There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Ely (including Soham, Littleport and Downham) listed on Docorix. 11 currently hold a CQC rating: 9 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 5 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 571 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Ely, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 4 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 9 care homes in Ely by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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The Firs Residential Care Home
Good
CB6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2026.
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Soham Lodge
Good
CB7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
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Alderton House
Good
CB6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2022.
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Laburnum Lodge
Good
CB6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2021.
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Holly Cottage LLP
Good
CB6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2019.
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Robinson House
Good
CB7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2019.
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Fair Haven Care Home
Good
CB7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2019.
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The Brambles
Good
CB7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published March 2018.
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Littleport Grange
Good
CB6
Rated Outstanding for Responsive. Rating published February 2018.
Choosing care homes in Ely
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Ely?
Docorix lists 16 CQC-registered care homes in Ely, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes in Ely are rated Good?
9 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Alderton House, Fair Haven Care Home, Holly Cottage LLP, Laburnum Lodge, Littleport Grange, Robinson House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
