Waterbeach Lodge

Waterbeach Lodge care home Waterbeach

Address: Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NW
Provider: Agecare MG1 Ltd (trading as AgeCare)
CQC Profile: see Care Quality Commission profile autumna.co.uk+10Care Quality Commission+10Care Choices+10

🏡 Accommodation & Facilities

A stunning, purpose-built care home with approximately 46 single ensuite rooms, set in six acres of landscaped gardens on Ely Road, under 6 miles north of Cambridge city centre Facebook+10TrustedCare+10autumna.co.uk+10.
Spacious interiors combining modern luxury with heritage character. Bedrooms include direct‑dial phone, TV, adjustable orthopaedic beds, and emergency call systems. Top floor houses dedicated dementia support suites. Ground-floor lounge overlooks wildlife-rich grounds TrustedCare+1autumna.co.uk+1.

🩺 Care Services Provided

Offers residential care, dementia care, and short-stay respite, with no nursing care provided at present Facebook+6TrustedCare+6Lottie+6.
Supports adults aged 65+ and younger adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, or mental health needs Care Quality Commission+1Carehome+1.

✅ CQC Rating & Oversight

Overall Rating: Good
Last Inspection: 18 January 2022 (report published 28 January 2022)
Domains Rated Good: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led
Rating Confirmed: Data review on 6 July 2023 upheld the Good rating Care Choices+8Care Quality Commission+8TrustedCare+8.

🌟 Residents’ Reviews & Reputation

Average review score of 8.3/10 from around 31 reviews on CareHomes.co.uk, with family testimonials highlighting respectful, thoughtful care and tranquil surroundings AgeCare+3Carehome+3Care Choices+3.

“Staff very kind … living here helped her gain confidence and improved mood.” — Kate, daughter-in-law TrustedCare+1Carehome+1
“Mother has been well cared for… treated with dignity and respect.” — Anne B, daughter TrustedCare+1Carehome+1

🎨 Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Activities include arts and crafts, baking, fitness classes, musical events, gardening, and seasonal outings via the home’s minibus. There’s a wellness programme incorporated into daily routines Facebook+2autumna.co.uk+2Lottie+2.
Communal amenities: large lounge and dining areas, calm terraces overlooking gardens, plus café-style seating and resident kitchenettes TrustedCare Carehome.

💷 Fees & Funding

Residential care: from approximately £1,300 – £1,450 per week (depending on room type and assessed care level)
Respite care: higher rates around £1,500 – £1,800 per week
Dementia care pricing aligns with residential fees Lottie+3autumna.co.uk+3Carehome+3.
Funding accepted: self-funding, local authority placements (with or without top-up), and NHS Continuing Healthcare where eligible Lottie+2autumna.co.uk+2Carehome+2.

📍 Location & Access

Situated in the peaceful village of Waterbeach, about 6 miles north of Cambridge. Easily reached via A10 and close to Waterbeach railway station and local amenities en.wikipedia.org+15en.wikipedia.org+15AgeCare+15.
The home features free onsite parking, wheelchair-accessible design, and tranquil garden paths for outdoor access TrustedCare Carehome.

📝 Summary

Waterbeach Lodge care home Waterbeach provides an elegant and compassionate environment for residential, dementia, and respite care under AgeCare management. Rated Good by the CQC, the home is distinguished by thoughtfully designed facilities, a strong focus on dignity and wellbeing, and consistently positive feedback from residents and families.