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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 16,988 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,369 per week
The Corner House
67/69 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DB
9.9149 Reviews
The Corner House
The Corner House
"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 / weekSize 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 tranquillity... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Crowstone House
Crowstone Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8HT
9.991 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Crowstone House
"my mother spent 4yrs at Crowstone House and whilst she was a resident the care and tenderness she received was impeccable. She was so well..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Crowstone House, which was rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC in January 2018, is situated on the sea front at Westcliff-on-Sea, the view from the main lounge overlooks the Thames Estuary and whether a beautiful... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Beauleigh Court
6-9 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NA
9.934 Reviews
Sanders Senior Living
Beauleigh Court
"My mam has been living at Beauleigh Court now, I have always been pleased with the care she receives. The quality of care is excellent and..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Beauleigh Court is a beautiful luxury care home in Leigh-on-Sea, offering 52 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms in elegant surroundings. Thoughtfully designed with comfort, style and wellbeing in... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Colne View
Dame Mary Walk, Colchester Road, Halstead CO9 2FF
9.9182 Reviews
Care UK
Colne View
"I had looked at many care homes in the area for my mother and was beginning to lose faith that I would find one that I was completely happy..."Read all 182 reviews

from £1,780 / weekSize 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. They... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Manor Lodge
Manor Road, Chelmsford CM2 0EP
9.9168 Reviews
Care UK
Manor Lodge
"The entire team at Manor Lodge could not have been kinder and any more attentive than they were - right through from liaising with the..."Read all 168 reviews

from £1,824 / weekSize 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 team... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Frank Foster House
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7LD
9.9161 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Frank Foster House
"We came for the Summer Fete, Very well organised and a cheery atmosphere. All residents were having a great time...."Read all 161 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Nestled in the leafy village of Theydon Bois, Frank Foster House offers a magical world within its walls. Sensory items on the walls, to touch, to listen to, to see. The sea life scene on the first... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodbury Court
Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5QQ
9.9147 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Woodbury Court
"My beloved, who has vascular dementia, was given a placement at Woodbury Court for a 12 week respite period after my stroke in March 2025...."Read all 147 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 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 care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hallmark Hutton View
3 Rayleigh Close, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AR
9.963 Reviews
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
Hallmark Hutton View
"It is a pleasure to visit my dear friend in Hallmark The staff are amazing - I have never been in an establishment where all the staff..."Read all 63 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 82 rooms

Group/Owner Hallmark Luxury Care Homes

Close to the shops and cafés of Shenfield High Street and conveniently set back off the main road into town, Hallmark Hutton View is an elegantly designed home where residents thrive. Providing award-winning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Riverdale Care Home
65 Duggers Lane, Braintree CM7 1BA
9.9104 Reviews
Riverdale Care Home
Riverdale Care Home
"Just had a lovely time at our summer barbecue. The weather was beautiful, and outside in the garden adjacent to the river the setting was..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 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 setting,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Excelcare Sherrell House
414 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell IG7 5DP
9.9124 Reviews
Excelcare Sherrell House
Excelcare Sherrell House
"My Mum has been a resident at Sherrell House for last two months & has adapted really well to living in a such a nice care home. This is..."Read all 124 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 92 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Sherrell House is a purpose built modern friendly care home located in Chigwell Essex offering skilled professionals for a wide range of personal and nursing needs. The home has two specialist dementia... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Valentine House
Broadway, Silver End, Witham CM8 3RF
9.985 Reviews
Black Swan Care Group
Valentine House
"Valentine House team provided exceptional care and support to my mum over the last 3 years. They also provided myself with a great amount..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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 50... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The New Deanery
Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5SR
9.8126 Reviews
Gold Care Homes
The New Deanery
"my brother is happy here and refers to it as his home. The staff are very friendly and provide excellent care and support to the residents...."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 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 Activities... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Excelcare Longfield
Fambridge Close, Maldon CM9 6DJ
9.896 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Longfield
"I could not be happier with the care my parents have received at Longfield Care Home. The staff are excellent, showing great care and..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,530 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Longfield is a homely, comfortable single-storey care home in the pretty coastal town of Maldon, Essex. It specialises in caring for older people living with or without dementia. There is a large... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kingsclere Court
14 Fairview Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0NY
9.817 Reviews
Kingsclere Court
"My mum moved in two weeks ago and it was best thing I have done, she was very down before the move and on her first day here I thought she..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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 memory... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hallmark Admiral Court
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3HP
9.8136 Reviews
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
Hallmark Admiral Court
"All the team at Admiral Court are FABULOUS and they went out of their way to make my Mum's 90th birthday celebrations super special! We..."Read all 136 reviews

from £2,150 / weekSize 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 care—residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Weavers Grange
Sudbury Road, Halstead CO9 2BB
9.889 Reviews
Stow Healthcare Group
Weavers Grange
"My experience of visiting Weavers Grange firstly to pick a room for my father and now visit him has far exceeded any expectations I had...."Read all 89 reviews

