Care home costs in Cambridgeshire
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 140 care homes registered with the CQC in Cambridgeshire, East of England. 10 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Cambridgeshire is £1,000 a week, about £52,000 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,000 and £1,333. That is about 25% less than the East of England average of £1,329. That is about 23% less than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing homes charge more because registered nurses are on site. Across the East of England the typical nursing fee is £1,552 a week. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Florence House Residential Home in Huntingdon is the least expensive at £950 a week and Montague House in Huntingdon the most at £1,650. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
Nursing care: £1,552 a week in the East of England
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Cambridgeshire, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Cambridgeshire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Cambridgeshire | Not a care home | £1,040 | 4% above |
| Florence House Residential Home | Huntingdon | CQC: Good | £950 | 5% below |
| Paxton Hall Care Home Dementia | St Neots | CQC: Good | £950 | 5% below |
| Potton View | Sandy | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Southwell Court | Royston | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Orchard House Residential Care Home Dementia | Sawston | CQC: Good | £1,333 | 33% above |
| Symonds House Nursing · Dementia | Cambridge | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 40% above |
| Woodlands Residential Care Home Dementia | Huntingdon | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 40% above |
| Cromwell House Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Huntingdon | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,500 | 50% above |
Most expensive care homes in Cambridgeshire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague House Nursing · Dementia | Huntingdon | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,650 | 65% above |
| Cambridge Grove Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Cambridge | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,625 | 63% above |
| Cromwell House Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Huntingdon | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,500 | 50% above |
| Woodlands Residential Care Home Dementia | Huntingdon | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 40% above |
| Symonds House Nursing · Dementia | Cambridge | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 40% above |
| Orchard House Residential Care Home Dementia | Sawston | CQC: Good | £1,333 | 33% above |
| Southwell Court | Royston | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Potton View | Sandy | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Cambridgeshire compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire | £1,000 | 10 | |
| North Northamptonshire | £1,169 | £1,260 | 4 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Cambridgeshire normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Cambridgeshire
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Cambridgeshire council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Cambridgeshire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,040 a week near Cambridgeshire for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Cambridgeshire is £1,000 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,200 a week. 14 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Cambridgeshire cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Cambridgeshire charges £1,000 a week, based on 10 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Cambridgeshire cost a year?
At £1,000 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £52,000, and nursing care about £80,704. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Cambridgeshire?
Florence House Residential Home in Huntingdon has the lowest published fee we hold for Cambridgeshire, from £950 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Cambridgeshire council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Cambridgeshire council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Cambridgeshire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,040 a week near Cambridgeshire, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Cambridgeshire residential fee of £1,000 it is similar or a little more for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.