The Cambridgeshire Care Home

176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JU
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  • The Cambridgeshire Care Home, Cambridge
Purpose built & delivering the highest possible standards.

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.

The Cambridgeshire Care Home is situated within attractive landscaped gardens, built with a large glass frontage which provides fantastic views of the gardens. As well as a comprehensive activities programme, offering a variety of meaningful activities, residents at The Cambridgeshire Care Home have a cinema which shows Residents favourite films, a nail salon, hairdressing salon, visiting Chiropody service, an Exercise Therapist and private dining facilities along with a bistro near the reception area offering coffees, teas, pastries and fresh fruit, lunch and afternoon tea (must be booked in advance).

The Cambridgeshire Care Home also offers residents a choice of lounges where they can chat, relax and take in the beautiful landscaped gardens, as well as enjoy an aperitif before dining whilst choosing from the fine dining menus.

First Care Homes are passionate about ensuring residents continue to lead active lives and play a fulfilling role in the local community, to whatever extent they wish.

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Care Provided by The Cambridgeshire Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 72 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angie Ryan (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Private Self Funding
    • Ages from 18 to 105
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (72)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2017
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Cambridgeshire Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,595 – £1,945
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,745 – £1,945
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,645 – £1,995
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,795 – £1,995
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,900 – £2,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,900 – £2,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,900 – £2,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,900 – £2,000

  • Please contact us to discuss our range of rooms and weekly 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 – 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
    Exercise Therapist - live exercise classes and one to one session
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Cambridgeshire Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • 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 (103)

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The Cambridgeshire Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Cambridgeshire Care Home has 103 reviews.

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Review from Jacek G (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident of the Gt. Shelford home and I think she had a marvellous time there. We had tried to look after her at home but it became apparent that even with 24-hour days of three shifts of care nurses and family members the good old family home was an issue.


At Gt. Shelford, the constant

attention, the very high level of care and, I must say, the equally high quality cuisine ensured that my mother's autumn months were spent wrapped within a mantle of mentally stimulating and physically comforting friendship of luxurious comfort.


Even after my mother passed, the customer relations manager and deputy home manager went out of their way to help the family with much emotional support. One may not realise it until afterwards, but the time, help and attention we received form all the staff at the Home was a substantial support during the time the family needed it the most. This is something more lies outside a 'business plan', it is humanity, friendship and the essence of 'care'.


Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your beautiful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home highlighting our exceptional care, kindness, wonderful cuisine and activities for Residents and Families. We offer excellent palliative care, meeting Residents End of Life wishes, upholding the Gold Standard Framework of excellence. We feel honoured to have been able to care for your Mother and support you all as a Family. We look forward to seeing you again, you will always be part of our Family and are always welcome.


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Review from Steve R (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moved my mother here from Lancashire in December from a care home she had settled in for the past year. The Cambridgeshire Care Home team have done a superb job settling her in. She is looking great and is very much at ease. She loves the staff and the environment. I found the staff responsive and very
professional.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, the teams are delighted to hear your very positive feedback. Your Mother is a delightful lady and always full of joy, she has a wonderful spirit and we enjoy her company very much. Looking forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from M E (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy we chose The Cambridgeshire Care Home for Mum. She is happier there than she has been in decades. She laughs a lot and makes the staff laugh, even though she is sliding into dementia.
The staff know her likes, dislikes and foibles. They clearly love her and are very attentive, treating
her with kindness and patience at all times.
Food is delicious, varied and plentiful. I was a little concerned on a recent visit that Mum wasn't eating all her lunch. It turns out that she regularly has three breakfasts which the staff cheerfully help her with.
Her room is nicely decorated and she has several pieces of furniture and paintings on the wall, making it home from home.
The communication from the staff is excellent - they will telephone if there is something to pass on about an aspect of Mum's care and are always available to talk and listen when I visit.
The activities are varied; Mum gets a lot out of meeting baby goats and lambs, singing and listening to the Banjo man, to name a few.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home and all we offer to our Residents. We enjoy our resident's company, get to know them and are happy to accommodate their needs and wishes. Your Mum is a wonderful character and we all enjoy her company, she makes us laugh frequently and does enjoy the variety of activities we have throughout the week. So glad you like your Mum's newly decorated room, it gives us great pleasure to update rooms with residents making independent choices towards their decor and surroundings. Very important that we are offering them these choices. We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from A H (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A good friend of mine has been living here for the past year. I visit her on a regular basis and I'm always impressed with the staff and facilities. Staff are attentive to not only the residents, but also guests. Special attention is paid to all aspects of residents, ensuring quality care. The facilities
are very well-kept, clean, welcoming, and beautifully decorated for the holidays. The home offers a range of engaging activities for residents to participate in on a daily basis. It is with pleasure I recommend Cambridgeshire Care Home.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we enjoy your visits and the time you take to spend with our residents. Our head of Wellbeing will be so delighted to hear you enjoyed our Christmas decorations, he enjoys making the care home a welcoming environment whilst celebrating a number of events and special days. We always look forward to seeing you, thank you once again.


