
I always find the staff welcoming and helpful.Emily L(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Very good communication between the home and the residents' families.S H(Sister of Resident/Service User)

A happy environment is created and this extends for residents and those visiting.S F(Friend of Resident/Service User)

I always find the staff welcoming and helpful.Emily L(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Very good communication between the home and the residents' families.S H(Sister of Resident/Service User)

A happy environment is created and this extends for residents and those visiting.S F(Friend of Resident/Service User)

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 categories.
Staff aim to provide residents with a safe and secure, relaxed and homely environment in which care, well-being and comfort are of prime importance.
Soham Lodge is located between the historic city of Ely, the...
Care Provided by Soham Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Soham Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Soham Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- DCSL Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Barrie Taylor(Business & Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time but would ask that during lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm residents are not disturbed. Late night visits can be made, just let the home know you are coming as the doors are secured at night.
Parking
- Large carpark on site.
Soham Lodge Reviews (48)
Soham Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.430) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Soham Lodge has 48 reviews.
My mother in law was discharged from hospital to Soham Lodge after a fall. The care she received was excellent from absolutely every member of staff. We, the family, were kept informed every step of the way, we couldn't fault anything and would thoroughly recommend Soham Lodge to look after a loved one. Thank you all!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Your mother-in-law was an absolute pleasure and joy to care for, and we're delighted to know she is happily back at home.
A big thank you to all the staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Soham Lodge Care Home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, although only here for a short while, it was a pleasure to be acquainted with you all. We send you and your family our condolences on your massive loss. A wonderful man
Just like to say I have visited my parents and relations in several different homes in Cambridgeshire. Yours at Soham is the only one that didn't smell really badly from the reception desk onwards.
Many congratulations on that. I really wasn't looking forward to that visit today. No problem for the future!
Thank you so much for your wonderful tribute to our care staff, housekeeping team, receptionists, and the whole facility. Your kind words mean a great deal to us all. We are truly grateful that you took the time to share such a fantastic review publicly, and we're delighted that our team's hard work and compassion have made a positive difference.
My father arrived against my wishes from the previous facility with a temperature, chest infection, operating on one lung, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, to Soham Lodge on October 20th 2025. His oxygen level was 69. The staff took immediate urgent action and dialled 999. 7 staff surrounded him, helping him until paramedics came and transported him to hospital. Soham Lodge Care Centre saved my dad's life and continue to help him thrive.
Your father arrived with significant and urgent health needs, and I'm incredibly proud of how quickly and calmly the team responded to ensure he received immediate medical attention he...
It was a great relief to find somewhere so lovely for dad. He was slightly hesitant at the beginning but soon became comfortable. The teams have been so loving and supportive and looked after dad very well. It made the last 6 months of his life very comfortable. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your time in completing a review. It was a complete pleasure taking care of your father.
Excellent attentive care by all staff and nurses. Good cuisine according to patients' requirements. Clean environment for all to share!
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our review and for your kind comments. It is always a pleasure to welcome you when you visit your wife. We are delighted to know that you value the meals prepared by our chef and kitchen team, the cleanliness maintained by...
My mother went into Soham Lodge 13 months ago before passing away. The care she received was first rate from day 1. One hears horror stories from some care homes but nothing could be further from that in this case. The staff were all superb, showing concern, a willingness to help, please and support and above all, dignity. I have no reservation in recommending Soham Lodge Care Home.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, it means a lot to the staff to hear positive feedback.
My uncle was a resident in the care home receiving end-of-life palliative care, Visiting the care home I continuously received a very accommodating welcome. All the staff were very friendly, cheerful and looked very hard working. The establishment and my uncle in my view was kept spotlessly clean. I have very high regard for the care home with its facilities and staff in all aspects of their duties.
Thank you so much for you kind words and supporting us with your positive review. Your uncle was a pleasure to care for.
I always find the staff welcoming and helpful. From the moment I step through the front door, there is an overall feeling of calm, friendliness and cleanliness. I also appreciate the gardens around the home. They are lovely and peaceful.
Thank you so much for your kind review. The gardens are beautiful, thanks to our gardener and his team. We are pleased that you enjoy them along with the calm, clean environment of our home.
There is lots of fun and laughter at this care home, and the residents spend their time where they choose, maybe in the lounge, their room or the garden - this isn't a place where everyone has to sit around in a big circle just for the convenience of the staff. There are lots of imaginative activities if people would like to join in, but if they want to be by themselves that is also fine. The home is very clean and the residents are helped to keep fresh and well. I know that my brother is safe and always treated with dignity and respect, and I am always made to feel very welcome. Very good communication between the home and the residents' families.
Thank you so much for your favourable words of appreciation. We are very pleased to see you think so highly of us and it is a pleasure to support your brother. He is a wonderful man with a great sense of humour.
