The Cambridgeshire Care Home
176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford,
Cambridge
CB22 5JU
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
Visiting hours not restricted but they do ask that you avoid early mornings and meal times.
Many disabled bays, on site visitor and staff parking in marked bays.
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.
Review from Claire C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2017
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Review from Sue D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2017
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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2017
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5.0 out of 5
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
I recommend The Cambridgeshire Care Home without reservation.
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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.
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.
Date: 16 Dec 2022
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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
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.
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.
Job Title: RGN Head of Care Queens Unit
Joined: 2022
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Job Title: RGN Head of Care Wimpole Unit
Joined: 2023
Details to follow
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
