The Maltings Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds50
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-12-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting regularly talk about the kindness they see in everyday moments — staff taking time to help residents choose their meals, supporting independence at mealtimes, and keeping that gentle approach across different shifts. There's a real sense of organisation here, with activities planned each day to keep both minds and bodies active.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a level of staff training and care planning specific to dementia. Beyond the rating itself, the published report provides no specific evidence on any of these areas.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the individual people they support. The published report records no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how dignity is maintained in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individualised care, and how well the home responds to changing needs and end-of-life care. The published report provides no detail on what activity programmes are offered, whether one-to-one engagement is available for people who cannot join group sessions, or how individual preferences shape daily life.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. A registered manager is named in the inspection record, alongside a nominated individual for the provider. This domain covers management culture, governance, learning from incidents, and staff empowerment. The published report does not describe the manager's visibility, how long they have been in post, staff culture, or specific governance processes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Malting's supports adults under 65 with mental health conditions or physical disabilities, alongside their older residents. They also specialise in dementia care. For those living with dementia, the secure environment and structured daily activities provide important routine and stimulation. Families have noticed how the consistent, gentle approach from staff helps create a calm atmosphere. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Malting's Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed baseline of acceptable practice rather than standout evidence of excellence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting regularly talk about the kindness they see in everyday moments — staff taking time to help residents choose their meals, supporting independence at mealtimes, and keeping that gentle approach across different shifts. There's a real sense of organisation here, with activities planned each day to keep both minds and bodies active.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to complex care feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
The Malting's Care Home on Alderman's Drive in Peterborough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2021, with that rating reviewed and confirmed in July 2023. The home is registered to provide nursing and personal care for up to 50 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. A registered manager is named, and the provider is recorded as Pride Care Homes Peterborough Limited. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains very little specific detail. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no description of the environment, activities, or food. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you that the home met the standard at the time, not how it compares to the best in its area. Given the inspection was carried out in early 2021 and the report is now several years old, ask the manager what has changed since then, request to see the most recent care quality data, and plan a visit where you can observe staff interactions, the dementia environment, and what is actually happening on the day you arrive.
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In Their Own Words
How The Maltings Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets structure for complex care needs
Compassionate Care in Peterborough at The Malting's Care Home
When someone you love needs specialist care — whether they're living with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities — you need somewhere that truly understands complex needs. The Malting's Care Home in Peterborough offers structured support for adults of all ages, with staff who families describe as consistently gentle and welcoming. It's a modern, secure environment where daily activities help residents stay engaged and connected.
Who they care for
The Malting's supports adults under 65 with mental health conditions or physical disabilities, alongside their older residents. They also specialise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the secure environment and structured daily activities provide important routine and stimulation. Families have noticed how the consistent, gentle approach from staff helps create a calm atmosphere.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to complex care feels right for your situation.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Malting's Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed baseline of acceptable practice rather than standout evidence of excellence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting regularly talk about the kindness they see in everyday moments — staff taking time to help residents choose their meals, supporting independence at mealtimes, and keeping that gentle approach across different shifts. There's a real sense of organisation here, with activities planned each day to keep both minds and bodies active.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to complex care feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
The Malting's Care Home on Alderman's Drive in Peterborough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2021, with that rating reviewed and confirmed in July 2023. The home is registered to provide nursing and personal care for up to 50 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. A registered manager is named, and the provider is recorded as Pride Care Homes Peterborough Limited. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains very little specific detail. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no description of the environment, activities, or food. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you that the home met the standard at the time, not how it compares to the best in its area. Given the inspection was carried out in early 2021 and the report is now several years old, ask the manager what has changed since then, request to see the most recent care quality data, and plan a visit where you can observe staff interactions, the dementia environment, and what is actually happening on the day you arrive.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Maltings Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Maltings Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets structure for complex care needs
Compassionate Care in Peterborough at The Malting's Care Home
When someone you love needs specialist care — whether they're living with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities — you need somewhere that truly understands complex needs. The Malting's Care Home in Peterborough offers structured support for adults of all ages, with staff who families describe as consistently gentle and welcoming. It's a modern, secure environment where daily activities help residents stay engaged and connected.
Who they care for
The Malting's supports adults under 65 with mental health conditions or physical disabilities, alongside their older residents. They also specialise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the secure environment and structured daily activities provide important routine and stimulation. Families have noticed how the consistent, gentle approach from staff helps create a calm atmosphere.
The home & environment
The food gets positive mentions from visitors, and the building itself feels spacious and well-equipped. Residents have good-sized rooms with en-suite wet rooms, and the whole place is secure — important when you're caring for people with complex needs.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to complex care feels right for your situation.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
