Laburnum Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes, Homecare agencies
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-06-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-06-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the inspection on 30 April 2021. This domain covers care planning, staff training, health monitoring, nutrition, and GP access. The published summary does not record specific findings on any of these areas. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors will have reviewed whether staff training and care plans reflect the particular needs of people living with dementia. No concerns were raised.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the inspection on 30 April 2021. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and supporting independence. The published summary does not include recorded observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or resident or family testimony. No concerns about dignity or respect were raised. The home's small size of 22 beds can support a more familiar, unhurried culture, though this depends entirely on staffing and culture rather than size alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the inspection on 30 April 2021. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, and how the home responds to complaints. The published summary does not record specific activities offered, whether one-to-one engagement is available, or whether end-of-life care plans are in place. No concerns were raised. Laburnum Lodge's specialism in dementia suggests inspectors reviewed whether activities are adapted for people at different stages of cognitive decline.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the inspection on 30 April 2021, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager, Mrs Kelly Caroline Hurry, is in post, and a nominated individual is also named. These are positive structural markers. The published summary does not record how long the current manager has been in post, how staff are supported and supervised, or how the home involves families in decisions. No governance concerns were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here works with residents who have physical disabilities and sensory impairments, adapting their approach to each person's specific needs. They also care for adults under 65, which isn't always easy to find. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to help people maintain their abilities and enjoy each day as much as possible. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Laburnum Lodge scored 71 out of 100. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive shift, but the published report contains limited specific detail across most themes, so several scores reflect that general positive evidence rather than rich, observed specifics.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Laburnum Lodge in Ely was rated Good at its inspection on 30 April 2021, with all five domains, safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, rated Good. Importantly, this represented an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which shows that the provider identified problems and acted on them. The home is registered to care for 22 people and specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named registered manager is in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors did not record observed interactions, resident or family quotes, or specifics on staffing ratios, food, activities, or night cover in the text available. A Good rating is a genuine positive signal, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before committing, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask the manager what has changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating. Those answers will tell you far more than a headline rating can.
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In Their Own Words
How Laburnum Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex needs in the heart of Ely
Residential home,homecare agency in Ely: True Peace of Mind
When someone you love needs more than standard residential care, finding the right place becomes even more crucial. Laburnum Lodge in East Ely specialises in supporting people with complex needs, including physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65, creating a diverse community where individual needs come first.
Who they care for
The team here works with residents who have physical disabilities and sensory impairments, adapting their approach to each person's specific needs. They also care for adults under 65, which isn't always easy to find.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to help people maintain their abilities and enjoy each day as much as possible.
“If you're looking for somewhere that understands complex care needs, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Laburnum Lodge could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Laburnum Lodge scored 71 out of 100. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive shift, but the published report contains limited specific detail across most themes, so several scores reflect that general positive evidence rather than rich, observed specifics.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Laburnum Lodge in Ely was rated Good at its inspection on 30 April 2021, with all five domains, safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, rated Good. Importantly, this represented an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which shows that the provider identified problems and acted on them. The home is registered to care for 22 people and specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named registered manager is in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. Inspectors did not record observed interactions, resident or family quotes, or specifics on staffing ratios, food, activities, or night cover in the text available. A Good rating is a genuine positive signal, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before committing, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask the manager what has changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating. Those answers will tell you far more than a headline rating can.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Laburnum Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Laburnum Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex needs in the heart of Ely
Residential home,homecare agency in Ely: True Peace of Mind
When someone you love needs more than standard residential care, finding the right place becomes even more crucial. Laburnum Lodge in East Ely specialises in supporting people with complex needs, including physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65, creating a diverse community where individual needs come first.
Who they care for
The team here works with residents who have physical disabilities and sensory impairments, adapting their approach to each person's specific needs. They also care for adults under 65, which isn't always easy to find.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to help people maintain their abilities and enjoy each day as much as possible.
“If you're looking for somewhere that understands complex care needs, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Laburnum Lodge could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
