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  • Avg. Review Score 9.2
  • Total 1,441 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,287 per week
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Wensley House
Bell Common, Epping CM16 4DL
"Welcoming atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff. Very approachable senior staff/management. Individual tailored care for all the..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,300 / week48 rooms

Tucked away, in a secluded forest surrounding, Wensley House is located just a stone’s throw from the charming town centre of Epping. All en-suite (some also with wet rooms) personalised rooms, a modern... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Glendale
14 Station Road, Felsted, Great Dunmow CM6 3HB
"Unfortunately just before my mum went into the care home she had a nasty fall and discharged herself early from hospital. She started to..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,700 / week20 rooms

Situated in the charming village of Felsted, Glendale is a 20 bed Residential care home. A genuine homely atmosphere, easy access to local amenities, and 24 hour care are just a few features of the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ardtully Retirement Residence
Station Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0BL
"The standard of care is exemplary. I only wish I could have found this place in time for my mother four years ago...."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,400 / week26 rooms

Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Ardtully Retirement Residence is a charming care home located in the picturesque town of Ingatestone. With a capacity of 22 beds, this residence caters to individuals over the age of 65, providing a warm... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Mistley Manor
2 Long Road, Mistley, Manningtree CO11 2HN
"I resided at the above care home post-triple bypass surgery for a two-week convalescence stay. Despite being significantly younger than the..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,000 / week84 rooms

Group/Owner Stour Valley Care Group

Mistley Manor is a luxury residential care environment, tailoring services to suit quality of life within a tranquil and rural setting. Versatile packages can include long-term care and respite, with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Corner House
67/69 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DB
"My Sil has only been here just over a week. I moved her from another care home. Already she seems more animated and mobile. I love that..."Read all 149 reviews

from £1,250 / week57 rooms

Group/Owner Care Fulfilment Ltd

The Corner House Residential Care Home is a warm, welcoming 55?bed home set within beautiful landscaped gardens and just a short walk from the Clacton?on?Sea seafront, offering residents both tranquillity... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Moulsham Home
116/117 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0JN
"I was very impressed by the decor, and the staff were friendly and very helpful. They even looked after me...."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,700 / week37 rooms

Moulsham Home has an ideal location for those wishing to maintain an active lifestyle, with many amenities within walking distance. The home caters for 23 residents and has an excellent trading history... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Brenalwood
Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze CO14 8HN
"All staff at Brenalwood were welcoming, kind and caring. Dad was very happy here and even suggested that we come and live here as well. He..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,200 / week38 rooms

Group/Owner Regal Care Trading Ltd

Brenalwood is a purpose-built residential home, situated close to the sea and shops and accommodates 36 residents on two floors. An eight-person passenger lift is available for residents on the first... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Longmead Court Nursing Home
247 London Road, Black Notley, Braintree CM77 8QQ
"We are very grateful for the care my dad received during his stay. He was shown great care and compassion, and we cannot fault the staff...."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,500 / week54 rooms

Longmead Court Nursing Home is located in the village of Black Notley, in Essex situated between the towns of Braintree and Chelmsford. Many of the rooms offer a toilet and wash basin within a sectioned... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Highfield Private Care Home
Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4AQ
"The activities for residents are brilliant. Dad had very little interaction at his last care home and since becoming a resident at..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,600 / week60 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 for... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Foxburrow Grange Care Home
Ypres Road, Colchester CO2 7NL
"My sister in law moved to Foxburrow Grange in October 2025. It was an incredibly difficult time for her coming from a care home that did..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,400 / week69 rooms

Group/Owner Outlook Care

Staff at Foxburrow Grange believe life is for living and are dedicated to enabling residents enjoy it to the full in an environment where independence and involvement are encouraged and where residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Badgers
53 Rayleigh Avenue, Eastwood, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5DN
"We are very happy with Badgers Lodge Nursing Home . The carers are kind, professional, and very good communicators. They keep us informed..."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 the... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Tye Green Lodge
Tye Green Village, Harlow CM18 6QY
"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 / week61 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 including... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Gifford House Care Home
London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon SS13 2EY
"My mother was a resident at Gifford House for almost two years. She had dementia and was extremely frail and at risk of falls. The care..."Read all 102 reviews

102 rooms

Group/Owner A M S Care Ltd

Gifford house is a luxury care home providing accommodation for frail older people along with specialist nursing, palliative and dementia care. The home is able to care for one hundred and two clients... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Broadoaks Residential Home
2 Southend Road, Rochford SS4 1HE
"From day one, I have found eveything house-wise clean, very well decorated. The nice thing about the food, all cooked in-house and fresh...."Read all 19 reviews

