There are 5 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in South Cambridgeshire (including Histon, Waterbeach and Caldecote) listed on Docorix. 5 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 166 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
South Cambridgeshire, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 4 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 5 mental health care homes in South Cambridgeshire by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Waterbeach Lodge
Good
CB25
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2022.
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Box Tree Cottage Residential Home
Good
CB25
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2020.
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Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home
Good
CB23
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2020.
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Etheldred House Care Home
Good
CB24
Rated Outstanding for Caring. Rating published September 2017.
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Kay Hitch Way
Good
CB24
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2017.
Choosing mental health care homes in South Cambridgeshire
These homes are registered by the CQC to support people living with mental health conditions. Ask how the home works with community mental health teams, how recovery and independence are encouraged, and how medication is managed. Placements are often arranged through a social worker or care coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions are there in South Cambridgeshire?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in South Cambridgeshire, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in South Cambridgeshire are rated Good?
5 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Box Tree Cottage Residential Home, Etheldred House Care Home, Gracefield Nursing Home and Residential Care Home, Kay Hitch Way and Waterbeach Lodge.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
