Care Home costs in East-England

The average costs for care homes in East-England can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

How many care homes are there in East-England?

There are 1,514 Care Homes in East-England, including 378 Nursing Homes & 1,136 Residential Care Homes.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in East-England?

There are 893 care homes offering Dementia Care in East-England including Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Old Shenfield Place.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in East-England?

Respite Care is offered by 1,054 care homes in East-England including Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Old Shenfield Place.

Care Homes in East of England

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Total 55,930 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,361 per week

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Wensley House

Bell Common, Epping CM16 4DL

1089 Reviews

9 1

"Welcoming atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff. Very approachable senior staff/management. Individual tailored care for all the..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 48 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

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The Depperhaugh Nursing Home

Chickering Road, Hoxne, Eye IP21 5BX

1073 Reviews

"The most welcoming and caring environment. We were welcomed to join Nanny for lunch, which was very lovely, especially the lemon meringue..."Read all 73 reviews

from £926 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

A Victorian country house built in the 1860s by a naval admiral for his family, the Depperhaugh Nursing Home has been converted to accommodate adults who require 24-hour care. The home is set in seven... Read more

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Old Shenfield Place

2 Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 9AB

1082 Reviews

17 2

"Sandra is happy now. She's been look after well. She always happy. In here. Staff are amazing and very good,..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Old Shenfield Place is a lovingly renovated seventeenth-century building situated close to local amenities and public transport. Registered for thirty-one older people, the home is equipped to support... Read more

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Glendale

14 Station Road, Felsted, Great Dunmow CM6 3HB

1088 Reviews

"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 / weekSize 20 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

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New Meppershall Care Home

79 Shefford Road, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5LL

10138 Reviews

"After a couple of hospital admissions, our aunt moved to New Meppershall in early 2025, her dementia made living at home increasingly..."Read all 138 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

At New Meppershall, they combine modern facilities and practices with traditional family values to provide your family with the best care, love and support possible. New Meppershall care home came... Read more

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The Gables

1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA

1087 Reviews

14 2

"An excellent care home. Caring, patient, very helpful and understanding. Food is absolutely fantastic. A birthday cake is always..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon. The team provide short-term, respite and longer... Read more

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Eastham

Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 8RF

10101 Reviews

22 3

"The care home was a very welcoming and clean environment. The residents were very happy and engaged in activities...."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Nestled atop a picturesque hill in Woodham Ferrers, Eastham Care Home offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside. This historic gem, built in 1890 as a Vicarage, has been transformed into a haven... Read more

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Meadow House Nursing Home

Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD

10145 Reviews

13 1

"Residents are always well cared for. The staff are always friendly and chatty, not only to those they care for but also to the residents..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Meadow House offers dedicated care for people with a physical disability, specialising in care for people with multiple sclerosis. This purpose built, single storey Home opened in 1989 and has built up... Read more

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Ardtully Retirement Residence

Station Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0BL

10103 Reviews

40 2

"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 / weekSize 26 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

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Village Green Care Home

Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0ND

1068 Reviews

"I moved my brother to Village Green in April after he had been in another care home for 3.5 years. I had become increasig concerned about..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,398 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

Village Green is a true community care home that has provided specialist Residential, Nursing and Dementia care in Marston Moretaine and the surrounding villages for many years. The team aims to create... Read more

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Engelhard Lodge Care Home

Paul Engelhard Way, Cawston, Norwich NR10 4FB

1072 Reviews

"My wife and I were so fortunate to have found Engelhard Lodge for my sister. She moved in some four years ago after suffering from dementia..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 36 rooms

Engelhard Lodge Care Home offers residential care in the village of Cawston, only around 11 miles from Norwich. It is a 4 award winning Home. The home has 36 bedrooms, each with en suite facilities.... Read more

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Alderwood Care Home

39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP

10106 Reviews

15 2

"I transferred my aunt to Alderwood from another care home. I cannot recommend the care home highly enough. All staff really do go the extra..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,950 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it is... Read more

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Excelcare Etheldred House

Clay Street, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY

10146 Reviews

26 1

"My wife is well looked after in the care home with good carers and management. I have no worries at all about my wife's care and needs! The..."Read all 146 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 85 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Etheldred House is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65+ including those living with dementia. The care home, which offers long term and... Read more

