Etheldred House Care Home

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Etheldred House Care Home is a purpose-built facility located in the village of Histon, Cambridge. It offers comprehensive care services, including…

Care home: Etheldred House Care Home
Location: Clay Street, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Histon, CB24 9EY
Care types: Nursing, Dementia
CQC rating: Good
Latest CQC inspection: 4 December 2020
Beds: 85
CQC location ID: 1-126349430

Rated 4.8/5 from 73 Google reviews.

What families say

Families praise Etheldred House Care Home for its kind and compassionate approach to care, with staff consistently showing genuine care, dignity, and respect for residents. The home's welcoming and supportive environment is frequently mentioned, with a strong sense of teamwork among staff contributing to a positive…

What the CQC says

Rated Good by the CQC on 27 September 2017.

Good — the service is performing well and meeting CQC’s expectations. What this rating means

The five key questions

Safe: Good — Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Effective: Good — Does the care achieve good outcomes and follow best practice?
Caring: Outstanding — Are staff kind, respectful and compassionate?
Responsive: Good — Is care organised around each person’s needs?
Well-led: Good — Is the home well run, open and always improving?

What has changed

Overall rating unchanged at Good since August 2015.
Improved: Caring (Good → Outstanding).

Source: Care Quality Commission — read the full CQC report. Last checked by CareFinder on 14 September 2026.

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