THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
Care home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
What do these badges mean?
- 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
The Chestnuts is a residential care home with 39 registered beds, located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. It is run by MM2 Care Homes Ltd and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2017 report).
The home's management team includes the registered manager and director, alongside an assistant manager who has been part of the service since 2009, and additional management staff with qualifications in business management and care service leadership. The home provides residential care with a focus on maintaining quality standards through experienced, trained staff.
What's nearby
- Ambulance station about 450 m away
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 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 |
What Cambridgeshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 13.2 miles away. The local GP practice is TRINITY SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wisbech
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Shedders and Fixers
Situated at Secret Garden Leisure near Wisbech our charity supports men and women, including members suffering from mental health or disability difficulties and help to prevent feelings of…
Emneth Over 60s Friendship Club
We provide a fortnightly meeting in a safe and friendly environment for persons over 60 years of age. They enjoy interesting, stimulating activities as part of a group, currently aged 60 to 93…
Age Concern Upwell and Outwell Luncheon Club
Luncheon club meet on alternate Tuesdays for lunch and fortnightly for afternoon tea and socialising. Meetings are held in the Upwell Methodist Church Hall
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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