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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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
Based on public financial records found for 43 homes
40 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Cambridge care homes
Cambridge homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Effective.
Inspection Freshness
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.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Cambridge
Based on public financial records · 43 homes analysed
Cambridge Care Market Analysis 2025
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, 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 45 homes
Overall quality
85%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
25 homes
Dementia support (57%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
35 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
51%
show no financial risk indicators
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
Financial Health
43 of 45 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Cambridge Area
Care homes across Cambridge's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Newnham
Prestigious area near the university with characterful converted properties and premium care homes, many set in established gardens backing onto the Backs and river Cam.
6 care homes available
Cherry Hinton
Welcoming eastern suburb with a good range of affordable care homes, convenient access to Addenbrooke's Hospital, and the popular Cherry Hinton Hall parkland.
9 care homes available
Trumpington
Fast-growing southern neighbourhood blending historic village character with modern developments, including several purpose-built care facilities with excellent amenities.
7 care homes available
Chesterton
Established community north of the river with a strong neighbourhood feel, well-run family homes, and easy access to the riverside walks along the Cam.
8 care homes available
Girton
Peaceful village on Cambridge's north-western edge with spacious care settings, large gardens, and a quieter pace of life while still within easy reach of the city.
8 care homes available
Histon
Thriving village just north of Cambridge with a strong community identity, well-maintained care homes, and excellent local shops and amenities along the High Street.
7 care homes available
All 45 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Cambridge database has been checked against CQC 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
- 45 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Cambridge
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Cambridge
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Cambridge, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Cambridge
Clinical nursing care is listed across 20 homes in Cambridge.
Residential care homes in Cambridge
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 24 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Cambridge
25 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Cambridge.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
85% Good+
5 Outstanding, 32 Good, 0 Requires Improvement, and 1 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 81 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,129/week
Residential averages £1,361/week; nursing averages £1,633/week.
Funding gap
£279/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £14,508 per year.
Vacancy signal
12 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
51% low risk
43 homes have usable company-risk data; 21 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Cambridge
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission 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 verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 CQC 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 CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Fitzwilliam House Care Home, Cambridge
Sunflowers Care Ltd, Cambridge
Queens Court, Cambridge
1 High Street, Cambridge
Hatley Court, Cambridge
Yewdale Farm, Cambridge
Mill Lane, Cambridge
Langdon House, Cambridge
Brook House Care Home, Cambridge
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