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.
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Peterborough 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 Peterborough
Across Peterborough 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 47 homes
43 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Peterborough care homes
Peterborough homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
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
Based on public financial records · 47 homes analysed
Peterborough Care Market Analysis 2025
Peterborough is one of the fastest-growing cities in the East of England, with care demand rising in step.
Weekly costs sit significantly below neighbouring Cambridge, offering strong value within the region.
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
Financial Health
47 of 49 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Peterborough Area
Care homes across Peterborough's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Werrington
Popular northern suburb with a village-centre feel, local shops, and well-maintained care homes set among quiet residential streets close to open countryside.
8 care homes available
Bretton
Large western township with purpose-built care facilities and easy access to Bretton Centre shopping, Nene Park, and the Ferry Meadows nature reserve.
7 care homes available
Orton
Family-friendly area spanning Orton Waterville and Orton Longueville, offering affordable care options alongside the scenic Nene Valley and riverside walks.
7 care homes available
Stanground
Established community south of the River Nene with a mix of traditional and modern care homes, good transport links, and proximity to Peterborough City Hospital.
6 care homes available
Longthorpe
Historic and sought-after western suburb with premium care homes in a conservation area, close to Thorpe Park and the Longthorpe Tower heritage site.
6 care homes available
Eye
Charming village north of the city offering a quieter, rural pace of life with smaller care homes and easy access to the A47 for wider regional connections.
6 care homes available
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
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 49 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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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Peterborough
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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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.
Nursing homes in Peterborough
Clinical nursing care is listed across 15 homes in Peterborough.
Residential care homes in Peterborough
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 35 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Peterborough
30 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Peterborough.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
91% Good+
3 Outstanding, 36 Good, 4 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
2% recent
Average latest inspection age is 74 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,432/week
Residential averages £1,403/week; nursing averages £1,461/week.
Funding gap
£544/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £28,288 per year.
Vacancy signal
9 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
38% low risk
47 homes have usable company-risk data; 29 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
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 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.
Peterborough 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.
Hampton Grove Care Home, Peterborough
The Tudors Care Home, Peterborough
Werrington Lodge, Peterborough
Park Vista Care Home, Peterborough
Cherry Blossom Care Home, Peterborough
Lavender House Care Home, Peterborough
Braeburn Lodge, Peterborough
Cedar Court Nursing Home, Peterborough
Garden Lodge Care Home, Peterborough
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49 homes across Peterborough — from PE1 to PE4. See which ones suit your family.