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Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Rooks Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 8QZ
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Excelcare Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge
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Excelcare Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge

Fitzwilliam House is a 40-bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia.

Situated in the village of Cottenham with access to a range of shops, a library, pubs and restaurants. Cambridge City Centre is approximately eight miles away and can be accessed by public transport.

Fitzwilliam House offers long-term and respite care It is divided into two units over two floors....  

Care Provided by Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,350From £1,350
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,350From £1,350

Contact Excelcare Fitzwilliam House 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Georgiana Ispas(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1
  • Last Refurbishment: -1
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)

Parking

  • Free Parking available

Excelcare Fitzwilliam House Reviews (105)

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9.8

Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has 105 reviews.

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Review from Lizzie D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I do not get to visit very often but every time I do everyone is so welcoming, you can feel the love and care as soon as you enter the home.
The compassion shown to everyone is heart warming.
The new manager is always around to answer any questions and is always smiling, she made me feel so welcome.

Thank you to you all for everything you do.

Reply from Georgiana Ispas, Home manager at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you very much for your feedback. Its always a pleasure to see you, and please rememberwere always here for you

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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are great and look after my mum's needs; she reports feeling looked after. The room is lovely and she enjoys the food. She is always well dressed in her own clothes.

Reply from Georgiana Ispas, Home manager at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you very much for your feedback.Mum is deeply loved by everyone at Fitzwilliam House, and the team will be truly pleased to read your kind review.We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

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Review from Gilly W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Thank you all for looking after our dad so well over the last two and a half years. As a family we always always felt very welcomed and knew that dad was getting the best of care. The whole team at Fitzwilliam were always very kind and caring going over and beyond to make dad's final days the most peaceful and calm. We will always be grateful xx

Reply from Georgiana Ispas, Home manager at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you very much for your kind review it is truly appreciated. Your dad was deeply loved, and you all, as a family, hold a special place in our hearts. I will share your lovely words with the team, and I know they will be very grateful to receive them.

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Review from Graham M (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic place, great people who really care for the residents. I am so happy my mum is being looked after by such a great team. I have no hesitation in recommending this home to look after your loved ones.

Reply from Georgiana Ispas, Home manager at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you so much for your feedbackit truly means a lot to us and the team. Your support and guidance help us grow and improve every day, and were very grateful for it.

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Review from G E (Resident / Service User) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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People who lived at Fitzwilliam House Care Home received outstanding care from a staff team who were passionate about delivering a high-quality, person-centred service. People were truly valued and staff knew each person well. People's views were respected and they were involved in everything that happened in the home. People were happy to be living there, and relatives trusted the staff team to look after their family members.

Reply from Elizabeth Edgar, Home Manager at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you so much for the lovely and positive feedback, it means so much to us as a team to receive this.

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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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So lovely to be amongst you all in the last 2 days visiting mum. Lots of lovely memories were made. It's a very happy place with happy staff and it makes an incredible difference to a visitor. We are very comforted seeing her, being able to easily talk to staff about her care, being introduced to new faces who seem instantly to know mum and her ways.

Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for taking the team to leave your lovely review. It is so lovely to hear that you made lots of lovely memories with Mum during your visits. I will ensure your positive feedback is shared with the team.

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Review from S W (Friend of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at this residential home are not only highly professional but also deeply compassionate, consistently going above and beyond to provide exceptional care. They create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly loved, offering personalised care that meets the unique needs of each individual. Whether it's assistance with daily activities, medical care, or emotional support, the staff is dedicated to ensuring that every resident receives the attention and care they deserve.

The team's commitment to fostering positive outcomes is evident in the way they approach each resident's care plan. They pay close attention to physical, emotional, and social needs. Residents engage in stimulating activities, designed to enhance cognitive function, physical health, and overall happiness. From arts and crafts to exercise programs and social events, the activities are tailored to keep residents mentally and physically active, fostering a sense of community and joy.

Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you so much for your positive comments about our team at Fitzwilliam. I will ensure we share your positive feedback with the team.

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Review from Mark D (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum moved into the care home in July 2023 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia. The staff quickly made us feel at ease and explained how Mum would be cared for. Now in December, we can honestly say that we are very impressed with the care Mum has received. All the staff are excellent and approachable with any concerns which may arise. It's good to know Mum is cared for and safe in her new home.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your 5-star review of Fitzwilliam Care Home. We are glad to hear you are pleased with the care your mum receives at the home.

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Review from Philip L (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Fitzwilliam House has everything my auntie needs. The staff are friendly, caring and knowledgeable of the residents. As my auntie’s nephew, I can’t ask for much more! My auntie had a fall and a member of staff rang me, informing me she was going to the hospital.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your review of Fitzwilliam House. We are pleased to hear you find the team friendly, caring and knowledgeable, we will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from Sue G (Wife of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Fitzwilliam team are always so helpful and with a smile on their faces, even when things are really difficult. Lunches are very tasty and relevant to people with dementia. Now that my husband is non weight-bearing he has to be hoisted from chair to bed etc. Always carried out with care talking to him the whole time so that he is aware of what is going on. Well done and thank you.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for taking the time to write this 5-star review. Our team work extremely hard and appreciate your comments which we will pass on to everyone at the home.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Fitzwilliam for almost 4 happy years. Although at times she can be a little difficult she is never treated with anything but kindness and consideration. This is all due to the amazing staff and their endless patience, for which I am extremely grateful and full of praise. The home is always full of laughter and high spirits, a truly happy place. Testament to this is the staff retention which in itself must speak volumes. Thank you to each and every one of you for all that you do.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your fantastic review and lovely comments, we appreciate your comments and will ensure they are passed on to all of the team at Fitzwilliam House.

