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Excelcare Abbot Care Home
Partridge Road, Harlow CM18 6TD 
9.9 127 reviews
Excelcare Abbot Care Home, Harlow, Essex
"My father has received excellent care since becoming a permanent resident in Moorhen Ward. He has dementia and the staff have been so…"   Read all 127 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 117 Rooms
Group/Owner Excelcare

Boasting plenty of green space including gorgeous landscaped gardens, Abbot Care Home offers long-term and respite care, including residential, residential dementia, nursing and end of life ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Chalkwell Grange
64 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF 
9.9 47 reviews
Chalkwell Grange, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"My mum was made to feel welcome from her very first day at Chalkwell Grange. She initially went for respite, following several falls at…"   Read all 47 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Chalkwell Grange is a 48 bedded residential care home located in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea. All rooms offer en suite facilities to promote dignity and peace of mind for all residents. The ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Riverdale Care Home
65 Duggers Lane, Braintree CM7 1BA 
9.9 101 reviews
Riverdale Care Home, Braintree, Essex
"From the moment my grandmother arrived at Riverdale, she was treated with kindness, dignity and genuine care. Over time it truly became…"   Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Westgate Healthcare Ltd

Riverdale Care Home is where first-class care meets luxury living. This 40-bed exceptional care home provides outstanding residential, nursing, respite and dementia care in a beautiful purpose-built ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Eve Belle
Nevendon Road, Wickford SS12 0QQ 
9.9 41 reviews
Eve Belle, Wickford, Essex
"We're very pleased that we chose Eve Belle to look after my brother. He was shown great care and love during his two and a half years stay…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Eve Belle is a luxury, state-of-the-art care home with 58 comfortable en-suite rooms in the highly desirable town of Wickford, Essex. Set over two floors, Eve Belle features a Cinema, Pamper Room, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Manor Lodge
Manor Road, Chelmsford CM2 0EP 
9.9 162 reviews
Manor Lodge, Chelmsford, Essex
"On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to give thanks to EVERYONE who provided my Mum with such outstanding love and care recently…"   Read all 162 reviews
  • from £1,824 / week
  • 120 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Manor Lodge is a CQC ‘Outstanding’ (January 2025) and welcoming care home in Chelmsford that delivers permanent and respite nursing, residential and dementia care. Known as a ‘home for life’, the ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Silversprings
Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester CO7 8JG 
9.9 158 reviews
Silversprings, Colchester, Essex
"My mum has been a resident at Silversprings in Thorrington, Essex, for several years. She has vascular dementia and, throughout her time…"   Read all 158 reviews
  • from £1,575 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Silversprings care home in Thorrington, Essex, is encompassed by stunning landscaped gardens. The kind and compassionate team at the home delivers personalised care services, including residential, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hallmark Admiral Court
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3HP 
9.9 136 reviews
Hallmark Admiral Court, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"I am very pleased with the care my mother has been receiving since she entered Hallmark Admiral Court three months ago. The staff are all…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £2,150 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Hallmark Luxury Care Homes

Situated in a leafy residential area, Hallmark Admiral Court is a place where residents thrive. Offering a variety of award-winning care services—from residential to dementia, nursing, and respite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Ashlar House Care Home
St Margaret's Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TY 
9.9 167 reviews
Barchester Ashlar House Care Home, Epping, Essex
"I have been visiting and taking a resident our for over a year now. I was welcomed by the then manager, the staff are aways polite to me.…"   Read all 167 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

A beautifully refurbished home, Ashlar House makes the most of pleasant grounds in the beautiful Epping Forest and a stunning interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Corner House
67/69 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DB 
9.9 144 reviews
The Corner House, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
"A truly kind and compassionate team with hearts for both their local community and people beyond borders. Their willingness to support and…"   Read all 144 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 57 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Woodbury Court
Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5QQ 
9.9 143 reviews
Woodbury Court, Basildon, Essex
"I could not have chosen a better care home than Woodbury Court Care Home for my sister who has been there a long time now and very happy…"   Read all 143 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 94 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

As you enter into Woodbury Court it seems very quiet and peaceful but as you move along the corridors and meet the residents and staff the home comes alive. Staff pride themselves on activity-based ... Read more

