Your guide to the best care homes around Cambridge.
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Cambridge has a variety of care homes that blend high-quality care with premium facilities, including those from leading providers such as Barchester Healthcare and TLC Care. These trusted names provide personal care, dementia services, complex nursing care, specialist palliative support, and more across Cambridge’s most popular neighbourhoods, such as Chesterton, which is close to the River Cam, Romsey, leafy Newnham, and Trumpington in the south of the city.
You can use our free service to find the right home for you or your loved one, whether you’re searching for affordable residential support or a luxury care home with en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens, spa rooms, cinema lounges, art studios, and other elegant communal areas like lounges and private dining rooms for enjoying special occasions with family and friends. Some homes also offer companion apartments, allowing couples to continue living together with tailored support plans that respect both independence and care needs.
Every care home we list is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and thoroughly vetted by our in-house, knowledgeable Care Experts. Fitzwilliam House and Bramley Court both have ‘Outstanding’ ratings and offer dignified care given by expert carers. Many homes like Brook House offer daily activities such as art sessions, baking, gentle exercise, and visits from performers, helping residents feel engaged, supported, and part of a vibrant community.
If you need further information to help make a decision, such as about your budget and what funding support is available, our Care Experts are on hand to answer your queries with compassion and understanding. They’ll also create a tailored list of care homes matching your requirements, free of charge. At Lottie, we’re here to help you feel confident and reassured every step of the way.
Fitzwilliam House - This small, friendly home offers Outstanding-rated long-term and respite residential care, including dementia and end-of-life care. With just 40 bedrooms, residents enjoy a cosy setting with communal lounges, an activities room, and a serene mature garden. Fitzwilliam House features an in-house hair salon, a dementia café, and a vegetable plot, making it a vibrant community hub.
Bramley Court - This home is renowned for its exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care. Also rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, Bramley Court offers a warm setting with a gym, cinema, salon, bar, bistro, landscaped gardens, and outdoor lodges. The dedicated team ensures personalised care, creating a safe and enriching setting.
Etheldred House - Situated in Histon, north of Cambridge, the team at Etheldred House provides high-quality long-term and respite care, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Residents enjoy facilities like a cinema, a prayer room, and lounges for socialising. The vibrant calendar of events, including local entertainers and sing-alongs, makes Etheldred House a joyful and lively place for your loved ones.
Langdon House - Exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care is available for up to 51 residents at Langdon House. This care home features en-suite bedrooms, beautiful gardens, and a professional hair salon. Residents enjoy a variety of activities in the studio and intimate gatherings in the private dining room. Conveniently located, it provides easy access to the nearby towns and city centre.
Here is some further information about care homes in Cambridge.
We have 127 care homes in Cambridge. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Cambridge, the average cost of care is £1,186. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Cambridge care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 7 in Cambridge that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Cambridge offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 7 care homes in Cambridge that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Cambridge provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 6 Cambridge care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Cambridge can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 8 care homes in Cambridge that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Cambridge provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
7 Cambridge care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
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Care Quality Commission