Hunters Down Care Home

Hartford Road, Huntingdon PE29 1XL
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  • Hunters Down Care Home, Huntingdon
Hunters Down is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65 and over including those living with dementia. The home is situated in Huntingdon and offers long term and respite care.

Hunters Down is divided into five units over two floors. Four units are equipped with their own communal lounge, dining area, kitchenette and bathroom facilities, while the fifth unit is a purpose-built unit with luxury suites built with its own private courtyard, a communal lounge and kitchen.

All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities.
Other facilities at Hunters Down include a café, a hairdressing salon, a cinema room and a guest bedroom.

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Care Provided by Hunters Down Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 102 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Anca Markley (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (102)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Hunters Down Care Home

  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,100
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,100
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,300
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Hunters Down Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Hunters Down Care Home Reviews (67)

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Hunters Down Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hunters Down Care Home has 67 reviews.

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Review from N C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan has been in the care home, Hunters Down for over a year now. I have visited many times and my nan is always happy every time I visited her. She said that the carers are always helping her and are always friendly and kind. She also said that she enjoys the activities in the care home, My dad told
me that the management is approachable and that they can talk to them anytime about my nan's care. I can recommend Hunters Down.

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Review from R G (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mothers care since first coming into the home to date, has been excellent. All the staff from management, carers + reception have been wonderful and as a family we could not have asked for more.

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Review from J D (Grandson of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall had a great experience with the care home, staff are lovely and helpful.
Giving residents a place to call home, with great activities thanks to the lifestyle co-ordinators.
Hope all the staff keep up the hard work, and keep doing a great job.

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Review from J A (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't praise Hunter's Down Care Home in Huntingdon enough. My Nan was a resident there, and the care she received was truly outstanding. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and always went the extra mile to make sure she felt comfortable and valued.
The home was clean, welcoming, and had
a warm, family-like atmosphere. It was wonderful to see my Nan happy, well cared for, and enjoying the activities provided. The staff always kept us informed, which gave our whole family peace of mind.
Hunter's Down is more than just a care home, it's a place where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and genuine warmth. I'm so grateful for the love and support they gave my Nan, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding care for a loved one.
Thank you to the amazing team!

Reply from Anca Markley, Home Manager at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to care for your Nan.


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Review from T T (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife was a resident for 7 years and received excellent care all that time, so did my family and I when visiting.

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Review from Clare C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Hunters Down Care Home for just over a year now, it took a while for her to settle in but the staff have been very good in helping her settle in. The food is excellent, staff are always friendly.

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Review from Pete S (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was in Hunters Down for only a short period at the end of his life. He was 94. The standard of care afforded to him by all of the staff was exemplary.
A wonderful Home which makes relatives feel most welcome and inclusive.
Thank you.

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Review from Ann S (Resident) published on 16 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really like it at Hunters Down because everyone is a good caring person. There are lots of activities for everyone to join in. I join most of them. We do keep fit and we often dance. The meals are good and plenty of choice offered. If you don't like something they will offer you something else.

Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. It is heartwarming to hear such positive comments from someone who lives at Hunters. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team.


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Review from Richard C (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent his last days at Hunters Down, he was treated with great care and respect. The Manager and all the other staff were so very kind to us. We would highly recommend it. Lovely clean home that smells fresh, well done to all the team at Hunters Down.

Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on the care and respect given to your father in his last days by the team at Hunters. I will ensure your comments are shared with the team in recognition of the great care provided by them.


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Review from Pamela T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following a fall and operation on a broken hip, my mother was transferred from the hospital to Hunters Down Care in July 2022. From her arrival, the care she has received has been exemplary. There have been periods when her health has given cause for great concern. However, in all circumstances, the
staff have kept me fully informed discussing options and respectfully listening to my wishes. Her well-being and quality of life have been enhanced with the daily care she receives. The food is excellent and has encouraged her to eat better. On two occasions I have requested meals for visiting family members and these were also very good. It was a welcome bonus to be able to book the small dining room available for these visits enabling us to have a private space. There is also a wonderful range of daily activities for the residents; all of which contribute to the joyful atmosphere. I feel blessed and am incredibly grateful for the dedicated care my 98-year-old mother receives.

Reply from Jayne Masterson, Regional Director at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for Hunters Down and acknowledging the wonderful care provided by the team to your mother. We will ensure your kind words are forwarded to the team in recognition of their dedication to your mother and all of the people we care for here.


