Box Tree Cottage Residential Home

16 Way Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NQ

01223863273

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 March 2021

Provider

Box Tree Cottage Cambridge Limited

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 1 is lower.

6 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

GoodMay 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodJan 2020

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 Box Tree Cottage Cambridge 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 Box Tree Cottage Residential Home

Box Tree Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Cambridgeshire. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Box Tree Cottage provides accommodation and personal care for up to 14 people. During the inspection, the service demonstrated strong infection control practices, including COVID-19 testing for visitors, staff, and residents, with adequate PPE supplies and trained staff in proper usage. The home prioritised maintaining family connections through video calling and ensured residents participated in activities they enjoyed.

Staff showed flexibility by adjusting shifts and working extra hours to avoid relying on agency workers, maintaining continuity of care. While social distancing within the home was challenging due to its size, outdoor areas were utilised for staff breaks and meetings to support distancing where possible.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 April 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CB25 9NQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 25 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Box Tree Cottage Residential Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Box Tree Cottage Residential Home, 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 Box Tree Cottage Residential Home, 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 Box Tree Cottage Residential Home'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