Maycroft Care Home care home Meldreth
Address: 73 High Street, Meldreth, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6LB
Maycroft Care Home care home Meldreth is a small, purpose-built residential and dementia care home run by Maycroft Care Home Limited (Advinia Health Care). With just 25 single rooms, it provides a close-knit, family-style environment in the heart of the Melbournshire countryside, about five miles from Royston. HousingCareAdvinia Health CareLottie
🏡 Accommodation & Environment
- Offers 25 single bedrooms, all designed for personalisation with residents’ furniture or mementos. The communal areas—including cosy lounges and dining space—are bright and welcoming, fostering the atmosphere of a warm home. Autumna+8HousingCare+8Advinia Health Care+8
- Well-maintained courtyard and gardens support gardening clubs and leisurely strolls, bringing the outdoors in. LottieAdvinia Health Care
🩺 Care Services Provided
- Specialises in residential care, dementia support, and short‑stay respite care for those aged 65 or over. The home offers a holistic approach that attends to emotional, medical, nutritional, and spiritual wellbeing. Nursing care is not provided onsite. Care Choices+11HousingCare+11Advinia Health Care+11
✅ CQC Rating & Regulatory Oversight
- Rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission following a full inspection on 20 January 2022, with domain ratings of Good in Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well‑led. A review on 6 July 2023 confirmed the rating remains current. hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk+9cqc.org.uk+9Lottie+9
🎨 Lifestyle & Resident Engagement
- Maycroft’s activity programme includes baking and cooking clubs, gardening groups, indoor entertainment, and “cookery school” sessions. Community engagement events such as local history presentations are also local highlights. Advinia Health Care+4Advinia Health Care+4Lottie+4
💬 Reputation & Feedback
- TrustedCare and CareSourcer both rate Maycroft around 4.7 out of 5, with praise for staff compassion, positive atmosphere, and meaningful routines. Care Sourcer+2TrustedCare+2Advinia Health Care+2
💷 Fees & Funding
- Estimated weekly fees begin at approximately £700–£900, depending on care need and length of stay. Funding options include private self-pay, local authority placements (with or without top-up), and NHS Continuing Healthcare, subject to eligibility. Lottie+1TrustedCare+1
📍 Location & Accessibility
- Located in Meldreth village, about 3.7 miles from Royston and 10 miles from Cambridge. Public transport via Meldreth train station is within walking distance. Facilities include accessible layouts, onsite parking, and delightful outdoor areas. hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk+8HousingCare+8Advinia Health Care+8
📝 Summary
Maycroft Care Home care home Meldreth delivers personalised, compassionate residential and dementia care within a small and peaceful village setting. With a Good CQC rating, strong family feedback, and focus on wellbeing and meaningful living, it is well-suited for individuals seeking warm, high-quality care in close community surroundings.
