Guyatt House

42 The Causeway, Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DU

01638610109

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 March 2019

Provider

Guyatt House Care Ltd

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

OutstandingJul 2016
OutstandingApr 2019

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2016.

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 Guyatt House Care Ltd runs in England.

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 Guyatt House

Guyatt House is a residential care home in Cambridgeshire providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Further detail on the service can be found in the findings below.

This nine-bed home provides accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. The service promotes choice, control, and independence, with support focused on helping people develop new skills and gain confidence while participating fully in their communities. Staff go the extra mile to personalise support for each person, ensuring they have as many opportunities as possible to grow and thrive.

Inspectors found the home provides an outstanding service across safe, caring, responsive and well-led domains. People lead full and inclusive lives where they maintain control over their support. The provider has demonstrated continuous improvement, with staff receiving exceptional feedback for their dedication to getting people's support exactly right for them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 April 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CB25 0DU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 30 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 March 2019.

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

Read Guyatt House'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 Guyatt House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Guyatt House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Guyatt 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