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Station Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5LR
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18 December 2025
I have really enjoyed my respite care here
All the staff have been amazingly helpful kind and supportive.
Always lovely to be greeted, by all members of staff with a smile
My Fractured Femur and wrist are improving well, due to all the special care, nutriction, exercise classes and general
activities.
"Thank you", to you all.
09 December 2025
I would recommend Barley Manor, as it is a friendly and lively place to live. I came for a respite stay and loved it, so I decided to make it my permanent home. My family are close by, and it is a great joy for them to feel so welcomed by the staff when they come in to see me.
28 November 2025
My husband spent three comfortable and safe weeks having respite care at Barley Manor in late September and through October, and we both send huge thanks to all the staff for their care and attention. It is always difficult choosing a Care Home, and our choice was guided by location, and by
personal visits. Barley Manor has only been open for one year and so there were only a few reviews or personal recommendations. The Care Home is beautifully appointed and from the moment of entering, there is a huge welcome. The decor is lovely, the staff so friendly and caring and the food is quite excellent. . The cafe on the ground floor is a hub for everyone to gather and socialise - and enjoy too many delicious freshly baked cakes and pastries! Visitors likened it to a 5* hotel.
I had the reassurance that my husband was being very professionally and well looked after while I was away.
We would recommend Barley Manor to all and everyone without hesitation, and wish it a continued success.
11 November 2025
My Dad moved into Barley Manor three weeks ago and has settled well. The care home has a warm, friendly atmosphere and my Dad and us, as a family, have been made to feel welcome.
The admission process was informative, clear and above all empathetic and thoughtful. The client services manager
listened to my Dad's needs and then sensitively helped choose a suitable room for him. This person thought about Dad as an individual, not just someone to fill a room, she showed compassion and attention to detail.
The staff want my Dad to be happy, which is exemplified by the activity ladies who make a point of checking in with Dad and to our delight have got him attending events they put on, eg quiz. They listen to Dad, tune into his conversations and try to accommodate his interests.
The care team seems patient, calm, and responsive. Dad has had a few moments when he has felt anxious, but this is always quickly rectified, which is reassuring.
I would recommend Barley Manor wholeheartedly
26 August 2025
My experience is limited but overall I have a high regard for Barley Manor. In a new building it is stylishly decorated with many additional facilities such as a cafe, cinema, gym and hairdresser. There is also a beautiful garden. The staff are professional & caring. The food is good and meal times
are generally pleasant & relaxed. A good programme of entertainment & exercise is rn on a daily basis & there are trips out to e.g a National Trust. In summation a beautiful well run care home
13 August 2025
Excellent care, lovely decor, beautiful rooms, a friendly team and great food. Mum really enjoyed her trial stay at Barley Manor and is keen to make a permanent move. The cafe is a great hub and there are lots of activities.
17 July 2025
Barley Manor is an excellent nursing home. From the emergency reception in January of my cousin with dementia to the present day the care, understanding and sympathy of all the staff has been exceptional. The design and furnishing of the whole home and gardens is aimed at comfort and stimulation.
The activities provided for residents presses the right buttons of memories and involvement. The integration of local surgery and nursing home care is exemplary. My cousin has found the comfort and care she needs. Well done, Barley Manor.
25 June 2025
Was made most comfortable and welcome on my arrival and all arrangements ran smoothly. My room was pretty and spacious but above all staff were most helpful well trained and friendly. Lovely cinema and classes including keep fit. Skilled nursing to hand if required. My choice re activities, timing,
menu etc.; all so very reassuring for a potential full time resident. Friends welcome. My future decision to come here already made.
02 June 2025
I have found Barley Manor to be very homely. The staff are all friendly. The food is varied and delicious. My favourite space is the coffee area. The gardens are delightful.
13 May 2025
I think we are treated well and made to feel important which is good for moral. Everybody is extremely pleasant and helpful and I have enjoyed my sessions in the gym with a member of staff. The ladies who run activities are also very good at making mornings fun. Food is good and the theatre also
makes life interesting.
