The Orchards Ely

The Orchards Ely The Orchards is the top not-for-profit care home in Ely according to independent reviews.

A purpose-built home part of leading group Greensleeves Care, it provides residential and dementia care and a unique Home for Life funding assurance.

this weeks timetable
02/09/2026

this weeks timetable

Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating Hilda’s 104th birthday with her — and what a remarkable woman she...
31/08/2026

Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating Hilda’s 104th birthday with her — and what a remarkable woman she is!❤️

Hilda is truly the Orchard’s grandma, friend, and favourite gossip partner. So many of us look up to you, Hilda. You are our all-knowing, all-loving friend, always ready with a smile, a story, and a little bit of wisdom.

Your smile is simply contagious, and it’s beautiful to see that same unmistakable smile in your younger photographs. You can spot Hilda a mile away — that gorgeous smile hasn’t changed!

You are a true character, Hilda, and we feel incredibly lucky to know you and to celebrate this very special milestone with you.

Happy 104th Birthday, Hilda! ❤️🎂 What a wonderful woman you are. Here’s to many more smiles, stories and a little bit of gossip! 🥰




On Tuesday, we had a wonderful time with Moo Music Ely and Newmarket! We loved spending time with the children, babies a...
28/08/2026

On Tuesday, we had a wonderful time with Moo Music Ely and Newmarket! We loved spending time with the children, babies and their loved ones, joining in with the fun activities, singing along and watching everyone enjoy themselves. It was lovely to see the children getting involved and having so much fun, while residents joined in and shared these special moments with them. It was a fantastic time for everyone!



At this week’s art group, we explored realistic drawings of feathers. The residents really enjoyed the activity and prod...
28/08/2026

At this week’s art group, we explored realistic drawings of feathers. The residents really enjoyed the activity and produced some superb and detailed pictures.



This months newsletter!
27/08/2026

This months newsletter!


This weeks timetable!
26/08/2026

This weeks timetable!

A Glimpse into Life at The Orchards 🌸What a wonderful week we’ve had at The Orchards! Here’s a little insight into what ...
24/08/2026

A Glimpse into Life at The Orchards 🌸

What a wonderful week we’ve had at The Orchards! Here’s a little insight into what we’ve been getting up to recently.

Sheila enjoyed a lovely trip to the bandstand in Jubilee Gardens, where she listened to the wonderful brass band while enjoying a delicious ice cream. We’ve also had plenty of fun with ball games and movement to music, keeping everyone active and smiling.

Ginny also attended her weekly PossABILITY Keep Fit group, enjoying some exercise, movement and plenty of fun along the way. It’s always lovely to see everyone getting involved and keeping active!

Our Orchards Choir has been busy practising some new songs, and Jo treated everyone to a beautiful piano performance. It was wonderful to hear the music filling the room!

We also travelled from our armchairs all the way to Lebanon, where we discovered more about the country’s culture and traditions. We even had the chance to sample some delicious traditional cakes — a lovely way to experience a little taste of Lebanon!

To finish off the week, Margaret and Ginny enjoyed another trip to the bandstand, where they were delighted to be surprised by Margaret’s family, who had come to meet them there. They enjoyed some bubbly and Baileys together while listening to the music, surrounded by family and friends. What a special afternoon and a wonderful way to make memories together. 💕

What a fantastic week it has been at The Orchards! We’ve enjoyed music, movement, laughter, culture, delicious treats and, most importantly, spending precious time together.

Stay tuned to see what we get up to next week! 🌷






24/08/2026

Tomorrow - FREE!

Mixed Intergenerational Moo is fully booked - please add yourself to the waiting list and I will let you know if a space opens up!

Baby Intergenerational Moo has spaces available! Book now to secure your free space! This is rare as they usually go quickly! 🤩🥳✨️

Come along for some free Moosical fun with your little one and the residents of The Orchards Care Home in Ely!

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Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care we deliver ex...
21/08/2026

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

Home: The Orchards
Location: Ely, CB6 2FU
Hours: Full Time & Part Time Available (Including Weekends)
Shifts: Flexible shift patterns available - typical shifts are 7am–1pm (earlies) and 1pm–7pm (lates) or long days (7am - 7pm)

Days and nights available

Posted date: 07/08/2026
Closing date: 21/09/2026

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed or email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to [email protected]

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make

Our Community Engagement Manager recently joined an over 65s lunch club with Linda and Tracey providing the food and two...
19/08/2026

Our Community Engagement Manager recently joined an over 65s lunch club with Linda and Tracey providing the food and two young volunteers on school holiday helping out on the day.

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2 Forsythia Road
Ely
CB62FU

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