Florence House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Peterborough, Florence House is a charming care home, meticulously crafted to house 20 residents in need of superior care, encompassing…
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Care homes offering respite care in City of Peterborough
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around City of Peterborough on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,080 a week, while Peterborough usually pays £888. The largest is Florence House Care Home, with 21 beds.
Average residential fee in City of Peterborough: £1,080/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: City of Peterborough
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,080 |
| Peterborough usual weekly rate (2025) | £888 |
| Largest | Florence House Care Home (21 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in City of Peterborough
Well ServedLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 73% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Cambridgeshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in City of Peterborough is about £1,080/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in City of Peterborough
The average residential care home in City of Peterborough costs about £1,080/week, while Peterborough’s published usual rate is around £888/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £192/week (≈ £9,984/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in City of Peterborough
£1,080/wk
Peterborough usual rate
£888/wk
Likely top-up gap
£192/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Peterborough’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in City of Peterborough on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in City of Peterborough
Residential (avg)
£1,080/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,080/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
Types of care in City of Peterborough
Residential care homes
1 in City of PeterboroughDementia care homes
1 in City of PeterboroughRespite care
1 in City of PeterboroughCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in City of Peterborough?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around City of Peterborough, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in City of Peterborough rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in City of Peterborough?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near City of Peterborough
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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