11 April 2025
I had been struggling to care for my husband's deteriorating Alzheimer's and really needed a break. I was so lucky to find Barley Manor, brand new with wonderful facilities so close to home. All the staff were welcoming, helpful and so empathetic. I was anxious about how he would settle in, and it
took a few days, but thanks to the kind and supportive staff he eas happy there and even joined in the activities.
Thank you so much.
31 March 2025
After I had been in hospital, my daughter and I looked at my having a period of rest and recuperation In a care home. We planned to visit Barley Manor.. Before this happened I had a fall and we decided to ask for a quick admission. The manager himself came to set up the move and to answer all our
questions. The move took place two days later and it was as easy as checking into an hotel. My ground floor single room with en-suite overlooked a peaceful garden area and it was of a good size. The building itself was very well provided with public rooms including lounges, dining room, hairdresser, cafe, cinema and gym. The food was of good quality especially the cakes and desserts and i could have had any of the meals as room service.
It's all about the quality of the staff. They were all friendly and very well trained for their roles and were responsive to any concerns. Nothing was too much trouble. The management is to be congratulated.
This sets the gold standard for carehomes.
29 January 2025
After an extremely stressful past two months with the decline of my mother's Alzheimer's, it became apparent to myself and brothers that she would need to have 24-hour care. We searched around the area and viewed a few places and our last visit was to Barley Manor Care Home.
When we arrived, we
had a lovely, warm greeting from the client services manager, she showed us around, spoke to us of her own experiences with her own mother, which was very personal and open. We had a long discussion with her, which made our choice a whole lot easier.
My mother was discharged from hospital straight to Barley Manor, the transition was seamless, the staff were very welcoming and put her at ease.
She was adamant she didn't want to stay but with their attention to detail and the way the staff have listened to her needs, she is now settling in very well and even taking part in activities which is a joy to see for us all.
Her care has been exemplary. A great place for our mother to be.
27 January 2025
We have been very pleased with the care given.
The staff have been very attentive and caring.
They have strived to make my brother-in-law as comfortable as possible and he is settling in gradually.
They have made his life much more tolerable and the management has helped us in every way
possible.
22 January 2025
Following a challenging time in hospital for my mum after a fall at home, we needed to find some local short-term respite care for her before returning home. The team were exceptionally welcoming from initial enquiry through to show around and Mum moving in.
Barley Manor Care Home is more than I
could have ever hoped for in care. After worrying for a long time, the step change from home to 24-hour care, I shouldn't have as the team has cared for Mum so well and now has stayed full-time. A beautiful home for a loved one putting both her and me at ease. Thank you.
22 January 2025
Very welcoming environment from the moment one enters reception. Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, very clean. Resident's bedroom is spacious, spotless, including en-suite facility. Ability to personalise the room with pictures and possessions to make room more homely. Staff available to discuss
any issues and reassure resident.
20 January 2025
I needed to find a care home at very short notice for my father, I called the care home at 11 am and by 2 pm, everything was in place to receive him that night. We arrived late at night (around 11 pm) and were met by four members of staff who took care of everything, making him feel comfortable and
secure on his first night in a strange bed. It was an amazing feat by the team at a time when we desperately needed a home for Dad.
Since then, the care has been first-class at every level, from just looking after my father to taking care of his medical needs: all of the team are lovely, the facilities are first-class (think five-star hotel).
Putting my father into care was an immensely difficult decision: reflecting on it 2 weeks later he ls so happy there and thanked me for doing it; this is down to the amazing facilities and staff at the home without which I doubt he would be as happy as he is.
09 January 2025
Generally good, sometimes there seems to be staff shortages, this could be due to recent opening. Television provided - disappointed there is no catch-up facility.
09 January 2025
The family chose this home because of its proximity to hospital where my wife was being treated. The staff were all very kind and accommodating and flexible in meeting my wife's changing needs. It was lovely to see the staff working together as a team for the benefit and comfort of the residents and
the visiting family and friends.
09 January 2025
Since moving here, he seemed to settle in very well and adapted to the new routine.
The staff, all of them, are very kind and friendly, they always have time to chat.
The room is lovely. The home is beautiful.
If there is an issue, there is always someone to listen and help.
Food is lovely most
of the time.
During the summer, mainly, but now as well, we have to find someone to unlock the door to be able to go out for a walk, which isn't always easy but understand why!
