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Yew Tree Cottage

15-17 Padlock Road, West Wratting, Cambridge, CB21 5LS

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 10 April 2020

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Last inspected 11 February 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 12 Mar 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

53.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

9.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Linton Health Centre

4 mi

Nearest pharmacy

4.1 mi

Nearest dentist

5.3 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Cambridgeshire (2025–26)

£918

per week, residential

£1,131

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

13

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

16.4% of people in Cambridgeshire are aged 65 or over

45

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds10
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast
Last inspected11 February 2021
Registered with CQC since13 June 2016
Registered managerJames Clough

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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