Holly Cottage LLP

Holly Cottage, 1 Egremont Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1AE

01353661297

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 March 2021

Provider

Holly Cottage LLP

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2015
GoodMar 2017
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Holly Cottage LLP runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Holly Cottage LLP

Holly Cottage LLP is a residential care home in Cambridgeshire, providing accommodation and personal care. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Holly Cottage provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people, with five residents living there at the time of inspection. The home demonstrated strong infection control practices, with visitors required to have their temperature taken, complete health questionnaires, wash their hands, and undergo COVID-19 tests upon arrival. Staff received training in the correct use of personal protective equipment, including safe removal and application, and the home maintained an ample supply of PPE throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CB6 1AE

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Holly Cottage LLP's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Holly Cottage LLP, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Holly Cottage LLP, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Holly Cottage LLP's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees