Hunters Down Care Home

Hartford Road, Huntingdon PE29 1XL
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  • Hunters Down Care Home, Huntingdon
Hunters Down is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65 and over including those living with dementia. The home is situated in Huntingdon and offers long term and respite care.

Hunters Down is divided into five units over two floors. Four units are equipped with their own communal lounge, dining area, kitchenette and bathroom facilities, while the fifth unit is a purpose-built unit with luxury suites built with its own private courtyard, a communal lounge and kitchen.

All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities.
Other facilities at Hunters Down include a café, a hairdressing salon, a cinema room and a guest bedroom.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 102 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
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  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1654
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1704
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1654
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1704

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Hunters Down Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Anca Markley (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (102)

Hunters Down Care Home Reviews (74)

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Hunters Down Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hunters Down Care Home has 74 reviews.

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Review from M C (Brother of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister was taken to hospital, a temporary care home to and from her apartment. When she moved from the last care home, she was confused, as before the duty of care from the beginning had been excellent. My sister was taken to hospital and then returned to Hunters Down and was moved to the nursing
section. We were by now extremely concerned for her; however, due to the real care she receives, her condition is much improved, with much gratitude and thanks.
(As she is confined to bed, I cannot answer activities)
Reply from Anca Markley, Home Manager at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your words mean a lot to our team at Hunters Down.We understand how concerning and overwhelming it must have been for you and your family during such a difficult transition period. It's clear how much you care for your sister, and we're deeply honoured that you've entrusted us with her care.Thank you again for your kind words and for the trust you've placed in us. Your sister is in caring hands, and we'll continue to do everything we can to support both her and your family.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the initial meeting with the home manager to day-to-day care and then nursing care, everyone has put my mum's needs first. Also, staff have kept the family informed of even small changes in her behaviour or health. The support offered at the end was unobtrusive and dignified. Thank you.
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Review from P S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After disgusting treatment at a local hosptial our mother was broken and she went downhill very quickly. Hunters Down were amazing and cared for her. Kept us informed at every stage. The staff were excellent, we could not fault them in any way.
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Review from Alma A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for being such an amazing care home. Your staff are truly first class, nothing is too much trouble to make our Mum feel safe and to settle in.
Having worked in care homes for 30 years, I can honestly say it's the best home I've ever been into.
The entertainment is excellent, excellent
food, 5 stars. Many thanks! "Our Mum is happy"
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to us to know that your Mum feels safe, happy, and settled in. Our team is truly dedicated to providing the best care, and your feedback is a wonderful encouragement. We're delighted that you enjoy the entertainment and food, and we're honored to be considered the best home you've visited. Many thanks for your support!

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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not fault this care home, nothing is too much trouble, and any questions are answered with honesty. Food is very good, and the staff are all very helpful. We were told to look upon the room as if it were her own, we brought photos etc., and the staff had them put up on the walls, this care home
cares!
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Review from Karen N (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum and Dad were both referred to Hunters Down after both receiving terminal diagnoses and short stays in hospital at the end of 2024. I cannot recommend Hunters Down highly enough. The care that they both received was fantastic: all staff were attentive - both admin and medical staff: professional,
friendly and respectful. My parents soon settled into care home life despite their illnesses. When visiting Mum and Dad, I was ALWAYS made to feel welcome. Often I had questions to ask, and felt that I was able to do this and no query was too big or too small. The home staff work really hard to provide entertainment for the residents and provide a varied timetable of events. The home is well presented, clean and comfortable. Sadly, Mum and Dad both passed away whilst they were resident, but the staff could not have done more for me and my family. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was dealt with sensitively and with compassion - I cannot thank you enough.
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Review from Christine P (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A dear family friend moved to Hunters Down, Cromwell Nursing Dementia care, in November 2023. From my initial visit I knew he would be safe, well cared for and comfortable. So important!. This never altered until early April 2025 when he died at the age of 91.
Hunters Down is a lovely home; impossible
to sum up in a few words. It had everything I wished for in providing care to a vulnerable, loved one. I can't recommend it highly enough.
The dedicated and professional team always treated him with kindness, respect and patience; often greeted by him with a smile. This was extended to family and friends too.
During his final few weeks the nursing care was exemplary. Nothing was too much trouble to ensure his comfort. This meant so much. Thankyou to you all. Forever grateful.
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Review from N C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan has been in the care home, Hunters Down for over a year now. I have visited many times and my nan is always happy every time I visited her. She said that the carers are always helping her and are always friendly and kind. She also said that she enjoys the activities in the care home, My dad told
me that the management is approachable and that they can talk to them anytime about my nan's care. I can recommend Hunters Down.
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Review from R G (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mothers care since first coming into the home to date, has been excellent. All the staff from management, carers + reception have been wonderful and as a family we could not have asked for more.
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Review from J D (Grandson of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall had a great experience with the care home, staff are lovely and helpful.
Giving residents a place to call home, with great activities thanks to the lifestyle co-ordinators.
Hope all the staff keep up the hard work, and keep doing a great job.
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Review from J A (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't praise Hunter's Down Care Home in Huntingdon enough. My Nan was a resident there, and the care she received was truly outstanding. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and always went the extra mile to make sure she felt comfortable and valued.
The home was clean, welcoming, and had
a warm, family-like atmosphere. It was wonderful to see my Nan happy, well cared for, and enjoying the activities provided. The staff always kept us informed, which gave our whole family peace of mind.
Hunter's Down is more than just a care home, it's a place where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and genuine warmth. I'm so grateful for the love and support they gave my Nan, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding care for a loved one.
Thank you to the amazing team!
Reply from Anca Markley, Home Manager at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to care for your Nan.

