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The Cambridgeshire Care Home

176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22 5JU
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The Cambridgeshire Care Home, Cambridge
The Cambridgeshire Care Home, Cambridge
The Cambridgeshire Care Home, Cambridge

Purpose built & delivering the highest possible standards of care and hospitality for your loved one.

Situated on the outskirts of historic Cambridge, The Cambridgeshire Care Home is an attractive modern, purpose-built care home, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 72 elderly people. Close to local transport and amenities, they are just four miles away from Cambridge and two miles away from Addenbrookes Hospital and Royal Papworth...  

Care Provided by The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

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

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,795£2,200 - £2,300
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,945£2,200 - £2,300
Nursing CareFrom £1,995£2,200 - £2,300
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,995£2,200 - £2,300

Please call us to discuss your loved ones care needs, to book a show round of the home or a pre-admission assessment.

Please contact us to discuss our range of rooms and weekly all-inclusive fees
Our fees are weekly, all-inclusive and include: -
Phone rental plus phone calls (excluding international and mobiles which are charged at the standard rate)
Fine dining, plus snacks, fresh fruit, and juices
Wi-Fi in all areas
Sky+ family package available in communal areas
Hairdressing (excluding perms and colour)
Manicure
Chiropody
Bistro – coffees, teas, pastries and fruit, also includes alcohol and soft drinks
Attach a Tag for clothing and laundry service
Communal newspapers (Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail) and magazines
Secure landscaped gardens
Activities and Events - live entertainment weekly
Strengthening and Conditioning Coach - live seated exercise classes and one to one session

Day trips once a month

Contact The Cambridgeshire 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

Person in charge

  • Angie Ryan(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages from 40 to 105

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2016
  • Last Refurbishment: 2026
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)

Visiting

  • Visiting hours not restricted but they do ask that you avoid early mornings and meal times.

Parking

  • Many disabled bays, on site visitor and staff parking in marked bays.

The Cambridgeshire Care Home Reviews (123)

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9.8

The Cambridgeshire Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Cambridgeshire Care Home has 123 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot thank this home enough for the care and support they give the families and residents.
We said a sad goodbye to the staff when we lost my father in February,. At the beginning of March my mother had a fall, and unable to care for her at home, I called the customer relations manager. Mum arrived 11 days ago, to the most wonderful warm reception and it feels like we've come home.

The staff work so hard, to ensure residents are well cared for, it cannot be easy if everyone calls at once, but they always arrive with a smile and nothing is too much bother.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home's caring staff. It has been our pleasure to have cared for your Father and now to be able to care for your Mother and have you all return as a family. Looking forward to seeing you soon, thank you once again I will be sure to share your kind message with the Teams.

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Review from Jacek G (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident of the Gt. Shelford home and I think she had a marvellous time there. We had tried to look after her at home but it became apparent that even with 24-hour days of three shifts of care nurses and family members the good old family home was an issue.

At Gt. Shelford, the constant attention, the very high level of care and, I must say, the equally high quality cuisine ensured that my mother's autumn months were spent wrapped within a mantle of mentally stimulating and physically comforting friendship of luxurious comfort.

Even after my mother passed, the customer relations manager and deputy home manager went out of their way to help the family with much emotional support. One may not realise it until afterwards, but the time, help and attention we received form all the staff at the Home was a substantial support during the time the family needed it the most. This is something more lies outside a 'business plan', it is humanity, friendship and the essence of 'care'.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your beautiful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home highlighting our exceptional care, kindness, wonderful cuisine and activities for Residents and Families. We offer excellent palliative care, meeting Residents End of Life wishes, upholding the Gold Standard Framework of...  

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Review from Steve R (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Moved my mother here from Lancashire in December from a care home she had settled in for the past year. The Cambridgeshire Care Home team have done a superb job settling her in. She is looking great and is very much at ease. She loves the staff and the environment. I found the staff responsive and very professional.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, the teams are delighted to hear your very positive feedback. Your Mother is a delightful lady and always full of joy, she has a wonderful spirit and we enjoy her company very much. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Review from M E (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy we chose The Cambridgeshire Care Home for Mum. She is happier there than she has been in decades. She laughs a lot and makes the staff laugh, even though she is sliding into dementia.
The staff know her likes, dislikes and foibles. They clearly love her and are very attentive, treating her with kindness and patience at all times.
Food is delicious, varied and plentiful. I was a little concerned on a recent visit that Mum wasn't eating all her lunch. It turns out that she regularly has three breakfasts which the staff cheerfully help her with.
Her room is nicely decorated and she has several pieces of furniture and paintings on the wall, making it home from home.
The communication from the staff is excellent - they will telephone if there is something to pass on about an aspect of Mum's care and are always available to talk and listen when I visit.

