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Vera James House
Chapel Street, Ely, CB6 1TA — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Vera James House was rated
Rating published 16/07/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 42 bedsRegistered capacity
- CambridgeshireCouncil for care funding
- 01353 661113Care home's own number
- GlenholmeOperator
- 2nd December 2020Registered since
- Glenholme Senior Living Limited, SL4 6AFRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Vera James House
Vera James House is a Care Home for Residential, Dementia and Respite care, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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Considering Vera James House? See how live-in care compares
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No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Vera James House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Vera James House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2022.
What types of care does Vera James House provide?
The care types on offer at Vera James House include Residential, Dementia and Respite.
How many beds does Vera James House have?
Vera James House is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 42 beds.
Who owns Vera James House?
Vera James House is run by Glenholme.
Does Vera James House provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Vera James House does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does Vera James House come under?
Vera James House comes under Cambridgeshire, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.