Heathlands House Care Home
CQC Good
Heathlands House, a member of the esteemed Care UK group, is a contemporary, purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of Cambridge. It provides a…
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Nursing homes in Fulbourn
There are 4 nursing homes in and around Fulbourn on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,530 a week, while Cambridgeshire usually pays £918. The largest is Cambridge Grove Care Home, with 72 beds.
Average residential fee in Fulbourn: £1,530/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Fulbourn
| Nursing homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,530 |
| Cambridgeshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £918 |
| Largest | Cambridge Grove Care Home (72 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Cherry Hinton Nursing Home (February 2021) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Fulbourn
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- 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 SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Cambridgeshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Cambridgeshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 Fulbourn is about £1,530/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 Fulbourn
The average residential care home in Fulbourn costs about £1,530/week, while Cambridgeshire’s published usual rate is around £918/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £612/week (≈ £31,824/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Fulbourn
£1,530/wk
Cambridgeshire usual rate
£918/wk
Likely top-up gap
£612/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 Cambridgeshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Fulbourn on the map
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- Not rated
Care homes (3)
1 in Fulbourn, 2 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Cherry Hinton Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, Cherry Hinton Care Home is a stunning, recently renovated facility that exudes a warm, familial atmosphere. The…
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Cherry Hinton Nursing Home
CQC Good
Cherry Hinton Nursing Home is a 60-bed nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, operated by TLC Group.
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What care costs in Fulbourn
Residential (avg)
£1,530/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,530/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,530/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in South Cambridgeshire
The average house price in South Cambridgeshire is £436,011, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £436,011
- Detached
- £631,491
- Semi-detached
- £399,838
- Terraced
- £326,010
- Flats & maisonettes
- £199,123
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Fulbourn
Residential care homes
3 in FulbournNursing homes
4 in FulbournDementia care homes
4 in FulbournRespite care
3 in FulbournCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Fulbourn?
AskBart lists 4 nursing homes in and around Fulbourn, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Fulbourn rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Fulbourn cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,530 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Fulbourn?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Near Fulbourn
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- Nursing homes in Huntingdon (4)
- Nursing homes in Mountfichet (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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