39 rooms

Group/Owner The Croll Group

A converted nineteenth century manor house, Broadoaks Residential Home is located in scenic surroundings, allowing residents to make the most of a nearby lake and parkland. The service is one that... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Langley Lodge
39 Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NQ
"The staff at Langley Lodge were all wonderful, looked after our dad so well, made him comfortable and attended to his needs in a..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,500 / week29 rooms

Langley Lodge provides accommodation and care for individuals requiring residential, nursing, palliative, or respite support within a friendly, homely, and supportive environment. Staff are fully trained... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Southborough Care Home
9 & 11 Southborough Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AG
"My sister is being looked after so very well. The staff and management are excellent, and my sisters needs are met. She is happy and is..."Read all 22 reviews

12 rooms

Southborough Home in Chelmsford opened as a residential home registered for ten older residents. The Home has been completely refurbished, with all rooms being en-suite, and has a spacious garden.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Braintree Nursing Home
11 Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 9DB
"Ever since I arrived in the Nursing Home I have been very happy. Everyone is so kind and caring and I could not wish for a better home than..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,250 / week51 rooms

Group/Owner Archers Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to Braintree Nursing Home, a premier long-term care facility proudly operated by Archers Healthcare Ltd. Nestled in the heart of Braintree, the dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mid Meadows
72/74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AS
"Went to visit my sister and all sat doing arts and crafts all the staff are very welcoming too nice chat with everyone rooms are always..."Read all 30 reviews

22 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group - Physical & Learning Disability Homes

Mid Meadows is a versatile care facility, with an twenty-one person capacity, that welcomes services users with a range of personal care needs, including physical and learning disabilities. The home's... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Beechlands
42 Alderton Hill, Loughton IG10 3JB
"Staff at this home are brilliant, always providing excellent care, understanding the needs of mum, support our family and treating my mum..."Read all 4 reviews

from £1,550 / week28 rooms

Beechlands, run by Essex County Care, provides a homely and professional environment, with a focus on safeguarding the independence and individuality of all residents. This charming two-storey mansion... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Forest Place Nursing Home
Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QN
"My mother has been at Forest Place care home for the past two and a half years. Over this period her dementia has advanced considerably and..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,350 / week120 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Total Care Group Ltd

Forest Place is a homely facility that has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, showcasing the provider's long-term commitment to quality nursing standards. Scenic surroundings include... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Westcliff Lodge
118-120 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8LQ
"Westcliff Lodge has provided wonderful, compassionate and professional care for my mother. She has been at the care home for almost a year..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,200 / week22 rooms

An independent Care Home located in Westcliff-on-Sea. Westcliff Lodge has been providing Health and Social Care support for Elderly people since 1987. Westcliff Lodge is a twenty-two bed Care Home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Umika Lodge Care Home
Venables Close, Canvey Island SS8 7SB
"What can I say. The care my mum received was top class. Within 12 hours of my mum being in the home she was showered which prior to this..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,100 / week29 rooms

Group/Owner Umika Homes

Umika Lodge is under new management since December 2018. Since the new management, major improvements have been made and Umika Lodge has received a lot of positive feedback. The new company is called... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Ayletts House
Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7LE
"The care my father received was simply amazing - this place was like a well-run hotel, not a care home - it was spotlessly clean and the..."Read all 3 reviews

from £1,695 / week27 rooms

Group/Owner The Croll Group

Ayletts House is a converted Georgian manor house with attractive views and gardens, making the most of significant refurbishment in order to provide a comfortable retirement for adults with care needs. Together... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Drummonds
The Street, Feering, Colchester CO5 9QJ
"The day staff are absolutely brilliant nothing is too much to help with all managers/seniors are so lovely too. So caring kind and patient..."Read all 37 reviews

45 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group - Physical & Learning Disability Homes

Drummonds provides innovative and inclusive care for individuals over the age of 18 with learning and/or physical disabilities in Essex. The home offers residential and respite care for up to 41 individuals. Care... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Little Wakering House
367/369 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS3 0LB
"I am a parent of a male with complex needs and the staff at Little Wakering are so supportive and nothing is too much for them. My son is..."Read all 27 reviews

13 rooms

Group/Owner Eastern County Care Ltd

Little Wakering House is proud to have won the coveted ‘Care Activities Co-ordinator/Facilitator of The Year category in the 21st National Care Awards 2019’, the ‘Highly Commended Dementia Team of the... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Kingston House
7 Kings Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1BG

6 rooms

Group/Owner Eastern County Care Ltd

Kingston House in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex provides a welcoming, comfortable home for people needing support. Trained staff give care home residents care with dignity and respect. Delicious meals... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Squeaks House
Steeple Road, Southminster CM0 7BD

29 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Avondale Home
38 Avondale Drive, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4HN

from £1,100 / week19 rooms

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