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 - Browse 353 Essex Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a Good CQC Rating

Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 11,422 Reviews

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Marmora Care Home
4/6 Penfold Road, Marmora, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1JN 
9.7 17 reviews
Marmora Care Home, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
"When I first visited Marmora looking for a care home for my mother in her late 80's with dementia I came away saying too good to be…"   Read all 17 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 27 Rooms

Marmora Care Home is located near the beach front and provides an ideal location for those staying here. The home has won multiple awards and has a real focus on ensuring everyone is constantly ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Broomhills
Stambridge Road, Rochford SS4 2AQ 
9.7 104 reviews
Broomhills, Rochford, Essex
"My mum is a resident at Broomhills since 2024 there has been alot of changes but I have to say our new manger is amazing the Home is warm…"   Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Broomhills has an idyllic rural location looking over the river estuary, which can be viewed from the conservatory. A peaceful setting for a nice cup of tea and a chat with families or friends. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Ashbrook Court Care Home
Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, London E4 7RG 
9.7 110 reviews
Ashbrook Court Care Home, London, Essex
"My mother has a number of medical issuses as well as care issues. I can't fault the care and medical care my mother receives. This is from…"   Read all 110 reviews
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Carebase

At Ashbrook Court Care Home, the compassionate team cares for their cherished residents with the same love and tenderness as shown to their own family members. The home provides person-centred ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Valentine House
Broadway, Silver End, Witham CM8 3RF 
9.7 75 reviews
Valentine House, Witham, Essex
"Mum resides at Valentine House where the staff are all lovely.Professional and caring.Dad also resided at Valentine House up until recently…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Valentine House is a care home for older people in Silver End, a small village in Essex, close to Braintree and Witham. Black Swan provides short-term, respite care and longer term support to up to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Tye Green Lodge
Tye Green Village, Harlow CM18 6QY 
9.7 73 reviews
Tye Green Lodge, Harlow, Essex
"My partner has been in Tye Green Lodge for 6 1/2 years. The care he has received has extended the 6 year prognosis for his condition. The…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,554 / week
  • 61 Rooms
Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Tye Green Lodge is situated in a quiet residential area and offers residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care. Within the home you'll find a number of warm and inviting areas ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR 
9.6 124 reviews
Barchester Woodland View Care Home, Colchester, Essex
"Mum spent two weeks in respite care at Woodland View to recover from an illness. We are very impressed with the care and attention that she…"   Read all 124 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Colchester Care Home is a 2015 addition to this skilled and highly-respected provider's portfolio. A purpose-built environment with many homely qualities and en-suite bedrooms can be ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abberton Manor Nursing Home
Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7NL 
9.6 63 reviews
Abberton Manor Nursing Home, Colchester, Essex
"Abberton Manor is a warm, welcoming environment. Clean and beautifully maintained. The staff are all focused on giving the best care…"   Read all 63 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 26 Rooms
Group/Owner Heritage Manor Ltd

Abberton Manor is an established, well-respected nursing home, located in a listed Queen Anne Manor house, set in acres of formal lawns and woodland, enjoying unspoiled views over the Roman River ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Hatfield Peverel Care Home
Crabbs Hill, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3 2NZ 
9.6 64 reviews
Hatfield Peverel Care Home, Chelmsford, Essex
"Our mum has mixed Alzheimer's and vascular dementia and has been in respite care at Hatfield Peverel Care Home for the past three weeks.…"   Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,215 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Set in nine acres of grounds, the home offers a warm welcome to anyone in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. Short stays are also offered to help both carers and their elderly loved ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Low Road, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS 
9.6 44 reviews
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home, Harwich, Essex
"My mum, has been in DT now for the last 9 years, I cannot praise what a wonderful job that all the staff do in caring for my mum enough.…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • from £1,424 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

At Don Thomson House, so many of the dedicated team have been with the home for many years, providing that wonderful continuity of care. And with just 28 bedrooms, the home has such a warm, family ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Corner Lodge
185/193 Meadow Way, Jaywick Sands, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 2HP 
9.6 127 reviews
Corner Lodge, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
"My mum was a resident from 2022 until she passed in March 2026. She was treated wtih love and respect throughout her stay. Her end of life…"   Read all 127 reviews
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

