Waterbeach Lodge
Care home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Marigold MG1
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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
Waterbeach Lodge is a 46-bed residential care home located in the village of Waterbeach, just north of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire. Situated close to the A10 Ely Road and near the railway station, the home serves families seeking care provision in the Cambridge and wider Cambridgeshire area. The Care Quality Commission rated Waterbeach Lodge Good overall in 2022, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home operates under leadership focused on person-centred care and maintaining high standards of dignity and support for residents. Staff work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 January 2022 · Last inspected 18 January 2022
Inspectors found that Waterbeach Lodge, which cares for 27 people across three floors (one specialising in dementia care), had made the improvements needed since its last inspection. Staff were described as knowing the people they supported well, with enough suitably trained staff to respond in a timely way, and medicines were handled safely. Oversight from the organisation and quality audits had also strengthened.
- Infection prevention and control practices were improved and in line with government guidance, reducing the risk of cross contamination
- Staff knew people well and used that knowledge when supporting them
- Pre-employment checks and safeguarding awareness were in place, and risk assessments were kept up to date
- Staff worked with external health professionals to provide joined-up care, and lessons learned were shared with staff
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | 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
Waterbeach Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 6.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES, 0.6 miles away.
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.
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Part of Marigold MG1
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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