Yew Tree Cottage
Cambridge, CB21 · 6.4 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialYew House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
CQC: Good
Symonds House
44 Symonds Lane, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HY
Nursing home · 58 beds · Raveedha Care
- Weekly fee
- from £1,400
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2026
- Beds
- 58
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Symonds House's reported fee
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
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, £1,445 a week less than two places.
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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
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.
About Symonds House
Symonds House is a nursing home in Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Raveedha Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Symonds House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Symonds House has told us it charges from £1,400 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 40% above the typical residential fee in Cambridgeshire of £1,000 a week.
There are 140 registered care homes in Cambridgeshire. The nearest to Symonds House include Yew Tree Cottage, Churchfield Avenue and Orchard House Residential Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Raveedha Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2026)
- Council area
- Cambridgeshire
- Town
- Cambridge
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection prevention and control measures.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | from £1,400 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our weekly fees starts at £1400 all inclusive of care and accommodations except toiletries.” | Reported by the home “Our weekly fees starts at £1400 all inclusive of care and accommodations except toiletries.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,040 a week near Cambridgeshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Symonds House
How much does Symonds House cost?
Symonds House charges from £1,400 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Symonds House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Symonds House Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Symonds House provide nursing care?
Yes. Symonds House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Symonds House offer dementia care?
Yes. Symonds House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Symonds House have?
Symonds House is registered for up to 58 residents.
Care at home
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.
Charmaine C.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Adriana R.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 52 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Erika P.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 56 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Jonathan E.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 60 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near CambridgeshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,040
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Churchfield Avenue
Cambridge, CB22 · 7.7 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Orchard House Residential Care Home
Sawston, CB22 · 7.7 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,333 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week