Older Person Care Home costs in East-England

The average costs for older person 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 older person care homes are there in East-England?

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

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in East-England?

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

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Browse 984 East of England Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 55,172 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,358 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 / week48 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

1072 Reviews

"It is difficult to overstate how incredibly impressive was the care and support given to my wife during her three week respite care stay...."Read all 72 reviews

from £926 / week30 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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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 / week20 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 / week81 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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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 / week31 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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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 / week49 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 / week25 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 / week38 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 / week26 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 / week60 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 / week36 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 / week65 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 / week85 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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Foxholes Care Home

Foxholes, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2EN

1096 Reviews

34 3

"As you arrive at Foxholes it looks like a 5* hotel. Once in you quickly experience real 5* service. Family owned and run, super clean and..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,535 / week110 rooms

Group/Owner Foxholes Nursing Home Ltd

Foxholes Care Home is a comfortable and spacious care home located in scenic surroundings. It offers a wide range of care expertise that includes long-term residential care with rooms for couples to live... 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 / week55 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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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 / week36 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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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 / week102 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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Excelcare Buchan House Care Home

Buchan Street, Kings Hedges, Cambridge CB4 2XL

1077 Reviews

19 1

"There are no words powerful enough to describe what Buchan House means to our family after the care they gave my Nannie in the final days..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,400 / week66 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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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 / week104 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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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 / week73 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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Cherry Hinton Care Home

369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DB

10180 Reviews

16 1

"The love & care provided to our dad during his time here was second to none. The staff went out of their way to look after all of us during..."Read all 180 reviews

from £1,700 / week60 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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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 / week69 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 / week66 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 / week42 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

16 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 / week61 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 / week70 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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Broadlands Lodge

Keswick Way, Postwick, Norwich NR13 5HB

9.962 Reviews

13 3

"My mum has been a residence at Broadlands Lodge for over three years. She loves it there, and is very popular with her friends and the..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,590 / week66 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Broadlands Lodge is a welcoming care home in Postwick, offering 24-hour residential and dementia care, along with flexible respite stays and compassionate end-of-life support. A dedicated and highly... 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 / week60 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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Excelcare St Georges Court

Russell Street, Cambridge CB2 1HT

9.9101 Reviews

24 1

"I'm really impressed with this nursing home. The inside and outside cleanliness, the staff especially the manager who has greeted and time..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,350 / week76 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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Bentley Grange Care Home

St James Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4UH

9.927 Reviews

15 1

"My Grandad recently stayed at Bentley Grange for 5 week's respite care. He also stayed fantastic stay last year, so when we needed care for..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,500 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Located in the idyllic village of Biddenham, just outside of Bedford, Bentley Grange is a brand new, purpose-built care home offering 60 spacious en-suite rooms. Biddenham village is home to a number... Read more

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East of England Older Person Care Homes

Frequently Asked Questions about East of England Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in East of England

Average older person 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 869 older person care homes with fees listed in East of England.

Type of Care Provided	East of England	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,354	£1,306	£1,310
Residential Dementia Care	£1,381	£1,334	£1,340
Nursing Care	£1,600	£1,567	£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,569	£1,581	£1,571
All Care Types	£1,358	£1,316	£1,323

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 older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person 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 841 care homes with fees listed.

£1,354 per week

3.7% above England average
3.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 628 care homes with fees listed.

£1,381 per week

3.5% above England average
3.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 260 care homes with fees listed.

£1,600 per week

2.1% above England average
3.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 180 care homes with fees listed.

£1,569 per week

0.8% below England average
0.1% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in East of England?

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

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

Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Glendale are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in East of England.

Which older person 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 elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in East of England?

There are 891 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in East of England including Wensley House, The Depperhaugh Nursing Home & Glendale.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in East of England?

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

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

There are 987 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 105 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in East of England have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly 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.