The Cambridgeshire Care Home

176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JU
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  • 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 The Royal Papworth Hospital.

The Cambridgeshire Care Home is situated within attractive landscaped gardens, built with a large glass frontage which provides fantastic views of the gardens. As well as a comprehensive activities programme, offering a variety of meaningful activities, residents at The Cambridgeshire Care Home have a cinema which shows Residents favourite films, a nail salon, hairdressing salon, visiting Chiropody service, an Exercise Therapist and private dining facilities along with a bistro near the reception area offering coffees, teas, pastries and fresh fruit, lunch and afternoon tea (must be booked in advance).

The Cambridgeshire Care Home also offers residents a choice of lounges where they can chat, relax and take in the beautiful landscaped gardens, as well as enjoy an aperitif before dining whilst choosing from the fine dining menus.

First Care Homes are passionate about ensuring residents continue to lead active lives and play a fulfilling role in the local community, to whatever extent they wish.
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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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1595
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1850
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2144
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2145
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2200

We are currently offering Respite care - 5 weeks for the cost of 3, a massive saving of £4400.00. Call for more details, to book a show round and assessment of the home.


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
Exercise Therapist - live exercise classes and one to one session
Day trips once a month

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

Contact The Cambridgeshire Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact The Cambridgeshire Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Angie Ryan (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private Self Funding
  • Ages from 18 to 105

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2017
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • 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 (106)

9.8

The Cambridgeshire Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cambridgeshire Care Home has 106 reviews.

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Review from Andrew F (Sister of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, welcoming and very efficient staff in a first-class facility. Residents seem very well cared for in a comfortable environment. Other care homes could learn a lot from your operation. Residents are kept safe and sound.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate the time that you have taken to complete this. We look forward to seeing you in the home again soon and being able to offer you such wonderful hospitality either in the Bistro or our Private Dining Room. Thank you once again.

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Review from Nicola M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father‘s care at The Cambridgeshire Care Home was exemplary. He resided in the nursing area of the home and sadly passed away in December 2022. The care, professionalism and compassion shown by the nursing team were incredible. As a family, we were so grateful and could not imagine any other place
better able to look after our father, particularly during the end stages of his life.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your very kind review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are only too happy to have been chosen to care for your Father and your family. Our very best wishes to you all. I will share your kind review with the Teams.

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Review from Brian C (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to express our family's appreciation to the Cambridgeshire Care Home and all the friendly staff, especially those on Wimpole unit, for the care and attention paid to our father during his ten month stay. The facilities provided, the exceptional food and the caring staff made his stay with
you a homely experience. We felt very reassured knowing he was in such good hands and we as a family were made to feel welcome on every visit by all members of staff. Thank you.
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 glad to have been able to care for your Father, such a lovely man. I will share your very kind comments with the teams, our best wishes to you and your family from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home. Please feel free to stop in for coffee when passing.

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Review from Geraldine C (Sister of Resident) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I paid my first visit to my sister on New Year's Day. I had thought a longed-for visit might be cancelled but the home implemented full health security, so the visit went ahead, even though she had Covid (symptom-free). Very pleasant decor at the home, communal areas and my sister's room. Not institutional.
Most appetising home-cooked food, special compliment to the chef on the sauce - not out of a bottle/packet. The staff took the trouble to approach me to discuss my sister.
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 only too pleased that you were able to visit your sister and that you were supportive of our Infection Prevention Control methods and efforts. The chef was especially pleased to hear you enjoyed the food. Our care teams are also very grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you in the home again soon.

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Review from J J (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother, now aged 101, moved into the Cambridgeshire Care Home from her bungalow in January 2021 when she was requiring the support of two live-in carers. Within a few days, her pain was well controlled and she was soon walking short distances with a frame. During lockdown, the staff made every effort
to keep us in touch and even arranged a video call. The home has been meticulous about ensuring that the regulations have been applied, while at the same time making visits as pleasant as possible for both of us. The nurses, carers and helpers always greet me with a friendly 'hello' even if we have never met. The reception staff are always very helpful and I have been very impressed at how even senior management fills in and multitask if someone is absent, or busy doing something else. My mother is quite fussy about her food but is very complimentary about the food, the chef has even stewed up some fruit I took Mother, from our garden.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. It is our pleasure and our duty of care to be able to offer your mother 5* care with activities and services that have assisted her in becoming stronger and able to walk independently. Our chefs and kitchen team are always happy to ensure residents have what they want to make any mealtime special or meet their needs. Thank you for recognising our efforts to meet IPC policies and protocols as well as setting our own standards, keeping everyone safe is our priority. I will share your kind feedback with the teams, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from R C (Husband of Resident) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife now has regular respite weeks in the home, an appreciated change for her and a rest for me. Although initially apprehensive, she now happily accepts her week away. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the rooms bright and comfortable, and as she admits the food is better! For the family,
it is a relief to know that she is so well looked after in such a caring and cheerful way.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of the home, the staff and food. We pride ourselves on offering a positive homely experience and we are always very happy to see your wife when she returns to us. Thank you once again, it's our pleasure to take care of you all as a family.