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Review from C L (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having to put your loved one into a home is the worst feeling ever. I cannot rate the whole team highly enough. All of the home staff have been brilliant not only to my husband but to me as well. Friendly chats with all staff, a very happy home from home to be in and visit.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are so proud to know you think so highly of our Teams and how supportive we are for you and your Husband. We pride ourselves on having a wonderful, caring, happy team of people. Happy Staff Happy Home. We always look forward to seeing you and having a chat with you both. Looking forward to seeing you later.


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Review from B L (Cousin of Resident) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Superb care and good opportunities for residents to meet and chat. One downside, it would be better for the residents if more staff could speak English more clearly as most residents seem to be hard of hearing and this can make understanding difficult.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we take your feedback very seriously. We realise it is difficult for some of our Residents, who are sometimes also hard of hearing, to understand conversation from time to time, despite all our staff having an excellent level of English, both spoken and written, which is assessed prior to employment. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to those we support; so we will be addressing your feedback to all our teams to remind them to address our Residents directly and give them time to respond. We are delighted that you recognise the opportunities we offer Residents to meet, make new companions, have a choice of activities and that we are encouraging and supporting them to carry on their hobbies and interests and to try new things. Thank you once again, we look forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from O S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has lived at Cambridge Care Home for over two years, and we both agree that it could not have been a better choice.
It's a bright, welcoming place with comfy rooms, well-tended and attractive gardens, and plenty of space for the various activity groups to meet or just chat.
Having so many
on-site services like hairdressing and podiatry makes life easy and we love the Bistro when we're visiting for coffee and cake with Mum. Catering deserves a special mention as the meals are freshly prepared and are of a very high standard.
The staff are unfailingly cheerful, warm, friendly and efficient and always go the extra mile. It really feels like a home from home!

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. The teams will be thrilled to hear your comments and praise. It is a pleasure for us to be here for your Mother and you as a family and we are so glad you make use of the facilities together. We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fabulous Christmas celebration season The Cambridgeshire Care Home have given us. Where do I start?
The attention to detail of all the wonderful decorations including the amazing fairy lights well before the big day.
The spirit of the happy go lucky party atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland
enjoyed by all.
The wonderful memories of spending Christmas Day with my lovely mum enjoying a very tasty meal. The Cambridgeshire Care Home even assisted in putting our tables together with other residents which enhanced the party atmosphere. Nothing fazed the staff at all.
My mum has now been experiencing each and every day the best care we could have asked for after one year. We often remark she looks better now than she did one year ago.
I feel that Cambridgeshire Care Home are all extended family members. The love, care, transparency and consistent commitment is exceptional. We have no hesitation in recommending The Cambridgeshire Care Home to all we meet. Well done.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care and our Christmas Season. We are always so happy to welcome you all to our festivities and really appreciate how much you, as families, give back to us. It really is one big happy family, we are all so proud to be part of such a wonderful care home offering exceptional care and support for everyone.


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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been very kind to my mother over the last four years. They all seem very genuine in their interactions with her and she is happy and I know she feels safe at the home. Happy to recommend the care home to other families.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. It is our honour to be able to care for your Mother, she is a wonderful lady and a great character. We look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Review from Glynis B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From early December The Cambridgeshire Care Home came more alive with lights, refreshments (mulled wine), energy and joy. The Winter Wonderland event was well attended, not to be missed next year, the food fabulous (as always) the entertainment and stalls, a great festive vibe. The staff go out of their
way to make sure the residents and their loved ones are included and catered for. Credit must go to the Home Manager and all the staff for putting on such a warm festive event.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are thrilled you enjoyed the Winter Wonderland Christmas event, we are very proud of our events and are delighted that so many family and friends joined us. Our Home Manager loves to be involved with the events and ensures everyone from Residents to Family, staff and Visitors are all having a wonderful time. Look forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at The Cambridgeshire Care Home since September 2024. We are so thrilled with the care she is receiving. The staff have been friendly, helpful and welcoming from the start and there is a great sense of family and care. Communication is very good and we have been kept in touch on any
issue, however small. Mum is living with quite severe dementia and needs a lot of stimulation. There are plenty of activities which families can also join in when visiting! Family and visitors are made so welcome at any time of the day and it feels as close to a home from home as such a place can do.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home, we are so happy that you feel the warm homely welcome and wonderful atmosphere we offer. Our dedicated Activity and Wellbeing Team of 6 staff will be so pleased to know that their offering of person-centred and sensory activities, as well as one-to-one time with Residents, to allow them to continue their hobbies, interests or enjoy garden walks is appreciated. We are so glad you join in the activities too, lovely to have Families taking part.


