Home care · Cambridgeshire
Home care in Ely
There are 12 home care agencies on the CQC register covering Ely. CQC has rated 11 of them, and 82% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% across Cambridgeshire and 88% across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 2 January 2026, CJ Noah Healthcare was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 12 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cambridgeshire, checked daily.
- Good or Outstanding: 9 of the 11 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
To cite: "Home care in Ely", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 82%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 12support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Ely | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Ely
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 12
- Dementia care · 12
- Elderly care · 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
Love Life Care
What inspectors found: This assessment was undertaken remotely and started on 12 March 2024 and ended on 11 April 2024.
Est. £30–£37/hr
MS Care Ltd
What inspectors found: There were systems in place to safeguard people from abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Jasmine House - Ely
What inspectors found: The service followed appropriate infection and prevention control procedures and people who used the service were protected from COVID-19.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Your Life (Ely)
What inspectors found: It provides a service to older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Est. £30–£37/hr
MiHomecare Cambridge
What inspectors found: This announced inspection took place between the 4 and 11 September 2018.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care, Newmarket and Fenland
What inspectors found: People received care and support at a time and duration that met their needs.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Bluebird Care (Cambridge and South Cambs)
What inspectors found: At the last inspection in January 2016, the service was rated 'Good'.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Laburnum Lodge
What inspectors found: The registered manager and staff had made improvements to people's care records.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Quality Home Care Anglia Ltd
What inspectors found: It provides a service to both older and younger adults.
Est. £30–£37/hr
CJ Noah Healthcare
What inspectors found: We found 3 breaches of legal regulations in relation to safe care and treatment, staffing and governance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Westminster Homecare Limited – Independent Living Network
What inspectors found: Based on our review of is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led questions, the service was not always able to demonstrate how…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Cambridge Branch Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Ely centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Typical home care rates in Ely
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Cambridgeshire County Council): £24.32 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £918 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,131 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Council support
Cambridgeshire
Savings under £23,250? Cambridgeshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Cambridgeshire
Dementia care at home in Ely
12 of the 12 agencies covering Ely are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 9 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 12 registered for dementia.
How Ely measures up
82% of rated agencies covering Ely are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 267 we list across Cambridgeshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 8% covering Ely, 4% across Cambridgeshire. None covering Ely is rated Outstanding; Cambridgeshire has 3. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Ely ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (75%), with Soham second (67%). The share registered for dementia is 100% in Ely (12 of 12) and 79% across Cambridgeshire. Oldest rating on the list: Jasmine House - Ely, August 2018. Most recent to register: Cambridge Branch Office (July 2026). On their CQC registrations, 11 of 12 list physical disabilities, 6 of 12 list learning disabilities and 6 of 12 list mental health conditions.
Which groups run agencies covering Ely
- Bluebird Care 2 here
- Cambridgeshire County Council 1 here
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 here
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 here
- 365 Care Homes Limited 1 here
- Cera Care 1 here
- Assured Optimal Care Ltd 1 here
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Ely, newest first.
Ely compared with nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely | – | 12 | 9 |
| Soham | 5.4 mi | 21 | 14 |
| Waterbeach | 9.7 mi | 37 | 19 |
| Chatteris | 9.9 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Cottenham | 9.9 mi | 36 | 19 |
| Lakenheath | 10.9 mi | 6 | 3 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Free care cost report for Ely
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about home care in Ely
Home care in Ely: how many agencies are there?
As of Oct 2026, the CQC register lists 12 home care agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ely. Among the highest rated are Love Life Care, MS Care Ltd and Jasmine House - Ely.
How are home care agencies in Ely rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 11. Of those, 9 (82%) are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Ely?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Cambridgeshire council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cambridgeshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cambridgeshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Ely?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 12 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, and 10 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about home care agencies in towns near Ely?
Ely has 12, with 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Soham (5.4 miles): 21, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (9.7 miles): 37, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Chatteris (9.9 miles): 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Ely
- Home care in Soham 5.4 mi
- Home care in Waterbeach 9.7 mi
- Home care in Chatteris 9.9 mi
- Home care in Cottenham 9.9 mi
- Home care in Lakenheath 10.9 mi
- Home care in Red Lodge 11.9 mi
- Home care in Northstowe 11.9 mi
- Home care in Histon 12.2 mi
Also in Ely, and guides
- Getting care after a hospital discharge in Ely
- How to pay for care in Cambridgeshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Cambridgeshire
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Cambridgeshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Ely (6)
- Funding home care: who pays
- Choosing a home care agency
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
- Understanding CQC ratings
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Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.