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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 and 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, palliative, and respite care for up to 72 older adults. Close to local transport and amenities, they are just four miles away from Cambridge and two miles away from Addenbrooke's Hospital and Royal Papworth...  

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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

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 (124)

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9.8

The Cambridgeshire Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Cambridgeshire Care Home has 124 reviews.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been at The Cambridgeshire Care Home since August 2020. She moved in during the pandemic, so visiting was restricted. The staff have made this change so much easier for her. They are always kind and caring for Mum and us relatives. Communication is excellent. Amazing.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind words; I will share them with all the team.
We are so pleased Mum has settled so well.

Once again, thank you.

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Review from H H (Resident / Service User) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent carers and facilities.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your review.

We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

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Review from D R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was delighted to see the variety of events put on for residents at the care home over December 2020, leading up to Christmas and New Year. They really did keep residents happy and fulfilled with a variety of activities and then a Christmas street market. It was lovely to see them all enjoying themselves on the app and through the tablet on a Zoom meeting. The staff are amazing.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind review, and we are so glad to hear the feedback from our December events in the home.

I will share with all of the staff team.

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Review from A A (Respite Resident) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I recently spent five-plus weeks in respite care in The Cambridgeshire Care Home - after surgery. The first two weeks were in isolation to comply with the Covid-safe protocols. I was so impressed with the diligence and hard work all the staff went to, to keep us all safe. Nothing was too much trouble to help me to recover. It was a brilliant team effort. The home is well known to my family - my husband is nor a resident. When the two weeks isolation ended, I was able to spend "quality time" with him! I was greatly reassured to see the home from the inside and to know my husband is in the best possible hands.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind words and time to write us a review.
We are so glad you were able to spend that quality time together as a couple, which I am sure was a boost to your recovery too.

I will share your kind words with all of the team.

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Review from Cherry P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Considerate, efficient, caring and friendly.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for spending the time to review us.
I will share your kind words with all of the staff team.

Once again, thank you.

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Review from Karin B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother received wonderfully compassionate and professional care ever day. The caring staff made time for her and made her smile even in the last weeks of her life. I particularly appreciated being able to see her briefly, but frequently in her final days, which was a great comfort.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind words and review. I will share it with all the team in the home.

Once again, thank you.

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Review from B S (Resident / Service User) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All very clean and safe. Helpful staff. Have to wait a long time sometimes when ringing for assistance.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind review about the staff and our safe and clean environment.
I would like to discuss with you the wait time you are sometimes encountering when ringing for assistance to see if we can identify why this may have happened.

Once again, thank you for the kind words regarding the staff, and I will be sure to pass that on to the team.

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Review from Caroline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother moved into the Shelford Cambridgeshire Care Home in June 2020. The help and support the staff gave whilst making this move was total and caring for Mum and the rest of the family. Since moving in have been able to see Mum safely. She loves her room, enjoys the food and thinks all the staff are wonderful. They encourage her to join in all the activities and have even started evening activities to meet Mum's needs. Thank you.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for these kind words which I will share with all the team.
We appreciate how challenging it is for everyone during this pandemic, and are happy we can listen to our residents to adapt our activity to suit what our residents would like to see.

Once again, thank you.

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Review from David R (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother was resident at this care home for just over 3 years. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that the standard of care - not simply the facilities on offer - was much higher than at her previous care home. Throughout the ups and downs of my mother's needs over this period, the staff were unfailingly polite, helpful and went out of the way to make my mother as comfortable and well-cared for as possible. During the last 12 months when the world has been besieged by Covid, the home under the manager's leadership has, if anything, simply got better and better. Despite being unable to visit for weeks, the programme of activities in the home was stepped up and every effort made to introduce technology that allowed all residents still to connect with loved ones. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home and would certainly choose it again. It is not for the financially faint-hearted, but you do get great nursing care and really caring staff.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, which will be shared with the rest of the Team.
We have many fond memories of the past 3 years.

once again, thank you.

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Review from Paul R (Son of Resident) published on 23 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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What I like most about The Cambridgeshire is that the staff treat the residents with compassion and respect and there is a good ratio of staff to residents. Each resident is treated as an individual.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, which I will share with the Team. Once again, thank you.

