Care homes in East Cambridgeshire

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East Cambridgeshire has 21 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 15 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place and £1,128 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

East Cambridgeshire at a glance

21on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated2
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care86% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in East Cambridgeshire on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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21 care homes in East Cambridgeshire

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Guyatt House

Run by Guyatt House Care Ltd

42 The Causeway, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0DU
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Guyatt House provides residential care, supported living and core and cluster services for adults with additional support needs across Cambridgeshire. The service specialises in learning disabilities and also supports autism and mental health needs. Residential care offers a structured, intensive model with staff on site 24 hours a day for people needing consistent help with daily living.

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Queens Court

Run by Methodist Homes

2 Downing Close, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9DD
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Queens Court provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire. The service is designed for people who need a safe care setting, whether they are planning a longer move or require temporary support.

Queens Court is part of MHA, a not-for-profit provider supporting older people. The organisation offers professional referrals, timely assessments and support tailored to individual needs, with…

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Littleport Grange

Run by Minster Care Management Limited

Grange Lane, Ely Road, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1HW
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Purpose-built accommodation supports residential and dementia care at Littleport Grange. The home also offers respite and palliative care within the Minster Care Group, with support for older people and younger adults. Its Croft extension adds 21 spacious bedrooms in a single-storey setting.

Daily life centres on personalised care, meaningful activity and maintaining independence.

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Alderton House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

5 Wellington Street, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1PN
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 9 residents in Ely, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Eden View

Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited

High Street, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BB
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Eden View provides nursing care for people with complex needs, including older people, younger adults and those with physical disabilities. It sits within Swanton Care, whose wider services support people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The home’s registered scope includes physical disabilities and younger adults.

Support is tailored to individual needs and aspirations, with flexible arrangements intended to encourage…

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Fair Haven Care Home

Run by Care for your Life (Fair Haven) Limited

102 Station Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DZ
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Ely, run by Care for your Life (Fair Haven) Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Hilton Park - Oaklands

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hilton Park provides nursing, residential and respite care for older people in a rural setting near Cambridge. The home is registered for nursing care supporting dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, older people and younger adults.

Residents have access to landscaped surroundings, welcoming indoor and outdoor areas and care documentation managed through handheld digital technology.

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Hilton Park Care Centre

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 88 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hilton Park Care Centre supports older people with nursing, residential and respite care, including people living with dementia or needing help with mental health or physical disabilities. Its rural Bottisham setting gives access to Cambridge and Newmarket, with indoor and outdoor areas designed for easy navigation.

Seasonal meals are prepared on site, including modified textured dishes where needed, and residents and families can contribute to…

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Holly Cottage LLP

Run by Holly Cottage LLP

Holly Cottage, 1 Egremont Street, Ely, CB6 1AE
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ely, run by Holly Cottage LLP. Supports learning disabilities.

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Laburnum Lodge

Run by 365 Care Homes Limited

2 Victoria Street, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1LX
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Older people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment, can receive tailored residential care at Laburnum Lodge. The home is presented as a community for seniors in Littleport, with support shaped around individual needs.

Its wider provider combines modern technology with trained staff and focuses on independence, dignity and wellbeing.

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Lily House

Run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd

Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1SD
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 44 residents in Ely, run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Robinson House

Run by Conquest Care Homes (Soham) Limited

24c Fordham Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AQ
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Robinson House provides residential support for up to 10 men and women with a primary learning disability diagnosis. The service is in Soham, near Ely, and can also support autistic people and individuals with complex needs who require help to build healthier, more independent lives.

The team works with residents on skills needed for life back in the community, within a setting just outside the town centre.

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Soham Lodge

Run by DCSL Limited

Soham Bypass, Soham, Ely, CB7 5WZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Soham Lodge provides 24-hour nursing care for residents of all ages, with specialist support for bariatric care, dementia and complex care needs. The centre also offers rehabilitation care and activities designed to encourage social connection and engagement.

Its whole-team approach includes medical professional support, person-centred care and NAPA-certified activity programmes.

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The Firs Residential Care Home

Run by Barrels UK Care Ltd

Tower Farm, Tower Road, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2TD
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Firs Residential Care Home provides residential, dementia, palliative and respite care in Little Downham near Ely. Support begins by understanding each person’s life history, routines and communication needs, helping promote dignity, comfort and independence. The home welcomes older people and families considering either permanent or short-term care.

Activities reflect individual interests and abilities, with options including music,…

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The Limes 1

Run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited

5 Church Lane, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1PS
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 19 residents in Ely, run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited. Supports dementia, older people and mental health.

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Vera James House

Run by Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House) Limited

Chapel Street, Ely, CB6 1TA
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 42 residents in Ely, run by Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House) Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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The Brambles

Run by Anthony Eric Barnes

The Brambles 104 Station Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2018
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ely, run by Anthony Eric Barnes. Supports learning disabilities.

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The Orchards

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

2 Forsythia Road,, Ely, CB6 2FU
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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…

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Townsend Manor

Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd

Townsend Manor, Evershed Fields, Soham, Ely, CB7 6BE
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Townsend Manor provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment. The home is also registered to support younger adults, making its care scope broader than a standard older people’s residence.

Residents can use communal lounges, dining areas and activity spaces, while the home’s care approach is built around individual routines, dignity and family…

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Waterhouse Manor Care Home

Run by Danforth Care Fordham Limited

Soham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5LB
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Waterhouse Manor provides residential care for people with dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults. The purpose-built home is registered without nursing and offers a broad residential setting for residents and families considering a move.

Residents have access to an activities room, café and cinema room. The home also provides a garden, library, shop and hair and beauty salon, with daily activities…

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in East Cambridgeshire?

21 care homes in East Cambridgeshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in East Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding?

Guyatt House and Queens Court.

How much does a care home cost in East Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire council paid on average £993 a week for residential care and £1,128 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,482 and £1,954. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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