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Prince Michael of Kent Court

Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4DH

1094 Reviews

19 1

"My mother was previously in a residential home in Suffolk, over 100 miles away from us. My wife and I spent three months researching and..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,465 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Prince Michael of Kent Court is a purpose-built facility located close to the town centre in Watford. The Home has assistive technology to help engage and entertain residents. A specialist reminiscence... Read more

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Excelcare Hunters Down Care Home

Hartford Road, Huntingdon PE29 1XL

1084 Reviews

22 1

"Perfect atmosphere and very friendly staff. Immaculately clean and well presented. Excellent and caring staff. Perfect home from home...."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 102 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Hunters Down is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65 and over including those living with dementia. The home is situated in Huntingdon and... Read more

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The Lodge

82 Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze CO14 8RJ

1063 Reviews

15 1

"We have been very impressed with all aspects of The Lodge. The staff are kind and attentive, the activities are frequent and varied and the..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Lodge provides short term respite care and longer term support for up to 36 Residents, including support for people living with a dementia. There are 18 bedrooms on the ground floor and 18 on... Read more

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Welwyn Grange

Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EG

1032 Reviews

42 2

"My husband was in respite care at Welwyn Grange for 3 weeks. Our son looked for residential care on our behalf. He chose Welwyn Grange for..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,692 / weekSize 104 rooms

Group/Owner Ardale

Welcome to Welwyn Grange, a family owned home in Welwyn Garden City that challenges most people’s expectations of what a Residential Home with Nursing feels like. They are able to support those living... Read more

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Excelcare Buchan House Care Home

Buchan Street, Kings Hedges, Cambridge CB4 2XL

1076 Reviews

19 1

"I highly recommend Buchan House Care Home. Dad moved into Buchan House nearly a year ago and we are so pleased with the move. The care..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Buchan House is a care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65+, including those living with dementia and those with nursing needs. Situated close to the King Hedges area, north of Cambridge... Read more

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Saxon Manor Care Home - Avery Collection

Russet Close, Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2FF

1033 Reviews

16 2

"Like anyone placing a parent into care, this was an emotional first for our family. Mum, Jeannette, moved to Saxon Manor in July 2025, and..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Saxon Manor provides high quality, residential, respite and dementia care to residents. Saxon Manor offers 66-generous sized, en-suite bedrooms with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces. You can relax... Read more

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Cherry Hinton Care Home

369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DB

10181 Reviews

16 1

"This review is of the care my mother received in July/August 2026, but it is applicable to her entire stay at Cherry Hinton. Mum was so..."Read all 181 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cherry Hinton Care Home is a warm and welcoming home in Cambridge offering expert nursing, dementia and residential care in a thoughtfully designed and recently refurbished setting. An experienced and... Read more

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Regency Manor Care Home

Manor Road, Hunstanton PE36 5AY

1022 Reviews

14 1

"I'm really happy here. The staff really care and will talk about anything I need to. All I need to do is press my button and someone would..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Acacia Care

Regency Manor care home is a 73 bed purpose-built residential care home based in the community of Hunstanton, Norfolk. The spacious interiors and homely decorations complement the work of professional... Read more

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Henbrook House Care Home

Cambridge Street, St Neots PE19 1QB

1053 Reviews

49 1

"My mum moved to Henbrook in January 2025. We have been extremely happy with the home. The standard of care is high, particularly for those..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,860 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Connaught Care Group

Henbrook House Care Home, where luxury, inclusivity, and warmth converge to create a truly exceptional living experience for residents. Nestled in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, Henbrook House offers the... Read more

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Blakelands Lodge

Gee View, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 2AH

1050 Reviews

"The home is managed by a team who really care about the residents. They work hard to make it a happy and enjoyable place to live. They..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,385 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Blakelands Lodge is an All-inclusive lifestyle care home in Bedfordshire and offers 24 hour residential and dementia care. Their staff are caring and compassionate and they pride themselves in ensuring... Read more

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Eversley Lodge Nursing Home

95-96 North Denes Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 4LW

1025 Reviews

"Outstanding Five-Star Care As an NHS professional with high standards, I cannot recommend Eversley Lodge enough. When my aunt urgently..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Eversley Lodge is a luxurious care home in Great Yarmouth. It is close to the peaceful North Beach and historic Waterways. The home has been purpose-built to provide a warm, family environment with... Read more

