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The home is within walking distance of the River Cam and local shops and is only a short bus ride away from Cambridge City Centre, which has a range of shops including a Post Office, banks, supermarkets, and bakers, along with pubs, restaurants and cafes and a market every day....
Primrose Croft is a 38 bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65+, including those living with dementia.
The home is within walking distance of the River Cam and local shops and is only a short bus ride away from Cambridge City Centre, which has a range of shops including a Post Office, banks, supermarkets, and bakers, along with pubs, restaurants and cafes and a market every day.
Primrose Croft is divided into 2 units over two floors. All rooms are single occupancy, with 10 rooms having 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 of the home is accessed by stairs or lift. All areas of the home are accessible for wheelchair users.
Primrose Croft provides:
• A high standard of care and support 24 hours a day
• A high standard of housekeeping including a laundry service
• Traditional home cooked meals, using fresh ingredients prepared by dedicated chefs
• A warm 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 Primrose Croft and their families
• Enclosed, landscaped gardens with wheelchair access
• Long term and respite care provided (respite care – privately or local authority funded for a period of 2 weeks or longer if required)
Care Provided by Excelcare Primrose Croft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Excelcare Primrose Croft to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Fees shown are starting rates and may vary depending on individual care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Primrose Croft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Rachel Pardoe (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Excelcare Primrose Croft Reviews (84)
Excelcare Primrose Croft has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Primrose Croft has 84 reviews.
My husband has settled into Primrose Croft really well. The staff are absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend this care home. The staff keep me well-informed on his health and care. All the residents are cared for and looked after brilliantly.
My husband has settled into Primrose Croft really well. The staff are absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend this care home. The staff keep me well-informed on his health and care. All the residents are cared for and looked after brilliantly.
Very clean and comfortable home, very homely. The staff are lovely, friendly and professional, you can see they really care about the residents and give them all the care that they need. Couldn't ask for a better environment and care home for my father.
Very clean and comfortable home, very homely. The staff are lovely, friendly and professional, you can see they really care about the residents and give them all the care that they need. Couldn't ask for a better environment and care home for my father.
Been there three years now, with her dementia, she is still confused about where she is and wants to go and live with her Mum. l am always kept informed about any incidents that occur, no matter how minor which gives me peace of mind to know that she is well looked after. Deep down she really...
Been there three years now, with her dementia, she is still confused about where she is and wants to go and live with her Mum. l am always kept informed about any incidents that occur, no matter how minor which gives me peace of mind to know that she is well looked after. Deep down she really enjoys it there as she has company and likes the banter with the staff. If l have any questions there is always a member of staff available to speak to.
My father was a resident at the home for just over a year before he sadly passed away this month. Living at a distance from him and choosing a care home for him during lockdown was difficult. However, I felt I chose very well with Primrose Croft. It wasn't going to be easy for him to settle into a...
I will be forever grateful.
Mum has dementia and has only been at Primrose Croft for 2 weeks but seems to be settling in quite well. She enjoys the activities and especially loves singing. The staff are always happy to stop and chat about her progress.
Mum has dementia and has only been at Primrose Croft for 2 weeks but seems to be settling in quite well. She enjoys the activities and especially loves singing. The staff are always happy to stop and chat about her progress.
If Mum has any health concerns someone contacts me straight away, love to see via social media the activities that the residents have provided for them. The staff are always very friendly...
If Mum has any health concerns someone contacts me straight away, love to see via social media the activities that the residents have provided for them. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming, thank you.
My mum has been at Primrose Croft for just over a year now and it is no exaggeration to say that the loving care and attention she has received in that time has transformed both our lives. Mum lives with dementia, and although she inevitably still has her bad days, she is so much more relaxed and...
My mum has been at Primrose Croft for just over a year now and it is no exaggeration to say that the loving care and attention she has received in that time has transformed both our lives. Mum lives with dementia, and although she inevitably still has her bad days, she is so much more relaxed and happier since becoming a resident. The staff are friendly, kind and welcoming and keep me well informed. Knowing mum is safe and so well cared for has been a massive relief after struggling to care for her alone while living and working at a distance. Having her so close by and seeing her so content means the world to us both. Getting to know the staff, other residents and their loved ones also make us both feel part of a bigger family. I can't thank the staff enough for all they do with such empathy, care and respect.
We pride ourselves on being an extended family, welcoming new members all the time.
Our mum has dementia and has been placed in to the care of Primrose Croft, as we were struggling as a family, as Dad, who has been her main carer has been taken seriously ill. The staff have been welcoming and supportive. Mum now enjoys new friends and activities and has now become a more relaxed...
Our mum has dementia and has been placed in to the care of Primrose Croft, as we were struggling as a family, as Dad, who has been her main carer has been taken seriously ill. The staff have been welcoming and supportive. Mum now enjoys new friends and activities and has now become a more relaxed person, which is a relief for us all at a very difficult time.
I am very pleased with the care that mum is receiving. The staff are always friendly, which has made a difference in how mum is. She seems very relaxed and this obviously helped her feel secure, which is what she needed. Mum having dementia hasn't been easy living after the loss of her husband and...
