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About
Bramley Court is a 72-bed care home in Histon, Cambridgeshire, operated by Carebase. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people across the East of England. It was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Outstanding grades for Caring and Responsive care, and Good ratings for Safe, Effective and Well-led domains.
The home supports residents with memory loss and dementia alongside those requiring general residential and nursing care. Bramley Court aims to support independence and create a safe environment tailored to individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 13 June 2023 · Last inspected 24 May 2023
Inspectors describe Bramley Court as a large care home for up to 72 older people, including some living with dementia, that was rated outstanding at its May 2023 visit. Staff are said to know how to protect people from harm, medicines are handled safely and in ways that respect people's independence, and the home is clean and well equipped. Residents and relatives describe a warm, person-centred atmosphere, and the registered manager is praised for being approachable and responsive.
- Staff are trained to recognise and report abuse, and there are enough safely recruited, skilled staff who know people's needs
- Medicines support is well managed, with regular training and competency checks, and people are helped to manage their own medicines where safe
- People are supported to make choices and go outdoors, and their views shape how the service is run
- Leadership is open and responsive, with quality checks that involve people, families and professionals
- Inspectors found a mobility aid temporarily blocking a fire escape; the manager removed it straight away and lessons were shared with staff
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
85 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cambridgeshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £871 |
| 2025 | £918 |
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Local health safety net
Bramley Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is FIRS HOUSE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Histon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Carebase
Bramley Court is one of 13 homes run by Carebase on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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