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Review from Tony B (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident at the care home for 2 and a half years. Prior to her entering I struggled, as her son, to deal with the demands that an elderly person with dementia needs. My life changed when my mother became a resident of Fitzwilliam. They dealt with everything. My mother always looks clean and well-presented. I have often sat and watched the interaction between staff and residents and there is a loving family bond between them. Well done all at Fitzwilliam, Cottenham - you are all great.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your heartfelt review. We understand how difficult it is to move your loved one into a care home and we are pleased to hear that your mother is happy at Fitzwilliam House.

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Review from Jenny W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father has been a resident at Fitzwilliam for 15 month now. The home is warm and welcoming and the staff very caring. Having helped look after my dad when he lived at his home it was important for me to stay involved with how he is cared for. At Fitzwilliam, I have been lucky enough to get to know the staff, who are happy to talk with me about any concerns or suggestions I may have.

I believe that my dad is lucky to live at Fitzwilliam, and it is the staff at Fitzwilliam with their friendliness, experience and compassion that makes this an outstanding care home.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for this amazing 5 star review. We are so pleased to hear that your father is happy at Fitzwilliam and that you feel that this is an outstanding home; that really means a lot to us at all Excelcare!

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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Mum was very content, she settled much quicker than we expected and her family were very happy with the care she received during her 10 months at Fitzwilliam House. It was such a shame to have to move her when her nursing needs increased.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of Fitzwilliam House, we are glad that you were happy with the care.

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Review from L J (Friend of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My elderly neighbour recently had to move into Fitzwilliam as she could no longer manage at home. When I visited her I was amazed by how much better she looked in such a short space of time. It’s amazing what the right care can do.

The home itself is lovely, really welcoming and it has a lovely atmosphere. The staff all seemed great and when I heard/saw them interacting with the other residents you could tell they really cared.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your 5 star review of Fitzwilliam House. We are pleased to hear your friend is doing well at the home. Our team do work very hard to ensure the people that live at Fitzwilliam House are happy and well cared for. We will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from Anita M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The team at Fitzwilliam House Care Home are always cheerful and attentive - well done to each and every one of you for your compassion and dedication. They have a wide variation of residents in their care and they take account of individual needs and capabilities. Different activities happen every week to stimulate and encourage residents, mentally and physically, and they look great fun! Keep doing what you are doing.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your review of Fitzwilliam House. We are pleased to hear you find the team cheerful and enjoy the range of activities on offer.

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Review from Carole M (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I can not fault the care that my mum has received, the staff are excellent and the facilities are excellent. Mum is really happy and safe in the home, well looked after. My sister and I both have peace of mind that she's safe and well looked after.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Excelcare Fitzwilliam House

Thank you for your five-star review of the Fitzwilliam House, we are pleased to hear that your mum is happy at the home.

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Review from Hannah W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot thank Fitzwilliam House enough, we recently lost my nanna, and the care that they gave her in her last weeks was just incredible and I will forever be thankful for their support and love and care they provided.

Even before Nanna was very poorly, everyone at Fitz has always been amazing. It feels more like a family than a care home! Thank you all so much, nannas dementia journey would not have been the same without Fitz.

Many thanks.

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Review from Sophie D (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fab place.
Daily activities and the staff are all amazing people.
Always clean and tidy and always friendly and helpful.
They call me daily if need be to update me on stuff concerning my auntie.

Great little place -10/10.

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Review from Gordon R (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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After struggling on her own, my mother was admitted with dementia 3 years ago and immediately settled in her new surroundings, being back amongst company certainly helped with this.

I have nothing but high praise for all the staff who are very caring and considerate of the individual needs of the residents and always welcome visitors with a friendly smile. I was always kept updated with any issues that arose with mum, however trivial, which was so reassuring.

All the staff deserve praise but I will give a special mention to her carer who was brilliant in the attentive and supportive care she showed mum. The home is well-run and always kept clean. Lots of entertainment is provided for them to enjoy and even partake in. The food the residents are served is superb. Mum, sadly passed earlier this month, and I was warmed by the sympathy all the staff, who had become friends, showed when I made my final visit. Fitzwilliam Care Home is an excellent facility, run by excellent staff.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 April 2019
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Outstanding
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
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Meet the Team (1)

Georgiana Ispas
Georgiana IspasJob Title:Home managerJoined: 2025
Georgiana joined the Fitzwilliam House team on 1st July 2025. Georgiana

brings with her over 10 years of experience in the adult health and social care sector, with a strong background in residential and dementia care.

Throughout her career, Georgiana has held different senior positions at Excelcare Homes, including Unit Manager and Dementia Lead. During her time in these roles, she played a pivotal part in supporting homes to achieve compliance, improve quality, and deliver truly person-centred care.

Her warm, approachable nature and wealth of expertise make her a natural fit for leading the team at Fitzwilliam House

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