Best Care Homes in Cambridge
Cambridge has 44 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,703 beds. 5 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating — the highest possible CQC grade, including Queens Court. 36 homes are rated Good.
When choosing a care home in Cambridge, we recommend shortlisting three to five homes and visiting each in person. Pay attention to the atmosphere, speak with staff and current residents' families, and use our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support — is also essential before making a decision.
Cambridge has care homes specialising in dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care and 4 other care types.
Specialist Care in Cambridge
Queens Court
2 Downing Close,Bottisham,Cambridge
Fitzwilliam House Care Home
Rooks Street,Cottenham,Cambridge
Guyatt House
42 The Causeway,Burwell,Cambridge
Mill Lane
17A Mill Lane,Histon,Cambridge
Sunflowers Care Ltd
119 Histon Road,Cottenham,Cambridge
Woodlands Care Centre
Hawkins Road,Cambridge
Hallmark Arlington Manor Luxury Care Home
Wellbrook Way,Girton,Cambridge
Cambridge Manor Care Home
33 Milton Road,Cambridge
Hilton Park Care Centre
Bottisham,Cambridge
St Georges Court Care Home
Russell Street,Cambridge
The Cambridgeshire Care Home
176-178 Cambridge Road,Great Shelford,Cambridge
Buchan House Care Home
Buchan Street,Cambridge
Heathlands House
Bullen Close,Cambridge
Barley Manor Care Home
Station Road,Great Shelford,Cambridge
Cottenham Court Care Home
High Street,Cottenham,Cambridge
Midfield Lodge
Cambridge Road,Oakington,Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Nursing Home
369 Cherry Hinton Road,Cambridge
Symonds House
44 Symonds Lane,Linton,Cambridge
Hilton Park - Oaklands
Bottisham,Cambridge
Langdon House
20 Union Lane,Cambridge
Hatley Court
37 Burgess Road,Waterbeach,Cambridge
Waterbeach Lodge
Ely Road,Cambridge
Primrose Croft Care Home
Primrose Croft,Primrose Street,Cambridge
Alex Wood House
3a Fortescue Road,Cambridge
Brook House Care Home
45 Seymour Street,Cambridge
Winston House
Winston House,19 Brooklands Avenue,Cambridge
Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home
St Neots Road,Dry Drayton,Cambridge
Box Tree Cottage Residential Home
16 Way Lane,Waterbeach,Cambridge
Eden View
High Street,Bottisham,Cambridge
Yew Tree Cottage
15-17 Padlock Road,West Wratting,Cambridge
Pauline Burnet House
1 Pippin Drive,Chesterton,Cambridge
La Marsh
9 Crowlands,Cottenham,Cambridge
Yewdale Farm
West Fen, Willingham,Cambridge
Cambridgeshire County Council - 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge
40-44 Russell Street,Cambridge
Churchfield Avenue
21-23 Churchfield Avenue,Sawston,Cambridge
Chamarel
8 High Street,Longstanton,Cambridge
Rosewood
1 Edmund Close,Milton,Cambridge
1 High Street
1 High Street,Milton,Cambridge
Waterbeach
Fresh Fields,Primrose Lane, Waterbeach,Cambridge
Kay Hitch Way
4 Kay Hitch Way,Histon,Cambridge
Joyleen
Longlands,Bristol Road, Cambridge,Gloucester
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 44 CQC-registered care homes, with 1,703 total beds across the city.
What is the average CQC rating in Cambridge?
The average CQC rating for care homes in Cambridge is 4.1 out of 5. 5 homes have achieved Outstanding — the highest possible grade.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 5 Outstanding-rated care homes and 36 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding homes have passed the highest level of CQC inspection.
What types of care are available in Cambridge?
Care homes in Cambridge offer both residential care (personal care without nursing) and nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Specialist care types available include dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care, nursing care.
What are typical care home fees in Cambridge?
Care home fees in Cambridge vary by home type and level of care. Residential care typically ranges from £700–£1,200 per week; nursing care is usually higher. Those with assets below £23,250 may qualify for local authority funding — a care needs and financial assessment is required.
How do I choose the right care home in Cambridge?
Start by identifying the level of care needed (residential, nursing, or specialist). Then check CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person, speak with staff and families of current residents, and use our checklist to compare homes systematically. Read our full guide for step-by-step advice.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data