The activities are varied; Mum gets a lot out of meeting baby goats and lambs, singing and listening to the Banjo man, to name a few.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home and all we offer to our Residents. We enjoy our resident's company, get to know them and are happy to accommodate their needs and wishes. Your Mum is a wonderful character and we all enjoy her company, she makes us laugh...  

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Review from A H (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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A good friend of mine has been living here for the past year. I visit her on a regular basis and I'm always impressed with the staff and facilities. Staff are attentive to not only the residents, but also guests. Special attention is paid to all aspects of residents, ensuring quality care. The facilities are very well-kept, clean, welcoming, and beautifully decorated for the holidays. The home offers a range of engaging activities for residents to participate in on a daily basis. It is with pleasure I recommend Cambridgeshire Care Home.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we enjoy your visits and the time you take to spend with our residents. Our head of Wellbeing will be so delighted to hear you enjoyed our Christmas decorations, he enjoys making the care home a welcoming environment whilst...  

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Review from C L (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Having to put your loved one into a home is the worst feeling ever. I cannot rate the whole team highly enough. All of the home staff have been brilliant not only to my husband but to me as well. Friendly chats with all staff, a very happy home from home to be in and visit.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are so proud to know you think so highly of our Teams and how supportive we are for you and your Husband. We pride ourselves on having a wonderful, caring, happy team of people. Happy Staff Happy Home. We always look forward to seeing you and having a chat with you both. Looking forward to seeing you later.

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Review from B L (Cousin of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Superb care and good opportunities for residents to meet and chat. One downside, it would be better for the residents if more staff could speak English more clearly as most residents seem to be hard of hearing and this can make understanding difficult.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we take your feedback very seriously. We realise it is difficult for some of our Residents, who are sometimes also hard of hearing, to understand conversation from time to time, despite all our staff having an excellent level of English,...  

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Review from O S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother has lived at Cambridge Care Home for over two years, and we both agree that it could not have been a better choice.
It's a bright, welcoming place with comfy rooms, well-tended and attractive gardens, and plenty of space for the various activity groups to meet or just chat.
Having so many on-site services like hairdressing and podiatry makes life easy and we love the Bistro when we're visiting for coffee and cake with Mum. Catering deserves a special mention as the meals are freshly prepared and are of a very high standard.

The staff are unfailingly cheerful, warm, friendly and efficient and always go the extra mile. It really feels like a home from home!

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. The teams will be thrilled to hear your comments and praise. It is a pleasure for us to be here for your Mother and you as a family and we are so glad you make use of the facilities together. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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What a fabulous Christmas celebration season The Cambridgeshire Care Home have given us. Where do I start?
The attention to detail of all the wonderful decorations including the amazing fairy lights well before the big day.
The spirit of the happy go lucky party atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland enjoyed by all.
The wonderful memories of spending Christmas Day with my lovely mum enjoying a very tasty meal. The Cambridgeshire Care Home even assisted in putting our tables together with other residents which enhanced the party atmosphere. Nothing fazed the staff at all.
My mum has now been experiencing each and every day the best care we could have asked for after one year. We often remark she looks better now than she did one year ago.

I feel that Cambridgeshire Care Home are all extended family members. The love, care, transparency and consistent commitment is exceptional. We have no hesitation in recommending The Cambridgeshire Care Home to all we meet. Well done.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care and our Christmas Season. We are always so happy to welcome you all to our festivities and really appreciate how much you, as families, give back to us. It really is one big happy family, we are all so proud to be part of such a wonderful care home offering exceptional care and support for everyone.

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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff have been very kind to my mother over the last four years. They all seem very genuine in their interactions with her and she is happy and I know she feels safe at the home. Happy to recommend the care home to other families.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. It is our honour to be able to care for your Mother, she is a wonderful lady and a great character. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Glynis B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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From early December The Cambridgeshire Care Home came more alive with lights, refreshments (mulled wine), energy and joy. The Winter Wonderland event was well attended, not to be missed next year, the food fabulous (as always) the entertainment and stalls, a great festive vibe. The staff go out of their way to make sure the residents and their loved ones are included and catered for. Credit must go to the Home Manager and all the staff for putting on such a warm festive event.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are thrilled you enjoyed the Winter Wonderland Christmas event, we are very proud of our events and are delighted that so many family and friends joined us. Our Home Manager loves to be involved with the events and ensures...  

