Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home
Care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Greenacres Care Home
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Gracefield Nursing and Residential Care Home is a family-run home in Cambridge, providing nursing and residential care for up to 17 residents. It supports people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, as well as people with enduring mental health conditions. Care is person-centred, with individual plans drawn up with input from residents and their families, and nurses and carers are available around the clock. Rooms are fitted with profiling beds and nurse call points, and the home offers end-of-life care with an advance care plan. Residents take part in one-to-one and group activities, from reminiscence and garden centre visits to seasonal events, and the home's own description notes that it is working towards Gold Standards Framework accreditation in end-of-life care.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions. This assessment was published in 2020.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
582 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBERTON SURGERY, 2.3 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
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Cambridge Victoria Homes
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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…
Part of Greenacres Care Home
Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Greenacres Care Home 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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