I am very pleased with the care that mum is receiving. The staff are always friendly, which has made a difference in how mum is. She seems very relaxed and this obviously helped her feel secure, which is what she needed. Mum having dementia hasn't been easy living after the loss of her husband and a small friendly care home is just what she needed.
She, and we, feel she is very safe here and valued by all -...
She, and we, feel she is very safe here and valued by all - care could not ask for more.
Excellent care home, always polite efficient and thoughtful.
Excellent care home, always polite efficient and thoughtful.
Residents happy and healthy.
Always well looked after.
Residents happy and healthy.
Always well looked after.
My husband settled well and enjoyed his time at Primrose. Very polite, very informative and helpful.
My husband settled well and enjoyed his time at Primrose. Very polite, very informative and helpful.
Good morning, we are so glad your husband enjoyed his time with us. He was an absolute pleasure to care for.
Next time we require respite care, we will ask for Primrose Croft.
Thank you.
Next time we require respite care, we will ask for Primrose Croft.
Thank you.
My mother was placed at Primrose Croft for two months following a hospital stay. I found the staff were very helpful 99% of the time. The stay was during the latter part of Covid-19 and we were only allowed to visit in the day room or to take her outside which wasn't a problem. My mother was given...
My mother was placed at Primrose Croft for two months following a hospital stay. I found the staff were very helpful 99% of the time. The stay was during the latter part of Covid-19 and we were only allowed to visit in the day room or to take her outside which wasn't a problem. My mother was given the opportunity to join in with many activities including baking, arts and crafts, singing and daily exercises. She was also taken around the grounds by the carer. Her personal hygiene and other needs were taken care of very well. My mother enjoyed her respite stay here and would have no worries about returning for another stay.
Thank you so much for these kind words, Mum is welcome back anytime. We hope she is getting on well since leaving us.
I have been extremely impressed with the care of a resident for whom I am the power of attorney. Every interaction with the carers has been positive and nothing is too much trouble for them. I am grateful to know that the home will contact me with updates or if they need input from me. That gives...
I have been extremely impressed with the care of a resident for whom I am the power of attorney. Every interaction with the carers has been positive and nothing is too much trouble for them. I am grateful to know that the home will contact me with updates or if they need input from me. That gives me confidence that the resident is receiving a high level of care and I do not have any reason to be worried.
Thank you so much for the kind words, the past 18 months have been tough on us all but our residents come first and keeping them safe is our priority.
I have nothing but praise for the carers at Primrose Croft, they have welcomed my mother to their family. I feel my mum is safe, looked after, and most importantly respected. Oh and Mum loves the food there!
I have nothing but praise for the carers at Primrose Croft, they have welcomed my mother to their family. I feel my mum is safe, looked after, and most importantly respected. Oh and Mum loves the food there!
Thank you so much for the kind words, the past 18 months have been tough on us all but our residents come first and keeping them safe is our priority.
My mum has been a resident for three years in Primrose Croft. The staff are amazing, they have cared for my mum so well, with love and attention, she wants for nothing. They have kept her safe through the COVID pandemic which we are so grateful for. Keep up the amazing work all of you, thank you so...
My mum has been a resident for three years in Primrose Croft. The staff are amazing, they have cared for my mum so well, with love and attention, she wants for nothing. They have kept her safe through the COVID pandemic which we are so grateful for. Keep up the amazing work all of you, thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your kind words, these past 18 months have been tough but our residents come first and keeping them safe was our priority.
It's like living at home. A place that you can relax as a visitor. Where the resident has put on weight. A place I would like to spend my last days.
It's like living at home. A place that you can relax as a visitor. Where the resident has put on weight. A place I would like to spend my last days.
I have been very happy with the help and understanding of the staff and the way they have gone about their business. I would like to say a big thank you for their devotion to their work and the way they have looked after my mother. She is very happy at this home and feels safe and well looked after.
I have been very happy with the help and understanding of the staff and the way they have gone about their business. I would like to say a big thank you for their devotion to their work and the way they have looked after my mother. She is very happy at this home and feels safe and well looked after.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 November 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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News (8) & Events (0)
- 08 Jul 2026
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- 06 Jan 2026
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Meet the Team (2)

Rachel started working in care when she was 17 and has completed various training and development courses including NVQ levels 2, 3 and 5.
Rachel...
Rachel started working in care when she was 17 and has completed various training and development courses including NVQ levels 2, 3 and 5.
Rachel has been a care home manager since 2015 and started her Excelcare journey in March 2020 when she joined the family at Primrose Croft.

Benny started his career in care as a Kitchen Assistant in 2006 and then as a Chef at another care home in 2008. Benny begun working as a Healthcare...
Benny started his career in care as a Kitchen Assistant in 2006 and then as a Chef at another care home in 2008. Benny begun working as a Healthcare Assistant in 2008 and worked his way up to become a Team Leader in 2009. Benny has achieved his NVQ level 3.Benny started at Primrose Croft Care Home as a Team Leader in 2013 and was promoted to Deputy Manager in December 2018.
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