Located less than a mile away from the charming and historic city of Ely, Baird Lodge provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Baird Lodge has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
In the morning, a local shop can deliver your daily milk or newspaper, and during the day we’ll call you to check you’re okay. After breakfast in your apartment or the restaurant, you might choose to meet friends or take part in one of our regular activities. At lunchtime, the restaurant serves delicious hot meals, and friends or family can join you.
If you fancy a change of scenery, Ely city centre is only a five minute drive or 20 minute walk away. You could visit the cathedral, stroll along the river, or perhaps take the train to Cambridge for a spot of shopping or lunch.
In the afternoon, you could join us for one of our regular social events, take part in an arts and crafts workshop, or do some gardening. Alternatively, you may prefer to sit in our quiet reading room, or visit the hairdresser for some pampering. By evening, you may want to take it easy after all the activity! If not, you can always join friends to watch TV or for a chat, a game of cards or a mutual hobby.
I came here six months ago and I have settled in very well. It's a lovely place, I couldn't wish for anything more.
Hilda Butterfield, resident
Our in-house Taste restaurant is open to residents seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as offering a meal delivery service. We can also cater for your guests, if booked in advance, so you can enjoy a meal with your friends and family.
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a 5* hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
View sample menus and read more about our Taste restaurants.
We hold regular social activities, offering you a chance to meet new people and be part of our friendly community. Activities include:
Our programme of organised events includes entertainers, visiting animals and coffee mornings. Themed events are also held throughout the year, such as a summer fete, Macmillan coffee morning and a Christmas fayre. Find out more about what's on.
You’ll feel right at home in your apartment. It has everything you need and is unfurnished so you can make it your own. Features include:
Our onsite services and facilities include:
Personal and domestic care is provided by Radis Community Care, a family-owned company, and its staff can support you in your new home. Some of the things you can be supported with include:
Radis Community Care are regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Sanctuary Retirement Living staff are onsite to provide support with housing management, correspondence and money matters, and general household maintenance.
Prices vary, so please ask a member of staff for a price list. We have options for private or local authority-paid rent agreements.
As well as your rent, you will need to pay:
You will also be responsible for paying for council tax (band A), TV licence (if applicable) and any additional television package, telephone and line rental, internet and contents insurance.
Other meals, snacks and drinks in our Taste restaurant, our meal delivery service, use of communal laundry facilities and overnight stays in our guest suite for visitors are all charged separately.
To be eligible to live at Baird Lodge, you must:
We aim to offer a lively atmosphere and mixed community of people who have a range of care needs.
You do not need to have any immediate care or support needs when you apply, but our kind and caring staff can support you if anything changes.
Baird Lodge may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.
