Alex Wood House

3a Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JS

01223578602

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

7 December 2019

Provider

Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 1 is lower.

11 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodDec 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Alex Wood House

Located on Fortescue Road in Cambridge, this 36-bed residential care home provides support for older people, younger adults, and people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Athena Care Homes (Arbury) Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on its most recent inspection in December 2019. As a medium-sized facility in a Cambridge residential area, it offers tailored care across multiple specialisms, allowing residents with varied needs to access support within a single setting.

The breadth of care types suggests the home works with individuals at different life stages and with complex requirements. Those considering this home for a family member should note the date of the last inspection when evaluating current service quality.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alex Wood House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alex Wood House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Alex Wood House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees