Care Homes in CB6
The CB6 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 342 beds, falling under Cambridgeshire council. 9 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in CB6
CB6 covers Ely and the surrounding Fenland villages — a cathedral city at the heart of the Isle of Ely that serves as the principal market centre for a wide agricultural hinterland in Cambridgeshire. The 10 care homes provide 342 beds with a solid average CQC rating of 3.8; Cambridgeshire County Council commissions residential care across this Fenland corridor through its Older Persons and Physical Disability commissioning team. Ely's distinctive geography — the medieval city rising above the flat Fenland surrounding it — creates a dramatic setting for several care homes, and the Ely Cathedral, weekly market and Great Ouse riverside walks offer residents rich opportunities for community engagement and meaningful activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CB6 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in CB6, offering a combined 342 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CB6 have?
Of the 10 care homes in CB6: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in CB6?
Littleport Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in CB6, holding a CQC rating of Good with 80 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CB6 postcode?
The CB6 postcode area falls under Cambridgeshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in CB6?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Cambridgeshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data