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Review from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad spent the last nine months of his life at Hunters Down where he was given outstanding care, patience, kindness and respect by all the staff. The staff knew him well and truly made it his home and family. In his final days, as he died at Hunters Down, the staff showed such compassion and care
both to him and to my family. I can't thank them enough.

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Review from C G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my dad has received has been the best. Couldn't ask for any better. My dad enjoys their company and we have found that everybody is so friendly and caring, couldn't ask for better.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your glowing review of Hunters Down care home. We are pleased your dad is happy at the home.


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Review from Adrian C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law received an excellent compassionate care during his stay on Cromwell unit.
The staff were always friendly and caring and his face would light up when they came in his room.
We were very lucky to have had him placed in Hunters Down and would not hesitate to recommend their services.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of Hunters Down. We are pleased to hear that you would recommend the home to others.


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Review from J L (Friend of Resident) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having visited the care home recently I am extremely impressed with the very warm welcome and how each member of the community greets you. The facilities are superb for the people in care, with large spacious rooms, a varied menu. Everyone appears to be working as a team for the benefit of the person
in care. It is a pleasure to visit her, thank you.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Hunters Down Care Home

Thank you for your review of Hunters Down Care Home. It is great to hear you are so impressed with the home!


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Review from Jaki P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During my dad's time at Hunters Down, he was shown nothing but kindness by the staff on Montague. The attention to his care and well-being was superb.
I would like to thank them for all that they did for him and for the laughter.
I will miss you all.

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Review from Sarah F (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful Care Home. It is friendly and well-managed with very caring and professional staff in all departments. Hunters Down cared for my bedridden Mum during the last year of her life and did an outstanding job. Their end of life care was exceptional - supportive, compassionate and respectful of
Mum's wishes. Our family will be forever grateful. Thank you.

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Review from Janet F (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was at Hunters Down Care Home a year, she was always treated with respect and dignity. I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness.

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Review from Jane H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had to move my mother-in-law from a Care Home due to closure she had been in for 2 and a half years to Hunters Down and so were naturally anxious regarding the change, however it only took a short time for all at Hunters Down to get to know us as a family and also my mother-in-law who lived with
advanced dementia at that time. They listened, took our previous experience on-board and worked in partnership with us as a family until my mother-in-law passed away in May 2023
Hunters Down is strongly and empathetically led by a great home manager and specifically on Pepys Unit by a caring and consistent Nursing Team supported by a familiar and friendly caring team.
Thank you all at Hunters Down for your care in the last few months; we couldn't have chosen a better Care Home.

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Review from Keith M (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one my stepdad has received excellent care and nursing. The home is beautiful, clean and welcoming.
He has got involved with a number of activities and quickly felt part of a community. Food is good too.

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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hunters Down Care Home is the light at the end of the tunnel for myself and more especially my Mum who, after several falls culminating in a fractured hip, was finally assessed to need 24 hour care. Initially, my mum’s needs were not recognised and I had personally contacted Hunters Down with the possibility
of respite. From my first visit to view this lovely care home until my mum was finally transferred, the staff have been caring, friendly and professional. I was relieved when she arrived here, she has a beautiful, sunny room of a very high standard with quality furniture and absolutely spotless at all times. My mum is treated with dignity, respect and could not be better looked after. It is a relief to us that we can rest easy knowing she could not be in a better place. Thank you to all of the Hunters Down team.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Hunters Down Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.971 for Hunters Down Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.971

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.98 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hunters Down Care Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 registered maximum number of service users is 20.4. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.98

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 Dec 2019

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

Anca

Anca Roman

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2021

Anca became Home Manager at Hunters Down in December 2021 prior to
this Anca was manager at one of our sister homes, Buchan House,
Anca has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a QCF Level 5
in Leadership for Health and Social Care


Myrna

Myrna Flores

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2013

Myrna became Care Manager at Hunters Down in May 2013 but joined Hunters Down in 2010 as a Clinical Nurse Manager.
Myrna is a qualified Nurse and has worked as a General Nurse in hospitals and the community.
Myrna is responsible for the care delivered in the home and running of the home in the absence of the General Manager.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Down Care Home

What types of Care is Hunters Down Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Hunters Down Care Home provide?

Palliative Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Hunters Down Care Home have?

There are 102 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Hunters Down Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Hunters Down Care Home to the centre of Huntingdon?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.