Greensleeves
The Orchards
Care home in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Greensleeves Care
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
The Orchards is a not-for-profit care home in Ely, Cambridgeshire, run by Greensleeves and offering residential, dementia and respite care. The purpose-built home has 66 en-suite bedrooms spread across three floors, on the outskirts of the town. Each floor has its own lounge and dining area. The building also includes a cinema, a tea room, a hair salon and a garden room that opens onto landscaped gardens. Meals are cooked on site, and residents can take part in activities such as arts and crafts, music and gardening.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall. It grades Safe and Well-led as Requires Improvement, and Effective, Caring and Responsive as Good. The home is also accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for end-of-life care.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
119 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
The Orchards is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 17.1 miles away. The local GP practice is CATHEDRAL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 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.
Luvely
LuvEly, a charity based at the Lighthouse Centre. Our doors are open for people of all backgrounds, no matter their personal beliefs or situation in life. We aim to bring together the community,…
Part of Greensleeves Care
The Orchards is one of 30 homes run by Greensleeves Care 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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