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Etheldred House Care Home
Nursing home in Histon, Cambridgeshire
Excelcare Holdings
Etheldred House Care Home
Nursing home in Histon, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Excelcare Holdings
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About
Etheldred House is a purpose-built care home in the village of Histon, about five miles north of Cambridge. It is run by Excelcare Holdings and has 85 registered beds. The home provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care, and supports older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with sensory impairment.
Residents have en suite rooms, and the home has a community room for meetings, games and social time, as well as a café. Activities include group sessions, sensory sessions, Music for Health exercise classes, reminiscence therapy and day trips. The home holds accreditation with the Gold Standards Framework. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2017 report, and graded its caring as Outstanding.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
85 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Etheldred House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 5.9 miles away. The local GP practice is FIRS HOUSE SURGERY, 0.8 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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The Over Day Centre Association
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The Over Day Centre Association
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Part of Excelcare Holdings
Etheldred House Care Home is one of 33 homes run by Excelcare Holdings 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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