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The Orchards
2 Forsythia Road, Ely, CB6 2FU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Orchards was rated
Rating published 05/12/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 66 bedsRegistered capacity
- CambridgeshireCouncil for care funding
- 01353 885900Care home's own number
- GreensleevesOperator
- 9th August 2019Registered since
- Greensleeves Homes TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Orchards
The Orchards is a Care Home in Ely, Cambridgeshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
The Orchards was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2019. It is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1060478). Greensleeves Homes Trust runs 26 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Orchards been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Orchards "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2025.
What types of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Orchards have?
The Orchards is registered for 66 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Orchards?
The Orchards is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1060478). The provider runs 26 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Orchards registered with CQC?
The Orchards has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2019. Its provider, Greensleeves Homes Trust, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Orchards care for?
CQC registers The Orchards to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does The Orchards provide nursing care?
No. The Orchards is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Orchards?
The Orchards is in the Cambridgeshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Orchards?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Ely, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.