Home care · Cambridgeshire
Elderly care at home in Cambridge
Of the 27 home care agencies covering Cambridge, 40 offer elderly care; 39 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is The Care Staff Consulting Limited (2). 87% of the 23 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 2. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 8 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Helping Hands Cambridge: Good, on 2 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cambridgeshire daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 36 have it on their CQC registration.
- Among the 23 rated agencies, 20 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 3 are rated below Good, with 17 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Cambridge", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 40registered agencies
- 87%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 36are registered for dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Elderly care in Cambridge: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 27
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Elderly care · 25
- Physical disability care · 25
- Dementia care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 14
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 5
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyatt House Care | Sep 2022 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Helping Hands Cambridge | Jun 2026 | 1.9 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Alina Homecare - Cambridge | Feb 2023 | 3.2 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Greenwood Homecare Cambridge | Feb 2023 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Home Instead Cambridge | Jun 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 0.9 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 0.9 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Compassionate Heart | Apr 2019 | 1.5 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 1.7 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Oath Healthcare | Aug 2021 | 2.0 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Omanes Care Limited | Oct 2021 | 2.5 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | City Care Services | Oct 2017 | 3.8 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | Lead Care | Mar 2018 | 3.9 miles | 8 | |
| 14 | Future Care Solutions | Jun 2019 | 4.2 miles | 6 | |
| 15 | Eaton Home Care Limited | Nov 2019 | 5.1 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | TCS Homecare, Histon | Sep 2021 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 17 | Better Home Care | May 2018 | 5.2 miles | 6 | |
| 18 | Cambridgeshire County Council Reablement Service | Mar 2018 | 5.4 miles | 3 | |
| 19 | Fuchsia Homecare Cambridge | May 2021 | 5.7 miles | 6 | |
| 20 | Bircham House | Dec 2022 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 21 | Mercylink Care Cambridgeshire | Nov 2022 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 22 | Unified Home Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 5.1 miles | 5 | |
| 23 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 5.1 miles | 4 | |
| 24 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 25 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 7 |
| 26 | Connect Nursing Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 2 |
| 27 | Click Together Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 4 |
| 28 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 6 |
| 29 | Join Homecare LTD | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 3 |
| 30 | Nurse Plus UK - Bury | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 8 |
| 31 | Joining hands healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 4 |
| 32 | Verity Healthcare - Cambridgeshire | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 5 |
| 33 | Cambridge Care Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 3 |
| 34 | Aspire Plus Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 3 |
| 35 | Strawberry Fields | Not yet rated | – | 4.2 miles | 4 |
| 36 | TCS Homecare, Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 5 |
| 37 | ANK Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 8 |
| 38 | Perfect Care Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 5 |
| 39 | Cambridge Fullah Life Care Agency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 3 |
| 40 | Cambridge Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Cambridge registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Cambridge centre.
Elderly care in Cambridge: ratings, size and cost
Registered for elderly care: 40 out of 43 agencies covering Cambridge (93%). Of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 88% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Guyatt House Care, Helping Hands Cambridge and Alina Homecare - Cambridge lead the list for elderly care. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 1 fall within the last two years. 15 have an office within 2 miles of Cambridge centre. 17 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Cambridgeshire has 128 agencies registered for elderly care; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 93% of registrations here and 92% across Cambridgeshire.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Cambridgeshire: care needs assessment. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | – | 40 | 20 |
| Histon | 3.5 mi | 32 | 15 |
| Waterbeach | 5.1 mi | 24 | 11 |
| Cottenham | 5.6 mi | 20 | 10 |
| Sawston | 5.9 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Northstowe | 6.4 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 8.5 mi | 14 | 7 |
Help from the council
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about elderly care in Cambridge
Which home care agencies in Cambridge offer elderly care?
40 of the 27 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cambridge list elderly care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Guyatt House Care, Helping Hands Cambridge and Alina Homecare - Cambridge.
Are home care agencies in Cambridge well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 20 (87%) of the 23 rated, including 2 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 17 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Cambridge?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Cambridgeshire council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cambridgeshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Cambridgeshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Cambridge?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 40 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Cambridge for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Cambridge 25 (12 Good or Outstanding); Histon (3.5 miles): 32, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (5.1 miles): 24, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Cottenham (5.6 miles): 20, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Histon 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Waterbeach 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Cottenham 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Sawston 5.9 mi
- Elderly care in Northstowe 6.4 mi
- Elderly care in Cambourne 8.5 mi
- Elderly care in Linton 9.8 mi
- Elderly care in Papworth Everard 11.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.