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South Cambridgeshire care homes (28)

Care Home - Royston
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Melbourn Springs Care Home
Royston, SG8 6FY
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
75 beds
Melbourn Springs Care Home in Melbourn near Royston offers residential care, dementia care and pre-bookable respite stays for older individuals. Our committed and dedicated staff members provide high-quality residential care for frail older people who benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. The Memory Lane dementia care community at Melbourn Springs incorporates person-centred design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate through th...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Bramley Court
Cambridge, CB24 9AH
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Palliative
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
72 beds
Opened in 2008
Bramley Court Care Home is an award-winning, established Cambridgeshire care home providing high-quality, loving residential, nursing and dementia care. In February 2021 it was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), maintaining its consistent rating for excellence. Their long-standing expert nursing, care and support teams are skilled, professionally developed and valued providing the exceptional, personalised care that residents deserve. Their focus is on gaining a de...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Cambridge, CB24 8QZ
Residential
Dementia
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
40 beds
Opened in 1995
A friendly and welcoming care home, Fitzwilliam House is situated in the large village of Cottenham, just five miles outside Cambridge. We are a friendly and homely care home, providing outstanding and passionate care that is exceptionally personalised and responsive to the needs of the people who live here. Whilst the location of our home, with open fields and beautiful countryside nearby, is second-to-none, it is our amazing residents and kind and compassionate team, who really make our ho...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Mill Lane
Cambridge, CB24 9HW
Residential
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Royston
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Aurora Orchard Manor Transition Service
Royston, SG8 6LG
Residential
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Cambridge
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Arlington Manor Care Home
Cambridge, CB3 0FW
Residential
Nursing
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
90 beds
85 en-suite rooms
Opened in 2018
If you are looking for care homes in Cambridge, consider Arlington Manor Care Home. Winner of the 2019 Pinders Healthcare Design Award for Best New Care Home and located in Cambridge, the 85-bedroom home is a happy community care home, a place for interaction, activity and enjoyment and offers high standards of residential, nursing and dementia care. The residents at our magnificent care home in Cambridgeshire know just how important they are: as individuals with a contribution to make, as famil...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Orchard House Residential Care Home
Cambridge, CB22 3HJ
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
35 beds
6 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1995
You’ll find Orchard House in the picturesque village of Swaston, on the outskirts of Cambridge. Our aim is to create a homely atmosphere and to do that we’ve created some extra special areas residents can enjoy. Everyone loves our relaxation area, dimmed lights, soft music, aromatic scents, where better place to enjoy a bit of pampering! We have a beautiful garden which our residents love to help us upkeep. This is an important job given every care suite overlooks this area - and in the su...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Symonds House
Cambridge, CB21 4HY
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
58 beds
Opened in 1988
Symonds house is a nursing home located in Linton – a village situated in the Cambridgeshire countryside. Surrounded by the beautiful countryside, residents are also able to stay connected to the City of Cambridge as it’s only 10 minutes away. The house, is a lovely 55-bedded red brick Grade II listed building that is situated within it’s own grounds. We are able to cater to a wide range of care categories such as old age, Dementia, Cancer Care, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and more. Our care ...
Care Home - Cambridge
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Waterbeach Lodge
Cambridge, CB25 9NW
Residential
Dementia
Palliative
Good
Regulator's rating
46 beds
All en-suite
Opened in 2013
Waterbeach Lodge is the latest addition to the Scimitar Care Hotels group. It is a stunning, purpose-built Care Hotel situated on the A10 Ely Road, less than 6 miles from Cambridge City Centre. Waterbeach Lodge enjoys views over the countryside and is set in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The original site was established in 1818 and became a Convent for Nuns of the Carmelite Order in the early 1900's, remaining that way until the late 1970s'. Since then the property has had var...
Care Home - Sandy
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Potton View
Sandy, SG19 3LW
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
31 beds
28 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1987
Potton View is a residential care home near the charming village of Gamlingay, which is steeped in a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age. The home provides short-term respite care or longer term support for up to 31 residents, situated on the Cambridgeshire border with Hertfordshire. The home comprises of one ground floor making this care home fully accessible and mobility friendly. The property is a large detached bungalow with a car park and gardens spanning the side and back of the...
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Overview of care homes in South Cambridgeshire
Care homes in South Cambridgeshire28
Homes that offer nursing care11
Specialise in dementia care19
Care homes rated Good or better in South Cambridgeshire25
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Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in South Cambridgeshire?
There are 28 care homes in South Cambridgeshire, with 11 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
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How many care homes in South Cambridgeshire offer specialised dementia care?
19 care homes in South Cambridgeshire offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
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How are care homes in South Cambridgeshire regulated?
All care homes in South Cambridgeshire are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 28 care homes in South Cambridgeshire, 25 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in South Cambridgeshire?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
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Cambridge
32 care homes rated Good or better
Royston
5 care homes rated Good or better
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Types of care available
Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

Top towns for residential care
Cambridge (37)
Royston (8)
Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

Top towns for nursing care
Cambridge (21)
Royston (2)
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Top towns for dementia care
Cambridge (28)
Royston (6)
Palliative care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

Top towns for palliative care
Cambridge (5)
Royston (0)
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