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 1,510 Care Homes in East-England, including 379 Nursing Homes & 1,131 Residential Care Homes.

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

There are 894 care homes offering Dementia Care in East-England including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in East-England?

Respite Care is offered by 1,053 care homes in East-England including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

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Avg. Starting Price £1,371 per week

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Cambridge Grove Care Home

Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5ED

9.988 Reviews

22 1

"My mum has now been residing at the home for around a year and we are truly happy with the levels of care and service . The whole team for..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,625 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Cambridge Grove is a newly and purpose built care home just outside central Cambridge! Book your tour today, and find out more about their exclusive offer for new residents. Situated in the heart of... Read more

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Park House

6 Alexandra Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2HW

9.985 Reviews

14 2

"Mum moved into Park House April time and we couldn't be any happier with Mum's care. Everything is spot on and all the staff are excellent..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Park House is a welcoming residential care home in Great Yarmouth, providing high-quality accommodation for up to 25 residents in comfortable en-suite rooms. The home offers personalised care for older... Read more

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Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home

Stanley Road, Grays RM17 6QZ

9.959 Reviews

71 1

"My mum is a resident in Bluebell Home, she has increasingly worsening dementia and as a result is often hard to manage due to her changing..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 82 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Bluebell Court is a thoughtfully designed, purpose-built care home in Grays, offering a comfortable and versatile lifestyle for up to 82 residents. Conveniently located near local shops, public transport,... Read more

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Heron Court

198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood CM13 3PN

9.997 Reviews

18 1

"I highly recommend Heron Court to anyone looking for the best care for their loved one! My mum has been here for some time now and..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Heron Court is a listed building full of charm and character. Its impressive front door waits to open you to welcome you into its warmth and friendliness. The gardens are lush and green and offer space... Read more

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The Mayfields Care Home

Swan Lane, Tharston, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2UY

9.990 Reviews

12 1

"The home is so friendly and all the staff are absolutely fantastic. Everyone is so caring to my mother who has Parkinson's. All other..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Castlemeadow Care Group

The Mayfields Care Home is a modern care development from Castle Meadow Care, specialising in dementia care from a team of quality staff. The facility is made up of sixty en-suite bedrooms and pleasant... Read more

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Kings Lynn Residential Home

Kettlewell Lane, King's Lynn PE30 1PW

9.978 Reviews

15 1

"Staff always friendly and helpful, no task is to small or great for them to attend to. Keep you informed of any issues/request from..."Read all 78 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Kings Lynn care home is perfectly situated in the heart of Kings Lynn, just five minutes walk from both the mainline rail and bus stations. The home is a purpose-built facility with all accommodation... Read more

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Orwell Care Home

Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AE

9.926 Reviews

13 1

"Mum has been with the Orwell since February this year. It is a fantastic care home with wonderful caring staff. Mum said the other day..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

A warm, modern, care home in the heart of Wherstead Suffolk The Orwell Care Home, located on Vicarage Lane in Wherstead, Ipswich, is a thoughtfully designed residential home offering high-quality care... Read more

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Kingfisher House Care Home

St Fabians Close, Newmarket CB8 0EJ

9.9135 Reviews

13 1

"I have found the home very caring for my mum . She is treated with kindness and always treated as an individual. The food is lovely and all..."Read all 135 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 91 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Kingfisher House Care Home is located is pretty gardens in a quiet area of Newmarket, yet within reach of shops, amenities and public transport. The service provides residential care for people who... Read more

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Oak Manor Care Home

Harvest Rise, Off Ivel Road, Shefford SG17 5GE

9.9110 Reviews

13 3

"Oak Manor was my Mum's last home. At times my Mum's journey was challenging she was treated well with respect and dignity. The staff were..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,584 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Opened in 2017 and located in the heart of Shefford, MHA Oak Manor is a modern care home offering residential and dementia care in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The home is fully wheelchair accessible,... Read more

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Mountbatten Lodge

Quantum Care Ltd, Old Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4EX

9.9106 Reviews

13 1

"Mum is 82 and has dementia, and became a resident of Mountbatten Lodge in October 2022 after sadly having to leave her home of over 50..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,331 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Mountbatten Lodge is a purpose-build care home that's situated in a quiet residential area with a retail park within walking distance. The home offers residential care, specialist dementia care and respite... Read more

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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

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Wisden Court

Wisden Road, Stevenage SG1 5JD

9.9111 Reviews

21 1

"Staff are always friendly, happy, caring and willing to listen to any concerns or questions you wish to address. All the residents seem to..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,610 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Wisden Court is a purpose-built 54 bedroom care home in Stevenage. This spacious home is comprised of five individual residential suites each with its own lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitchenette.... Read more

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Nayland House

Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4LA

9.994 Reviews

"We are totally happy with this care home where my father resides. It is always very clean and the staff are very friendly and so helpful...."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Nayland House residents enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle, with exceptional care in beautiful surroundings. Located in the picturesque historic village of Nayland, near Colchester, the care... Read more

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Asterbury Place

76 Aster Road, Ipswich IP2 0NR

9.969 Reviews

16 3

"My father was in Asterbury Place for nearly 12 months before passing. The team on his section, in particular Nikki made a real difference..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,818 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Asterbury Place in Ipswich is an ‘Outstanding’-rated care home (April 2019) dedicated to delivering the best care while ensuring residents get the most out of each day. The skilled team provides residential,... Read more

