Question 1

How many care homes are there in Huntingdon?

Accepted Answer

Huntingdon has 16 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 12 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a care home cost in Huntingdon?

Accepted Answer

Cambridgeshire County Council pays an average of £918 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Question 3

Which care homes in Huntingdon were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Oakleigh Residential Care Home (7 July 2026), The Chase Care Home (23 April 2026) and Hill View (25 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

Which providers in Huntingdon offer residential care?

Accepted Answer

Care Assura lists 17 residential care homes in Huntingdon, including Brookfield Residential Home, Ferrars Hall Care Home, Hill House, Woodlands Residential Care Home, Saxon Manor Care Home, Oaktrees and The Chase Care Home. There are also specialist services such as The Manor - Care Home Physical Disabilities and Royal Mencap Society - 32 Kings Lane for adults with particular support needs. Ratings range from Outstanding through to one home currently marked Requires Improvement, with two newer services not yet inspected. Browsing the full listings lets you filter by rating and type to build a shortlist.

Question 5

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home offers help with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, meals and social activities, delivered by trained care staff. A nursing home provides all of that alongside 24 hour input from registered nurses, which is needed when someone has ongoing medical conditions or complex clinical needs. The homes listed on this page for Huntingdon are all residential rather than nursing settings. If nursing care is likely to be needed, it is worth discussing this during the care needs assessment so the right type of home is identified from the start.

Question 6

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Huntingdon?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and at night, and whether the same faces look after the same residents. Enquire about the activity programme, how meals are planned, and how the home communicates with families when something changes. It is fair to ask about the most recent CQC inspection and what the manager is working on to improve. Try to visit at different times of day, and if possible speak to a relative of a current resident.

Question 7

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Huntingdon?

Accepted Answer

Contact Cambridgeshire County Council and ask for an adult social care assessment, which you can do by phone or through their website. A social worker or assessor will then arrange to speak with the person needing care, usually at home or in hospital if a discharge is being planned. The assessment is free and does not commit you to any particular option. Once complete, you will receive a written summary and, if eligible, a financial assessment will follow.

Question 8

Can Cambridgeshire County Council fund a care home placement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the financial assessment shows that savings and assets fall below the national threshold, Cambridgeshire County Council can contribute towards the cost of a residential care home. The amount depends on income, capital and the fees charged by the chosen home. If a family wishes to pick a home priced above the council's standard rate, a third party top-up may be required. People who fund their own care are still entitled to a needs assessment and to advice on choosing a suitable home.

Question 9

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home?

Accepted Answer

Where possible, it helps to begin looking two or three months ahead so you have time to visit several homes and reflect on what feels right. In practice many families start the search under pressure, often following a hospital stay, and homes in Huntingdon will do their best to respond quickly. Even in urgent situations, try to visit before making a final decision. Keeping a shortlist ready, even before care is needed, can take a lot of stress out of the process later.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.	£918	£1,421 to £1,708
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,131	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Care Homes in Huntingdon

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16 care homes in Huntingdon

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