Vera James House
Chapel Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1TA
01353 661 113Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Vera James House is a purpose-built residential care home for older people situated in the historic centre of Ely within walking distance of the market place and the cathedral. The scheme has 42 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Vera James House is designated to support older people living with dementia and other related illnesses, and residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.
The home is fully wheelchair accessible and all rooms are linked to a call system when staff assistance is required. Bedrooms are grouped close to shared living/dining rooms and specialist bathrooms have modern care equipment for a quality bathing experience. Vera James House has rooms available on two floors with lift access to all areas and some rooms have views of the Cathedral. Regular trips to the market and the Cathedral are arranged for residents. Visitors to the home include local school choirs, the PAT dog, carol singers, local church and volunteers. All meals are cooked on the premises in the Vera James’ own kitchens in partnership with Apetito and have been awarded a five-star rating by Environmental Health.
Vera James has a 'Good' rating from the CQC.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Residential
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Specific care needs
- Diabetes
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Pets Allowed
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Room
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Kitchenette
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- Communal Bathroom (only)
- En Suite Bathroom (only)
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Bank | Bank | 0.1 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.1 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 0.7 miles |
| Dentist | Dentist | 0.1 miles |
| Doctor | Doctor | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.5 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.1 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 0.7 miles |
Languages
- English
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good