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at The Cambridgeshire Care Home since September 2024. We are so thrilled with the care she is receiving. The staff have been friendly, helpful and welcoming from the start and there is a great sense of family and care. Communication is very good and we have been kept in touch on any issue, however small. Mum is living with quite severe dementia and needs a lot of stimulation. There are plenty of activities which families can also join in when visiting! Family and visitors are made so welcome at any time of the day and it feels as close to a home from home as such a place can do.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we are so happy that you feel the warm homely welcome and wonderful atmosphere we offer. Our dedicated Activity and Wellbeing Team of 6 staff will be so pleased to know that their offering of person-centred and sensory...  

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Review from M C (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been a resident for four months. We were made so welcome on our initial visit to the home by every member of staff and that welcome has continued throughout my husband's residence there. He has settled very happily, is extremely well cared for by amazing supportive staff and enjoys the excellent range of activities on offer each day. All the residents are treated with respect and dignity but most importantly with love.
The home is spotlessly clean, the rooms are attractively furnished and residents are encouraged to personalise them with favourite pieces of furniture and pictures from home.
The food for every meal is delicious, beautifully served in attractive dining areas and birthdays are celebrated with wonderful birthday cakes.
If we have any concerns they are dealt with immediately and likewise the staff inform us immediately if they have any concerns about my husband.

We are delighted with the care and support we have received in making this decision.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. It is our pleasure and honour to be able to care for your Husband and you all as a family. We are so pleased that you all feel so supported, and that you recognize our standards of keeping a spotlessly clean home and being...  

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Review from A M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Home administrator, deputy home manager and the team to the rescue! Professional, sympathetic yet very personal help, advice and assistance at the drop of a hat. So reassuring to know that your loved ones are in, without any doubt, the safest of hands.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to send such a wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are all so proud to read it and so pleased that we were able to make a team effort to complete a swift admission for your loved one. Wishing you all the very best.

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Review from H R (Niece of Resident) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful to see my aunt and uncle being cared for so well. My aunt was loving the Christmas background music and tapping her feet and Uncle was content and happy. We had lots of laughs, in and out of dementia, and some poignant moments too. The staff were attentive and kind and friendly, including management, receptionist and carers. I will be back!

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. So happy that you were able to enjoy your visit with your loved ones and make some very happy memories. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Best Wishes and Merry Christmas from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

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Review from Valerie G (Respite Resident) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great welcome, delightful friendly staff. I was convalescing after a knee replacement. My only concern was not enough physiotherapy, which was necessary for me. During my two week stay I found the food was excellent. I was keen to progress, so I did as much for myself as I could. I had a game ready machine which needed regular supply of ice, this was a problem initially because of the kitchen closing at 6pm but a small freezer was found, which made life easier. Thank you.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. So pleased our highly trained staff were able to resolve the issue for you with a supply of ice, it was no problem for us to be able to aide your recovery. We are delighted you were able to carry on your exercises after your...  

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Review from Jane M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have unexpectedly been very unwell since April and unable to visit my Mum in the Cambridgeshire Care Home. Obviously Mum has been concerned and very worried about my health and upset that I couldn't visit her, but all of the staff have gone the extra mile to support and reassure her during my absence. I am very grateful, knowing that Mum was well cared for, and it was one less thing for me to cope with during my illness and recovery. I have recently started visiting again and receive as much care and support from the staff as Mum does! Thank you to everyone for making such a difficult time much easier, and for the care and attention given to both myself and my Mum and making us feel like we are part of one big family.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

We are all so pleased to see you back in the home which means you are getting back to health. We've all missed you. Thank you for your lovely review of the home and the supportive and caring staff, it really does mean a lot to us.

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Review from S T (Resident / Service User) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff from top to bottom were wonderful and so caring. I will always have fond memories of them all.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your very thoughtful review, we are just so pleased to have cared for you. We all enjoyed your company and wish you well. Do stop by if you are ever passing and join us for a coffee and homemade cake.

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Review from T P (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Making judgements and/or comments on a place that you don't visit that often, sometimes not for that long and only experiencing a small part of the operation can be risky. Perceptions might be skewed by your relative's or loved one's own views when they themselves are not aware of the extent of the whole operation and organisation.
For these reasons, one's judgements become more valid as time goes by and a 'portfolio of snippets' becomes the bigger picture, both of the care home itself and one's sense of how that relative or loved one is generally getting on.

