For more than four decades, The Firs has stood in the heart of Little Downham in Ely as a place of comfort, companionship and belonging.

Set within the peaceful Cambridgeshire countryside at Tower Farm, close to the historic city of Ely, our home has welcomed generations of people and their families through its doors.

Over the years, The Firs has grown and evolved, but our purpose has remained the same: to provide a warm, safe and homely environment where every person is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.

We provide residential, dementia, respite and palliative care, with support tailored around each individual. We take the time to understand each person’s life story, routines, preferences, interests and abilities, helping us provide care that feels familiar, reassuring and truly personal.

A Home, Not Just a Place of Care

We believe that moving into a care home should never mean losing the things that make someone who they are.

At The Firs, the people who live with us are encouraged to continue making their own choices and living life in the way that feels right for them. A good day may mean joining an activity, listening to favourite music, spending time in the garden, enjoying a conversation over a cup of tea, or simply choosing to have a quieter day.