Nursing Homes in Ely
Ely has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Ely at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Ely, to help you judge the options below.
- Cambridgeshire County Council pays, residential care: £918 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Cambridgeshire: 84%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 73. Cambridgeshire average is 68.
- People aged 75 and over: 10,500. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 21%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 171 beds.
- Who pays, across Cambridgeshire (estimate): 39% council, 41% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 31%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,800. Rising to 4,400 by 2035, up 54%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Ely
The assessment that comes first
Fees are easier to discuss once the needs are written down. An assessment of needs is free, available to anyone who appears to need care whatever their savings, and it produces a record that any home will find useful. Cambridgeshire County Council Adult Social Care carries it out, considering health, mobility, medication and daily routine. Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment follows and settles how much of the weekly fee public funding will meet and how much the resident contributes from income and capital.
What a nursing placement costs
Nursing care is priced above residential care because registered nurses have to be on duty at all hours. Part of that difference may be met through NHS funded nursing care, a contribution paid directly to the home for residents with an assessed nursing need, and a smaller number of people with substantial clinical needs qualify for NHS continuing healthcare, which covers the whole fee. Ask each home for a written schedule that separates the core weekly charge from extras, and ask what notice is given before fees rise. Where a family prefers a home charging more than the council will pay, a third party contribution is usually needed to bridge the difference.
Choosing the right nursing home in Ely
Weighing a mixed set of ratings
Two of the three homes are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement. That second judgement is a reason to read carefully rather than to cross a home off, since the report will show which of the five inspection areas fell short and whether the concerns touched the care itself or the records behind it. Look at the date of the visit as well, because services often move on between inspections, particularly where the manager has changed.
What to check in person
Ask each home to confirm in writing that it can meet the specific clinical needs involved, since registration for nursing is not a guarantee on its own. Ask how many registered nurses are rostered overnight, how much of the team is permanent rather than agency, and what happens when a resident becomes unwell suddenly. Visit at a busy time, such as a mealtime, and notice whether residents look occupied and whether staff use their names. Ask too how the home keeps relatives informed when something changes, since that habit tends to reveal how the place is run.
3 nursing homes in Ely
- Soham Lodge · Soham Bypass, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5WZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DCSL Limited
We at Soham Lodge are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Ely, Cambridgeshire. Set within the historic and tranquil surroundings of the CB postcode area, our home provides a welcoming sanctuary where residents...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Limes 1 · 5 Church Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited
The Limes is a nursing home in Ely caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including people living with dementia and adults with mental health needs. Nurses are on duty day and night. That...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Townsend Manor · Townsend Manor, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 6BE
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd
Townsend Manor is a nursing home in Ely, caring for people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life. Registered nurses are on site at all hours, working with care staff who know the people here well. We support older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Cambridgeshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £918 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,131 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Townsend Manor, 20 April 2026, Requires improvement
- Soham Lodge, 16 March 2023, Good
- The Limes 1, 16 May 2018, Good
Longest since a report
- The Limes 1, 16 May 2018, Good
- Soham Lodge, 16 March 2023, Good
- Townsend Manor, 20 April 2026, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Ely
How many nursing homes are there in Ely?
Ely has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Ely?
Cambridgeshire County Council pays an average of £918 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Cambridgeshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Ely were inspected most recently?
Townsend Manor (20 April 2026), Soham Lodge (16 March 2023) and The Limes 1 (16 May 2018) have the most recent CQC reports.