
I was so impressed by the excellence of the staff, especially the carersDavid G(Respite Resident/Service User)



I was so impressed by the excellence of the staff, especially the carersDavid G(Respite Resident/Service User)



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...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
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
Please call us to discuss your loved ones care needs, to book a show round of the home or a pre-admission assessment.
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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Cambridgeshire Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- First Care Homes Group
- Private Owned
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)
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.
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.
We are so pleased Mum has settled so well.
Once again, thank you.
Excellent carers and facilities.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
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.
I will share with all of the staff team.
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.
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.
Considerate, efficient, caring and friendly.
I will share your kind words with all of the staff team.
Once again, thank you.
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.
Once again, thank you.
All very clean and safe. Helpful staff. Have to wait a long time sometimes when ringing for assistance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We have many fond memories of the past 3 years.
once again, thank you.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words, which I will share with the Team. Once again, thank you.
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.
The residents really do welcome these activities during this difficult time for all.
Once again, thank you for the kind words.
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.
I will share your feedback with the teams.
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.
I will share your positive feedback with all of the teams.
People were lovely and friendly. My father was treated with dignity at all times and made to feel very welcome.
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. I will share with all in the team.
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.
We are pleased that you continue to be happy with the service and care we provide.
Once again, thank you!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you very much for your kind review. I will share it with all the team here at the home.
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.
I will share your feedback with all the Team.
Once again, thank you.
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.
I will share your positive feedback with all the Team.
once again, Thank you.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 September 2026Please 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 08 Nov 2022Recipient: The Cambridgeshire Care Home
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Meet the Team (15)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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