The Corner House in Clacton-on-Sea provides high-quality 24-hour personalised care within a warm, welcoming, and luxurious environment. Offering both long-term residential care and short-term respite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care

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Highfield Private Care Home
Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4AQ 
9.6 72 reviews
Highfield Private Care Home, Saffron Walden, Essex
"I acknowledge and give thanks for the ongoing commitment of staff at Highfields for the care and attention given to my mother in law and…"   Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Highfield is an established, largely purpose-built care home offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Its dedicated staff has been selected not only for their professional ability but also ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Aveley Lodge Care Home
Abberton Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester CO5 7AS 
9.6 66 reviews
Aveley Lodge Care Home, Colchester, Essex
"My mother has been at Aveley Lodge since September 2025. Her dementia had got to the point where we were really struggling to look after…"   Read all 66 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 28 Rooms

Aveley Lodge is an award winning care home providing residential care for the elderly and those with dementia in a bright, warm and welcoming environment. At Aveley Lodge Care Home, the team are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Blackbrook House
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP 
9.6 94 reviews
Blackbrook House, Colchester, Essex
"My Mother Dora has been a resident at Blackbrook for the past seven years, we couldn't have wished for a better place for her to live.…"   Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,432 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Blackbrook House in Dedham is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 55 residents in comfortable ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Edith's Court
18 Hillside Crescent, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1EN 
9.6 73 reviews
St Edith's Court, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"I went to look at St Edith's Court with a view of a family member being a resident. I was welcomed in a warm and professional manner by…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 39 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's St Edith's Court in Leigh On Sea is situated close to the sea front and its attractions. It has a quiet location but is close to local shops and public transport links. The home continues ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Chelmsford Care Centre
East Hanningfield Road, Howe Green, Chelmsford CM2 7TP 
9.6 45 reviews
Chelmsford Care Centre, Chelmsford, Essex
"My Mother in law has been in Chelmsford Care home for must be 2 years approximately, and in that time have found the the staff very kind…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,860 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Trust Care Management Ltd

Chelmsford Care Centre provides person-centred residential and nursing care in a home situated in Howe Green, Chelmsford. The team offer care for a wide range of requirements including (but not ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Loganberry Lodge
79/81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PG 
9.6 146 reviews
Loganberry Lodge, Colchester, Essex
"We sadly lost our mum this week and wanted to take a moment to thank the team at Loganberry Lodge care home. When things become very hard…"   Read all 146 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 143 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Situated on the outskirts of Colchester in Stanway, Loganberry Lodge has excellent transport links to both the town and nearby amenities. The Home surrounds a beautiful courtyard and many rooms ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Elizabeth House
30/56 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 1QB 
9.6 149 reviews
Elizabeth House, Benfleet, Essex
"My wife has been a resident here for a long while. I have found the staff to be friendly and caring. The home is always clean and my wife…"   Read all 149 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 109 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Elizabeth House is owned by Runwood Homes and specialises in both elderly and dementia care, with a capacity of 108 residents, based in two separate buildings purposely-designed to achieve excellent ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
London Road, Copford, Colchester CO6 1YR 
9.6 52 reviews
New Copford Place Residential Care Home, Colchester, Essex
"My experience of the care that my dad receives at New Copford Place Care Home is exemplary. My dad is now in his second year as a resident,…"   Read all 52 reviews
  • from £1,520 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Friends of the Elderly

New Copford Place care home specialises in residential care. Rooms are light and airy with TV and telephone points. A number of rooms have en suite facilities and some with separate bathroom ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Brook Lodge
Ghyllgrove, Basildon SS14 2LA 
9.6 18 reviews
Brook Lodge, Basildon, Essex
"Brook Lodge is a beautiful care home. The setting is modern, clean but most of all it is homely and comfortable. The main lounge space…"   Read all 18 reviews
  • from £1,607 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Brook Lodge is a welcoming care home in Basildon, providing 24-hour residential and dementia care, alongside flexible respite stays and compassionate end-of-life support. The home is supported by ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Croft House Care Home
Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Great Dunmow CM6 1HR 
9.5 71 reviews
Croft House Care Home, Great Dunmow, Essex
"Mum came to Croft House in July 2025 following serious illness leaving her bed bound. With the help and encouragement of staff she is now…"   Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Croft House offers nursing, residential and short stay care. They’re here when you and your loved ones need them most. For planned respite or last- minute trips. A safe space to recover after an ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Bennett Lodge
Waterson Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays RM16 4LD 
9.5 63 reviews
Bennett Lodge, Grays, Essex
"The short time mum has been there so far my sister and I have found staff very helpful & friendly. The carers really involve themselves…"   Read all 63 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Bennett Lodge, situated in Grays, Essex, is a skilled care practice that looks after up to forty-eight elderly people who may have physical frailties or behavioural complications caused by conditions ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Grange
69 Southend Road, Wickford SS11 8DX 
9.5 62 reviews
The Grange, Wickford, Essex
"The Grange is a very friendly and caring home where my sister Christine is very happy. She receives good interaction with the staff and…"   Read all 62 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

