

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.
The atmosphere is always friendly with staff keen to fill me in on my mother's participation in recent activities, although I suspect a hint of exaggeration as to the extent of her contribution. The Maycroft offers a range of activities and whilst my mother's ability to participate is limited, she still benefits from the musical and singing activities. These days, she would probably be quite happy to stay in bed all day, but they make the effort to get her up, dressed and into the dayroom. Whilst she needs to be put back to bed in the afternoon, her door remains open with music playing which she always liked at home. I have never doubted that she is well cared for. Recommendation - provision of sheltered accommodation for partner to reside in.
Sadly this was the month my brother-in-law died. He was in Maycroft for four years during which time he had superb care from all the members of staff. The accommodation was excellent, all the food was beautifully cooked by the chef and assistants. The entertainment was great with regular visits from singers which all the residents thoroughly enjoyed. All in all, even though my sister would liked to have looked after her husband at home she could not have managed so Maycroft made her life so much better of the wonderful way they looked after him.
Four and a half years ago, my husband had to go into a care home. I visited many before I decided on Maycroft Residential Care. I used to visit several times a day, lunch time, mornings and even during the night. During my husband's time at Maycroft Residential Care, it became a second home to both myself and my husband, the staff were great, very understanding and treated my husband with dignity. I could not praise the carers and management enough because of the care and love I found there. I still visit.
Residents treated with humility and respect.
A varied range of activities on offer.
My mother has been a resident of Maycroft for three years. She has dementia, has a suprapubic catheter, cannot walk, talk and often lashes out in frustration. She is treated with respect and cared for very well. The staff always shave time for the residents even though they are constantly busy. There is always an activity twice a day and music which the residents love. The food is freshly made and of a high standard. The staff are friendly and caring and keep relatives informed.
My mother's keyworker has been super. She always contacts me with any changes in my mother's condition.
Excellent care home, staff very caring and treat us all with dignity. Food outstanding.
I came into contact with Maycroft Residential Care when my dear love, my partner, became a resident. My distress was very evident to the manager and staff. We were helped through a very difficult time, our distress was assuaged. The comfort and cleanliness (sparkling is the word!!), the consistent help my lady has and continues to receive, I am welcomed on my daily visits, I have I have lunch daily and the food is excellent and varied. The activities and visits to places bespeak an attitude and approach to the residents needs both mental and physical! I cannot speak too highly of Maycroft Residential Care.
My husband who had advanced Alzheimer's and therefore very little language or understanding was very happy and contented in this home. During the last 4 months, he became bed bound as the illness advanced. As I do not drive and live alone, I did not want this as it would have meant I could visit him every day or at night if necessary. The manager and senior staff decided he should stay in his own room with a hospital bed and mattress. Suitable food was prepared and he was kept clean and comfortable for the last 14 weeks of his life. They kept me well informed of any changes and liaised regularly with the G.P. He could not have been better looked after anywhere else and certainly not in the hospital. He recognised the regular staff and allowed them to help him to the line.
Since arriving at Maycroft, my sister has gained weight and her overall health and wellbeing has improved beyond all expectations. The care she receives at Maycroft has without a doubt extended her life.
He was a resident of Maycroft for approximately seven months. We chose Maycroft following visits to many care homes within a 20 miles drive from our home in Hertfordshire.
Above everything, we wanted a small, hands-on establishment, 25 residents was ideal.
At every level, my father was looked after in a manner which met his every need. We could visit at any time (including meal times). The resident chefs were good and were part of the whole care delivery solution. The manager was always available for open discussions and each and every carer, irrespective of their own age, treated my father, the other residents and ourselves with the utmost courtesy and respect.
We visited many care homes, don't judge by the quality of the building, carpets and drapes.
Maycroft stands head and shoulders above the rest.
The ones with dementia could be a bit more segregated from those with more sound minds. The care home is very, very good clean and tidy. The staff are always welcoming and polite. Overall I'm am please my brother is in such a good home.
This is a wonderful home with really caring staff and excellent management. My mother, who has Alzheimer's, has done really well since moving here. She loves the activities and entertainments put on for the residents.
All staff are caring and considerate and we are more than happy that mum is well cared for. The home is clean and the rooms are pleasant and bright. There are activities and a selection of singers go in on a regular basis. Overall an excellent home.
My mother has been a resident at Maycroft for some time. I have never had cause to question the standard of care she has received. The staff have always been approachable. Although my mother has dementia, she has an excellent rapport with the staff, both nursing and ancillary. I am very happy with the home.
The Manager is to be complemented on the way this home is run. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone thinking of putting a dear one in residence here.
Maycroft Care Home is first class. All the residents are very happy, comfortable and very well cared for. Food entertainment is provided, relatives and friends are always welcomed to visit at any time. The staff are all very friendly and willing to answer any questions asked.
Caring and helpful. Staff make this a friendly and efficient home with my limited experience. I suspect the residents are comfortable and seem happy. They respond to residents needs professionally with care and compassion.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Maycroft Residential Care.
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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