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The Orchards is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is operated by Greensleeves Homes Trust.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Orchards provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Orchards is located in Ely, within the Cambridgeshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Address | 2 Forsythia Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FU |
| Phone | 01353 885900 |
| Website | www.greensleeves.org.uk/care-homes/the-orchards-ely-cambridge/ |
| Local authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 5 December 2025 |
| Provider | Greensleeves Homes Trust |
Is The Orchards registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Orchards is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-7046824957
What type of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Orchards?
You can contact The Orchards by phone on 01353 885900, or visit them at 2 Forsythia Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FU.
What is The Orchards's CQC rating?
The Orchards has been rated "Requires Improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-7046824957
What are The Orchards's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Orchards's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Ely?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Ely. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ely.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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