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Cow Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5HB
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My thanks go to all at Home Close but particularly the team and nurses who looked after my mother.Frederick G(Son of Resident/Service User)
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Home Close stood out and because of its management, its staff, its homely unpretentious atmosphereAlastair E(Husband of Resident/Service User)
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To have her appetite back for cooked lunches was unbelievable. I thank each and everyK W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Home Close, Cambridge

Home Close, located on the edge of Cambridge, provides a warm and peaceful setting for residents needing nursing or residential care. Surrounded by spacious gardens with mature trees and seasonal flowers, it’s a tranquil retreat where residents can relax, enjoy the fresh air, or share a cup of tea in the sunshine.

At Home Close, the focus is on personalised, compassionate care. The dedicated team is chosen not only for their...  

Care Provided by Home Close

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500From £1,550
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,550
Nursing CareFrom £1,750From £1,800
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,750From £1,800

Contact Home Close 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Ioana Pop (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)

Home Close Reviews (131)

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9.8

Home Close has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Close has 131 reviews.

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Review from P S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent!
All the staff are nice and friendly. The care given to my husband is very good. I am relieved we found a placement in Home Close.

I cant fault Home Close.

Reply from Ioana Pop, Manager at Home Close
Thankyou for your lovely review Pat . We all appreciate your kind words .

Lynn

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Review from Patricia F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My/our experience of care give to our mother is generally excellent, the manager has always been, helpful, kind and understanding and I feel able to go to her if any concerns. The nursing staff are lovely, kind and caring to my mother and the day to day carers have shown love and compassion and understanding to my mother as she has dementia. They make her feel loved. The domestic staff to are great with her showing an interest to her and too are kind.

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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic experience with home close and its carers, dad needed residential care from September 25 and I needed accommodation for him quite rapidly after doing a quick review search of the local area I found home close and was able to get an appointment to have a look the same day, experience after four months of residential care is that it is a loving caring home and the staff all seem to act as one big family.

I was very happy with the care that dad received with his stay at home cloase and would happily recommend to anyone of my immediate family if ineeded.

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Review from Gary H (Brother of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother received excellent care in the time he was in the home, before he died peaceful We always had a member of our family in the home while our brother was there. We were also well looked after by the wonderful staff, and nothing was too much for them. They were all very caring and kind, and we couldn't have asked for better care and attention for our brother. Every member of staff are a credit to the home. The home deserves full marks for which I haven given it.

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Review from I B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my family has received at this care home has been nothing but exceptional. They provided end of life care for my dad, showing compassion, dignity and genuine warmth during an incredibly difficult time. The ongoing care for my mum has been equally outstanding. The staff consistently go above and beyond! The manager is especially supportive and approachable. She is always there when you need guidance and support. Her leadership creates a comforting and positive atmosphere that you can feel the moment you walk in. I truly cannot rate this care home enough. It is clear that everyone here works with heart and real dedication.

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Review from Neil H (Brother of Resident) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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The care for my brother and all of his family was exceptional. It was delivered with love and compassion. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff being it in meeting my brother's needs, answering our questions or ensuring we were comfortable. Although we spent a lot of time there we were not made to feel in the way. It was never too much trouble for the chef to accommodate my brother's fussy attitude to food! We are deeply grateful for the love and care we received at this traumatic time.

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Review from R D (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff always very helpful and my mother has now settled into her new home, she has got better in herself. The manager has always found time to discuss if any problems arise (with me).

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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was in Home Close Care Home from Nov 2023 - Oct 2025. His first year, he was mobile and preferred being in a 'home'. The staff were excellent in welcoming him (& us as visitors) & learning to cope with his frustrations. From Oct 2024, he was bed bound and incontinent, but still the staff dealt with his conditions with excellent care and attitude. He died in Oct 2025, and this was dealt with in a very caring manner. My wife and I would be pleased to be in Home Close when we're older!

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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is being looked after as we had hoped. Friendly, professional staff, and a happy atmosphere. Food good! Thank you for taking care of Mum.

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Review from Isabella F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandmother has settled well into Home Close. The home meets the requirements for her complex care safely and well. Management and care staff team are always keen to help and provide support.

As a family, we are very happy with her standard of care.

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Review from Jo P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother went into Home Close for end-of-life care. The care she received was fantastic. Her granddaughter has SEN, and the staff were just as brilliant with her, too. The staff did everything they could to make Mum comfortable. They are all excellent, from the manager down. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you to each and every one of you for making her last few weeks and days as comfortable as you possibly could.

