Buchan House Care Home

Buchan Street, Kings Hedges, Cambridge CB4 2XL
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  • Buchan House Care Home, Cambridge
Buchan House is a care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65+, including those living with dementia and those with nursing needs.

Situated close to the King Hedges area, north of Cambridge city centre, the home is accessible by car from the A14 and can be easily reached by bus.

Buchan House is divided in to three units, Sunflower, Snowdrop and Iris, over two floors. All rooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities.
Each unit has a dining area, lounge and a kitchenette as well as bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets throughout the home
The upper floor is accessed by stairs or a lift.

Buchan House provides -
•        A high standard of care and support 24 hours a day
•        Long term and respite care
•        A high standard of housekeeping including a laundry service
•        Traditional home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients
•        A warm and welcoming environment with a ‘home from home’ atmosphere
•        Meaningful and purposeful activities and outings planned through a structured programme following discussions with the people living in Buchan House and their families
•        Enclosed, landscaped gardens with wheelchair access
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Care Provided by Buchan House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1800

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Buchan House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Buchan House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Buchan House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tanya Logan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)

Parking

  • Car Park at front of the building

Buchan House Care Home Reviews (63)

9.9

Buchan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Mandy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came here in Feb 2025 from the beginning she has been cared for in a wonderful way. I cannot thank all the staff she has been in contact with enough. The staff involved mum in all events even though she was deaf and I enjoyed the photos posted most days, I will cherish these for ever.
The final
days have been the hardest ever and all the staff treated my mum with respect and dignity right to the end. The care for us as a family was well appreciated.
Mum appeared to love them all. I fully recommend you to take a look and trust your loved ones to this wonderful place.
Mandy x
Reply from Tanya Logan, Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you Mandy for you kind words, we are so pleased you chose Buchan House. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review.
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Review from Jane D (Niece of Resident) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff working here are kind caring and very professional. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they always go the extra mile.
Their service users are always happy and seem to be really settled. It's just a lovely environment for them to live.
Reply from Tanya Logan, Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for you kind words. We will be sure to share with the whole team. Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review.
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Buchan House at the start of June. He had been in hospital for 7 months. We were very anxious about the move due to his dementia.
I met the manager on a tour prior to my dad moving in, and I immediately had a good feeling about the home and staff while I was on the tour. From early
visits, it was clear to see they care so much for the people staying there. Each day there are activities for the residents to be involved in.
The food is great quality, and I am kept up to date with my dad with calls from the staff. It is so satisfying that I know my dad is being looked after in such a great care home.
The home is very clean, well maintained and looked after. and all the staff are passionate about their work.
Reply from Tanya Logan, Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad your father has settled in well and that you feel reassured by the care, activities, and support from our team. It means a lot to us to be trusted…read more
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Review from S W (Friend of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care and attention to detail is outstanding. The team takes the time to get to know each resident personally, ensuring their individual needs are met with kindness and respect. The activities and social events are wonderful too - there's always something going on to keep everyone engaged
and happy.
Reply from Tanya Logan, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've experienced the care and attention we strive to provide every day. Getting to know each resident personally is at the…read more
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Review from A H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nan came here for a few weeks to give my family much needed break and the staff are all friendly and go out of their way to welcome the family. The home is relaxed about visiting times and they take pride in getting to know each resident and what they like. The food always looks good and good choices.
The home itself is clean and looks well maintained which I believe shows care and attention. I am happy when the time comes to full care my Nan will be happy here.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will be sure to inform the team.
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Review from Wendy C (Friend of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit Buchan House regularly to visit a family friend. I am always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We are made to feel like part of the home and are always to join in if there is activities going on. Our friend has all her photos and personal items in her room and loves the team and going
out in the garden. I know family and friends feel very reassured.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I will be sure to pass your feedback to the team.
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Review from Pat L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with the excellent level of care my father in law has received at Buchan House Care home. Every thing from the communication with families to the planned activities to entertain the residents to the highest level of care that is delivered day in day out. This care home is exceptional
and it is so reassuring to know that every one there is treated with respect, dignity and compassion. I cannot fault the place. Thank you for everything you do.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you for such kind words, it means so much to hear such positive reviews about our home.
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Review from Vanessa B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been living in Buchan for over 3 years and I can honestly say its been a wonderful experience for him. The home has a lovely welcoming atmosphere & is always clean & maintained.
The staff are kind attentive & generally care about the wellbeing of everyone. Most importatnly my friend is
happy living there which gives me great peace of mind. I would highly recommend this care home.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words about Buchan House. We will be sure to pass this to our team.
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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The main thing we we looking for was the care home to treat my dad with dignity, compassion, kindness and respect. Buchan House has delivered this on all counts. Every single member of the team their has contributed to my dad feeling safe, cared for and looked after.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be sure to pass this over to the team.
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Review from Teigan P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank Buchan House enough for the care and compassion they've shown to my grandma. From the very beginning, the staff made her feel welcome and safe, and it's been a huge comfort to our whole family knowing she's in such good hands.
The caregivers are attentive, patient, and genuinely kind.