from £850 / weekSize 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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Millard House
364 Church Street, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5LL
9.886 Reviews
Millard House
Millard House
"This was the care centre to which Brenda was discharge to from hospital If I had 200 alternative placements to choose from, I don't think..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 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 2018). Millard... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lodge
Lodge Road, Maldon CM9 6HW
9.831 Reviews
SDM Care Homes Ltd
The Lodge
"Heartfelt thanks to the staff at this home. My husband suffers from a number of mental health challenges and it was very hard to relinquish..."Read all 31 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 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 features,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge
Four Acres, Saffron Walden CB11 3JE
9.876 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge
"Our Mum is very well cared for at SWL. She's comfortable and settled in her surroundings. The staff are kind and patient and it's clear..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Stanley Wilson Lodge is a purpose-built 75 bedded home with en-suite facilities offering high-quality nursing, residential and dementia care. All services are built around each resident’s individual... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Read House
23 The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9AU
9.840 Reviews
Read House
Read House
"Our mother, aged 89, was admitted to Read House following weeks in hospital. As soon as she arrived through the door, the general manager..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 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 greensward,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Lambwood Heights Care Home
244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX
9.8112 Reviews
Lambwood Heights Care Home
Lambwood Heights Care Home
"I would like to thank Lambwood Heights for the excellent care that my dad recieved during his two week Physio stay. After a fall dad has..."Read all 112 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Oakland Care's award-winning Lambwood Heights Care Home is a luxury, purpose-built care 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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Mistley Manor
2 Long Road, Mistley, Manningtree CO11 2HN
9.876 Reviews
Mistley Manor
Mistley Manor
"My mum recently stayed for a 10-day respite stay, and she thoroughly enjoyed herself. She was extremely well looked after, and nothing was..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 84 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Howard Lodge Care Centre
Beacon Hill Road, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood CM14 5FQ
9.856 Reviews
Howard Lodge Care Centre
Howard Lodge Care Centre
"I have personally found all the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful..They all contribute to create a lovely atmosphere. Nothing is too..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,530 / weekSize 74 rooms

Group/Owner St Michael's Homes Ltd

Howard Lodge Care Centre is set within the beautiful Essex countryside, offering a peaceful and welcoming environment for older people, including those living with dementia. A skilled and compassionate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Brentwood Care Centre
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9NG
9.8200 Reviews
RCH Care Homes Ltd
Brentwood Care Centre
"My mother had a very heavy stroke in February and was brought to Brentwood Care Center March. In spite of her terrible state and the pains..."Read all 200 reviews

from £1,562 / weekSize 112 rooms

Group/Owner RCH Care Homes Ltd

Welcome to Brentwood Care Centre, where Nursing, Residential, and Residential Dementia care is delivered with compassion and a person-centred approach. The dedicated team of nurses, carers, and support... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR
9.8126 Reviews
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
"A comfortable and welcoming care home with most helpful assistants. The outings one goes on are always most enjoyable and well looked after..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 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 tailored... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kathryn Court
84 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9DH
9.882 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Kathryn Court
"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 / weekSize 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 dementia,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Excelcare Lime Court
Lime Avenue, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 4DE
9.897 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Lime Court
"My husband, who has advanced dementia, has been a resident since March this year & has settled in well. I insisted that he go to Lime..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,225 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Lime Court is a 44-bed care home, including four double rooms, spread over two floors, with lift access and five separate themed lounges. The home specialises in dementia and care for elderly people,... 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
9.885 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Stafford Hall Residential Care Home
"I cannot recommend Stafford Hall Care Home highly enough. From the moment you walk through the door, it is clear that the residents'..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 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 occupancy.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mountfitchet House
Coltsfield, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8LH
9.8101 Reviews
Care UK
Mountfitchet House
"This was our first visit to the home to visit Lorna who just recently moved in. We were welcomed by Sue in a most friendly, helpful and..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,899 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Mountfitchet House is a purpose-built care home set within the Essex countryside. The skilled team deliver residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as respite and sensitive end of life care. Residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Park View
Kings Chase, Witham CM8 1AX
9.8158 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Park View
"I visit my friend every week and am very pleased with the care she receives and the way she is looked after. She goes on lots of trips and..."Read all 158 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 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 and... Read more

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Care Homes

Care Home costs in Essex

Average care home costs in Essex by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 244 care homes with fees listed in Essex.

Type of Care ProvidedEssexEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,363£1,309£1,313
Residential Dementia Care£1,382£1,339£1,343
Nursing Care£1,648£1,569£1,554
Nursing Dementia Care£1,573£1,584£1,575
All Care Types£1,369£1,319£1,326

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Essex Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 239 care homes with fees listed.
£1,363 per week
  • 4.1% above England average
  • 3.8% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 176 care homes with fees listed.
£1,382 per week
  • 3.2% above England average
  • 2.9% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 64 care homes with fees listed.
£1,648 per week
  • 5.0% above England average
  • 6.0% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 39 care homes with fees listed.
£1,573 per week
  • 0.7% below England average
  • 0.1% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Essex?

There are 490 Care Homes in Essex, including 98 Nursing Homes & 392 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Essex have the highest Review Score?

Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Essex.

Which care homes in Essex offer Nursing Care?

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Essex?

There are 267 care homes offering Dementia Care in Essex including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Essex?

Respite Care is offered by 317 care homes in Essex including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

How many care homes listings in Essex have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 299 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Essex have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 30 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Essex have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in Essex include Aran Lodge, Ardtully Retirement Residence, Cherry Wood Grange Care Home, Eastham, Firstlings & The Lodge.