The Firs Residential Care Home

The Firs Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ely, in the Cambridgeshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barrels Care. The home has been registered since September 2018.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated The Firs Residential Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Firs Residential Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Cambridgeshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 140 registered care homes in Cambridgeshire. The nearest to The Firs Residential Care Home include The Orchards, Fen House and Lily House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.