Sunflowers Care
Sunflowers Care is a nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB24 8UQ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Sunflowers Care
We at Sunflowers Care are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of Cambridge, providing a warm, supportive home for adults with complex needs across Cambridgeshire and the wider East of England. Our nursing home is thoughtfully located within the CB postcode area of Cambridge, offering residents the reassurance of a peaceful residential setting whilst remaining well connected to the vibrant life of the city. The surroundings have been designed with comfort, accessibility, and dignity in mind, creating a welcoming environment where residents can truly feel at home. Families visiting loved ones will find the location convenient and the atmosphere calm, personal, and unhurried. At Sunflowers Care, we specialise in supporting adults living with a range of complex needs, including those requiring nursing care, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, people living with physical disabilities, and those with visual or hearing impairments. We are also proud to welcome younger adults, recognising that meaningful, age appropriate care makes a profound difference to quality of life. In addition, we offer respite care, giving family carers the peace of mind that their loved one is in safe, capable hands whilst they take much needed time to rest and recharge. In practice, this means our team takes the time to truly know each resident as an individual. We build personalised care plans that reflect not only clinical needs but also preferences, routines, hobbies, and aspirations. For families, this translates into open communication, genuine partnership, and the confidence that their relative is being cared for by people who understand the subtleties of complex conditions and the importance of promoting independence, choice, and dignity every single day. We are extremely proud that the Care Quality Commission has awarded Sunflowers Care an Outstanding overall rating. Within that inspection, our home was rated Outstanding for being Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well led, alongside a Good rating for Effectiveness. For families, an Outstanding rating is one of the strongest indicators of quality in the sector, reflecting a home that goes above and beyond expectations. It speaks to a culture of continual improvement, compassionate leadership, and a team dedicated to putting residents at the centre of everything they do. Choosing a nursing home for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. We warmly invite you to get in touch with Sunflowers Care to learn more about our approach, arrange a visit, or simply have a conversation about whether our home could be the right fit for your loved one. Whatever stage you are at in your search, we are here to listen, to guide, and to offer the reassurance you deserve.
Care provided at Sunflowers Care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 July 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Sunflowers Care
Where is Sunflowers Care located?
Sunflowers Care is a nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sunflowers Care provide?
Sunflowers Care is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sunflowers Care's CQC rating?
Sunflowers Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 4 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sunflowers Care offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sunflowers Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sunflowers Care
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Sunflowers Care Ltd is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Sunflowers Care Ltd is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Sunflowers Care Ltd 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. Sunflowers Care Ltd 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
Sunflowers Care Ltd 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Sunflowers Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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