Latest Reviews for Barley Manor Care Home
18 December 2025
I have really enjoyed my respite care here
All the staff have been amazingly helpful kind and supportive.
Always lovely to be greeted, by all members of staff with a smile
My Fractured Femur and wrist are improving well, due to all the special care, nutriction, exercise classes and general
activities.
"Thank you", to you all.
09 December 2025
I would recommend Barley Manor, as it is a friendly and lively place to live. I came for a respite stay and loved it, so I decided to make it my permanent home. My family are close by, and it is a great joy for them to feel so welcomed by the staff when they come in to see me.
28 November 2025
My husband spent three comfortable and safe weeks having respite care at Barley Manor in late September and through October, and we both send huge thanks to all the staff for their care and attention. It is always difficult choosing a Care Home, and our choice was guided by location, and by
personal visits. Barley Manor has only been open for one year and so there were only a few reviews or personal recommendations. The Care Home is beautifully appointed and from the moment of entering, there is a huge welcome. The decor is lovely, the staff so friendly and caring and the food is quite excellent. . The cafe on the ground floor is a hub for everyone to gather and socialise - and enjoy too many delicious freshly baked cakes and pastries! Visitors likened it to a 5* hotel.
I had the reassurance that my husband was being very professionally and well looked after while I was away.
We would recommend Barley Manor to all and everyone without hesitation, and wish it a continued success.
11 November 2025
My Dad moved into Barley Manor three weeks ago and has settled well. The care home has a warm, friendly atmosphere and my Dad and us, as a family, have been made to feel welcome.
The admission process was informative, clear and above all empathetic and thoughtful. The client services manager
listened to my Dad's needs and then sensitively helped choose a suitable room for him. This person thought about Dad as an individual, not just someone to fill a room, she showed compassion and attention to detail.
The staff want my Dad to be happy, which is exemplified by the activity ladies who make a point of checking in with Dad and to our delight have got him attending events they put on, eg quiz. They listen to Dad, tune into his conversations and try to accommodate his interests.
The care team seems patient, calm, and responsive. Dad has had a few moments when he has felt anxious, but this is always quickly rectified, which is reassuring.
I would recommend Barley Manor wholeheartedly
26 August 2025
My experience is limited but overall I have a high regard for Barley Manor. In a new building it is stylishly decorated with many additional facilities such as a cafe, cinema, gym and hairdresser. There is also a beautiful garden. The staff are professional & caring. The food is good and meal times
are generally pleasant & relaxed. A good programme of entertainment & exercise is rn on a daily basis & there are trips out to e.g a National Trust. In summation a beautiful well run care home
13 August 2025
Excellent care, lovely decor, beautiful rooms, a friendly team and great food. Mum really enjoyed her trial stay at Barley Manor and is keen to make a permanent move. The cafe is a great hub and there are lots of activities.
17 July 2025
Barley Manor is an excellent nursing home. From the emergency reception in January of my cousin with dementia to the present day the care, understanding and sympathy of all the staff has been exceptional. The design and furnishing of the whole home and gardens is aimed at comfort and stimulation.
The activities provided for residents presses the right buttons of memories and involvement. The integration of local surgery and nursing home care is exemplary. My cousin has found the comfort and care she needs. Well done, Barley Manor.
25 June 2025
Was made most comfortable and welcome on my arrival and all arrangements ran smoothly. My room was pretty and spacious but above all staff were most helpful well trained and friendly. Lovely cinema and classes including keep fit. Skilled nursing to hand if required. My choice re activities, timing,
menu etc.; all so very reassuring for a potential full time resident. Friends welcome. My future decision to come here already made.
02 June 2025
I have found Barley Manor to be very homely. The staff are all friendly. The food is varied and delicious. My favourite space is the coffee area. The gardens are delightful.
13 May 2025
I think we are treated well and made to feel important which is good for moral. Everybody is extremely pleasant and helpful and I have enjoyed my sessions in the gym with a member of staff. The ladies who run activities are also very good at making mornings fun. Food is good and the theatre also
makes life interesting.
