Care Homes in Cambridge: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Cambridge, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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What the Cambridge care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, inspection quality, costs, care types and the providers behind the homes before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
44
Open care home records currently covered in Cambridge.
inspection quality mix
97% Good+
5 Outstanding, 32 Good, 0 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,361 residential
£1,633 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceThe providers behind the homes
Explore company records
See the operator behind a home and the practical questions raised by its public company records.
View evidenceCare type split
24 residential
20 nursing homes and 25 homes listing dementia care.
Strongest local area
South Cambridgeshire 003
11 homes, 100% Good+, £1,545/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Cambridge Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Cambridge
Across Cambridge and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
9 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
inspection Quality by Domain
Average scores across Cambridge care homes
Cambridge homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Effective.
Inspection Dates
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
97% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Cambridge. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 43 homes analysed
Cambridge Care Market Analysis 2025
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by inspection, well above the national average of 79%.
Consistently high demand in Cambridge keeps occupancy above the national average, making early planning essential.
Cambridge care costs sit approximately 22% above the East of England regional average.
Care Standards in Cambridge
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 44 homes
Overall quality
97%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
25 homes
Dementia support (57%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
35 homes with food hygiene information
Provider records
Ownership and accounts
Explore the companies behind the homes
Specialist Care Coverage
25 (57%)
Dementia
25 (57%)
Physical Disability
17 (39%)
Learning Disability
15 (34%)
Alzheimer's
14 (32%)
Sensory Impairment
14 (32%)
Stroke Recovery
Food Hygiene
35 of Cambridge homes assessed
Provider Records
Public company records for company-backed homes
Care Homes by Cambridge Area
Care homes across Cambridge's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
South Cambridgeshire 003
South Cambridgeshire 003 is a mid-market Cambridge postcode district with 11 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
11 care homes available
CB25
CB25 is a mid-market Cambridge postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
9 care homes available
CB4 postcode area
CB4 postcode area is a mid-market Cambridge postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
9 care homes available
CB1
CB1 is a higher-cost Cambridge postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
4 care homes available
CB2 postcode area
CB2 postcode area is a lower-cost Cambridge postcode district with 3 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a mixed inspection profile that needs careful home-level checking.
3 care homes available
CB21
CB21 is a mid-market Cambridge postcode district with 3 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
3 care homes available
All 44 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Cambridge database has been checked against inspection records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Cambridge use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 44 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Cambridge
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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See Cambridge inside the wider county market
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More Care Homes Near Cambridge
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Cambridge
Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary
Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.
inspection inspection rating
40%The official inspection rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
inspection trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest inspection inspection report before making a decision.
Cambridge homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current inspection, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Fitzwilliam House Care Home, Cambridge
From £1,350/week
From ≈ £5,870 / mo
Queens Court, Cambridge
£1,246–£1,497/week
≈ £5,418–£6,509 / mo
Sunflowers Care Ltd, Cambridge
1 High Street, Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Nursing Home, Cambridge
Hatley Court, Cambridge
Waterbeach Lodge, Cambridge
Yewdale Farm, Cambridge
Guyatt House, Cambridge
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