

Maycroft is the very definition of a care home - it caresValerie B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We feel very lucky to have found MaycroftRichard K(Son of Resident/Service User)


Maycroft is the very definition of a care home - it caresValerie B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We feel very lucky to have found MaycroftRichard K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Maycroft Residential Home is an attractive care home, found in the quiet village of Meldreth just ten miles from Cambridge, and offers personalised residential services to 25 residents from the surrounding counties, including those with dementia.
Care Provided by Maycroft Residential Care
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Phone Point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to care needs assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Maycroft Residential Care for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Maycroft Residential Care 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
- Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Neshie Alamo (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Parking
- Maycroft provides free parking on-site
Maycroft Residential Care Reviews (98)
Maycroft Residential Care has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maycroft Residential Care has 98 reviews.
I feel that residents are treated with kindness and respect and visitors are made to feel welcome. All the staff we have met have been warm and friendly towards us. I like the fact that residents have a proper structure to their day and feel this is especially helpful to those with dementia. Activities provided are as inclusive as possible and residents are taken on outings from time to time. The new home on the same site is nearing completion and promises lovely new facilities for residents. This, plus a wonderful team of staff should make Maycroft a good place to live and work!
My stepfather is in the home and well looked after we visit most weeks and are always welcomed. We take our grandchildren, my stepfathers great-grandchildren and they are also welcomed. The youngest (2 and a half) loves to go and see all the other "old people" as he calls them. My grandson and myself even joined in the " keep fit" session and the lady that took it didn't mind a bit even though my grandson seemed to have taken over. Can't fault the place all the residents seem happy and well cared for.
I was in need of a much needed holiday and my dad is not able to stay at home alone for long periods of time so my dad reluctantly went into Maycroft for 10 days. Well he thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of his experience from all the activities which go on there to the food and the social aspect as well. He said he would love to go again! And when the times come I hope he will be able to go there permanently. The staff are very friendly and caring to the residents.
Carers are always very helpful, kind and considerate.
I always see the carers speaking kindly to residents and treating them with respect and dignity.
Drinks always being offered (tea, coffee, squash) not only to residents but also myself upon arrival.
A caring, friendly and all-around pleasant environment.
I always enjoy my visits.
It was a pleasure every time I visited Maycroft recently to see my dear friend, not only was I welcomed by staff but I was offered refreshments everytime I visited. The staff team appear experienced and very kind in their interactions with all in the home. Frequently I experienced entertainment or activities taking place in this home. Having visited friends in other homes within the last year I would not hesitate to recommend this one.
The food is excellent and my mother ate very well whilst she was there. She enjoyed her time there. I would recommend Maycroft without any reservations.
My grandmother spent a month at the care home following discharge from hospital to recuperate before going home. Her mobility was very poor following her hospital stay, though within a month of help and encouragement from staff, she regained her mobility with a wheeled walker at the home. The staff were caring and the food was plentiful and I was even offered food at lunchtime when I went to visit her. She was content and happy with her stay at the home and I would highly recommend. With my personal profession, I have had plenty of dealings with care homes over the years and some are vastly better than others. I can honestly say it was well worth the time my grandmother stayed here and this home is one of those vastly better care homes and I thank them for the time and effort they provided to my grandmother during her stay.
I dreaded putting my mother into a home and agonised for months. We visited many homes, some very modern and state of the art. We visited Maycroft Residential Care by default and realised immediately that this was the right place. As soon as we walked in the door unannounced, we were greeted warmly by the staff and some residents. Our fears were quickly laid to rest and the day she moved in was wonderful. Everyone was welcoming there were flowers in her room and a beautiful card. Tea and cake were served and it felt right. That first week the management sent texts and photos of mum joining in with activities. Despite her increasing care needs, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. She has her hair done, sees a chiropodist and optician in the home. She goes on trips, loves the entertainment and eats heartily. That was two months ago. Since then there has been an amazing change in her. She is really cared for. Everyone is kind to her. She is treated with respect and dignity. She is my mum again.
The staff at Maycroft have been exceptional in getting to know Dad and really wanting to go the extra mile. He settled in really quickly and the team have welcomed our whole family. It is a true home from home. We are so happy with how Dad is cared for and how relaxed he is ..... Thank you, Maycroft.
When my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's we were devastated. As time went by it became increasingly difficult to care for him at home. Myself and my two daughters took the reluctant decision to place him into residential care. The placement had to be one that gave him the care and support he had always given us as a family. On average we viewed three homes per week for months on end, and never felt completely comfortable with the decision to choose one as a home for him long term. Thank goodness Maycroft was next on our list. We felt at ease from the very beginning with the welcome we received. The management were helpful, friendly and reassuring. My husband has settled remarkably well, and now enjoys many activities including painting, cookery class and lots of musical entertainment. I cannot find words to express my gratitude and thanks for the care, support and understanding he receives every day from the amazing staff. Maycroft is the very definition of a care home - it cares.
Maycroft has offered my mother the greatest care and attention I can imagine she could receive. She wasn't keen at all to go into a home, was pretty difficult with staff when she arrived and has a naturally negative disposition. But after only a few hours, she had signed up for a manicure, pedicure, trip to a local farm shop for shopping and coffee and arranged to have her hair done. The staff had listened to her, offered her great kindness and understanding and she hasn't looked back. She has talked about how lovely the team are and has been keen to introduce us to them. She has made friends, something she never thought she would do in a home and she is genuinely enjoying being with people in a way that she and I never thought likely. The food is something else that she repeatedly comments on, how good it is and how much variety there is....and she loves the cakes too! We feel very lucky to have found Maycroft for all the above reasons but particularly the exceptional care.
She has always enjoyed her food and relishes her breakfast, elevenses, dinner (at least two choices), afternoon tea and supper. She has put on over half a stone since becoming resident. She joins in with the activities offered and I have heard her give answers to the Quiz. She is happy to chat with any like-minded resident. She has a pleasantly-furnished bedroom with many of her personal items displayed. On visiting Maycroft we are always welcomed and offered refreshments. Communication with staff is good.
Maycroft has a very homely and friendly atmosphere. Whenever my husband and I visit we are always greeted warmly by the staff who we now know very well, along with some of the residents, since my father-in-law moved into the Home in April 2016. We love the fact that the residents congregate to chat and socialise with the staff and visitors, so no-one is left out.
We are confident that my father-in-law is being well looked after and he tells us that he really enjoys living at Maycroft, which surely means there can be no better recommendation.
She is treated with respect and included in activities.
Any problems or issues with mum I am quickly informed.
She has a nice bedroom and a favourite chair in the lounge that she manages to use every day.
The management and supervision is outstanding. The staff display a safe and caring attitude. The food is excellent. Plenty of involving internal activities and outside trips are provided to motivate and satisfy those fit enough to benefit from them.
Although 92 this year my mother, who is suffering from dementia has achieved a remarkable improvement in her physical well-being and appears relaxed and settled in a relatively short period of time. All the staff seem attentive and supportive to the residents.
I often visit unannounced and my Dad is always happy and often engaged in activities that the home provides.
His room is clean and tidy.
The food seems of a high standard and is well presented. Two choices of main meal are offered.
Dad is always clean and tidy.
I was incredibly worried when I had to put my husband in a care home because one does hear some bad reports, but as soon as I found Maycroft Residential Care, my fears disappeared. When we took him in he was welcomed with open arms, introduced to everyone and shown to his room which was light and airy and looked out over the lovely gardens. Almost immediately, I realised it was like a home from home and I needn't worry. The carers are extremely patient and loving and my husband actually enjoys being there. The food is excellent and above all, a cup of tea, his one love is always available. I can visit at any time at all and always welcome with a cup of tea. The other patients are always happy and contented and there is often a quiz game or sing-song going on which they enjoy. Management and staff are always available to discuss any problems I may have and are only too pleased to help. I cannot speak too highly of Maycroft Residential Care and its staff. I really don't know where I would be without them.
Dad has dementia and after lots of thought and visiting various care homes we decided that this home would be the most suitable. He could not have been made more welcome. The staff are extremely kind and thoughtful and put him at ease. As long as dad has a cup of tea and good food he is happy!! He certainly has that!! The bedrooms are comfortable, clean and adequate, overlooking the beautiful gardens. The home organises entertainment and trips. Dad went to Audley End and fed the ducks he loved it. The management always sends me photos of dad, they not only care for dad they care for the families too. I rate this home 10/10.
Maycroft Residential Care is a warm, friendly home - a 'home from home'. The residents are managed in a highly professional but caring way. The staff are friendly and genuinely caring people who take pride in their work. There is a lot of happiness in this home with lovely, welcoming staff. The care given to the residents is second to none. We would have no hesitation in recommending to others.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 December 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

