
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)

Home Close stood out and because of its management, its staff, its homely unpretentious atmosphereAlastair E(Husband of Resident/Service User)

To have her appetite back for cooked lunches was unbelievable. I thank each and everyK W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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)

Home Close stood out and because of its management, its staff, its homely unpretentious atmosphereAlastair E(Husband of Resident/Service User)

To have her appetite back for cooked lunches was unbelievable. I thank each and everyK W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Home Close for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
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.
I booked Mum into Home Close for 17 days respite so we could have a holiday. I booked an appointment to view the home and was made very welcome and shown all around and the garden. Mum was looking at the bedrooms. She liked them and said I will have this one. All arranged at that visit.
When I picked Mum up after our holiday she said that it was a good place and said she would come again and she is in October.
From day 1 to 5 years later, we couldn't have found a better place. The management and staff were always very efficient, helpful and friendly and able to deal with any needs. Good choice of food, clean. We could certainly recommend Home Close.
My Grandmother spent just over two and a half years in Home Close. Throughout her stay, I felt reassured that she was in a safe, clean and friendly environment. The staff were kind to my Gran and my family. Treating her affectionately at all times, as well as with humour and dignity. This made a tremendous impact in Gran's last years. Thank you!
I arrived at Home Close on the 24th October 2017 a few weeks after my husband died. Since then I have been treated with care and kindness. Home Close and staff live up to its name "home". The management team are extremely helpful and activities are well planned and varied. Visitors are made welcome and encouraged to bring pets and children. I would recommend Home Close to anyone.
My mother lived comfortably at Home Close for almost five and a half years, where she was very well looked after. The staff were very kind, attentive and skilled, and the management team were excellent (one could not ask for better than the manager and deputy manager). The rooms were light, comfortable, modern and well-furnished. The surroundings were restful and well-kept. Meals were high quality and the care taken to ensure residents could choose their meals and to encourage those with fading appetites, was excellent. The activities and entertainments provided for the residents were very good indeed - not all suited everyone, but there was plenty of variety. When her time came, the staff were very kind, understanding and helpful to us in making the end of life experience as good as it could be.
Unfortunately, mum's stay was very short but all the staff that we as a family came across were so incredibly kind and caring during a time that was quite distressing. Home Close has a very welcoming feel as soon as you walk through the door and I know that had mum been well enough she would have been happy there.
It has a welcoming atmosphere and the staff are friendly and compassionate.
The staff took to Mum very well. She was well looked after and we were kept informed of any health problems as soon as they appeared.
Care was taken to understand my mother's needs as dementia became a problem with her. She was treated with kindness and compassion.
They have a variety of activities and throughout the year arrange trips for the residents.
A place I would recommend to people.
Well managed and staff very helpful. Situated in a lovely spot in Fulbourn.
I have been resident for nearly four years. Management and staff are very friendly and helpful. The home is clean and doesn't smell.
I like the way it's run. I like the people, they offered me wonderful services. I would honestly recommend.
Staff are approachable if there is a problem.
Can be slow sometimes answering pull cord but I do realise they have a lot of people to attend to who need their help.
Arrived in October 2016. Very happy and I do not want to leave. My social worker says it is not the right place and to have a flat on my own. I do not want this as I consider Home Close as my home now.
My mother in law recently passed away in Home Close after 18 months as a resident. The staff treated her and the family with kindness and compassion throughout her final weeks. All were supportive and suitably offered condolences on our subsequent visits. A member of staff attended the funeral and indeed was invited to deliver a short eulogy on my mother in laws life at Home Close.
My Mum is very content at Home Close, which is great for her and for her family and friends. The staff are helpful to her, for example when accompanying my Mum when she had to go out of the home recently for a hearing test.
Mother is well cared for, despite her dementia. The home keeps us fully informed of any problems and ensures risk assessments etc are kept up to date.
Staffing levels have improved with the current management regime, but staff turnover is of concern.
Lovely home, my grandmother is happy and settled, the staff are very friendly and eager to help with anything my grandmother wants or needs. I always feel happy visiting and whatever time of the day I arrive the staff are happy to see me and my grandmother is comfortable and contented. When she feels poorly the staff are very attentive and let my family know exactly what they are doing regarding her health problems, Home Close is set in lovely gardens and my grandmother loves sitting out in the sun.
My Mum-in-Law has been a resident in Home Close for a couple of years now and she is well looked after by all the care staff. The Home has a lovely welcoming atmosphere where everyone is very friendly and caring.
My mother is looked after extremely well and the staff are all wonderful.
My mother has been a resident at Home Close for a year and a half, is happy and well looked after, loves all the activities, and has made friends. I wouldn't have believed it if someone had told me she would be happy in a care home, but she is at Home Close.
I have had experience of 3 relatives in Home Close. All were looked after in a kind and dignified way. I have been very impressed with care assistants, often young and often from other countries who have shown great compassion for the residents. I have also been impressed with the kindness of the nurses who often go the extra mile eg taking my mother in law out for a walk when she is upset. This attitude stems from the compassion of the senior manager at the site.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 February 2020Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Home Close.
Meet the Team (4)

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.

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.

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.

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.
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