Nursing Homes in Peterborough
Peterborough has 11 CQC registered nursing homes. 9 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 7 of the 11 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Peterborough at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Peterborough.
- Peterborough City Council pays, residential care: £888 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Peterborough: 90%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 82
- People aged 75 and over: 16,200. Rising to 19,300 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 148 beds.
- Who pays, across Peterborough (estimate): 36% council, 31% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,200. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,500. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 44%
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Peterborough
Beginning with an assessment of need
Practical arrangements settle much more easily once needs have been assessed and written down, which is why the assessment belongs first. Peterborough City Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor considers mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and the supervision needed overnight, then produces a support plan naming the kind of setting likely to meet those needs.
Working out the contribution
A financial assessment then examines capital and income in order to fix what the person pays each week. Savings above the national upper capital limit ordinarily mean the placement is funded privately, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Since every provider listed is registered for nursing, the NHS funded nursing care payment may also apply, covering the registered nursing element and paid directly to the home. Where a health condition is the main reason care is needed, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare should be requested.
Getting the fees in writing
Weekly charges differ between homes according to the room, the level of nursing time required and how each provider staffs its shifts. Rates are set individually, so only a written quotation for the specific room being offered is worth planning around. Ask what that figure covers, what is invoiced separately, how much notice is given of an increase and how often rates are reviewed. If private savings may reduce over the next few years, raise the possibility of council funding at the first conversation.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Peterborough
What the ratings show and what they hide
Nine homes here hold a Good rating: Park House Nursing Home, Werrington Lodge, Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre, Thorpe Wood Care Home, Park Vista Care Home, Longueville Court, The Malting's Care Home, Broadleigh Nursing Home and Cherry Blossom Care Home. Ashlynn Grange and The Star Nursing Home currently require improvement. With the grades clustered so closely, read the reports themselves, giving most weight to the sections on safety and on leadership, and note how recent each inspection was. Where improvement was required, ask the manager exactly what changed afterwards.
Questions worth asking
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered by day and overnight, how sickness is covered and how long the manager has been in post. Ask what happens when a resident becomes unwell in the early hours and how quickly relatives are told. One of the homes listed specialises in neurological care, so be clear about the diagnosis involved and ask how many residents with similar needs the team currently supports.
Turning visits into a decision
See the homes that still appeal after the reading is done, and go when the day is in full swing rather than during a quiet afternoon. Watch whether residents are occupied rather than simply seated, whether call bells are answered calmly and whether staff greet people by name. Hold what you observed against what inspectors described, treating any difference as a reasonable question. Write your impressions down the same day, because the details fade quickly once three homes have been seen.
11 nursing homes in Peterborough
- Ashlynn Grange · Bretton Gate, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Athena Care Homes (Bretton) Limited
Ashlynn Grange is a nursing home in Peterborough. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Broadleigh Nursing Home · 213 Broadway, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 4DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Peterborough Care Limited
We are Broadleigh Nursing Home in Peterborough. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, and we also offer respite stays for people who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cherry Blossom Care Home · Warwick Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 6DE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cherry Blossom Care Home Limited
Cherry Blossom Care Home is a nursing home in Peterborough. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with everyday life, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre · Bretton Way, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE3 8DE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by PJ Care Limited
Eagle Wood is a nursing home in Peterborough providing neurological care. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after people whose health needs are well beyond what a residential setting could...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Longueville Court · Village Green, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 7DN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Longueville Court is a nursing home in Peterborough. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Park House Nursing Home · 27 Park Crescent, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 4DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Here at Park House Nursing Home, we provide nursing and residential care for older people in the heart of Peterborough. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the hard work and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Park Vista Care Home · 15 Park Crescent, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 4DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Park Vista Care Homes Limited
Park Vista is a nursing home in Peterborough. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Malting's Care Home · Alderman's Drive, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE3 6AR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Pride Care Homes Peterborough Limited
The Malting's Care Home is a nursing home in Peterborough, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Star Nursing Home · 56-64 Star Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 5HT
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by The Star Nursing Home
The Star Nursing Home is in Peterborough. We provide both residential and nursing care, which means we can look after people who mainly need help with daily life and people whose health needs call for a registered nurse on duty at any...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Thorpe Wood Care Home · Earlham Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE3 6TN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Thorpe Wood Care Homes Limited
Thorpe Wood Care Home in Peterborough provides nursing care for older people and younger adults. We support residents living with dementia, residents managing mental health conditions, residents with a physical disability and residents...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Werrington Lodge · Baron Court, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 7ZF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Here at Werrington Lodge, we provide nursing home care for people in Peterborough and the surrounding area. We support a wide range of needs, including older person care, dementia care, nursing care, physical disability, care for younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Peterborough, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Peterborough homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £888 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Peterborough homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,040 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Peterborough 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 Peterborough homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Star Nursing Home, 13 October 2025, Requires improvement
- Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre, 12 May 2025, Good
- Longueville Court, 29 May 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Park Vista Care Home, 2 May 2019, Good
- The Malting's Care Home, 17 December 2019, Good
- Cherry Blossom Care Home, 19 March 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Peterborough
How many nursing homes are there in Peterborough?
Peterborough has 11 CQC registered nursing homes: 9 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Peterborough?
Peterborough City Council pays an average of £888 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Peterborough 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.
Which nursing homes in Peterborough were inspected most recently?
The Star Nursing Home (13 October 2025), Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre (12 May 2025) and Longueville Court (29 May 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.