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Care Homes in Peterborough: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support

91% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.

Use these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.

Peterborough Care Home Market

Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data

49 homeslocal inventoryCQC ratingsquality mixWeekly feespricing signalsCare typesnursing, residential, dementia96% financial coverage47 checkedInspection agefreshness signals
91%
Rated Good or Outstanding

Above the national average — most families here have strong options

£1,461
Nursing Care Average

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 Peterborough
49
Care Homes Analysed

Across Peterborough and surrounding areas

£1,403
Residential Care Average

Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk

5%
On Improving Trajectory

Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections

38%
Low Public Risk

Based on public financial records found for 47 homes

88%
Without Registered Manager

43 homes currently lack a registered manager

Official Rating Breakdown

3 Outstanding36 Good4 Requires Improvement

CQC Quality by Domain

Average scores across Peterborough care homes

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-LedGood

Peterborough homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.

Inspection Freshness

How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator

1–3 years4 (9%)
Over 3 years39 (91%)

91% 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 Peterborough

18 Low Public Risk6 Medium Public Risk18 High Public Risk5 Critical Public Risk

Based on public financial records · 47 homes analysed

Regional Insight

Peterborough Care Market Analysis 2025

Population Growth
18% since 2011

Peterborough is one of the fastest-growing cities in the East of England, with care demand rising in step.

Market Value
20% below Cambridge

Weekly costs sit significantly below neighbouring Cambridge, offering strong value within the region.

Supply-Demand Balance
89% occupancy

Steady new development is keeping pace with demand, though premium areas like Longthorpe remain tight.

Care Standards in Peterborough

Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 49 homes

Overall quality

91%

Good or Outstanding

Largest specialist signal

30 homes

Dementia support (61%)

Recent inspections

2%

inspected within 2 years

Food hygiene

4.9/5

42 homes with FSA data

Specialist Care Coverage

  • 30 (61%)

    Dementia

  • 23 (47%)

    Physical Disability

  • 19 (39%)

    Learning Disability

  • 18 (37%)

    Sensory Impairment

  • 14 (29%)

    Mental Health

  • 11 (22%)

    Alzheimer's

Food Hygiene

42 of Peterborough homes assessed

4.9/ 5
39 5-star1 4-star2 3-star

Financial Health

47 of 49 homes assessed

38%

Show low public financial risk

Low public risk18
Medium public risk6
High / critical public risk23 (49%)
LOCAL CARE INTELLIGENCE

Care Homes by Peterborough Area

Care homes across Peterborough's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location

1 nursing homes

PE6

PE6 is a higher-cost Peterborough postcode district with 12 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.

12 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,637
Quality Rating91%Good+
1 O9 G1 RI
1.1km to GP0.3km to pharmacy5 bus stops
2/12 WiFi
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4 nursing homes

PE1

PE1 is a local Peterborough postcode district with 12 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.

12 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating100%Good+
1 O10 G
0.5km to GP3.6km to hospital0.6km to pharmacy4 bus stops2.1km to station
View homes in PE1
2 nursing homes

PE7

PE7 is a mid-market Peterborough postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.

9 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,355
Quality Rating80%Good+
4 G1 RI
1.7km to GP1.2km to pharmacy2 bus stops2.6km to station
3/9 Ensuite4/9 Garden4/9 WiFi2/9 Pets OK
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4 nursing homes

PE3

PE3 is a mid-market Peterborough postcode district with 6 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.

6 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,342
Quality Rating83%Good+
5 G1 RI
0.6km to GP1.1km to hospital0.5km to pharmacy6 bus stops0.6km to station
2/6 Ensuite2/6 Garden1/6 WiFi1/6 Pets OK
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2 nursing homes

PE4

PE4 is a mid-market Peterborough postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.

4 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,442
Quality Rating100%Good+
4 G
1.5km to GP3.3km to hospital0.7km to pharmacy6 bus stops3.7km to station
2/4 Ensuite2/4 Garden1/4 WiFi2/4 Lift
View homes in PE4
1 nursing homes

PE2

PE2 is a mid-market Peterborough postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.

4 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,375
Quality Rating100%Good+
1 O3 G
1.1km to pharmacy2 bus stops1.1km to station
2/4 Ensuite2/4 Garden2/4 WiFi1/4 Pets OK
View homes in PE2

All 49 Homes Analysed

Every care home in our Peterborough database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.

Why families in Peterborough use RightCareHome

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Without independent analysis

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  • Hidden quality and safety issues

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  • A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Peterborough

Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.

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Based on official inspections, company accounts, and food hygiene records. Source update timings vary across inspection, pricing, and public records.

County Context

See Peterborough inside the wider county market

Compare the city view with county-wide supply, pricing, quality and specialist care signals before narrowing your shortlist.

Local Evidence

Care type, cost and postcode signals in Peterborough

Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Peterborough, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.

RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in Peterborough

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

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.

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