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Review from R S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Cambridgeshire Care Home has provided my mother with very high-quality semi-regular respite care for a number of months now and we plan to continue the arrangement for the foreseeable future. The highlights for my mother are the food (quality, choice and portion sizes), as well as the very caring
and kind staff. As a family, in addition to the level of care provided we appreciate the excellent communication and coordination via the customer relations manager. Thank you
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the home and the service you have received as a family and for your mother, as a resident, who we love having here. I will share your kind words with our teams who will be delighted to hear this.

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Review from Sue B (Respite Resident) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt came for respite and was so well cared for. Staff were so professional, helpful, friendly and well trained. I don't think we'd find better facilities anywhere. It was a great taster for her too.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review your aunt's stay. It was our pleasure to have her here as a resident, she is more than welcome back to us at any time. I look forward to sharing your review with the teams.

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Review from R S (Husband of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife spent the last 5 months of her life in the home, suffering from dementia and unable to communicate effectively. After she settled in, she took part as far as she was able in activities, but seemed to spend a lot of time sleeping, or just wandering about. I got to know the staff, both on the
wing and in the administration, as did our daughters, and found them wonderful - thoughtful, sensible, knowledgeable about the patients and above all caring. The home itself is new, with excellent facilities, including spacious communal spaces. There are pleasant gardens where residents can sit, and I took her out there a couple of times. The residents' rooms are a good size, with large windows. Coffee or tea are brought to the rooms in the morning and afternoon, and I believe the meals are also of good quality. She died at the home, and we particularly appreciated that I and our daughters were able to sit with her body in her room for more than two hours, exchanging memories of her.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, It was our pleasure to look after your wife and mother and care for her. So glad you were all able to have that time together, as a family.

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Review from V B (Respite Resident) published on 5 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy in this care home. It seems like a family to me. The standard of living is so like a luxury hotel - five-star at least! The staff are kind and considerate and nothing is too much trouble. There is lots to do - exercises and activities - or residents can sit quietly in the library or
garden. It is so good not to be paying for extras and to wander around without cash or keys.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. I am so glad that we have made your stay so comfortable and that you enjoyed our first-class 5-star service. I will pass on your kind words to the team, it has been our pleasure to have you here.

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Review from H F (Niece of Resident) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 93-year-old aunt has just had 2 weeks of respite care at the home. The staff were always very kind and caring and the facilities are excellent. There are lovely gardens to be enjoyed. There is always a choice of food which is always very good. The rooms are spacious and well set out. There is a good
selection of activities if you want to join in. I was very impressed with all aspects of the home.
Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review, very much appreciated. So glad that your Aunt enjoyed her respite stay and was able to use the facilities and services on offer as part of the all-inclusive package. We will share your kind comments with the team, again thank you so much.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the covid pandemic, The Cambridgeshire Care Home has made a tremendous effort in letting us see our mother in the safest conditions. It was not always easy to communicate with face masks and behind perspex but the staff was great at helping my mother. During the spring of 2021, some rules were
relaxed a little and my mother was able to hold her great-granddaughter just three weeks before she died. In the days leading up to my mother's death, visits to her room were permitted. Everything was dealt with well for which we are very grateful.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

During what can only be described as a difficult time for you all as a family, I am glad you were able to spend time together. Thank you for your kind words, which I will share with all of the Team at the Cambridgeshire Care Home.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind, efficient and friendly staff. The appropriate response following a minor fall of my mother- good communication with me, good care of my mother and appropriate contact of medical services. I was very impressed by all elements of care that my mother received.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. I will share it with all of the Team here at the Home.

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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed by the care and attention the home (or as we like to say 5 star hotel) has provided for our Mum. Having been a very fit and self-sufficient person, an accident which resulted in her breaking both her wrists (she is 90) we were in uncharted waters and needed respite care for
her urgently. Having visited the home and been shown around by a wonderful care manager, we were able to get a room for Mum. Since then, as things progressed, it became clear that full-time care was the best option for Mum. Since then (the progression has not been easy for Mum) she has started to embrace all the home has to offer. The staff are wonderful and clearly motivated to provide the best environment for people under their care. We, as a family cannot thank you enough for your understanding, thoughtfulness and clear love for what you all do. Thank you so very much.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for these kind words. We are all so pleased we are able to support not only our residents coming in, but families as well through what can be such a difficult time for everyone involved. Once again thank you for your kind words, which I will share with all the Team here at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

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Review from Sarah T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident of this care home for some time now. All the staff know him really well and understand and tend to any of his needs. The staff contact us with any concerns and certainly during recent times, due to the pandemic, have made sure he has received the right care from the multidisciplinary
team involved in his complex needs. In addition to this, they have kept all residents safe and well, in regards to the pandemic. I can’t fault any of the care that my father receives and I am reassured that they treat him with the care and dignity that he deserves.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about the Team here at CCH. It is lovely seeing Dad manage to get out with you as a family as the pandemic has eased. We look forward to seeing you at the welcome BBQ.

