Care homes · Cambridgeshire · Oct 2026

Best rated care homes in Ely

The 5 care homes in Ely with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 6 care homes in Ely, 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Ely", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 5 best rated care homes in Ely

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1The Firs Residential Care HomeGoodJun 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
2Vera James HouseGoodJul 2022Dementia
3Holly Cottage LLPGoodSep 2019
4Fen HouseGoodAug 2018Physical disability
5Lily HouseGoodMar 2018Dementia

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 5

  1. The Firs Residential Care Home

    Ely · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We visited the care home on 30 March and 21 April 2026.

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (The Firs Residential Care Home)

  2. Vera James House

    Ely · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2022Previous provider's rating
    View profile (Vera James House)

  3. Holly Cottage LLP

    Ely · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: On arrival at the home visitors had their temperature taken, completed a health questionnaire and declaration.

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2019
    View profile (Holly Cottage LLP)

  4. Fen House

    Ely · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2018Previous provider's rating
    View profile (Fen House)

  5. Lily House

    Ely · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2018Previous provider's rating
    View profile (Lily House)

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Questions about the best rated care homes in Ely

What is the best rated care home in Ely?

None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are The Firs Residential Care Home, Vera James House, Holly Cottage LLP. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Ely?

5 of the 6 care homes in Ely are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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