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  • Avg. Review Score 9.5
  • Total 1,607 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,350 per week
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The Gables
1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
9.8 miles away
The Gables Award Certificate1087 Reviews
Black Swan Care Group
The Gables Award Certificate
The Gables
"An excellent care home. Caring, patient, very helpful and understanding. Food is absolutely fantastic. A birthday cake is always..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,100 / week49 Rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon. The team provide short-term, respite and longer... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Excelcare Etheldred House
Clay Street, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY
12.1 miles away
10146 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Etheldred House
"My wife is well looked after in the care home with good carers and management. I have no worries at all about my wife's care and needs! The..."Read all 146 reviews

from £1,650 / week85 Rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Etheldred House is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65+ including those living with dementia. The care home, which offers long term and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Brampton Manor
Fordham Road, Newmarket CB8 7AQ
11.8 miles away
9.983 Reviews
Brampton Manor
Brampton Manor
"An excellent care home lots of activities every day. All staff superb. Very caring. All residents seem to be very happy...."Read all 83 reviews

from £1,575 / week63 Rooms

Group/Owner Boutique Care Homes

At Brampton Manor, they believe in quality care. Care so good it’s unexpected. Nestled in the historic town of Newmarket, Suffolk, their care home reflects the town’s world-famous equestrian heritage,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Kingfisher House Care Home
St Fabians Close, Newmarket CB8 0EJ
11.7 miles away
9.9134 Reviews
Gold Care Homes
Kingfisher House Care Home
"My wife has been a resident since October 2025. The staff are always friendly and helpful. They are very caring...."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,450 / week91 Rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Kingfisher House Care Home is located is pretty gardens in a quiet area of Newmarket, yet within reach of shops, amenities and public transport. The service provides residential care for people who... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Waterhouse Manor
Soham Road, Fordham, Ely CB7 5LB
7.6 miles away
9.939 Reviews
Care UK
Waterhouse Manor
"I cannot fault the care support and dignity shown to my nan by all the staff. Knowing nan is safe and all her needs are met, is such a..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,664 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Waterhouse Manor is a welcoming care home in Ely, offering 24-hour residential and dementia support, as well as flexible respite stays and compassionate end-of-life care. A dedicated and highly skilled... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Mildenhall Lodge
St John's Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7NX
11.2 miles away
9.9131 Reviews
Care UK
Mildenhall Lodge
"My mother has been in Mildenhall Lodge for 4 weeks and during that time she has and is receiving such wonderful care, and importantly she..."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,689 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Mildenhall Lodge care home provides the best personalised residential, nursing and dementia care for older people on a short-term or permanent basis. The purpose-built care home has been designed to... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cottenham Court Care Home
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8SS
10.1 miles away
9.8106 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
Cottenham Court Care Home
"My mother at 103 years old has been a resident at Bupa Cottenham Court Care Home for the past four years. I cannot express enough..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,565 / week62 Rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Cottenham Court provides tailored care solutions for anyone looking for nursing, residential and short stay care, as well as care and support for those living with Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis. They’re... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Littleport Grange Residential Home
Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely CB6 1HW
3.6 miles away
9.841 Reviews
Minster Care Group
Littleport Grange Residential Home
"What a wonderful place. They welcomed my mother with open arms and made her feel at home from the very beginning. The staff are incredibly..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,350 / week80 Rooms

Group/Owner Minster Care Group

Littleport Grange Residential Home, a period residence with many of its original Victorian features, is situated in scenic surroundings and is currently being refurbished to make the most modern care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
Rooks Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8QZ
9.6 miles away
9.8105 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
"I visit my aunt weekly and she's always clean and dressed. Her room is neat and looked after and she is usually in good spirits. She enjoys..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,350 / week40 Rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Fitzwilliam House is a 40-bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. Situated in the village of Cottenham with access to a range... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Orchards
2 Forsythia Road, Ely CB6 2FU
0.9 miles away
9.850 Reviews
Greensleeves Care
The Orchards
"When our mother moved to the Orchards 4 years ago we wanted to be certain that she would be able to stay there for the rest of her life,..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,600 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

