Maycroft Care Home

Maycroft Care Home is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire (SG8 6LB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Maycroft Care Home

Maycroft is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We support younger adults too, and we offer respite stays. Good care here looks like nothing much from outside. It is meals people finish, laundry that comes back with the right name in it, and staff who know which residents dislike being rushed. We take the trouble to get communication right for each person, including how we announce ourselves. It is the thing most often left partly done. For residents with physical disabilities we plan around what somebody can still manage themselves rather than what is quickest for us. For those living with dementia we protect routine and ask families for the history that makes a person make sense to us. We do not use agency staff more than we must, and when we do we make sure they are introduced properly rather than sent in cold. Couples and close friendships are supported rather than managed. People's relationships do not stop mattering when they move into a care home. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Relatives are welcome unannounced.

Care provided at Maycroft Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Maycroft Care Home

Where is Maycroft Care Home located?

Maycroft Care Home is a residential care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6LB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Maycroft Care Home provide?

Maycroft Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Maycroft Care Home's CQC rating?

Maycroft Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 March 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Maycroft Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Maycroft Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Maycroft Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Maycroft Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Maycroft Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Maycroft Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Maycroft Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Maycroft Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Maycroft Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Maycroft Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Maycroft Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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