They take the time to get to know each resident, not just care for them. My grandma often tells us how much she enjoys the activities, how good the meals are, and how friendly everyone is-from the nurses to the cleaning staff.
What really stands out is the level of communication. We're always kept informed about her health and wellbeing, and they're quick to respond to any concerns we have. It's clear they treat residents like family.
Seeing my grandma smile and thrive at Buchan House means the world to us. We're truly grateful for everything the team does.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words about Buchan House. I will be sure to pass over your lovely comments to the team.
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Review from E C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly home, they look after my Grandmother very well. She enjoys all the entertainment. They allow us to bring pets along for the visit which always cheers the residents up. Staff are always helpful.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to share this with the Buchan team.
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Review from E C (Friend of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was a resident at Buchan house for 6 months,She spoke very highly about her care and the kindness of the staff especially when she was nearing the end of her life,passing peacefully with dignity.When I used to visit I was impressed with the array of activities on offer and the calm surroundings.Buchan
was always very clean and everyone so friendly.Thank you!
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you E for your Kind words. I will be sure to pass your thoughts on to the team.
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Review from Sandra A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buchan House is a truly wonderful home. I couldn't think of anywhere better to send someone.
From the moment you walk in the door the team are friendly and approachable.
Nothing is too much trouble for the team and I am very grateful for all they do.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you Sandra for your kind words. I will be sure to share your review with the team.
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Review from T F (Relative of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative is a new resident at Buchan House and has been treated with respect, dignity and kindness, we as a family are very happy with his care. All staff members are approachable, willing to help/answer and questions. The communication between the home and us as a family is good.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was extremely well cared for and loved by the carers. I never had any concerns. She was always kept clean, fed and watered and not left on her own all the time. As she was bed bound, remained in her room. I would highly recommend this home and became friends with the staff myself. They always
kept me up to date and as a frequent visitor I know mum was loved.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you Karen for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have both you and your mother as part of our Buchan family.
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Review from Jennifer W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied to the care and love shown to my mother, from the time she moved into the home until her death. She was shown respect, care, fun, interest and love for the ten years she lived in Buchan, until her death.
Reply from Tanya Watson, Home Manager at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. We will be sure to pass over the comments to the team.
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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff, everyone looks after our mum, dress her in best every time we saw her. Feed her when needed.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will ensure your positive comments are shared with the team.
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Review from Christine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was admitted to Buchan House Care Home 24th June. He had dementia. Very well cared for by all the staff, meals were very nice, plenty of fluids. At time Dad would want to get out of bed, he was looked after so well. All the staff, being nurses or carers, looked after him first-class. My dad deteriorated
with his illness and became palliative care, everybody looked after his needs. When he was near the end of his life, Nurses and carers went beyond the call of duty. All the care was given, also looked after family. Couldn't ask for anything. Everybody was excellent.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about the care your dad received at Buchan House. I will ensure your positive feedback is shared with the team.
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Review from Sharon S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan came into your home after abuse and neglect from her old care home.
She recently passed this week but the level of care in this home is amazing.
The manager and staff are lovely and treat you and the residents like family and really go out of their way.
The staff were bubbly and made us feel
very welcome, the care and respect my nan received was fantastic.
The home is very clean, they have lovely lounge areas for families and the residents look so happy and jolly.
Everyone gave us a warm welcome when we visited, even the cleaners, they were out of this world. It's like walking into a family home, you feel the love and warmth straight away.
My nan was only here for a few weeks but we spent a lot of hours in the home the week she died and they all gave us 100%.
Fantastic management, Top carers and staff.
A big thank you for you all.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you so much for your positive comments regarding your nan's stay at Buchan. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team.
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Review from Callum S (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would 1000% recommend this care home, my great-nan moved here a few weeks ago from another care home which treated my great-nan badly and seeing the difference in levels of care was unbelievable. All the staff are absolutely brilliant, always smiling and having time for residents and their families.
Even asking relatives if they needed anything from a drink or something to eat to having time to listen to relatives and residents for any issues.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Buchan House Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Buchan. We will ensure your positive feedback is shared with the team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.945)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10 for Buchan House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.945 for Buchan House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (295 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.945
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buchan House Care Home is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Mar 2020

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Tanya

Tanya Logan

Job Title: Home Manager

Tanya joined Excelcare in September 2012 working at Etheldred House as a team leader, Tanya was then promoted to Unit Manager.


In January 2022 Tanya became Home Manager at Brook House, one of our sister homes, and then transferred to Buchan House as Home Manager in September 2023.


Tanya has an NVQ level 2 and level 3 in Health and Social Care and also has a Dementia diploma.

Suja

Suja Mathew

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2012

Suja became the Care Manager at Buchan House in November 2012. Prior to this Suja worked in our sister homes as a Registered Nurse.
Suja has a nursing degree, an NVQ level 4 in Management and is a mentor for nursing students and adaptation.
Suja is responsible for the running of the home in the absence of the General Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buchan House Care Home

What types of Care is Buchan House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Buchan House Care Home have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Buchan House Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Buchan House Care Home to the centre of Cambridge?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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