The Orchards Care Home is a not-for-profit care home in Ely. The home provides person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in a safe and secure environment. The Orchards has modern facilities... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
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Queen's Court
2 Downing Close, Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9DD
12.3 miles away
9.771 Reviews
MHA
Queen's Court
"The care for my mum is very good. My is a difficult person to deal with but she is always treated with care and respect. The management is..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,320 / week55 Rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in February 2021, and located in the peaceful village of Bottisham, just six miles from Cambridge and Newmarket, MHA Queen's Court is at... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Waterbeach Lodge
Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9NW
10 miles away
9.743 Reviews
Birchstone Care
Waterbeach Lodge
"Mum went into Water Lodge for a rest bite stay. The care home is lovely, the staff are caring and friendly, and there is a lot of..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,400 / week46 Rooms

Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Waterbeach Lodge is a stunning, purpose-built care home situated on the A10 Ely Road, in the quiet village of Waterbeach. The home enjoys views over the Cambridgeshire countryside and is set in six acres... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Aria Court Care Home
Coronation Close, March PE15 9PP
12.3 miles away
9.684 Reviews
Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
Aria Court Care Home
"As a family, we are so impressed with the staff at Aria Court, they have been welcoming, friendly & professional to my Dad. Being at Aria..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,250 / week92 Rooms

Group/Owner Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Aria Court is an award-winning care home in March, Cambridgeshire, providing high-quality Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, and short-term Respite Care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Located... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Fair Haven Care Home
102 Station Road, Soham, Ely CB7 5DZ
5.3 miles away
9.622 Reviews
Care For Your Life Ltd
Fair Haven Care Home
"Having regularly visited my mother at Fairhaven over the last 3 years I am always struck how friendly and personal the service is. It is..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,100 / week30 Rooms

Group/Owner Care For Your Life Ltd

Fair Haven Care Home, in Ely, provides a compassionate care service, maintained by trained and friendly professionals and tailored to individual need. Good training and career development opportunities... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Townsend Manor
Evershed Fields, Soham, Ely CB7 6BE
6.2 miles away
9.548 Reviews
Townsend Manor
Townsend Manor
"My aunt arrived late afternoon after being discharged from hospital. The welcome team was exemplary with management staying on longer to..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,450 / week70 Rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Townsend Manor is a purpose-built care home in Soham offering high-quality care that is tailored to the individual and their needs. This modern 70-bedroom home is arranged in a small household design,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Soham Lodge
Soham Bypass, Soham, Ely CB7 5WZ
5.1 miles away
9.448 Reviews
Soham Lodge
Soham Lodge
"My mother in law was discharged from hospital to Soham Lodge after a fall. The care she received was excellent from absolutely every member..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,400 / week49 Rooms

Soham Lodge Care Centre - Caring for adults. Over and under 65years. Soham Lodge Care Centre is a care home for people with nursing or residential needs and provides specialist care in a variety of... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Vera James House Care Home
Chapel Street, Ely CB6 1TA
0.3 miles away
9.429 Reviews
Vera James House Care Home
Vera James House Care Home
"Mum passed away after having 6 months living at Vera James. The guidance received, the admin staff, the carers showed kindness, helpfulness..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,500 / week42 Rooms

Group/Owner Glenholme Senior Living (Holdings) Ltd

Vera James House is a purpose built residential care home for older people situated in the historic centre of Ely within walking distance of the market place and the cathedral. The scheme has 42 single... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Swan House Care Home
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris PE16 6EX
9.9 miles away
9.3107 Reviews
Swan House Care Home
Swan House Care Home
"Our mother joined December 2025, I have visited each week. Mum has improved immensely. Entirely due to the incredible care team, focus, and..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,272 / week42 Rooms

Swan House Care Home located in Chatteris, a market town and civil parish between Huntingdon, March and Ely, delivers quality care packages with specialist residential and nursing needs. The home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Askham House
Benwick Road, Doddington, March PE15 0TX
11.4 miles away
9.827 Reviews
Askham Village Community Ltd
Askham House
"My mother who has Alzheimer's, has lived at Askham House for several years now, we moved her here from another care home due to concerns..."Read all 27 reviews

30 Rooms

Group/Owner Askham Village Community Ltd

Askham House and Askham Hall provide this within a mix of history and "best-in-class" care within the expanse of land around the Homes...' Modern ensuite facilities have been added with the addition... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mabbs Hall Care Home
High Street, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7EA
11 miles away
9.752 Reviews
Mabbs Hall Care Home
Mabbs Hall Care Home
"The Social worker for my parents found them a place in Mabbs Hall. I am so happy that she did because my parents have settled in really..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,200 / week29 Rooms

