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The Cambridgeshire Care Home

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

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

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

Care Provided by The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

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

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

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

Day trips once a month

Contact The Cambridgeshire Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Angie Ryan(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

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

Care Home Design/Build

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

Room Information

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

Visiting

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

Parking

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

The Cambridgeshire Care Home Reviews (123)

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9.8

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

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Review from Claire C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2017 Submitted via Website
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The Cambridgeshire Care Home offers an excellent level of care and facilities for its residents. The rooms are of a high standard and the menus are both varied and nutritious. The staff are helpful and caring and responsive to the requests of residents and family. It is a bonus that hairdressing, beautician, chiropody and optician services are all available in addition. As a family, we feel very lucky that a home of such standards is close enough for us to visit very regularly and gives peace of mind regarding the care that is delivered.

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Review from Sue D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Website
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Dad came here for a week's respite care, his first stay in a care home, and was naturally quite nervous. He left today, relaxed and happy and looking forward to his next visit. My mum was able to get the rest she needed from being his primary carer, and we all had peace of mind of knowing that he was being extremely well-cared for. Everything about the care home is excellent and it is a lovely environment to live in and to visit. The staff are attentive, caring and respectful, with a good sense of humour and a reassuring calmness and Dad could not have been in better hands. The facilities are great, the gardens are beautiful and the food outstanding. All the family were made welcome whenever we visited. I just hope that after all the excellent reviews there will be a place for Dad next time he wants to come!!

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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My mother was the first resident and is extremely happy.

My mother has stayed in two other care homes in Cambridge, one of which closed and the other was unsuitable. I visited no less than 18 other care homes in the vicinity before finding The Cambridgeshire Care Home.

In my experience, my consistent rating of "Excellent" for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is well deserved.

I recommend The Cambridgeshire Care Home without reservation.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 December 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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Posted: 29 July 2026

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

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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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