Care Homes Owned by Anchor in Essex

My Aunt is happy & well cared for.

Dad moved into Blackbrook House a couple of months ago and has settled in extremely well. From when we first visited Blackbrook House my wife and I have been very impressed indeed with the care, professionalism and friendliness of the staff and with the quality and cleanliness of the building. Dad feels comfortable and at home at Blackbrook House and feels safe and well cared for there. He appreciates the varied activities which are available and enjoys the company of the staff and other residents. Thank you!

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I know dad is being well looked after which means a lot to all the family as well. Thank you!

The care home and gardens are clean and well maintained

My mum came in February on respite and stayed she is now permanent. Staff here are amazing and have gone above and beyond to settle her. Lots of wonderful activities and events cannot fault anything always something going on if she wants to if not her room is comfy to stay in and watch tv with a coffee . I can visit whenever and lovely to spend time with her in the beautiful gardens .

There are other issues, but not enough room to write them all up on here!!!!

Highly recommend.

After three months I feel that Mum is safe and well cared for. All the staff are friendly, approachable and helpful. Mum has the same feeling about the staff. The accommodation is in good order and Mum has a cosy and comfortable room. After a major change from independent living I think Mum is settled and basically happy. I would recommend the home to anyone. The staff make it a good home to live in.

Her frustration does turn into negativity, but given her disabilities, this is not surprising.

Blackbrooke House is a benchmark for other care homes so thank you to everyone.

All the staff are lovely and cant do enough for the residents. They have a range of activities that residents can take part in, should they wish. When interacting with my grandmother they are kind and thoughtful. Nothing is too much trouble. When we arrive they are always happy to update us. The staff treat all their residents with dignity. It is clear that the staff enjoy their work and care for those who are with them.

Blackbrook House. The care my friend receives from all of the staff, this includes every single person who works there, is exemplary. She has always been a very social person, and it is still in her, even though she has problems with her memory. The staff are always smiling and extremely helpful if needed. They include her in the activities, she sometimes is not sure if she want to go, then she loves joining in.

My mum moved into Blackbrook December 2025. She'd been struggling for some time, especially since my dad died, and was having increasing problems with her memory. She couldn't cope at home any longer. Within 2 weeks of moving into Blackbrook, she was a different person - happy, relaxed, content and making friends. Emily and her team have been amazing! They are the loveliest, most caring team I could have wished for. They treat the residents like family, with kindness and smiles, helping my mum and others to feel 'at home', safe, and cared for. Nothing is too much for the team. They make me feel welcome and reassured every time I visit too. Blackbrook itself is incredibly clean, lovely lounges, bright & fresh. The outside courtyard is beautiful. My mum's room is lovely. We have been able to put pictures up & decorate with personal items too. Thank you again to Emily the Team Leader, for your amazing energy, and your experience enabling my mum to feel like Blackbrook is her 'home' :-)

Thanks for the wonderful care of us all at such a sad time

Both daughters

We have been very impressed with the care our father has received at Blackbrook. Despite his challenges he has been treated with kindness and compassion. The staff are always friendly and responsive to any questions. Clearly the home is well run and the residents well cared for.

Although my husband was only in Blackbrook House for a short time I spent several hours there and was so impressed with the patience, kindness and overall enthusiasm of the staff. Especially when he was reaching the end of his life he and I were cared for and treated with dignity and gentleness.

We recommend Blackbrook House to anyone seeking care for a loved one.

I cannot praise St Edith court enough - my mum stayed with them for respite for 3 months whilst repairs were being done at her house following a leak. She was treated with respect, dignity and cared for 24/7. The home is welcoming and spotlessly clean, it really is a home from home. All the staff were friendly and professional and went over and above to meet my mums needs, even picking her recliner chair up from her house and returning when she went home. Thank you for all you did for my mum.