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Vera James House

Chapel Street, Ely, CB6 1TA

Residential care home · 42 beds · Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House)

Street view · 2026
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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,000
CQC rating
Good
July 2022
Beds
42
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Cambridgeshire
£1,000a week

About £52,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,040a week

The typical live-in carer near Cambridgeshire, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ely
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Vera James House

Vera James House is a residential care home in Ely, in the Cambridgeshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 42 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Glenholme Senior Living (Vera James House). The home has been registered since July 2023.

At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated Vera James House 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.

Vera James House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cambridgeshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,475 for nursing 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 Vera James House include Holly Cottage LLP, The Orchards and Fen House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Registered with CQC
July 2023
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2022)
Council area
Cambridgeshire
Town
Ely
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Vera James House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Vera James House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cambridgeshire typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,475 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,040 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Vera James House

How much does Vera James House cost?

Vera James House has not published its fees. Care homes in Cambridgeshire typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,475 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Vera James House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Vera James House Good in July 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Vera James House provide nursing care?

No. Vera James House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Vera James House offer dementia care?

Yes. Vera James House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Vera James House have?

Vera James House is registered for up to 42 residents.

Care at home

17 live-in carers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,200 a week. 14 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

See live-in carers near CambridgeshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Holly Cottage LLP, Ely

Holly Cottage LLP

Ely, CB6 · 0.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHolly Cottage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ely

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,040
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Orchards, Ely

The Orchards

Ely, CB6 · 1.2 km · 66 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaGreensleeves
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Fen House, Ely

Fen House

Ely, CB6 · 1.6 km · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week