Learning disability care homes in East Cambridgeshire

Updated 13 November 2026

East Cambridgeshire has 5 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 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).

All care homes in East Cambridgeshire (21)

East Cambridgeshire at a glance

5on this list

Official rating

Outstanding1
Good4

100% rated Good or Outstanding
Average score8.2 / 10
Types of care60% offer younger adults

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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5 learning disability 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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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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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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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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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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What to look for in learning disability care homes

Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
Support for independence
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
Positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in East Cambridgeshire?

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

Which learning disability care homes in East Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding?

Guyatt House.

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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