS
    CQC Rating Good5.40 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo

    Nestled within Cottenham, Cambridge, Cottenham Court is a modern care home in a beautiful house and gardens that provides expert residential, nursing, respite, palliative and day care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,555

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  11. Fitzwilliam House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Fitzwilliam House

    Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge, CB24 8QZ
    CQC Rating Outstanding5.65 miles from centre
    Excelcare-logo

    Nestled in the charming village of Cottenham, a stone's throw from Cambridge, Fitzwilliam House offers long-term and respite residential care, residential dementia care including complex needs, and end-of-life care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  12. Queens Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Queens Court

    2 Downing Cl, Cambridge, CB25 9DD
    CQC Rating Outstanding5.86 miles from centre
    MHA (Methodist Homes)-logo

    Queen's Court care home, operated by MHA and nestled in the picturesque village of Bottisham near Cambridge, offers exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,246

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
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    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Hilton Park

    Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
    CQC Rating Good6.26 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated on the outskirts of Cambridge in Bottisham, Hilton Park is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential respite, dementia and nursing care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespitePhysiotherapy
  14. Barchester Healthcare Oaklands-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Oaklands

    Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
    CQC Rating Good6.26 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated within charming grounds on the outskirts of Bottisham Village near Cambridge, Oaklands is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care to those in need as well as young people living with physical challenges.

    Care available

    From

    £1,595

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  15. Barchester Healthcare Melbourn Springs-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Melbourn Springs

    Hyacinth Dr, Royston, SG8 6FY
    CQC Rating Good9.73 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated within the thriving rural community of Melbourn, near Royston, Melbourn Springs provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in Cambridge.

Are all respite care homes in Cambridge regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in Cambridge has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in Cambridge?

There are 43 homes in Cambridge that offer temporary, respite care, including Primrose Croft, Langdon House and Brook House.

Average respite care home costs in Cambridge

Average cost of residential care
£1,447per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,577per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,456per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,501per week

Cambridge's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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