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Review from Kay W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Despite being a regular respite resident over the last few years, I was surprised that the care home could no longer meet my mother's worsening vascular dementia needs. Whilst I accept that the home is not suitable for my mother in the long term, some basic care was not provided for during the last
respite including leaving her in unwashed clothes, dressing her in clothes that did not belong to her and leaving dirt under her fingernails. On departure, I was handed some urine-soaked leggings in a plastic bag and a suitcase with only half of her named clothes - the rest were returned over a week later. Very disappointing.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

We take all feedback very seriously and I am deeply sorry you feel you have had a negative experience of the home.
We aim to provide the best possible care and it is something we take very seriously.
Unfortunately, there are times when a person's needs change and we are unable to care for them safely in a particular setting.
The concerns you had raised we addressed and gave our feedback, however if you feel you would like to discuss these further we would like to give you a call.

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Review from F W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the years that my father lived in The Cambridgeshire care home, he was unable to do anything for himself, and suffered from memory loss after a stroke. He was always cared for with the utmost respect and affection, he had the same carers for many years, and especially the last few years, they were
family to him. He was always contented and felt safe. I can't fault them!
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for these lovely words during this difficult time for you all as a family. I will share with the team, your kind words.

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Review from Kathleen B (Respite Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Many thanks to the staff who were always kind and courteous. I was a resident for three weeks of respite care. The daily choice menu was my major problem. The chef understood my dietary allergies well, but I was confused by some words in the daily menu eg, goujons contain egg, one of my allergies; I
had to ask junior staff. After my first week of compulsory isolation, I was not given a map, nor shown how to access the garden with its water wheel. After finding this myself, I later enjoyed taking exercise there.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for giving us feedback following your stay.
I am pleased you found all the staff to always be kind and courteous.
Following your feedback, we will look to revise our wording in the menu, and the introduction of a map into the welcome pack displayed in each of the rooms.

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Review from T B (Son of Resident) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother came to The Cambridgeshire Care Home because her previous care home was closing. She was already at a point when she was approaching the end of her life, and we very much appreciated the way in which management and staff at The Cambridgeshire facilitated her move in such difficult circumstances.
The care she received was excellent and we all felt great relief that she was so gently supported and made to feel safe in her new home. As a family, we were always treated with great kindness and sensitivity too and allowed to visit her despite the restrictions. We are all grateful to The Cambridgeshire and think highly of it. Mum did mid-February 2021.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words about the Team at The Cambridgeshire, and entrusting us with the care of your mother during this time.
I will share your feedback with all of the team.

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Review from M H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stepmother received consistent, kind care from all the staff at the home. The family well informed and always felt welcomed. Her last few weeks were managed sensitively and lovingly.
Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for the kind words about the care from all members of the team.
I will share this with all of the team here in the home to express your thanks.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.821)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10 for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.821 for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (340 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 408 Ratings = 4.821
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is based on 35 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 72 registered maximum number of service users is 14.4, which has been reached with 35 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 16 Dec 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Posted: 29 Sep 2025

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Meet the Team (14)

Angie

Angie Ryan

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 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 resident's experience and helps them feel at home right from day one

Tina

Tina Popescu

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager/Clinical Lead Joined: 2021

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

Gary Taverner

Job Title: Head of Care Trinity Household Joined: 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

Vicky Monenciu RGN

Job Title: Head of Care Queens Household Joined: 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 Queens 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

Napoleon Gavino

Job Title: RGN Head of Care Wimpole Household Joined: 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

Charlotte Hall

Job Title: Resident Lead of Kings Household Joined: 2020

Information in progress

Yvonne

Yvonne Quigley

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager Joined: 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

Tom Collen

Job Title: Head of Wellbeing Joined: 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.

Kevin

Kevin Bridges

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 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

Renata Bridges

Job Title: Hospitality Operations Manager Joined: 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

Laura Davey

Job Title: Hospitality Supervisor Joined: 2022

Details to follow

Richard

Richard Trigwell

Job Title: Site Maintenance Operative Joined: 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

Carol Jacklin

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2023

I was born in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire and moved to St Ives. 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

Kila Harris

Job Title: Head Receptionist Joined: 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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