The Orchards
Residential care home · Ely
2 Forsythia Road,, Ely, CB6 2FU
Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
- Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01353 885900
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 December 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Orchards
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-7046824957
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Orchards
The Orchards provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people, including residents with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its dementia service includes a dedicated care floor, calm spaces, familiar routines and activities shaped around each person’s history and preferences.
Families can consider a flexible trial period of up to six weeks or a short-term respite stay, with residents receiving the same meals, care and activities as permanent residents. Bedrooms are furnished with en-suite facilities and can be personalised with photographs, decorations and small furniture. The Home for Life funding assurance supports private residents to remain at the home if their personal funds run out, subject to its conditions.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ely
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fen HouseEly | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lily HouseEly | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly Cottage LLPEly | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Vera James HouseEly | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Firs Residential Care HomeEly | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose CottageHuntingdon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sharnbrook HouseBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| De Lucy HouseDiss | Good | 8.4 | |
| Henley HouseIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tickford AbbeyNewport Pagnell | Good | 8.0 | |
| Broadacres Care HomeNorwich | Good | 8.4 | |
| Clarendon LodgeRickmansworth | Good | 8.0 | |
| BroadlandsLowestoft | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Harleston HouseLowestoft | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Torkington HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Viera Gray HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Meadowcroft Care HomeLondon | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated dementia care floor
- Flexible trial period up to six weeks
Ask about
- A financial assessment is required before moving in
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 Forsythia Road,, Ely, CB6 2FU
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Questions families ask
What happens if a resident’s funds run out?
They provide Home for Life funding assurance, supporting private residents to remain in care if their personal funds run out over time.
Can residents try The Orchards before deciding on permanent care?
Yes. Short-term respite stays and a flexible trial period of up to six weeks are available, with the same care, meals and activities as permanent residents.
Do they provide specialist dementia care?
Yes. They provide specialist dementia care in a safe, supportive setting, including a dedicated dementia care floor and support adapted as needs change.
Can residents personalise their bedrooms?
Yes. Bedrooms are fully furnished with en-suite facilities, and residents can add personal items such as photographs, decorations and small furniture.
What does a typical day at The Orchards include?
Residents can choose activities such as crafts, music and gentle exercise, or spend quiet time in the lounge or garden, with meals and support available throughout the day.
How much does The Orchards cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Orchards for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.