All Care in Cambridge

Cambridge: Historic University City with Comprehensive Care Services

Introduction

Cambridge, renowned for its prestigious university and rich history, is also a leader in specialist care provision. The city offers exceptional Elderly Care, Dementia Care, and Disability Care services alongside its academic excellence.

Key Location Facts

• Population: 145,700 (2021 census)
• Distances:
  • 50 miles north of London
  • 30 miles east of Bedford
  • 80 miles northeast of Oxford
• River Cam: Flows through the city centre

Care Services Overview

Cambridge provides diverse care options:

Care Homes

• 60+ registered facilities
• Specializations include:
  • Dementia Care (Memory Lane facilities)
  • Residential Elderly Care (Castle Park House)
  • Nursing Care (Cambridge Nursing Home)

Home Care Services

• 25+ accredited providers
• Services include:
  • Personal care assistance
  • Medication management
  • Meal preparation

Supported Living

• 15+ specialist complexes
• Focus areas:
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Mental health support

Healthcare Infrastructure

• Addenbrooke's Hospital: Major teaching hospital
• Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Arthur Rank Hospice: Specialist palliative care

Education and Research

• University of Cambridge: Global leader in medical research
• Anglia Ruskin University: Nursing and healthcare programs
• Care training academies: 5+ specialist training centres

Annual Care Events

• Cambridge Care Conference (March)
• Elderly Wellbeing Fair (June)
• Dementia Awareness Week (September)

Demographics and Housing

• Age 65+ population: 22% (higher than national average)
• Specialist housing: 35+ assisted living complexes
• Average care costs:
  • Residential care: £950-£1,200/week
  • Nursing care: £1,100-£1,400/week
  • Home care: £18-£25/hour

Why Choose Cambridge for Care?

• World-class medical research facilities
• High concentration of qualified care professionals
• Excellent transport links to London hospitals
• Range of care options from Supported Living to specialist Disability Care