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Review from M C (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been a resident for four months. We were made so welcome on our initial visit to the home by every member of staff and that welcome has continued throughout my husband's residence there. He has settled very happily, is extremely well cared for by amazing supportive staff and enjoys the
excellent range of activities on offer each day. All the residents are treated with respect and dignity but most importantly with love.
The home is spotlessly clean, the rooms are attractively furnished and residents are encouraged to personalise them with favourite pieces of furniture and pictures from home.
The food for every meal is delicious, beautifully served in attractive dining areas and birthdays are celebrated with wonderful birthday cakes.
If we have any concerns they are dealt with immediately and likewise the staff inform us immediately if they have any concerns about my husband.
We are delighted with the care and support we have received in making this decision.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. It is our pleasure and honour to be able to care for your Husband and you all as a family. We are so pleased that you all feel so supported, and that you recognize our standards of keeping a spotlessly clean home and being able to offer a highly nutritious and delicious menu, as chosen by our Residents, prepared and cooked for by our classically trained Chefs. We always look forward to seeing you as you are a wonderful family. Thank you once again for your wonderful review, the Teams will be thrilled and proud to hear all about it.


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Review from A M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home administrator, deputy home manager and the team to the rescue! Professional, sympathetic yet very personal help, advice and assistance at the drop of a hat. So reassuring to know that your loved ones are in, without any doubt, the safest of hands.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to send such a wonderful review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. We are all so proud to read it and so pleased that we were able to make a team effort to complete a swift admission for your loved one. Wishing you all the very best.


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Review from H R (Niece of Resident) published on 24 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful to see my aunt and uncle being cared for so well. My aunt was loving the Christmas background music and tapping her feet and Uncle was content and happy. We had lots of laughs, in and out of dementia, and some poignant moments too. The staff were attentive and kind and friendly, including
management, receptionist and carers. I will be back!

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. So happy that you were able to enjoy your visit with your loved ones and make some very happy memories. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Best Wishes and Merry Christmas from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.


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Review from Valerie G (Respite Resident) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great welcome, delightful friendly staff. I was convalescing after a knee replacement. My only concern was not enough physiotherapy, which was necessary for me. During my two week stay I found the food was excellent. I was keen to progress, so I did as much for myself as I could. I had a game ready
machine which needed regular supply of ice, this was a problem initially because of the kitchen closing at 6pm but a small freezer was found, which made life easier. Thank you.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. So pleased our highly trained staff were able to resolve the issue for you with a supply of ice, it was no problem for us to be able to aide your recovery. We are delighted you were able to carry on your exercises after your exercise classes and one to one time with our Strengthening and Condition Coach, his visits to the home twice a week are a great boost for Residents and our outcomes for falls preventions speaks volumes.


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Review from Jane M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have unexpectedly been very unwell since April and unable to visit my Mum in the Cambridgeshire Care Home. Obviously Mum has been concerned and very worried about my health and upset that I couldn't visit her, but all of the staff have gone the extra mile to support and reassure her during my absence.
I am very grateful, knowing that Mum was well cared for, and it was one less thing for me to cope with during my illness and recovery. I have recently started visiting again and receive as much care and support from the staff as Mum does! Thank you to everyone for making such a difficult time much easier, and for the care and attention given to both myself and my Mum and making us feel like we are part of one big family.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

We are all so pleased to see you back in the home which means you are getting back to health. We've all missed you. Thank you for your lovely review of the home and the supportive and caring staff, it really does mean a lot to us.


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Review from S T (Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff from top to bottom were wonderful and so caring. I will always have fond memories of them all.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your very thoughtful review, we are just so pleased to have cared for you. We all enjoyed your company and wish you well. Do stop by if you are ever passing and join us for a coffee and homemade cake.


