Box Tree Cottage Residential Home
16 Way Lane, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9NQ
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 25 January 2020
Last inspected 2 March 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Apr 2021
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Urgent Care Cambridge
Nearest GP surgery
Waterbeach Surgery
0.3 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Waterbeach Pharmacy
0.2 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
3.3 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)
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.