Healthcare Homes
The Hillings
Care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Healthcare Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Hillings is a residential and nursing care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, run by Healthcare Homes. The home provides permanent and respite care across 72 registered beds, alongside homecare support that enables people to receive assistance in their own homes.
The Hillings was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
17 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 | — |
- 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 Hillings is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Hinchingbrooke Hospital, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is ST NEOTS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St Neots
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
A Day Centre & attendant services for the elderly of St Neots & District under Cambridgeshire Social Services; a Luncheon Club for retired persons falling outside Social Services parameters;…
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
Operation of a Day Centre and provision of a Lunch Club for older adults from St Neots and the surrounding district.
The St Neots & District U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
The Brampton Memorial Day Centre
Provides company, food and mental and physical stimulation for the clients, who are handicapped and elderly people and their carers in or near the village of Brampton
Papworth and District Day Centre
A social event and a meal for elderly, isolated clients; in addition a day off for their carer.
Blunham Good Neighbour Scheme
To relieve, either generally or individually, persons resident in the Area of Benefit within the county of Bedfordshire, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To provide practical…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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