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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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Fitzwilliam House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
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 (106)
Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has 106 reviews.
I did not want to move into a care home but I'm very glad that my family chose this one. All of the staff are so friendly and do anything to help you. It is relaxing here. I love to sit outside of my room because I love to be in the fresh air.
The hard decision to move Mum into a care home was made much easier by the care and devotion shown to her by the manager and her team, any worries or concerns are soon laid to rest by a quick chat or text. Mum has found a friend in two members of staff in particular and we always look forward to the updates, Facebook posts and pictures. Her unusual diet has been happily and easily accommodated by the chef which is comforting, as is his food! I am truly grateful that Mum has a new home where she is happy.
Thank you for your kind words, Mum is truly a beautiful soul and caring for her is our honour, you have given us so much support over the last 18 months working with us as a family and team, thank you for all you and the family do to help us promote and deliver the best quality of care we can.
Following the first Anniversary of Grandma moving to Fitzwilliam House, we have looked back and are truly grateful to everyone for the care and support shown to Grams, but also to us as a family. The decision that full-time care was needed was not easy for us, but walking into Fitzwilliam and being shown around it was clear to see Grams could be at home in the well-decorated rooms and beautiful gardens. That, and the knowledge that she really would be safe with great care, made the choice so much easier. None of us could ever have imagined how 2020 and the start of 2021 would play out, and whilst it has been incredibly hard not being able to visit 'normally', we have never doubted the level of care or love Grams and the other residents have been shown in these crazy times. We feel incredibly fortunate that Grams has become part of the Fitzwilliam family and thank the manager and all her Team for everything they have done in looking after everyone's loved ones.
Thank you so much for your kind words, the support you have given to us over the last 18 months has been fantastic and we truly see you all as part of our Fitzwilliam family, lets hope we can have some more normality in our care homes soon so we can have our garden party we have long waited for. I will pass these comments on to the team which will give them so much pride to read.
On the whole mum's 18 months in the home has been happy, she is safe and well cared for. She now seems to look on the staff as her new family whilst this seems hard it is really nice to see. It has been a hard year for everyone but every time we have rung or visited the staff have been only too happy to help. The new decoration is a great improvement but still needs some homely touches i.e. large photos of the residents, just like you would have in your own home. We know there are still some plans ahead for the inside and garden so hope to see these soon. In the future the outside decoration will need some attention otherwise this may put newcomers off. Overall the home its self is warm and friendly and that is what matters. We as a family would like to take this moment to say a big thank you to everyone at Fitzwilliam.
Thank you for your kind words, we are working very hard with our residents to make our home looks the best we can, we have taken some lovely photos with our residents over the last few weeks and will be getting these ready to show on our family gallery wall.
My nan has been in the home for about a year now. She can sometimes snap at the staff if she is feeling frustrated, yet the staff are always so friendly and warm towards her. My nan suffers with dementia, yet she always perks up when certain staff come to see her. It has always looked very clean everywhere, and every member of staff seems extremely intentive.
My Auntie was in a care home in Southend but due to Covid they went out of business so her social worker managed to get her into Fitzwilliam for us. She has settled down remarkably well and is very happy to be there, no mean feat being nearly 92 years old. I cannot tell you how relieved we are that she is now just around the corner and can see her after making an appointment and once this pandemic is over, will be able hopefully to see her more often. I cannot express how grateful we are for the love and care shown to Auntie since her arrival in March. The home rings me with an update for anything that happens out of the ordinary, they absolutely put my mind at rest and for this, I am so grateful to them all. Everyone is so helpful and cheerful, nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend the home to anyone. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is our pleasure to care for such a wonderful lady.
My wife, who has Alzheimer's, had to move to Fitzwilliam House in early March 2021. I have been very impressed with the professionalism and friendly approach of the staff and their care for both residents and relatives. Because of the Covid situation, my access to the home has been limited to designated visitor spaces, but from what I have seen, all of the facilities are attractive and well maintained and the atmosphere is calm, but very positive and as 'homely' as it can be.
Having not seen my father for 8 months due to COVID restrictions on essential travel only, I was delighted to see him on his birthday in April. The pod that had been set up was easily accessible for both residents and visitors. The environment felt safe for both parties and booking the visiting slot could not have been easier. Thanks to the staff for bringing my pops back to the pod each time he decided to have a little wander off - good to know she was on hand after travelling nearly 2 hours to see him. Thanks for facilitating this visit so readily. Looking forward to my next visit when I can give him a real hug!
The care is excellent and they have time for asking questions even after these difficult times nothing is too much trouble. Everybody is well looked after and clean and tidy. The food is outstanding always looks delicious and tasty.
My mother has been a resident at Fitzwilliam House for a year now during which time the staff have cared for Mum above and beyond the high standards already set prior to Covid. The love and care they show to residents is truly heart-warming and so reassuring to us.
My husband is treated with kindness and care. The staff have been most helpful to enable me to speak to him on the telephone and visit (socially distanced) during the lockdown. He has settled in very well, and we are both appreciative of the friendliness and support of the staff.
Thank you for your lovely review and welcome to our Fitzwilliam family.
I always find the staff very welcoming and so supportive of the residents. Mum is always happy and has settled so well into Fitzwilliam House. From a sad situation of mum's decline with dementia, I feel she is in the best place. I am so grateful for the care she receives.
Moving dad to Fitzwilliam House was the best thing I could ever have done for him. I am so grateful for the compassion and care shown to him by the amazing team, led by the manager. I would not hesitate to recommend this residential care home to anyone.
Whilst Mum did not attend many activities, the ones she did were enjoyable, and Mum was looked after. I can not thank Fitzwilliam House enough for creating such a warm, friendly home.
Her only small grumble is that it is 'men' that wash her and dress her. She would prefer female.
Love and laughter everywhere. I don't know how they do it! So careing an amazing place.
The staff always cut and paint her fingernails and she is always looking lovely.
She has now settled well. The staff are helpful, caring and pleasant to deal with.
I consider this to be an excellent care home.
Medical treatment is accessed promptly and appropriately. I am kept well informed of changes to treatment, medication etc.
Her level of care needs vary quickly and these are managed well. I feel she is living in a clean, safe environment.
I would highly recommend this home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (2)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 06 Jan 2026
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- 02 Jul 2025
At Excelcare, we believe in celebrating love, identity, and inclusion, and this Pride Month was one to remember! Throughout June, our care homes came alive with colour, laughter, music, and...
- 27 Aug 2026Organiser: Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
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Meet the Team (1)

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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