Lily House

Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1SD

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 March 2018

Provider

Eastern Healthcare Ltd

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 1 is lower.

5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2015
GoodApr 2016
GoodMar 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Lily House

Located on Lynn Road in Ely, Cambridgeshire, this 44-bed residential care home is run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in March 2018.

The home is situated in Ely, a market town in the east of the county with good transport links and local amenities. It offers residential care rather than nursing care, making it suitable for those who need support with daily living but do not require registered nurse presence. The facility's focus on dementia care, alongside provision for older and younger adults, means it accommodates a range of care needs within its residential setting.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lily House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Lily House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Lily House'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