This crystallised with this summer's luau (garden party on steroids!) when at the first real opportunity in some years, most of the home's staff and residents were out and about in lovely weather. We always knew the staff were great but to observe them in such circumstances was a whole new angle and I can safely say it was their natural habitat! The care and affection for the residents were at a level I had never before realised.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your amazing review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. I can't wait to share this with the teams, everyone will be thrilled that you think so highly of them all and that our 5* care is so natural and great. We really enjoy caring for our residents and planning our events to...  

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Review from Jenny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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From the very beginning, the staff have all been welcoming, supportive and caring to both me and my mother. It is very much a family atmosphere and residents are treated with dignity and respect. Mum has been very well cared for and has been happy during her time here.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

We are all so glad and proud that you and Mum have received the best of care and support from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home. Five Star treatment for Five Star Residents. Wishing you both the very best from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 December 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Posted: 29 July 2026

Please call for more details about our room availability and if you wish to be added to the waiting list or to arrange a show round of the home. We currently have some rooms available, please call to discuss your needs and to book a pre-admission assessment. We offer Respite, Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. If you are thinking about care and want to trial a stay we offer respite care as a minimum of two weeks. Please visit our website for more details - https://cambridgeshirecarehome.co.uk

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Angela Ryan
Angela RyanJob Title:Operations DirectorJoined: 2016

I am proud to say I commissioned The Cambridgeshire Care Home in 2016 and was the manager until 2019, having worked at First Care Homes since 2011. I returned in 2022.

I have worked in the social care sector as a registered manager in a home and regional capacity for over 25 years since leaving the NHS, where I was a ward sister.

I am a Registered Nurse and have a Degree in Gerontological Nursing, the Registered Managers Award and also Level 5 in management and leadership.

I love this home and want the staff to feel the same, as this then impacts our residents' experience and helps them feel at home right from day one

Augustina Popescu
Augustina PopescuJob Title:Acting Home ManagerJoined: 2021

I am proud to be the Acting Home Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home. I have worked within care in the UK for over 10 years, and caring for others has always been more than a profession to me – it is my passion and part of who I am.

I joined The Cambridgeshire Care Home as Deputy Manager in 2021 and was promoted to Care and Compliance Manager before stepping into the role of Acting Home Manager in 2026.

I hold a master’s degree in Palliative and End of Life Care and have a particular passion for person-centred care, dementia care, and supporting residents with complex and end-of-life needs.

The care and compassion I have are something I bring with me from the moment I step through the doors each day. My values closely reflect those of First Care Homes – putting people first, promoting dignity and respect, supporting our teams, and ensuring kindness remains at the heart of everything we do.

I feel incredibly proud to support our residents, families, and team in creating a warm environment that truly feels like home.

I am an experienced Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in both private and public healthcare environments. I have a Bachelor’s in psychology and a Master’s degree in Palliative Care strategies and management.

Following my move to the UK in 2016, I achieved my NVQ level 5 certification. I found my true passion in caring for others, especially elderly Residents and Patients, and I am very grateful to have found the perfect environment to practice this at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

Gary Taverner
Gary TavernerJob Title:Head of Care Wimpole HouseholdJoined: 2017

I ran my own business after leaving Sixth Form college. I made fixings for a variety of industries. In 2013, I joined the NHS Care in the Community Team and then moved on to working as a carer in a care home.

I joined The Cambridgeshire Care Home in 2017 and have completed my NVQ Health and Social Care level 3.

Gary is very modest and wouldn't necessarily tell you that he won an award at The National Care Awards for "Putting People First" - an award truly deserved because he really does put people first.

Vicky Monenciu RGN
Vicky Monenciu RGNJob Title:Head of Care Queens HouseholdJoined: 2022

I am from Romania, where I completed my Nurses Training in 2015. I moved to the UK and started working in care homes, and have enjoyed providing high-quality care and compassion since then.

I enjoy supporting our Residents, as well as Staff, especially since taking on the role of Head of Care for Queen's Household. I take great pride in leading by example and nurturing the team to continue to provide dignity, respect, kindness, and excellence in every aspect of care.

I truly enjoy my role, seeing what a difference I am making in people's lives. For me, Nursing is not just a profession; it's a calling that I am proud to answer every day.

Napoleon Gavino RGN
Napoleon Gavino RGNJob Title:Head of Care Trinity HouseholdJoined: 2023

I am from the Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Manila. I came to the UK in 2002 and worked for the NHS for 13 years as a Critical Care Nurse / Manager.

I have always had a passion to care for elderly people, so I moved to working in care homes in 2020.

Charlotte Hall
Charlotte HallJob Title:Resident Lead of Kings HouseholdJoined: 2019

I started my career at The Cambridgeshire Care Home in 2019 as a carer, and I am now Resident Lead of Kings Household, having been supported in my development and training. I have an NVQ Level 3 and my Care Certificate. I find working in care to be very rewarding.

My progression within The Cambridgeshire Care Home has been extensive and supported by a carer, Senior Carer, Team Lead, and Residential Lead.

Yvonne Quigley
Yvonne QuigleyJob Title:Customer Relations ManagerJoined: 2020

I have a background in administration and customer service, having been a buyer, salesperson, account manager, office manager and CEO in a variety of industries from Fire, Domiciliary Eyecare, Medical, Insurance and Charity. I started at The Cambridgeshire Care Home just as the COVID lockdown started.

I enjoy working with new Residents and Families to take them on a seamless journey into their new home. I am a very caring and passionate person and really enjoy working with older people.

Tom Collen
Tom CollenJob Title:Head of WellbeingJoined: 2021

I am a very creative person with a background in Customer Service and Administration roles.

I started my journey in a care home setting after receiving my Level 4 in Events Management.

I love my role as Head of Wellbeing as it allows me to remain creative, working within care and being able to chat to Residents and Families. It helps me create new activities based on Residents' hobbies and interests.

I love being at The Cambridgeshire Care Home; this is my family, and there's no place I would rather be.

Anita De-Vaux Balbirnie
Anita De-Vaux BalbirnieJob Title:Training ManagerJoined: 2025

I started my career in my 20's. I really enjoy assisting people to make a difference to their lives, inspiring them to improve themselves with knowledge and new skills for the benefit of Residents. I have worked in domiciliary and home care for many years.

I have many qualifications as a teacher, trainer, assessor and mentor. I write training manuals and courses across a variety of subjects.

Kevin Bridges
Kevin BridgesJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2016

I have been a Professional Head Chef for 35 years, I have owned my own restaurant and private catering company. I started as an apprentice chef at St John's College in Cambridge. I have worked in care since 2016, I am fully qualified to Advance level of C&G's diploma 706/1, 706/2 and 706/3.

Renata Bridges
Renata BridgesJob Title:Hospitality Operations ManagerJoined: 2016

I re-joined CCH in November 2021, after 2 years away.

I have many years of experience in the hospitality industry from Hotels, colleges and running our own pub/restaurant. I have worked both front of house and back of house, which I enjoy as a varied role. However, it is the care environment that I enjoy the most, and the feeling of giving back to our residents.

Laura Davey
Laura DaveyJob Title:Hospitality SupervisorJoined: 2022

I was born in Hardwick and grew up in Cambridge. I started my career in care as a Health Care Assistant at Addenbrookes Hospital on the Neurological Ward in 2009. I have been in care since then, having worked in a community hospital and another care home.

I started my working life at The Cambridgeshire Care Home as Hospitality Staff and was put through my Food and Safety Level 3 Certificate, and was soon promoted to Hospitality Supervisor.

You may be interested to know I have a degree in criminology, but care is where my heart is and where I feel happiest.

Richard Trigwell
Richard TrigwellJob Title:Site Maintenance OperativeJoined: 2016

Richard has worked at the home since November 2016. He is responsible for overseeing all maintenance of every aspect of the home, inside and out.

Carol Jacklin
Carol JacklinJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2023

I was born in Ramsey. I am the youngest of 6 children.

When I was younger, I wanted to be in the Police force. I passed the entrance exam, but they weren't recruiting, so I went to Tesco, and carried out various roles until I became a Senior Manager, Trouble Shooter and led the Training and Development for five Stores.

I went on to become a bookkeeper and an Office Manager at Premier Electric, then to Storage King in Cambridge for seven years, and eventually seconded to the Bedford store for five years as Store Manager.

And here I am now at The Cambridgeshire Care Home as the Home Administrator.

I enjoy a number of hobbies, I like squash, am a very good roller skater, skier, horse rider and enjoy riding motorbikes.

Kila Harris
Kila HarrisJob Title:Head ReceptionistJoined: 2020

I am originally from Essex but travelled all my life due to a Military background.

I started working for the Civil Service in 1988 and was contracted out to work for The Royal Anglian Regiment in Colchester as the Administrative Assistant.

I thoroughly enjoy interacting with Families and Residents at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

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