Home care · Cambridgeshire
Dementia care at home in Waterbeach
30 of the 37 home care agencies covering Waterbeach offer dementia care, from 29 providers. The Care Staff Consulting Limited has the most, at 2. Among the 16 with a CQC rating, 81% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for dementia care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 6 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Helping Hands Cambridge, rated Good on 2 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cambridgeshire, checked daily.
- Good or Outstanding: 13 of the 16 rated agencies, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 14 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Cambridgeshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Dementia care at home in Waterbeach", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 30CQC-registered agencies
- 81%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 37
- Physical disability care · 35
- Elderly care · 34
- Care for adults under 65 · 32
- Dementia care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Mental health care · 23
- Learning disability care · 21
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helping Hands Cambridge | Jun 2026 | 6.3 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Greenwood Homecare Cambridge | Feb 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Alina Homecare - Cambridge | Feb 2023 | 3.9 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Eaton Home Care Limited | Nov 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | TCS Homecare, Histon | Sep 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Omanes Care Limited | Oct 2021 | 2.6 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Oath Healthcare | Aug 2021 | 3.2 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 3.5 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Compassionate Heart | Apr 2019 | 4.4 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Home Instead Cambridge | Jun 2018 | 5.3 miles | 8 | |
| 12 | Future Care Solutions | Jun 2019 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge | Jan 2020 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Unified Home Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Mercylink Care Cambridgeshire | Nov 2022 | 4.3 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 0.6 miles | 4 | |
| 17 | TCS Homecare, Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 18 | ANK Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 19 | Perfect Care Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 20 | Cambridge Fullah Life Care Agency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 3 |
| 21 | Nurse Plus UK - Bury | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 8 |
| 22 | Joining hands healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 4 |
| 23 | Verity Healthcare - Cambridgeshire | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 5 |
| 24 | Aspire Plus Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 3 |
| 25 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 6 |
| 26 | Join Homecare LTD | Not yet rated | – | 4.4 miles | 3 |
| 27 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 7 |
| 28 | Click Together Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 4 |
| 29 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 6 |
| 30 | Universal Complex Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Waterbeach registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How dementia care in Waterbeach compares
81% of Waterbeach's agencies (30 of 37) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. Of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding: 5 points below the 86% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Helping Hands Cambridge, Greenwood Homecare Cambridge and Alina Homecare - Cambridge lead the list for dementia care. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from June 2026. Within 2 miles of Waterbeach centre: 8 offices. 14 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Cambridgeshire, 109 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 81% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 79% across Cambridgeshire.
In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Cambridgeshire as a whole. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach | – | 30 | 13 |
| Cottenham | 3.2 mi | 29 | 13 |
| Histon | 3.8 mi | 31 | 14 |
| Cambridge | 5.1 mi | 35 | 16 |
| Northstowe | 5.9 mi | 31 | 15 |
| Soham | 7.6 mi | 19 | 12 |
| Newmarket | 8.9 mi | 14 | 7 |
Council support
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Common questions about dementia care in Waterbeach
Who offers dementia care at home in Waterbeach?
Of the 37 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Waterbeach, 30 list dementia care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Helping Hands Cambridge, Greenwood Homecare Cambridge and Alina Homecare - Cambridge.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Waterbeach?
13 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 16 with a rating, 1 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 14 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Waterbeach?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Cambridgeshire council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cambridgeshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cambridgeshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Waterbeach?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 30 was inspected or rated within the last two years, and 15 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Waterbeach?
In Waterbeach there are 30, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cottenham (3.2 miles): 29, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Histon (3.8 miles): 31, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Cambridge (5.1 miles): 35, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Cottenham 3.2 mi
- Dementia care in Histon 3.8 mi
- Dementia care in Cambridge 5.1 mi
- Dementia care in Northstowe 5.9 mi
- Dementia care in Soham 7.6 mi
- Dementia care in Newmarket 8.9 mi
- Dementia care in Ely 9.7 mi
- Dementia care in Sawston 10.0 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.