Group/Owner MNS Care plc / Angel Care

Mabbs Hall care home delivers nursing and mental health care to up to 29 residents. Mabbs Hall is located in the small market town of Mildenhall, Surrey. It is a short drive into Cambridge and just... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Askham Hall
13 Benwick Road, Doddington, March PE15 0TX
11.4 miles away
9.529 Reviews
Askham Village Community Ltd
Askham Hall
"I would like to just say how fantastic this Care Home is... My Father in Law came into Askham Hall almost 2 years ago, very frail and a..."Read all 29 reviews

27 Rooms

Group/Owner Askham Village Community Ltd

Askham Hall is a modern and purpose-built supported living home, focusing on a number of care specialities that include interim care, acute cardiac, physical frailties, respite and end-of-life care. Offering... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Firs Residential Care Home
Tower Farm, Tower Road, Little Downham, Ely CB6 2TD
2.6 miles away
9.415 Reviews
The Firs Residential Care Home
The Firs Residential Care Home
"My partner has dementia and it became necessary for him to receive some Respite Care at The Firs. First impressions of the outside are that..."Read all 15 reviews

from £1,050 / week29 Rooms

The Firs Residential Care Home is situated in the east of Cambridgeshire, in a stunning historical Parish village of Little Downham (historic name of 'Downham-in-the-Isle'. In the Domesday Book of 1086,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Hatley Court
37 Burgess Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9ND
9.8 miles away
9.337 Reviews
Hatley Court
Hatley Court
"Our family had a 5 star service from all involved at Hatley Court, professional, caring & human these words does not do justice to all the..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,300 / week51 Rooms

Hatley Court Haven, situated in the village of Waterbeach near Cambridge, is located in peaceful scenic surroundings where trained carers look to achieve a quality and dignified service within a 'home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Brookfield
1 High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3JA
11.2 miles away
9.324 Reviews
Janes Care Homes
Brookfield
"Mum has been a resident for over 18 months and from the outset has been very well cared for. Brookfield has a wonderful family feel about..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,400 / week14 Rooms

Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

Brookfield is a care home in Somersham, Huntingdon that offers residential care to 14 residents. The home specialises in the care of people with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and those who have had a stroke.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lily House
Lynn Road, Ely CB6 1SD
1 miles away
9.034 Reviews
Lily House
"Lily House took excellent care of my father for approx 18 months. He was given 2 weeks to end of life by hospital 2024 and the care and..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,500 / week44 Rooms

Group/Owner Eastern Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to Lily House, centrally situated in the charming city of Ely, where the team provides compassionate care for older individuals with a wide range of care needs, specialising in dementia care. At... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Limes
5 Church Lane, Littleport, Ely CB6 1PS
4.3 miles away

from £1,810 / week19 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
The Woodlands
50 High Street, Earith, Huntingdon PE28 3PP
10.3 miles away
8.08 Reviews

from £950 / week28 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Ely Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Ely

Average older person care home costs in and around Ely by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 10 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Ely.

Type of Care ProvidedElyCambridgeshireEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,350£1,380£1,305£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,388£1,431£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,602£1,668£1,565£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,541£1,634£1,580£1,571
All Care Types£1,350£1,391£1,316£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Ely Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 18 care homes with fees listed.
£1,350 per week
  • 2.2% below Cambridgeshire average
  • 3.4% above England average
  • 3.1% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.
£1,388 per week
  • 3.1% below Cambridgeshire average
  • 4.0% above England average
  • 3.7% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.
£1,602 per week
  • 4.1% below Cambridgeshire average
  • 2.4% above England average
  • 3.2% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.
£1,541 per week
  • 6.0% below Cambridgeshire average
  • 2.5% below England average
  • 1.9% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Ely?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Ely, including 5 Nursing Homes & 25 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Ely have the highest Review Score?

The Gables, Waterhouse Manor & Cottenham Court Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Ely.

Which older person care homes in Ely offer Nursing Care?

Cottenham Court Care Home, Soham Lodge & Townsend Manor are some of the 5 Nursing Homes in Ely.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Ely?

There are 17 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Ely including The Gables, Waterhouse Manor & Littleport Grange Residential Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Ely?

Respite Care is offered by 21 elderly care homes in Ely including The Gables, Waterhouse Manor & Cottenham Court Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Ely have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 19 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Ely have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Ely have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Ely include The Gables.