Alex Wood House

Alex Wood House is a warm and welcoming care home in Cambridge, with a reputation for outstanding, person-centred support in a setting that truly feels like home. Offering residential care, dementia care and short-stay respite breaks, our small and intimate home is known for its genuine family feel. Every resident is treated as an individual and supported with kindness, dignity and respect.

At Alex Wood House, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where residents can flourish as part of a vibrant community while maintaining as much independence as possible. Life here is shaped around the people who live with us—from delicious home-cooked meals, prepared daily using fresh, seasonal ingredients, to a diverse and engaging lifestyle programme designed to bring enjoyment, connection and purpose to each day.

Set in a quiet nook on the north-eastern side of Cambridge, just three miles from the city centre, Alex Wood House is perfectly placed to offer both peace and convenience. The home is easily accessible from the A14 and just a short walk from local amenities, including independent shops and cafés. We also have strong links with the Church of the Good Shepherd, which is just across the road. Cambridge’s colleges, landmarks and train stations are only a short bus journey away, making visits from family and friends easy and enjoyable.

Our strong community connections are a big part of what makes Alex Wood House so special. Residents enjoy regular visits from local schools, entertainers and PAT dogs, helping to create a lively and meaningful atmosphere. Our dedicated and experienced team is at the heart of the home, and many colleagues have worked at Alex Wood House in Arbury for several years.

We look forward to welcoming you and showing you why Alex Wood House is one of the few care homes that genuinely feels like home.