Barley Manor care home Great Shelford
Address: Station Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR
Barley Manor care home Great Shelford is a newly opened, purpose-built care home operated by Porthaven Care Homes (BM) Limited, providing residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care in the tranquil village of Great Shelford—just four miles south of Cambridge.
🏡 Accommodation & Facilities
A beautiful, contemporary home with 63 ensuite bedrooms across three floors, each spacious and stylishly decorated to allow comfortable personalisation.
Communal amenities include a gym, cinema, café, hair & nail salon, wellness/activity room, landscaped gardens, and a private dining suite for family events.
🩺 Care Services Delivered
Barley Manor offers 24-hour residential care, specialist dementia support, nursing care, and short-stay respite, served by a hand‑selected, empathetic team promoting both wellbeing and independence.
✅ CQC Regulation Status
Newly registered on 27 March 2025 and currently not yet inspected. The CQC assessed the service upon registration to assure likely compliance across all domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
🌟 Lifestyle & Engagement
Life at Barley Manor blends luxury and engagement with daily activities like gardening, cooking clubs, art sessions, wellness classes, and pet therapy visits, plus seasonal special events and outings.
💬 Reputation & Philosophy
Staff profiles describe a caring, community-led ethos, with an emphasis on emotional, spiritual, and intellectual wellbeing alongside physical care. Residents and families consistently note a welcoming, dignified environment.
📍 Location & Access
Located in the amenity-rich village of Great Shelford—within minutes of Shelford train station and local shops. With easy reach from Cambridge via public transport or car. Accessible design, onsite gardens, and parking support family visits.
📝 Summary
Barley Manor care home Great Shelford offers modern, comprehensive residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care in a luxury setting. Although awaiting its first CQC inspection, the home has been designed for quality, wellbeing, and independence, and already benefits from excellent facility offerings and a strong local reputation.
