Vera James House

Chapel Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1TA

01353661113

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 July 2022

Provider

Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House) Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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 Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House) Limited runs in England.

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 Vera James House

Vera James House is a 42-bed residential care home located on Chapel Street in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Run by Glenholme Senior Living, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in July 2022.

Its position in Ely places it within easy reach of the city centre, with access to local amenities and services. The home's mixed-age provision means it accommodates residents across different life stages who require residential care support. As a medium-sized facility, it offers a structured environment while maintaining a smaller community feel compared to larger homes.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Vera James 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 Vera James 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 Vera James 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