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Review from T T (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was a resident for 7 years and received excellent care all that time, so did my family and I when visiting.
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Review from Clare C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Hunters Down Care Home for just over a year now, it took a while for her to settle in but the staff have been very good in helping her settle in. The food is excellent, staff are always friendly.
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Review from Pete S (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was in Hunters Down for only a short period at the end of his life. He was 94. The standard of care afforded to him by all of the staff was exemplary.
A wonderful Home which makes relatives feel most welcome and inclusive.
Thank you.
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Review from Ann S (Resident) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like it at Hunters Down because everyone is a good caring person. There are lots of activities for everyone to join in. I join most of them. We do keep fit and we often dance. The meals are good and plenty of choice offered. If you don't like something they will offer you something else.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. It is heartwarming to hear such positive comments from someone who lives at Hunters. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team.

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Review from Richard C (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father spent his last days at Hunters Down, he was treated with great care and respect. The Manager and all the other staff were so very kind to us. We would highly recommend it. Lovely clean home that smells fresh, well done to all the team at Hunters Down.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on the care and respect given to your father in his last days by the team at Hunters. I will ensure your comments are shared with the team in recognition of the great care provided by them.

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Review from Pamela T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following a fall and operation on a broken hip, my mother was transferred from the hospital to Hunters Down Care in July 2022. From her arrival, the care she has received has been exemplary. There have been periods when her health has given cause for great concern. However, in all circumstances, the
staff have kept me fully informed discussing options and respectfully listening to my wishes. Her well-being and quality of life have been enhanced with the daily care she receives. The food is excellent and has encouraged her to eat better. On two occasions I have requested meals for visiting family members and these were also very good. It was a welcome bonus to be able to book the small dining room available for these visits enabling us to have a private space. There is also a wonderful range of daily activities for the residents; all of which contribute to the joyful atmosphere. I feel blessed and am incredibly grateful for the dedicated care my 98-year-old mother receives.
Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for Hunters Down and acknowledging the wonderful care provided by the team to your mother. We will ensure your kind words are forwarded to the team in recognition of their dedication to your mother and all of the people we care for here.

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Review from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad spent the last nine months of his life at Hunters Down where he was given outstanding care, patience, kindness and respect by all the staff. The staff knew him well and truly made it his home and family. In his final days, as he died at Hunters Down, the staff showed such compassion and care
both to him and to my family. I can't thank them enough.
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Review from C G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my dad has received has been the best. Couldn't ask for any better. My dad enjoys their company and we have found that everybody is so friendly and caring, couldn't ask for better.
Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your glowing review of Hunters Down care home. We are pleased your dad is happy at the home.

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Review from Adrian C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law received an excellent compassionate care during his stay on Cromwell unit.
The staff were always friendly and caring and his face would light up when they came in his room.
We were very lucky to have had him placed in Hunters Down and would not hesitate to recommend their services.
Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of Hunters Down. We are pleased to hear that you would recommend the home to others.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Hunters Down Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.958 for Hunters Down Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.958
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.98 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hunters Down Care Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 registered maximum number of service users is 20.4. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.98
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 Dec 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (2)

Anca

Anca Roman

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

Anca became Home Manager at Hunters Down in December 2021 prior to
this Anca was manager at one of our sister homes, Buchan House,
Anca has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a QCF Level 5
in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Myrna

Myrna Flores

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2013

Myrna became Care Manager at Hunters Down in May 2013 but joined Hunters Down in 2010 as a Clinical Nurse Manager.
Myrna is a qualified Nurse and has worked as a General Nurse in hospitals and the community.
Myrna is responsible for the care delivered in the home and running of the home in the absence of the General Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Down Care Home

What types of Care is Hunters Down Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Hunters Down Care Home have?

There are 102 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Hunters Down Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Hunters Down Care Home to the centre of Huntingdon?

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

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