Care homes · Cambridgeshire
Care homes in Ely offering care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 4 of the 6 care homes in Ely, with 140 beds between them. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for care for adults under 65 across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Ely: about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, The Firs Residential Care Home was rated Good on 29 June 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Rating changes in Cambridgeshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- A care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 3 list dementia as a specialism.
To cite: "Care homes in Ely offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4care homes on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Ely
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 6
- Residential care · 6
- Elderly care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Firs Residential Care Home | Jun 2026 | 29 | No | |
| 2 | Vera James House | Jul 2022 | 42 | No | |
| 3 | Lily House | Mar 2018 | 44 | No | |
| 4 | Fen House | Aug 2018 | 25 | No |
All care homes in Ely with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Care for adults under 65 in Ely: what the data shows
67% of Ely's care homes (4 of 6) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 17 points above the 83% for all care homes here and above the 82% for care homes registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: The Firs Residential Care Home, Vera James House and Lily House. Ratings run from March 2018 to June 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. They have 140 registered beds in total.
Cambridgeshire as a whole has 85 care homes registered for care for adults under 65; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Cambridgeshire, 63% of care homes are registered for care for adults under 65, against 67% here.
Care homes in the East of England typically charge about £1,455 a week for residential care and £1,685 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Cambridgeshire: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely | – | 4 | 4 |
| Littleport | 4.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Soham | 5.4 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Waterbeach | 9.7 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Chatteris | 9.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Mildenhall | 11.0 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Histon | 12.2 mi | 5 | 5 |
Help from the council
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Questions families ask about care for adults under 65 in Ely
Where can I find care for adults under 65 in a care home in Ely?
Of the 6 CQC-registered care homes in Ely, 4 offer care for adults under 65 (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are The Firs Residential Care Home, Vera James House and Lily House.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Ely have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Ely?
Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will Cambridgeshire council pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Cambridgeshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Cambridgeshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Ely?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 3 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Ely compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Littleport (4.0 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Soham (5.4 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (9.7 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Ely itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Ely
- Care for adults under 65 in Littleport 4.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Soham 5.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Waterbeach 9.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chatteris 9.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cottenham 9.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Mildenhall 11.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Histon 12.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in March 12.7 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.