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Review from Philip S (Son of Resident) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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The Cambridgeshire Care Home has some loving staff that look after my mum and make her feel like part of their family. The restricted visiting opportunities during this Covid crisis has been hard on my mum, who was used to almost daily visits. The staff make up for this the best they can, spending time to talk to her and helping her with things she finds difficult. The fabric of the home is well maintained, and when I do see my mum, she is relaxed, and says, she is well looked after. It's good to see that events for the residents are still being arranged within the home during the Covid crisis.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind review, I will share with all the teams.
The residents really do welcome these activities during this difficult time for all.

Once again, thank you for the kind words.

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Review from N H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was so happy to have found The Cambridgeshire Care Home, after visiting many others in our area, which did not meet the standards I had in mind, it was a relief to view this beautiful home. dad moved in just a few weeks later.
The home itself is super luxurious with a 5* hotel feel. The whole place is immaculate and no unpleasant smells which I found in all the other homes I visited! Dad was so relieved to have the care and security he needed in his last few months.
I would highly recommend this care home, slightly more expensive but worth every penny.

Thank you.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for those kind words on how you found the Home and your Dad's care whilst here with us.

I will share your feedback with the teams.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my mother entered the home almost 4-years ago, I've been very happy in the manner she has been looked after and the care she has received. I've always found the staff to be welcoming and friendly, and the home to be very clean and tidy. The meals and entertainment laid on are of the highest quality.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind words.

I will share your positive feedback with all of the teams.

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Review from F R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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People were lovely and friendly. My father was treated with dignity at all times and made to feel very welcome.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you very much for your review and kind words. I will share with all in the team.

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Review from S P (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since the initial visit two years ago, the care, service and personal attention have been superb.

The Cambridgeshire Care Home is a first-class outfit that should be a model for how care is provided. Staff are well trained, it is clear that they are valued and respected.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind review, I will share this with all the team.
We are pleased that you continue to be happy with the service and care we provide.

Once again, thank you!

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Review from J G (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad came to live at The Cambridgeshire Care Home for the last ten months of his life. The facilities and food were excellent. Staff were kind, skilled and caring. The coronavirus pandemic has been a huge challenge for care homes and The Cambridgeshire Care Home seemed to me to have prepared well and risen to the challenge although this did affect care and the residents will have found isolation very hard. At times it was hard to get through to staff looking after dad and my only suggestion is that more should be done to improve communication especially to front line staff.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you for your kind words and review.

I will ensure this is shared with the team and thank you for the feedback regarding communication also throughout this time, we have purchased additional phones to assist with this as part of this learning curve.

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Review from Liz R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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We looked at many care homes in and around Cambridge but this one ticked all the boxes for us. We would certainly recommend a very homely clean and well-run home. Mum was a resident for two years (May 2018 - May 2020) she was extremely happy there. We found all the staff very professional and caring. She didn’t go out of her room much as she had lost her confidence since Dad died, they had been together 68yrs, but she did enjoy going to the dining room at mealtimes. The food was of a high standard and presented nicely. Some days she would join in the activities, she especially enjoyed the special occasions eg The Annual Garden party when the rest of the family were able to enjoy the entertainment. There was always refreshments in the Bistro with pastries and fruit on arrival. During these uncertain times, the home certainly kept us informed of the changing circumstances and we were able to chat with mum on Face time.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. I will share it with all the team here at the home.

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Review from D P (Respite Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I stayed at The Cambridgeshire Care Home from 27th January to help recover for hysterectomy. Being 85 years old my family decided I need 2 weeks respite care. I found the staff (all kinds) management and all that was needed was there for me and would happily return if I needed to. Most helpful, kind and I left feeling well-rested and well looked after. All my visitors were most impressed.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind review.
I will share your feedback with all the Team.

Once again, thank you.

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Review from P C (Respite Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everything here has been excellent. Everything is beautifully clean. Staff are kind and treated me with kindness. Nursing staff were diligent and thorough. The prompt action of the emergency chord at night was within five minutes. Very small consideration - promptness of call during the day took longer. Overall, excellent convalescent stay.

Reply from Judith Wroe, Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Thank you very much for your kind review, and that you found your respite stay a positive one here with us.
I will share your positive feedback with all the Team.

once again, Thank you.

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Review from B C (Resident / Service User) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The strength of this nursing home is in the staff. They have some very dedicated and caring staff who go beyond expectation and care. There is care in presentation and cleanliness of the building and gardens. I particularly wish to commend night staff - week January 20th onwards. There is a real sense of unity as a group and they are very efficient in what they do.

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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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Bed Vacancies

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Posted: 06 September 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 a small number of 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

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Meet the Team (15)

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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