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

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Beauleigh Court
6-9 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NA 
9.9 27 reviews
Beauleigh Court, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"From the initial call with Beauleigh Court to arrange a visit for my mother, the visit the following day during which the staff provided…"   Read all 27 reviews
  • from £1,850 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Beauleigh Court is a new luxury care home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The home offers 52 ensuite bedrooms. The home opened in March 2025. It offers exceptional facilities that are designed to enhance ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Weavers Grange
Sudbury Road, Halstead CO9 2BB 
9.8 88 reviews
Weavers Grange, Halstead, Essex
"My husband moved into Weavers Grange in March 2026, originally for respite, but now is staying permanently. He has settled in and is very…"   Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,545 / week
  • 63 Rooms
Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Choosing a care home is an important decision, and families often say they feel confident from their very first visit to Weavers Grange. Surrounded by two acres of gardens and mature cedar trees, the ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Colne View
Dame Mary Walk, Colchester Road, Halstead CO9 2FF 
9.8 179 reviews
Colne View, Halstead, Essex
"Friendly, welcoming, clean, tidy, lots of things for the residents to participate in. Good backup with information on the residents. Good…"   Read all 179 reviews
  • from £1,780 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Colne View is a recently refurbished, luxury, purpose-built care home offering a range of high-quality services, including residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Lambwood Heights Care Home
244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX 
9.8 110 reviews
Lambwood Heights Care Home, Chigwell, Essex
"My mum has stayed at Lambwood Heights twice now as a Respite Care Resident. It has really put my mind at rest knowing that she is safe and…"   Read all 110 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Oakland Care

Oakland Care's qward-winning Lambwood Heights Care Home is a luxury, purpose-built home offering the highest quality residential, nursing, memory and respite care focused on you and your loved ones. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Honey Lane Care Home
Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 3BA 
9.8 89 reviews
Honey Lane Care Home, Waltham Abbey, Essex
"This care home is fabulous, I can't fault them. My friend has been a resident at Honey Lane for approx. 8 months now and has settled in…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Carebase

Honey Lane Care Home provides award-winning, residential care for individuals living with dementia. The home supports those aged under and over 65, including residents with a diagnosis of early-onset ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The New Deanery
Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5SR 
9.8 117 reviews
The New Deanery, Braintree, Essex
"My experience at The New Deanery have not been to a care home before, soon as I wentie in all the staff made me welcome all very friendly…"   Read all 117 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 93 Rooms
Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

The New Deanery is a 93-bedroom care home set in glorious six-acre grounds, situated in Braintree. The home provides a safe and secure “home from home” environment. With an award-winning Chef and ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Millard House
364 Church Street, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5LL 
9.8 83 reviews
Millard House, Braintree, Essex
"Have found the home very welcoming and very caring. I feel happy knowing that my husband is well looked after. I have found the staff very…"   Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Care Fulfilment Ltd

Millard House is a friendly and caring family run home for older people in Bocking, Braintree. They are proud to be a Gold Standards Accredited Purpose Built Care Home with a CQC 'Good' Rating (July ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Moat House Care Home
Moat Park Retirement Village, Great Easton, Great Dunmow CM6 2DL 
9.8 34 reviews
Moat House Care Home, Great Dunmow, Essex
"My mother moved into the Moat House in October 2025 after a fall. She has Alzheimer's. The care provided at every step of the way has…"   Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Country Court

Nestled within the Moat Park Retirement Village in Great Easton near Great Dunmow, Essex, Moat House Care Home has undergone a comprehensive transformation. Alongside its sixty bedrooms, the home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Read House
23 The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9AU 
9.8 39 reviews
Read House, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
"My great aunt recently celebrated her 100th birthday together with family and friends. There were 28 of us in total, so it was quite a…"   Read all 39 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 46 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Read House is a Residential Care Home caring for all kinds of residents, making the most of a modern and purpose-built interior. Situated on the seafront at Frinton on Sea, overlooking the ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Kingsclere Court
14 Fairview Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0NY 
9.8 15 reviews
Kingsclere Court, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
"Lovely home, the staff all seem so friendly. Everybody was trying to remember names beginning with letters of the alphabet.…"   Read all 15 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 37 Rooms

