Primrose Croft Care Home
Primrose Croft Care Home is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB4 3EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Primrose Croft Care Home
We at Primrose Croft Care Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Cambridge, providing specialist older person care and dementia support for those who need it most. Nestled within the Cambridgeshire community, our home has become a familiar and trusted place for families seeking compassionate, long term or short stay care for their loved ones. Our setting in the CB postcode area of Cambridge places us within easy reach of the surrounding community, meaning families and friends can visit with ease. The home itself is designed to feel just that, a home. Comfortable communal spaces invite conversation and companionship, whilst quieter corners offer moments of peace and reflection. Every effort has been made to create an environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at ease. Our care is thoughtfully tailored to each individual who lives with us. As a dedicated residential care home, we support older people with the everyday tasks that may have become more challenging, whilst always encouraging independence, dignity, and personal choice. For those living with dementia, our team approaches each day with patience, understanding, and a deep respect for the person behind the diagnosis. We recognise that dementia care is about more than routine. It is about creating gentle rhythms, familiar comforts, and meaningful moments that help residents feel grounded and understood. We also provide respite care, offering families a trusted place to turn when a loved one needs short term support, whether following a hospital stay, during a family holiday, or simply to give a regular carer a well earned rest. Respite stays give residents the opportunity to experience our home in a relaxed way, and many families find great reassurance in knowing this option is available whenever they need it. Primrose Croft Care Home holds an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, following its latest inspection. We are proud that every domain assessed, Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led, has been recognised as Good. For families, this rating offers meaningful assurance that the care provided here meets the high standards expected by the regulator, and that our team is committed to safe, kind, and thoughtful support across every aspect of daily life. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the emotions that come with it. If you are exploring options for a parent, partner, or relative in Cambridge or the wider Cambridgeshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about life at Primrose Croft Care Home, and help you feel confident about the next steps for your loved one.
Care provided at Primrose Croft Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Primrose Croft Care Home
Where is Primrose Croft Care Home located?
Primrose Croft Care Home is a residential care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Primrose Croft Care Home provide?
Primrose Croft Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Primrose Croft Care Home's CQC rating?
Primrose Croft 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 14 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Primrose Croft Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Primrose Croft Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Primrose Croft Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Primrose Croft Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Primrose Croft Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Primrose Croft 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. Primrose Croft 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. Primrose Croft 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?
No. Primrose Croft Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Primrose Croft 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Primrose Croft Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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