Care homes · Cambridgeshire
Care homes in Histon
7 care homes in Histon are registered with CQC, holding 383 beds in total. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 93% across Cambridgeshire and 83% across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees in Histon come to about £1,460 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 5 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 30 September 2026, Hallmark Arlington Manor Luxury Care Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in Cambridgeshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 5.
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Histon", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 7CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 5have nursing care
- 1rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Histon | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,460 | £1,460 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
Histon care homes, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 7
- Elderly care · 7
- Dementia care · 5
- Nursing care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
Bramley Court
What inspectors found: Staff understood how to protect people from poor care and abuse.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Hallmark Arlington Manor Luxury Care Home
What inspectors found: A community on the second floor provides specialist care for people living with dementia.
Est. £1.9k–£2.32k/wk
Etheldred House Care Home
What inspectors found: The service's main building is divided into four 'houses' over two floors.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Mill Lane
What inspectors found: The service was set up prior to the Registering the Right Support guidance.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Kay Hitch Way
What inspectors found: On arrival at the home visitors had their temperature taken, completed a health questionnaire and declaration, were required to wash their hands and were…
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Midfield Lodge
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Buchan House Care Home
What inspectors found: There were 55 people living at the home when we visited.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Dementia care homes in Histon
5 of the 7 care homes in Histon are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 5 registered for dementia.
How much care homes charge in Histon
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,530 a week |
Council rates in Cambridgeshire County Council: £24.32 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £918 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,131 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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A closer look at the data for Histon
By specialism, 4 of 7 list physical disabilities, 2 of 7 list learning disabilities and 2 of 7 list mental health conditions. Cambridgeshire has 9 Outstanding care homes in total; in Histon the figure is 2. CQC registered Midfield Lodge in May 2022, the newest on this list. Nursing care is available in 5 of 7 homes (71%); across Cambridgeshire the share is 36%. No nearby town we list has a higher share of its listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding than Histon (100%); Cottenham follows at 100%. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 14% in Histon, 18% across Cambridgeshire. At 55 beds on average, homes here are larger than the typical Cambridgeshire home (36 beds). 100% of rated care homes in Histon are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% of those rated among the 113 we list across Cambridgeshire. One rating goes back to September 2017: Kay Hitch Way. Ask what has changed since.
Care groups with care homes in Histon
- Excelcare Holdings 2 locally
- Carebase 1 locally
- Hallmark Care Homes 1 locally
- Salutem Bid Co Ltd 1 locally
- Voyage 1 locally
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How Histon compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histon | – | 7 | 7 |
| Cottenham | 2.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Cambridge | 3.5 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Waterbeach | 3.8 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Sawston | 9.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| St Ives | 9.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Care homes in Histon: your questions answered
How many registered care homes are in Histon?
As of Oct 2026, 7 care homes in Histon are registered with CQC. Of these, 5 provide nursing care and 5 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Bramley Court, Hallmark Arlington Manor Luxury Care Home and Etheldred House Care Home.
How are care homes in Histon rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 7. Of those, 7 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Histon?
Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Can Cambridgeshire council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Cambridgeshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Cambridgeshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Histon?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 7 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 6. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care homes in towns near Histon?
Histon has 7, with 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cottenham (2.4 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cambridge (3.5 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (3.8 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Histon
- Care homes in Cottenham 2.4 mi
- Care homes in Cambridge 3.5 mi
- Care homes in Waterbeach 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Sawston 9.4 mi
- Care homes in St Ives 9.4 mi
- Care homes in Soham 11.3 mi
- Care homes in Ely 12.2 mi
- Care homes in Melbourn 12.4 mi
More for Histon, plus guides
- Paying for care in Cambridgeshire
- Best rated care homes in Cambridgeshire
- Nursing homes in Cambridgeshire
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Outstanding services in Cambridgeshire, 2026
- Home care in Histon (38)
- NHS-funded nursing care
- Understanding CQC ratings
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- When is it time for a care home?
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