I have been qualified as a Registered Nurse since 1997 in my home country Philippines. Before I moved in the UK I was working in a Singapore hospital.
I count myself fortunate to have gained so much valuable experience. My career in the Care sector started 17 years ago and I have held a range of positions.
Before joining Maycroft I was working in one of Advinia’s homes in Norfolk as a Deputy Manager.
Whilst working in care I have been lucky enough to receive several awards. In 2021, I was a Regional Finalist in the Great British Awards East of England for Frontline leader. This year I was a Finalist for Inspirational Senior Care Worker in Star of Social Care awards.
For me, this is not only a job but a vocation. I have a passion for making a difference in people's lives and for our residents to have compassionate and quality care. To always make sure that their well-being is being prioritized. To do my absolute best to make sure that they are being treated with dignity and respect.
I look forward to seeing Maycroft continue to grow and to supporting our lovely residents and my colleagues as that happens.

I’m fully committed to our person-centred approach to wellbeing, as I believe every resident is an individual with their own unique story and life experiences.
Although I’ve only been in this role for around eight months, I’ve loved the challenge of getting to know what makes each of our residents tick. My background in psychology and memory research has been invaluable, it helps me recognise potential barriers to engagement and find creative ways to overcome them.
We aim to provide a wide variety of activities that are both stimulating and meaningful, always listening to and observing our residents so we can adapt to their needs and preferences.
Caring for the wellbeing of our residents is not only fulfilling but incredibly rewarding, every smile and moment of connection reminds me why I love what I do.
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