Care Homes in Essex

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Step 1 - Select the type of care home you are looking for in Essex

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Browse 490 Essex Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 17,263 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,380 per week

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The Corner House

67/69 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DB

9.9151 Reviews

29 1

"My mum moved in to the corner house at the beginning of September. Ive found the staff very caring and communication has been excellent...."Read all 151 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

12 1

"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 is situated on the sea front at Westcliff-on-Sea. The view from the main lounge overlooks the Thames Estuary and whether a beautiful sunny day or wild and windy, the view is always very... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Bradbury House

New Street, Braintree CM7 1ES

9.982 Reviews

13 1

"The management and staff at Bradbury house are lovely. They treat all the residents with dignity and care. My client is in Bradbury house..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The home enjoys an enviable reputation for delivering the very highest standards of residential care in a homely and friendly environment in Braintree and is conveniently located close to a range of amenities... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care

Frank Foster House

Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7LD

9.9161 Reviews

44 1

"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

Excelcare Sherrell House

414 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell IG7 5DP

9.9125 Reviews

12 1

"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 125 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

The New Deanery

Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5SR

9.9129 Reviews

16 2

"Absolutely lovely, caring, professional, attentive and proactive staff. Lots of activities and areas to socialise. Wonderful..."Read all 129 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
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Woodbury Court

Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5QQ

9.9147 Reviews

13 1

"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

Riverdale Care Home

65 Duggers Lane, Braintree CM7 1BA

9.9104 Reviews

33 3

"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

Alexandra House

Hamstel Road, Harlow CM20 1BU

9.9121 Reviews

17 1

"Mum care has been very good since she came to Alexandra House both in personal + medical. The carers here do a very good job of try to..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,480 / weekSize 106 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Situated in beautiful grounds in Harlow, Essex, next to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Alexandra House is a welcoming 106-bed care home offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. With... Read more

Older Person Care
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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Eve Belle

Nevendon Road, Wickford SS12 0QQ

9.942 Reviews

19 1

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Eve Belle care home and I was extremely impressed by the high standards of care, proffessionalism..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 58 rooms

Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Eve Belle is a beautiful luxury care home in Wickford, set less than a mile from the picturesque Nevendon Park. Offering 58 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, the home has been thoughtfully designed... 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

"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

Excelcare Longfield

Fambridge Close, Maldon CM9 6DJ

9.896 Reviews

13 1

"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

The Lodge

Lodge Road, Maldon CM9 6HW

9.833 Reviews

25 1

"Clare and the team have recently taken my father in law in for urgent respite care. They were quick to respond to our initial enquiry and..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,200 / 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

Millard House

364 Church Street, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5LL

9.886 Reviews

9 1

"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 £1,350 / 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

Valentine House

Broadway, Silver End, Witham CM8 3RF

9.889 Reviews

15 2

"My mother has been at Valentine House since Feb 2025 having previously been in a temporary care home for assessment (which was sadly a..."Read all 89 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

Weavers Grange

Sudbury Road, Halstead CO9 2BB

9.889 Reviews

19 1

"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

Silversprings

Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester CO7 8JG

9.8163 Reviews

50 3

"As soon as you drive into the grounds of Silversprings, you realise this is something special. It is everything you could possibly hope..."Read all 163 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge

Four Acres, Saffron Walden CB11 3JE

9.877 Reviews

19 1

"I can find no fault at all with my time spent in respite care at SWL through all departments and with all staff and facilities. The range..."Read all 77 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

Brentwood Care Centre

Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9NG

9.8203 Reviews

38 3

"I have never been the sort of person that rushes into reviews of..well anything at all. I reflect, look at the bigger picture, and then..."Read all 203 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

Lambwood Heights Care Home

244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX

9.8113 Reviews

37 3

"My dear friend has spent past 3 1/2 years in your wonderful care home on palliative care. From the wonderful Mgr Sally Anne through to..."Read all 113 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

Longview

Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island SS8 9HG

9.8127 Reviews

16 1

"My lovely mum Marian's time at Longview Care home was full of laughter,interaction, and care and has completely changed my view of what..."Read all 127 reviews

from £1,370 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Longview Care Home, located in Canvey Island, Essex, is a welcoming 70-bed residence providing residential, dementia, and short-term respite care. Committed to delivering personalised support tailored... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Hallmark Hutton View

3 Rayleigh Close, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AR

9.863 Reviews

"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

Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR

9.8127 Reviews

12 2

"Overall excellent. Maintenance team Phillip - excellent response. Catering staff very understanding. My heartfelt thanks to the team...."Read all 127 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

Howard Lodge Care Centre

Beacon Hill Road, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood CM14 5FQ

9.856 Reviews

12 1

"When I come to see my auntie she always seems more alert now and its great to see her in an armchair and not in bed like at her last home...."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

Stafford Hall Residential Care Home

138/140 Thundersley Park Road, Benfleet SS7 1EN

9.886 Reviews

15 1

"My Dad has been a resident at Stafford Hall for nearly a year, and he is very happy, there is always something happening ,quizzes, singing,..."Read all 86 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

9.8102 Reviews

62 3

"I cannot recommend this care home enough. Last year my dad received respite care he had dementia and was dealt with care, compassion,..."Read all 102 reviews

from £2,022 / 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

Mistley Manor

2 Long Road, Mistley, Manningtree CO11 2HN

9.879 Reviews

22 1

"I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you, from the bottom of our hearts, just how much Mistley Manor and everyone there meant to Dad..."Read all 79 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

Park View

Kings Chase, Witham CM8 1AX

9.8164 Reviews

30 2

"Since the sad and unexpected passing of my father in law we were faced with the daunting task of finding a suitable care home for our..."Read all 164 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
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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Greenwood Court Great Baddow

Molrams Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7TL

9.8152 Reviews

13 1

"Dad was first in Greenwood Court for respite but after a brief time at home, he really missed the community and care that he had..."Read all 152 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Greenwood Court Care Home is a purpose-built luxurious home for up to 64 residents. The home is conveniently located south-east of Chelmsford, close to the A12 and local train stations. The highly trained... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Read House

23 The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9AU

9.840 Reviews

"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

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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 245 care homes with fees listed in Essex.

Type of Care Provided	Essex	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,372	£1,312	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,395	£1,346	£1,351
Nursing Care	£1,670	£1,579	£1,564
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,580	£1,601	£1,592
All Care Types	£1,380	£1,323	£1,330

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 240 care homes with fees listed.

£1,372 per week

4.6% above England average
4.2% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 182 care homes with fees listed.

£1,395 per week

3.6% above England average
3.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 69 care homes with fees listed.

£1,670 per week

5.8% above England average
6.8% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 41 care homes with fees listed.

£1,580 per week

1.3% below England average
0.8% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Essex?

There are 490 Care Homes in Essex, including 99 Nursing Homes & 391 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Essex have the highest Review Score?

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

Which care homes in Essex offer Nursing Care?

Alderwood Care Home, Excelcare St Fillans Care Home & Hallmark Admiral Court are some of the 88 Nursing Homes in Essex.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Essex?

There are 266 care homes offering Dementia Care in Essex including Wensley House, Old Shenfield Place & Alderwood Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Essex?

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

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 27 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.