11 April 2025
I had been struggling to care for my husband's deteriorating Alzheimer's and really needed a break. I was so lucky to find Barley Manor, brand new with wonderful facilities so close to home. All the staff were welcoming, helpful and so empathetic. I was anxious about how he would settle in, and it
took a few days, but thanks to the kind and supportive staff he eas happy there and even joined in the activities.
Thank you so much.
31 March 2025
After I had been in hospital, my daughter and I looked at my having a period of rest and recuperation In a care home. We planned to visit Barley Manor.. Before this happened I had a fall and we decided to ask for a quick admission. The manager himself came to set up the move and to answer all our
questions. The move took place two days later and it was as easy as checking into an hotel. My ground floor single room with en-suite overlooked a peaceful garden area and it was of a good size. The building itself was very well provided with public rooms including lounges, dining room, hairdresser, cafe, cinema and gym. The food was of good quality especially the cakes and desserts and i could have had any of the meals as room service.
It's all about the quality of the staff. They were all friendly and very well trained for their roles and were responsive to any concerns. Nothing was too much trouble. The management is to be congratulated.
This sets the gold standard for carehomes.
29 January 2025
After an extremely stressful past two months with the decline of my mother's Alzheimer's, it became apparent to myself and brothers that she would need to have 24-hour care. We searched around the area and viewed a few places and our last visit was to Barley Manor Care Home.
When we arrived, we
had a lovely, warm greeting from the client services manager, she showed us around, spoke to us of her own experiences with her own mother, which was very personal and open. We had a long discussion with her, which made our choice a whole lot easier.
My mother was discharged from hospital straight to Barley Manor, the transition was seamless, the staff were very welcoming and put her at ease.
She was adamant she didn't want to stay but with their attention to detail and the way the staff have listened to her needs, she is now settling in very well and even taking part in activities which is a joy to see for us all.
Her care has been exemplary. A great place for our mother to be.
27 January 2025
We have been very pleased with the care given.
The staff have been very attentive and caring.
They have strived to make my brother-in-law as comfortable as possible and he is settling in gradually.
They have made his life much more tolerable and the management has helped us in every way
possible.
22 January 2025
Following a challenging time in hospital for my mum after a fall at home, we needed to find some local short-term respite care for her before returning home. The team were exceptionally welcoming from initial enquiry through to show around and Mum moving in.
Barley Manor Care Home is more than I
could have ever hoped for in care. After worrying for a long time, the step change from home to 24-hour care, I shouldn't have as the team has cared for Mum so well and now has stayed full-time. A beautiful home for a loved one putting both her and me at ease. Thank you.
22 January 2025
Very welcoming environment from the moment one enters reception. Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, very clean. Resident's bedroom is spacious, spotless, including en-suite facility. Ability to personalise the room with pictures and possessions to make room more homely. Staff available to discuss
any issues and reassure resident.
20 January 2025
I needed to find a care home at very short notice for my father, I called the care home at 11 am and by 2 pm, everything was in place to receive him that night. We arrived late at night (around 11 pm) and were met by four members of staff who took care of everything, making him feel comfortable and
secure on his first night in a strange bed. It was an amazing feat by the team at a time when we desperately needed a home for Dad.
Since then, the care has been first-class at every level, from just looking after my father to taking care of his medical needs: all of the team are lovely, the facilities are first-class (think five-star hotel).
Putting my father into care was an immensely difficult decision: reflecting on it 2 weeks later he ls so happy there and thanked me for doing it; this is down to the amazing facilities and staff at the home without which I doubt he would be as happy as he is.
09 January 2025
Generally good, sometimes there seems to be staff shortages, this could be due to recent opening. Television provided - disappointed there is no catch-up facility.
09 January 2025
The family chose this home because of its proximity to hospital where my wife was being treated. The staff were all very kind and accommodating and flexible in meeting my wife's changing needs. It was lovely to see the staff working together as a team for the benefit and comfort of the residents and
the visiting family and friends.
09 January 2025
Since moving here, he seemed to settle in very well and adapted to the new routine.
The staff, all of them, are very kind and friendly, they always have time to chat.
The room is lovely. The home is beautiful.
If there is an issue, there is always someone to listen and help.
Food is lovely most
of the time.
During the summer, mainly, but now as well, we have to find someone to unlock the door to be able to go out for a walk, which isn't always easy but understand why!