How much does residential care home cost in Cambridgeshire?

Residential care home in Cambridgeshire costs £1,579 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,196 per week, so Cambridgeshire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Cambridgeshire council pay for my care?

Cambridgeshire council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Cambridgeshire contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Cambridgeshire adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Cambridgeshire with the most recent inspection rating. TreatCompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the residential care home cost in Cambridgeshire?

Long-term residential care without nursing — accommodation, meals, personal care and supervision for older adults who can no longer live independently. The £1,579 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. TreatCompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Residential care home in Cambridgeshire: cost per week

The residential care home cost in Cambridgeshire is £1,579 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Cambridgeshire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Cambridgeshire

More expensive than the national average

£1,579

per week

National median

£1,196

England-wide

Private self-funder

£2,053

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Cambridgeshire

Council baseline

£1,579

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £82,108.

Self-funder guide

£1,895-£2,211

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £2,053 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£266,851

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £205,270.

This is already a high-fee area. Room choice, dementia support and provider group can push quotes materially above the baseline. For nursing placements, the current England standard NHS-funded nursing care rate is £268 per week.

What to check in a care home fee quote

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential care 18-64	£1,464.548
Residential care 18-64	£1,464.548
Residential care 18-64	£2,396.226
Residential care 18-64	£2,396.226
Residential care 18-64	£1,167.355
Residential care 18-64	£1,167.355
Residential care 18-64	£2,955.567
Residential care 18-64	£2,442.308
Residential care 18-64	£2,958.233
Residential care 18-64	£1,079.961
Residential care 18-64	£1,079.961
Residential care 65+	£930.603
Residential care 65+	£930.603
Residential care 65+	£1,104.819
Residential care 65+	£1,104.819
Residential care 65+	£945.587
Residential care 65+	£945.587
Residential care 65+	£1,989.418
Residential care 65+	£2,320.513
Residential care 65+	£1,971.409
Residential care 65+	£956.263
Residential care 65+	£956.263

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