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Nursing homes in Cambridgeshire

49 of the 140 care homes in Cambridgeshire are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 37 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Cambridgeshire. The typical residential care home fee in Cambridgeshire is £1,000 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published

Typical fees in Cambridgeshire

Based on 140 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Residential care
£1,000 a week
Usually £1,000 to £1,083 · 4 homes with fees

Not enough nursing homes in Cambridgeshire have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Cambridgeshire cost?

Not enough nursing homes in Cambridgeshire have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Cambridgeshire is typically £1,000 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Cambridgeshire?

49 of the 140 CQC-registered care homes in Cambridgeshire are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Cambridgeshire?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Cambridgeshire?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Cambridgeshire council for a needs assessment.