The Grange is a beautiful Home situated in Wickford. Just 1 mile from Silvanna Court, where the Alzheimer’s Society hold their meetings to support families and all are welcome. The home offers ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lawns Care Home
Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 7JB 
9.5 57 reviews
The Lawns Care Home, Chelmsford, Essex
"I experienced many obstacles and complications with a previous care home my Dad was staying in, The manger and team from The Lawns were…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Nestled in a quiet residential spot not far from the centre of Chelmsford, the home welcomes anyone in need of nursing, residential, convalescence, respite and palliative care. They also offer ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home
Roxwell Gardens, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AQ 
9.5 110 reviews
Barchester Leonard Lodge Care Home, Brentwood, Essex
"Mum has settled in really well! The carers are lovely and have lots of time for mum. Food is good. Staff are lovely. I would recommend…"   Read all 110 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Leonard Lodge is set in a tranquil area at the back of the Hutton Poplars Estate, yet only half a mile from Shenfield town centre. Care workers provide first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Milton House
58 Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PJ 
9.5 33 reviews
Milton House, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
"I cannot praise Milton House enough for their genuine kindness, care and compassion which they showed to my mum during the time that she…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • from £1,172 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Strathmore Care

Milton House is not a purpose built home, and so is full of character. The conservation area it is situated in is quiet, and peaceful. Milton House is not far from the seafront and the local high ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Badgers
53 Rayleigh Avenue, Eastwood, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5DN 
9.5 15 reviews
Badgers, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"Taz was in a very poor state when he came to Badgers Lodge, and in just 4 weeks he has gone back to being a cheeky chappie. The staff are…"   Read all 15 reviews
  • 10 Rooms
Group/Owner Trust Care Management Ltd

Badgers is part of Trust Care Management Ltd the company acquired the home in August 2020 and has been committed to quality care and nursing. The focus is on a friendly and caring atmosphere, with ... Read more

Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Haven
84 Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3BS 
9.5 66 reviews
The Haven, Colchester, Essex
"The Haven is suitable for the care of my father. All the staff work hard and there is little I can fault, if any, concerning the service…"   Read all 66 reviews
  • from £1,349 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

The Haven is a national and regional award-winning care home registered for 32 occupants. The Haven is known for its modern-day approach in Dementia Care using innovations and technology to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Leatherland Lodge
Darenth Lane, South Ockendon RM15 5LS 
9.5 97 reviews
Leatherland Lodge, South Ockendon, Essex
"When our 90-year-old father moved into Letherland Lodge in December 25, we were filled with fear and uncertainty. We knew very little about…"   Read all 97 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Leatherland Lodge has been purpose-built to provide effective residential and dementia care in a property that is ideal as both a social and living environment. There are forty-eight places ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Brook Meadows House Care Home
Burr Hill Chase, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6PE 
9.4 22 reviews
Brook Meadows House Care Home, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"The care home is clean and safe and the staff and carers take care of the residents in a kind, caring and professional manner. I know that…"   Read all 22 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 62 Rooms

This stunning new home in Southend - built in 2022 - has been designed specifically to offer a home from home environment. From the large, light and airy reception to the snuggest lounges, there are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hargrave House
103 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8BY 
9.4 49 reviews
Hargrave House, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
"My Aunt spent the last 8yrs at Hargrave House, before passing away November. She had dementia. so was in Alice Grace. From the moment my…"   Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Hargrave House is an original listed building dating back to the late 1800s, in the Jacobean style with Gothic touches, set in three acres of grounds, and with a newer purpose-built addition. It is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care