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Review from Frank B (Husband of Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been resident at Home Close since 2016, and I am very glad that she is in this care home rather than others that we looked at. The staff are caring, dedicated and professional, and appear to love their job. The general atmosphere has improved noticeably since the arrival of the new manager, who initiated improvements straight away and is lively, friendly and dedicated. Her stated aim is to improve conditions for residents, and she doing this with great enthusiasm. The care home's situation, on a quiet village road and surrounded by lawns and mature trees make it a very pleasant place for residents to enjoy. I recommend Home Close wholeheartedly, and without any reservation.

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Review from Susanne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home Close has a peaceful & calm atmosphere. The residents when together in the TV room seem content. Management and staff are courteous and ready to answer/deal with questions.

Staff acted swiftly on 2 occasions when my mother in an emergency which was very impressive.

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Review from Anastasia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Many positive changes took place since new manager came on board. Staff all always smiling, helping with everything. Carpets are gradually being replaced by wooden floors (more hygienic, and smell better). New activities are being introduced. Huge thank you for looking after my mam.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy that Mum is here. She has a lovely room, the home is bright and clean but, most importantly, the staff are kind, conscientious and caring. Every member of staff I have engaged with, from the nurses to the carers to the cleaners are friendly and efficient. The Manager oversees everything but clearly trusts and values her staff. She runs an excellent home and is very visible to staff and residents. She is making many changes as each time I visit, something else has been upgraded, decorated or improved. Home Close isn't as flashy as some care homes, but I'm so glad Mum is here because I know that she is treated with genuine affection by the well-trained staff. She was so independent and active before dementia, falls and frailty led us here and I worried about how she would adapt but everyone has made the transition surprisingly easy. Mum is safe, clean, well-fed and happy and I can sleep at night.

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Review from Janice L (Friend of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I think the home and staff are first class. Always a smile when you go in.

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Review from John S (Brother of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased to see that my sister had settled in. Impressed with the accommodation very light and clean.
We were invited to stay for lunch, which was most satisfactory.

The facility and activities looked good and all the staff we met were very pleasant and caring. The manager was a bundle of energy and clearly runs a successful home!

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Review from Margaret C (Wife of Resident) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My overall experience is excellent, from the meals, laundry, carers to the nurses. Every person involved in the care of my resident was outstanding.
The love they have for the job they do is fantastic.
The patience they show and the dignity they have cannot be faulted. I couldn't thank them enough.

The care they showed me at the time of my sadness of losing my husband.

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Review from B S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandma and grandad have been in the home for a year now, and they have settled in very well. The staff always go above and beyond to make sure they are both happy and comfortable. I always look forward t giubg ti the fine to visiting them as I get such a warm welcome and enthusiastic greeting from the management team. I would highly recommend Home Close.

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Review from M M (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has only been here for a month, she is settling in slowly. Everybody are lovely and kind, I feel very happy about how she is being cared for.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 05 February 2020
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  • Well-ledGood
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  • 13 Nov 2024

    At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...

  • 14 Oct 2024

    On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...

  • 14 Oct 2024

    On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...

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Meet the Team (4)

Lynn Ward
Lynn WardJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2026

I enjoy working alongside such wonderful colleagues and being part of the warm, welcoming atmosphere within the home. I enrich residents’ lives by recognising each person as an individual, understanding their background, and supporting their wishes and goals for the future. I am a registered nurse with qualifications in management, leadership, and teacher training, alongside many years of experience managing care homes within the elderly care sector.

Thelma Papellaras
Thelma PapellarasJob Title:Deputy Manager

With over 30 years’ experience as a nurse, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality care and making sure our residents feel happy, safe and well looked after. I take great pride in supporting a team that truly puts residents at the heart of everything we do.

Samantha Roberts
Samantha RobertsJob Title:Housekeeper

I really enjoy the variety of roles I take on in the home – whether it’s cooking, painting, or simply lending a hand where it’s needed. I’m always around to help, no matter how big or small the task, and I love making the residents smile and laugh. I’ve completed my Food Hygiene Level 2 and minibus training, which helps me support the team and residents in lots of different ways.

Chelsea Gidlow
Chelsea GidlowJob Title:Administrator

What I enjoy most is the homely feel here – it really does feel like one big family. We have such a laugh with the residents, and those fun moments mean a lot. I’m always around if anyone needs anything, whether it’s answering a quick question or calling a family member to sort something out. I’ve got A Levels in Business Studies and Media, which have definitely helped with staying organised and keeping things running smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Close

What types of Care is Home Close registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Home Close have?

There are 72 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Home Close?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Home Close to the centre of Cambridge?

4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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