Care Homes for Older People in East Cambridgeshire Area

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in East-Cambridgeshire

Average starting prices for self-funders in East-Cambridgeshire Care Homes by care type. Average cost of Residential Care from 13 care homes with fees listed: £1,447 per week (4.0% above Cambridgeshire average, 10.2% above England average, 9.8% above UK average). Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed: £1,504 per week (4.4% above Cambridgeshire average, 11.7% above England average, 11.1% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed: £1,649 per week (2.3% below Cambridgeshire average, 4.4% above England average, 5.2% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 2 care homes with fees listed: £1,550 per week (6.2% below Cambridgeshire average, 3.3% below England average, 3.0% below UK average).

Q: How many older person care homes are there in East-Cambridgeshire?

There are 14 Older Person Care Homes in East-Cambridgeshire, including 5 Nursing Homes & 9 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in East-Cambridgeshire?

Respite Care is offered by 14 elderly care homes in East-Cambridgeshire including Waterhouse Manor, Littleport Grange Residential Home & The Orchards.

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Avg. Review Score 9.6
Total 608 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,465 per week

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Waterhouse Manor

Soham Road, Fordham, Ely CB7 5LB

9.940 Reviews

21 3

"My husband had 2 weeks' respite in 2025 and again in Jan 2026, which became permanent after that. He has been in Waterhouse Manor ever..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,706 / weekSize 66 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

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Littleport Grange Residential Home

Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely CB6 1HW

9.944 Reviews

16 1

"The Grange, Little port is an amazing place for my Mum to live. The care is excellent and very personal. They get to know each resident..."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 80 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

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The Orchards

2 Forsythia Road, Ely CB6 2FU

9.955 Reviews

15 1

"I have enjoyed my stay very much, I know I could not have managed at home on my own. excellent staff and food...."Read all 55 reviews

from £2,049 / weekSize 66 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

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Queen's Court

2 Downing Close, Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9DD

9.776 Reviews

14 1

"My father was unwell having spent time in hospital. Staff kept a very close eye on him on his return to Queens Court and called the GP and..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,320 / weekSize 55 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

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Barchester Oaklands Care Home

Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9BX

9.768 Reviews

35 1

"I cannot speak highly enough of the people and facilities at Oaklands. Our family was bowled over by the kindness, compassion, friendliness..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,689 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Oaklands Care Home makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled... Read more

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Barchester Hilton Park Care Home

Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9BX

9.6121 Reviews

38 1

"We cannot praise the team enough, from the carers, cleaners, maintenance, activities etc. Everyone goes above and beyond to look after my..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,536 / weekSize 88 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Hilton Park Care Home makes the most of pleasant grounds, in the beautiful location of Bottisham, and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals... Read more

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Fair Haven Care Home

102 Station Road, Soham, Ely CB7 5DZ

9.622 Reviews

"Mum moved towards end of life care. The staff were unfailingly kind and compassionate to both her and family connections, providing..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 30 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

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Soham Lodge

Soham Bypass, Soham, Ely CB7 5WZ

9.650 Reviews

"The care and support Mum and us all received during her time at The Lodge was far beyond any expectations. The thought of Mum in care was..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 49 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, providing specialist care across a variety... Read more

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Townsend Manor

Evershed Fields, Soham, Ely CB7 6BE

9.448 Reviews

21 1

"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 / weekSize 70 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

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Vera James House Care Home

Chapel Street, Ely CB6 1TA

9.431 Reviews

16 1

"Review of my mother in-laws 103 birthday party at Vera James house. My wife and myself are very grateful for the amount of effort and hard..."Read all 31 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Glenholme Senior Living Group 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

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The Firs Residential Care Home

Tower Farm, Tower Road, Little Downham, Ely CB6 2TD

9.415 Reviews

24 1

"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 / weekSize 29 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

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Lily House

Lynn Road, Ely CB6 1SD

9.035 Reviews

33 1

"We are delighted with how well dad has settled into Lily House. He says he is well looked after & cared for. We all endorse that. He has..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 44 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

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The Limes

5 Church Lane, Littleport, Ely CB6 1PS

from £1,810 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Laburnum Lodge

2 Victoria Street, Littleport, Ely CB6 1LX

3 Reviews

from £950 / weekSize 22 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridgeshire Area Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in East Cambridgeshire Area

Average older person care home costs in East Cambridgeshire Area 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 14 older person care homes with fees listed in East Cambridgeshire Area.

Type of Care Provided	East Cambridgeshire Area	Cambridgeshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,447	£1,392	£1,313	£1,318
Residential Dementia Care	£1,504	£1,441	£1,347	£1,354
Nursing Care	£1,649	£1,687	£1,579	£1,568
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,550	£1,646	£1,601	£1,596
All Care Types	£1,465	£1,402	£1,324	£1,332

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 East Cambridgeshire Area Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.

£1,447 per week

4.0% above Cambridgeshire average
10.2% above England average
9.8% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed.

£1,504 per week

4.4% above Cambridgeshire average
11.7% above England average
11.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,649 per week

2.3% below Cambridgeshire average
4.4% above England average
5.2% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 2 care homes with fees listed.

£1,550 per week

6.2% below Cambridgeshire average
3.3% below England average
3.0% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in East Cambridgeshire Area?

There are 14 Older Person Care Homes in East Cambridgeshire Area, including 5 Nursing Homes & 9 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in East Cambridgeshire Area have the highest Review Score?

Waterhouse Manor, Littleport Grange Residential Home & The Orchards are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in East Cambridgeshire Area.

Which older person care homes in East Cambridgeshire Area offer Nursing Care?

Barchester Oaklands Care Home, Barchester Hilton Park Care Home & Soham Lodge are some of the 5 Nursing Homes in East Cambridgeshire Area.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in East Cambridgeshire Area?

There are 13 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in East Cambridgeshire Area including Waterhouse Manor, Littleport Grange Residential Home & The Orchards.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in East Cambridgeshire Area?

Respite Care is offered by 14 elderly care homes in East Cambridgeshire Area including Waterhouse Manor, Littleport Grange Residential Home & The Orchards.

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

There are 13 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in East Cambridgeshire Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.