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Grove Court

Beech Way, Woodbridge IP12 4BW

10102 Reviews

15 1

"Having been in a failing care home, my brother moved to G C in September 2025. On arrival he was made to feel so special, Kelly was there..."Read all 102 reviews

from £1,995 / weekSize 61 rooms

Group/Owner Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd

Grove Court is a vibrant care home in the heart of Woodbridge, offering residential, nursing and palliative care as well as respite and short stay options, in a setting that feels like family. With 60... Read more

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Snowdrop House

Baldock Street, Ware SG12 9DT

9.9126 Reviews

38 2

"Having had a fall and a long spell in Hospital, my uncle was transferred to Snowdrop House. Although he was only there for a short time..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,887 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Snowdrop House in Ware delivers a full range of care services for older people, including residential, dementia and nursing care and respite services. The purpose-built home combines high-quality, personalised... Read more

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Cherry Wood Grange Care Home

Writtle Road, Chelmsford CM2 0FZ

9.995 Reviews

12 1

"When looking around Cherry Wood Grange in Chelmsford, the staff said they "work in your home," and now that my Uncle lives there, I get..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Cherry Wood Grange Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in beautiful surroundings. The award-winning team is dedicated to making every day meaningful for their residents... Read more

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Excelcare St Georges Court

Russell Street, Cambridge CB2 1HT

9.9102 Reviews

24 1

"I went to visit a member of my family when I was home from Australia this summer and I was so happy with how well cared for my family..."Read all 102 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

St Georges Court is a 76 bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65+, including those living with Dementia and those with nursing needs. Situated just off of Hills Road, the... Read more

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Davers Court

Shakers Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BN

9.9145 Reviews

34 2

"It's almost 2 years of my Mum living in Davers court. I feel I need to write another review to express my sincere thanks to the whole Team..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,733 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a modern, purpose-built facility that provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in beautiful surroundings. The... Read more

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Oak Manor

Scarning, Dereham NR19 2PG

9.9100 Reviews

12 3

"This home and the love and level of care is completely incomprehensible unless you experience this first hand. The whole staff team are..."Read all 100 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 61 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in Scarning, a delightful village in Dereham, Oak Manor provides residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care. Residents... Read more

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East of England

Frequently Asked Questions about East of England Care Homes

Care Home costs in East of England

Average care home costs in East of England 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 867 care homes with fees listed in East of England.

Type of Care Provided	East of England	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,357	£1,307	£1,312
Residential Dementia Care	£1,384	£1,336	£1,342
Nursing Care	£1,603	£1,568	£1,553
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,574	£1,582	£1,573
All Care Types	£1,361	£1,318	£1,325

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 East of England Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 840 care homes with fees listed.

£1,357 per week

3.8% above England average
3.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 630 care homes with fees listed.

£1,384 per week

3.6% above England average
3.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 259 care homes with fees listed.

£1,603 per week

2.2% above England average
3.2% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 181 care homes with fees listed.

£1,574 per week

0.5% below England average
0.1% above UK average

How many care homes are there in East of England?

There are 1,514 Care Homes in East of England, including 378 Nursing Homes & 1,136 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in East of England have the highest Review Score?

Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Old Shenfield Place are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in East of England.

Which care homes in East of England offer Nursing Care?

The Depperhaugh Nursing Home, New Meppershall Care Home & Meadow House Nursing Home are some of the 340 Nursing Homes in East of England.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in East of England?

There are 893 care homes offering Dementia Care in East of England including Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Old Shenfield Place.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in East of England?

Respite Care is offered by 1,054 care homes in East of England including Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Old Shenfield Place.

How many care homes listings in East of England have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 991 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in East of England have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 108 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in East of England 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 East of England include Aran Lodge, Ardtully Retirement Residence, Bramley Court Care Home, Cherry Hinton Care Home, Cherry Wood Grange Care Home, Cooperscroft, Coronation House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home, Eastham, Engelhard Lodge Care Home, Excelcare Buchan House Care Home, Firstlings, Foxholes Care Home, The Gables, Henbrook House Care Home, The Lodge, Meadow House Nursing Home, New Meppershall Care Home, Prince Michael of Kent Court & Village Green Care Home.