
their standard of care, compassion and dignity afforded to my Dad was outstanding at all times.Stephen A(Son of Resident/Service User)



their standard of care, compassion and dignity afforded to my Dad was outstanding at all times.Stephen A(Son of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 102 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home 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
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anca Markley (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (102)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (102)
Parking
- Free parking available
Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home Reviews (84)
Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home has 84 reviews.
Since my husband has been in the care home, he has been looked after extremely well, with dignity and respect for his needs. The carers, even when very busy, they always have time for the residents and give them reassurance, especially in times of distress. On the 25th of November, my husband had a wee hiccup with his health, and with the quick response of nurses and carers, he was able to return to the care home from the hospital. It made me realise how important qualified care is to him. Thank you.
The markas attached are an indicator of how happy I am to have been able to place my cousin in the Hunters Down Care Home. In only a very short time her attitude has altered to that of comfort and contentment, and above all "the food here is brilliant" is a comment I always get when I visit.
From the day my Dad moved into Hunters Down he was very well looked after. The staff are all so friendly and not only took care of my Dad's needs and wellbeing but put my mind at rest too. Everyone is so welcoming and they gave Dad the best care whilst he was there. All of the nursing team are great also and you can see they really care about the residents. In my Dad's last days and hours they ensured he was treated with dignity and respect. I will be forever grateful for the care they offered Dad, it means the world to me. Thank you to Hunters Down for everything you've done.
After he died the funeral directors told us that the staff all lined up to see him off while playing some very appropriate music. It was comforting for us to know that my uncle was being treated with so much dignity even in death.
Dad was in respite for a while. He was placed into Hunters Down Care Home by the hospital in their nursing unit. He loved the care staff and the nurses. They kept me informed of all changes and when the care was arranged for him to return home, he wasn't ready to leave. The home looked clean and everyone I've had contact with seemed nice and caring. Dad told me that he will want to go to Hunters Down Care Home when the time comes to move into a care home.
I'm happy at the home. Everyone is so kind. I'm settling in. Thank you all.
I can't complain as everything is perfect.
Pleased with everything.
Enjoying activities.
Food is lovely.
Think Hunters Down Care Home is very caring and very friendly. My mother seems very comfortable here, they always include her in all the activities that are on and hardly left in her room alone, so I, her son, os very pleased with the home, again with all the staff throughout and would recommend Hunters Down.
When I visited the home I was immediately impressed by the professional, courteous and pleasant way I was received. His room is large, well laid out and superbly equipped. Every member of staff from the receptionist, nurses and service staff were welcoming and you felt he was in safe hands. I would not hesitate in recommending Hunters Down Care Home as a choice to care for your loved ones.
From the very first day my mother in law moved into Hunters Down Care Home the care, understanding, kindness and friendliness of everyone who works there is wonderful. Always there to talk to, we have made so many friends we couldn't have put her in a better place. There has been a lot of changes to her health in the time she's been there. All staff have been very supportive and understanding always keeping us up to date with everything. If anyone is anxious about putting their loved ones in this home have no worries. The care is first class, the manager is a first-class manager, and easy to talk to.
I have been extremely happy with my mother’s stay in Hunter’s Down Care Home. The care from all the team has been exceptional. The whole team seem very professional. I am happy with the overall experience.
My mum went into care at Hunters Down earlier this year with dementia and I have to say it was the best move for her. She had been sad for a very long time but within 2 months of going into Hunters Down I saw the spark back in her eyes and a smile on her face. She said it’s like being in a hotel on holiday and they spoil her rotten. The staff are wonderful with her ups and downs and don’t just care for my mum but also care for me when I visit her on one of her bad days and it helps tremendously to see her enjoying singing with the other residents on their social media every week.
Brilliant care home couldn't ask for better, this care home is absolutely brilliant. So are all the staff, carers, everybody involved. They have brilliant activities for residents when they do Christmas their displays are amazing.
My wife’s aunt has settled in very well and all the staff and management have made her feel so welcome. The home is very clean and the food is of very high standard.There are plenty of activities to keep her occupied and she always seems very happy.
I am very close with my great aunt, so when I found out she had to go into a care home, to start with I was a bit apprehensive, but Hunters Down Care immediately put my mind at ease as she has received fantastic care and is very happy there.
I am extremely happy with the 5-star care my aunty is currently receiving at Hunters down. The staff are very friendly and trusting. The manager is always helpful if I have any questions and nothing is too much trouble.
I am very pleased with the loving care provided to my mother as she slowly loses the fight with Alzheimer's. Your staff are heroes indeed.
Thank you for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated
My dad came to Hunters Down after spending 4 months in a different care home which he was placed in straight from hospital. The change in him is amazing, he looks so much better and happier. The home has far more going on than his previous one and all the staff have been so helpful and kind in settling him in. Nothing is too much trouble and there is always a calm, well-managed atmosphere around the home whenever we visit.
Thank you for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated.
The home was opened some weeks ago and I am very grateful that I can now see my wife daily albeit for only an hour. I hope this time will be extended in due course if the pandemic allows. Management has assured me that the current hour visit is in the best interests of the residents so I am content with a little being better than nothing. On the subject of management, I have some sympathy with the fact that she and the pandemic arrived almost simultaneously. She is easy to communicate with and listens to niggling problems e.g. I have reservations about one maybe two members of staff. In this respect, she advised I should contact her immediately.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 December 2019Good
- 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 (14) & Events (0)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 15 Jun 2026
We recently welcomed a special guest across the Excelcare Group to spread joy in celebration of our Chief Operating Officer, Sam Manning’s birthday. Bailey Bear, our new mascot, travelled to...
- 06 Jan 2026
Members of the Excelcare family welcomed the New Year by sharing their favourite memories from 2025 and their hopes for the year ahead. Taking time to reflect on the past...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Excelcare
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

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 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.
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