Mum has been a resident at Soham Lodge since April 2024 and we chose this location because of the good feeling I got when I was searching for somewhere for Mum. Immediately I was made to feel welcome by all the staff and I was quickly able to be confident this would be the right choice. After two months of experiencing the care and attention my mum has received, I know I made the right choice. Everyone tries so hard to provide the best of care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We like to make all our residents and relatives feel as though they are home from home and cared for in a dignified, compassionate way. We are pleased that you chose Soham Lodge for your mother, thank you.
This is the first time I have been a resident in a care home and when I started just over four years ago I did not know what to expect. It has so far turned out to be fairly ideal for my needs and wants, which are a bit complex and a bit extensive at times. Meaning especially, for instance, that I need and want peace and quiet most of the days in order to collect my thoughts and develop notably and recover the best I can from years of being rather mentally ill which were aided and yet very marred by absolutely major tranquillizers and very little female company!
Thank you for your very favourable review and kind words. It is always a pleasure to see you in the day room participating in and enjoying the activities.
Since my partner has been at Soham Lodge I have seen amazing changes to physical and mental health. The nursing and care team are fabulous and ensure that he is comfortable and cared for in every way possible. he has lost a phenomenal amount of weight and this has improved his overall health. This would not have been possible without the staff at Soham Lodge.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for him while here and to welcome you on your visits. See you again soon.
Staff engage with residents and encourage them to be involved in planned activities. Even when residents can't or don't wish to join in, they ensure they benefit from those activities, even if on a one to one basis. They are positive and caring, know and acknowledge their residents by name and take time to know their likes and dislikes. A happy environment is created and this extends for residents and those visiting.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to complete a review for us. I am so pleased that you have been able to acknowledge the kindness shown here and see the personal care given to each and every one of our residents on a consistent basis.
The care from the home has been very good. Any interactions we have witnessed from the carers/nursing staff or any member of the team have been outstanding. We, on every visit, see patience, care and kindness, which is so reassuring. Nothing is too much trouble and we as family are always made welcome. We feel very reassured that our parents are well looked after and their care needs, along with any other needs they have, are being met.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We very much enjoy interacting with your parents and discussing hair do's with Mum.
All staff I observed were attentive and communicated well.
It was lovely to meet you, and I am pleased the weather held while you enjoyed a picnic in the courtyard. Please do feel free to visit again. You will always be made welcome.
Well organised - a place for us to sit with refreshments given.
Staff checking in with my friend regarding her needs.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our lovely home. Was a pleasure to meet you. You are more than welcome to visit any time, any day.
From what I’ve seen and heard from others who have visited, the Soham Lodgefolk have treated my mother exceptionally well and even got her playing bingo for the first time in 95 years. Thanks very much!
Having your mother here was a sheer delight. We enjoyed her company during activities in the day room. She is welcome whenever she would like to return. Thank you for your very kind and positive review.
Our son spent 2-years in a care home in Devon, where his conditions deteriorated. He was so excited to go to Soham Lodge. He was visited by the manager and the team, who outlined their plan for him in the coming months. A healthy diet, a suitable bed and regular physio. This was exactly what he'd been promised and didn't receive at his then-current care home. He realised it would be a long way for us to visit him but would be happy with daily contact with us. He settled in very well and loved it. Phone calls/Zoom, he was more positive and happy than we'd known in a long time. Sadly, he developed a recurring infection and had to be hospitalised. While in hospital his condition gradually deteriorated, and he passed away. We contacted Soham Lodge, and they invited us to view his room and were so kind to spend time and talk with us about him. The owner, manager and the staff we met were kind and caring. We can't praise them enough for giving him hope.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. Your son was such a lovely young man, and although he was only here for a short period, he touched many of our hearts. He will be very sadly missed for a very long time.
My review relates to Jan 2022, my mother's last month before she passed away after five and a half years as a resident at Soham Lodge. My first impression when I visited the home in July 2016 was that it was clean, tidy and smelt pleasant; this standard continued for the whole five and a half years. My mother had server dementia, and despite being a very feisty and at times, an awkward person, was always treated with respect, dignity and included in all the activities that she could take part in. Despite her complex dietary needs, every effort was made to give her varied food at all times, day and night. When the time of her passing came, she was able to pass peacefully and with dignity.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. Your mother was definitely a character to remember, and she will be remembered very fondly - RIP.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (2)

Our home has recently been awarded the Gold Standard Framework Care Homes Accreditation Award for our high quality of care provided at end of life.

My name is Tanya. I am the administrator at Soham Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions about Soham Lodge
What types of Care is Soham Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Soham Lodge have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Soham Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Soham Lodge to the centre of Ely?
5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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