Welcome to Kingsclere Court, your future of luxury care in the heart of Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. The distinguished care home is thoughtfully designed to provide residential, respite and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hutton Village Care Home
Hutton Village, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1RX 
9.8 73 reviews
Hutton Village Care Home, Brentwood, Essex
"My dad was only in Hutton Village for his final month but we could not have wished for better care for him. Every member of staff we met…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,415 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Hutton Village has well trained, experienced staff who strive to provide a high standard of residential and nursing care, convalescence, palliative care and respite. Round the clock care and support ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Moulsham Home
116/117 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0JN 
9.8 67 reviews
Moulsham Home, Chelmsford, Essex
"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 / week
  • 37 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Woodland Grove
Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU 
9.8 132 reviews
Woodland Grove, Loughton, Essex
"My Dad stayed for 4 weeks respite care to improve his mobility, better control blood sugar, and for comfort and peace of mind while my…"   Read all 132 reviews
  • from £1,930 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner Oakland Care

Woodland Grove is a purpose-built care home offering the highest standards of residential, nursing, memory and respite care in a warm, welcoming and cosy environment. Woodland Grove has 72 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Whittingham House
Whittingham Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4RH 
9.8 40 reviews
Whittingham House, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"The staff and management team are really really amazing. They all know everyone's name from family to residents and who your related to.…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,172 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Strathmore Care

Whittingham House care home is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. Residents in its care include those with dementia. Clients who come to Whittingham House can benefit greatly from ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kathryn Court
84 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9DH 
9.8 82 reviews
Kathryn Court, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"Management and staff are brilliant. They care about their residents and families. It is good that they have the same facilities on each…"   Read all 82 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Kathryn Court is a comfortable and friendly care home in the heart of Shoeburyness, Essex. This 52-bed Runwood Homes facility provides expert care for older people, including those living with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park View
Kings Chase, Witham CM8 1AX 
9.8 141 reviews
Park View, Witham, Essex
"I cannot thank you all enough for looking after my mum, she was admitted after constantly falling at home and ending up in hospital, being…"   Read all 141 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 87 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Park View is situated in Witham and many of the rooms overlook the parklands. Yet, Parkview’s unique location is such that the heart of the town is a short walk away, giving both peaceful location ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lodge
Lodge Road, Maldon CM9 6HW 
9.8 28 reviews
The Lodge, Maldon, Essex
"The Lodge is a kind and compassionate place. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Relatives are always greeted warmly. Residents are…"   Read all 28 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner SDM Care Homes Ltd

Nestled in the heart of Maldon, Essex, The Lodge stands as a beacon of exceptional care in a picturesque, semi-rural setting. The Grade II listed building, brimming with historic charm and original ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Haven Lodge
Reckitt Close, Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6PG 
9.8 47 reviews
Haven Lodge, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
"Sue and Karina organised a lovely birthday party for my mums 80th Birthday. The room was decorated lovely, lots of food and drink and they…"   Read all 47 reviews
  • from £1,999 / week
  • 46 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Based in a quiet cul-de-sac in Clacton-on-Sea, Haven Lodge care home brings residents beautiful sea views and high-quality care. The light and spacious home provides nursing and dementia care on a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Longview
Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island SS8 9HG 
9.8 124 reviews
Longview, Canvey Island, Essex
"I was lucky enough that Longview accepted my mum who has Lewy Body Dementia, and my sister who has Downs Syndrome. I was really worried…"   Read all 124 reviews
  • from £1,370 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

An enchanting home situated on Canvey Island. Staff are trained to ensure they listen to residents' needs to ensure they've plenty to do, that may mean just a chat and cup of tea or something a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Stafford Hall Residential Care Home
138/140 Thundersley Park Road, Benfleet SS7 1EN 
9.8 77 reviews
Stafford Hall Residential Care Home, Benfleet, Essex
"My husband suffers with dementia. He has been in residential care at Stafford Hall for the last few months. We as a family are very…"   Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Stafford Hall Residential Care Home has exceptional decking and paved areas so that you can sit and enjoy the day. Although some rooms are doubles these can changed to large premium rooms for single ... Read more

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