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Review from T P (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Making judgements and/or comments on a place that you don't visit that often, sometimes not for that long and only experiencing a small part of the operation can be risky. Perceptions might be skewed by your relative's or loved one's own views when they themselves are not aware of the extent of the
whole operation and organisation.
For these reasons, one's judgements become more valid as time goes by and a 'portfolio of snippets' becomes the bigger picture, both of the care home itself and one's sense of how that relative or loved one is generally getting on.
This crystallised with this summer's luau (garden party on steroids!) when at the first real opportunity in some years, most of the home's staff and residents were out and about in lovely weather. We always knew the staff were great but to observe them in such circumstances was a whole new angle and I can safely say it was their natural habitat! The care and affection for the residents were at a level I had never before realised.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your amazing review of The Cambridgeshire Care Home. I can't wait to share this with the teams, everyone will be thrilled that you think so highly of them all and that our 5* care is so natural and great. We really enjoy caring for our residents and planning our events to include families and friends, it is always so nice to hear how much it is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at our next event, thank you once again.


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Review from Jenny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very beginning, the staff have all been welcoming, supportive and caring to both me and my mother. It is very much a family atmosphere and residents are treated with dignity and respect. Mum has been very well cared for and has been happy during her time here.

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

We are all so glad and proud that you and Mum have received the best of care and support from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home. Five Star treatment for Five Star Residents. Wishing you both the very best from us all at The Cambridgeshire Care Home.


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Review from Phil C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I must commend The Cambridgeshire Care Home on the friendly and family environment that they provide to residents and their families. Nothing seems too much trouble to make residents feel safe, loved and cared for. We chose this home after much careful research and feel confident we have chosen the
best possible place to care for our loved one. Thank you so much for all you do!

Reply from Yvonne Quigley, Customer Relations Manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home

Thank you so much for your very kind review and positive feedback. I will share this with the teams, they will be highly delighted to know you would recommend us and how professional and well-led we are. We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.835 for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (372 Excellents x 5) + (67 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 442 Ratings = 4.835

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Cambridgeshire Care Home is based on 38 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 72 registered maximum number of service users is 14.4, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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: 16 Dec 2022

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    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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Bed Vacancies

Bed Vacancies

posted 15 Feb 2025

Please call for more details about our room availability, if you wish to be added to the waiting list or to arrange a show round of the home.


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Meet the Team (14)

Angie

Angie Ryan

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 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 resident's experience and helps them feel at home right from day one


Tina

Tina Popescu

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager/Clinical Lead

Joined: 2021

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

Gary Taverner

Job Title: Head of Care Kings Unit

Joined: 2017

I ran my own business after leaving Sixth Form college, I made fixings for a variety of industries. In 2013 I joined NHS Care in the Community 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.


Vicky

Vicky Monenciu

Job Title: RGN Head of Care Queens Unit

Joined: 2022

Details to follow


Napoleon

Napoleon Gavino

Job Title: RGN Head of Care Wimpole Unit

Joined: 2023

Details to follow


Andy

Andy Jones

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse

Joined: 2020

I completed my RMHN training at Fulbourn Hospital in 1989. I have worked in the NHS since 1986 and then in Private Health Care since 2016. I have worked in two care homes prior to coming to The Cambridgeshire Care Home.


Kevin

Kevin Bridges

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 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.


Sarah Louise

Sarah Louise Manton

Job Title: Training and Development Manager

Joined: 2020

Sarah takes all members of staff through compulsory training, induction training and refresher courses at The Cambridgeshire Care Home and at Park View Care Home, Ipswich.


Sarah is an RGN and has worked for a major airline for over 30 years as a cabin crew.


Yvonne

Yvonne Quigley

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager

Joined: 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 homes. I am a very caring and passionate person and really enjoy working with older people.


Carol

Carol Jacklin

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2023

I was born in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire and moved to St Ive's. 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

Kila Harris

Job Title: Head Receptionist

Joined: 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.


Tom

Tom Collen

Job Title: Head of Wellbeing

Joined: 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.


Renata

Renata Bridges

Job Title: Hospitality Operations Manager

Joined: 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.


Richard

Richard Trigwell

Job Title: Site Maintenance Operative

Joined: 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.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Cambridgeshire Care Home

What types of Care is The Cambridgeshire Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Cambridgeshire Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Cambridgeshire Care Home have?

There are 72 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Cambridgeshire Care Home?

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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Cambridgeshire Care Home to the centre of Cambridge?

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