Laburnum Lodge
Care home in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Operated by 365 Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Laburnum Lodge is a care home in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with 22 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 June 2021 · Last inspected 12 May 2021
Inspectors found that care records had been improved, with care plans giving staff tailored guidance on monitoring known risks and supporting wellbeing. People and their relatives were involved in decisions, and communication with families was described as good. Staff were trained in safeguarding, there were enough of them to meet people's needs, and activities were offered for people to join in if they wished.
- Care plans give staff individualised guidance on monitoring risks and supporting each person's wellbeing.
- People and their relatives are involved in decisions about care, and relatives said they felt confident their concerns would be listened to.
- A new set of policies, procedures and audit forms was introduced to improve how the service is monitored.
- Infection control was satisfactory, staff administered medicines safely, and new staff were checked for suitability before starting.
- Some improvements were needed in how medicines were recorded, which the registered manager was to address through staff supervision.
- Where improvements were needed during the visit, the registered manager was directed to current guidance.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
119 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cambridgeshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £871 |
| 2025 | £918 |
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Local health safety net
Laburnum Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 20.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ely
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of 365 Care Homes
Laburnum Lodge is one of 5 homes run by 365 Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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