TLC Care
Cherry Hinton Care Home
Nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Operated by TLC Care
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cherry Hinton Nursing Home is a 60-bed nursing home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, operated by TLC Group. It provides nursing care and specialist dementia support for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
Cherry Hinton Nursing Home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2017, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
582 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,500 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Cambridgeshire usually pays £918 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £582 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £871 |
| 2025 | — | £918 |
| 2026 | £1,500 | — |
What Cambridgeshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cherry Hinton Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cambridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Cambridge Dial A Ride Limited
Cambridge Dial a Ride operates a door to door minibus service for the elderly and disabled residents of Cambridge. It caters for individual members and group hire activities.
Cambridge Victoria Homes
The cambridge victoria homes provide subsidised accommodation, associated facilities and financial support for the elderly and infirm over 60 years of age; in particular but not exclusively to…
Cope (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise)
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially disadvantaged community of older people within Cambridgeshire (the area of benefit) in such a way that they are better able to…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Cherry Hinton cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01223 857113.
Part of TLC Care
Cherry Hinton Care Home is one of 10 homes run by TLC Care 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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