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Hatfield Nursing Home

Tamblin Way, Hatfield AL10 9EZ

9.9121 Reviews

19 1

"I love this care home the staff are amazing very easy to talk too they look after my father very well ,it's very tidy ,all family members..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 118 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Hatfield Residential and Nursing Home provides award-winning compassionate care for residential, dementia and nursing needs. The purpose-built modern interior offers residents spacious, private bedrooms... 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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The Firs

186 Grange Road, Felixstowe IP11 2QF

9.9144 Reviews

12 2

"My husband has Dementia and been a resident at The Firs for 18 months. Before he came to The Firs he spent 3 unhappy months in another care..."Read all 144 reviews

from £1,530 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor’s The Firs in Felixstowe is a purpose-built care home that provides quality care and facilities in a comfortable, relaxing environment. The home welcomes new residents and is set in its own... Read more

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Tallis House

Neal Court, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EH

9.9117 Reviews

16 1

"My Mother Maureen has been a resident at Tallis house for 1 year, and I have to say the care and standard of hygiene is impressive. My..."Read all 117 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 101 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Opened in December 2009, Tallis House is a modern purpose built care home offering en-suite rooms and flat screen TVs as standard. Residents enjoy comfortable surroundings, freshly prepared meals cooked... Read more

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The Depperhaugh Nursing Home

Chickering Road, Hoxne, Eye IP21 5BX

9.973 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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Excelcare Abbot Care Home

Partridge Road, Harlow CM18 6TD

9.9135 Reviews

22 1

"Carers are very professional very caring people go above and beyond to make sure the residence are cared for correctly and have all they..."Read all 135 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 117 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Boasting plenty of green space including gorgeous landscaped gardens, Abbot Care Home offers long-term and respite care, including residential, residential dementia, nursing and end of life care. Offering... Read more

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St John's House

38 Heigham Road, Norwich NR2 3AU

9.9140 Reviews

16 1

"My mum came and stayed here for 4 weeks respite after a 2 month hospital admission. During this time we received nothing but kindness from..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Castlemeadow Care Group

St John's House was rated Outstanding in June 2023 by the Care Quality Commission and was the winner of National Care Home of the Year 2023 at the Caring UK Awards. The home offers a new style of premium... Read more

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Colne House Care Home

Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2LT

9.9110 Reviews

17 1

"Visited my aunt twice and both times the staff were so welcoming and helpful. I can tell my aunt is happy here and has a lovely rapport..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Colne House Care Home is situated in the village of Earls Colne, and the Georgian building is set within spacious landscaped gardens with views of Colne Valley. The care at Colne House places a special... Read more

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Barchester Ashlar House Care Home

St Margaret's Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TY

9.9182 Reviews

280 1

"We recently visited a dear family friend who has moved into this care home, and we were genuinely so pleasantly surprised by the..."Read all 182 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

A beautifully refurbished home, Ashlar House makes the most of pleasant grounds in the beautiful Epping Forest and a stunning interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals... Read more

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Chalkwell Grange

64 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF

9.949 Reviews

12 1

"Our dear friend Con came in for respite. The team were so friendly, & helpfull. Cons room & walking around the home ever so clean, Con..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Chalkwell Grange is a beautiful luxury care home offering 48 spacious en-suite bedrooms and providing exceptional residential and dementia care in elegant, welcoming surroundings. Thoughtfully designed... Read more

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Waterhouse Manor

Soham Road, Fordham, Ely CB7 5LB

9.940 Reviews

10 3

"My visit was as part of our church group, where a group of us provide a short Christian service. My impression was a spotlessly clean..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,706 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Waterhouse Manor is a welcoming care home in Ely, offering 24-hour residential and dementia support, as well as flexible respite stays and compassionate end-of-life care. A dedicated and highly skilled... Read more

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Newgrange Residential Care Home

Cadmore Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9JX

9.954 Reviews

35 2

"Mum is well looked after well and enjoys her time at the home. She like the quizes and entertainments. The meals are all tasty and..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 38 rooms

The team at Newgrange are all working together to create a happy and caring environment. They aim to build a home which they are proud of, and where they would choose to place their own relatives. Residents'... Read more

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Meadowbrook Care Home

Mountbatten Way, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4SX

9.949 Reviews

34 1

"We have used Meadowbrook Care Home a number of times for respite care for my wife, who has mixed dementia, most recently in July 2026. On..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,695 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Connaught Care Group

Welcome to Meadowbrook Luxury Care Home, located in the charming historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford. Offering residential care and dementia care on a permanent or short stay basis. The... Read more

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St Pauls Care Centre

Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5XW

9.9190 Reviews

28 3

"I find the staff very helpful and sensitive to the residents' needs. Treat them with respect and excercise/put empathy when caring...."Read all 190 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 88 rooms

Group/Owner Westgate Healthcare Ltd

This attractive and professionally managed care home rated ‘Outstanding’ in March 2020 by the Care Quality Commission, has been supporting the local communities of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and Dacorum... Read more

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Redbond Lodge

Chequers Lane, Great Dunmow CM6 1EQ

9.9128 Reviews

13 1

"My wife has been here at Redbond for 3 weeks now and all the staff are caring and loving to Pearl - they all know her by name which I find..."Read all 128 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 83 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Redbond Lodge is set in the quiet and rural location of Great Dunmow. Although quiet places can be found if that is what you wish, it is a busy home and residents always involved in some event. The dining... Read more

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Honey Lane Care Home

Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 3BA

9.992 Reviews

13 1

"From the moment we first walked through the doors, we felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and welcome. The staff are not only professional..."Read all 92 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Honey Lane Care Home provides award-winning, residential care for individuals living with dementia. The home supports those aged under and over 65, including residents with a diagnosis of early-onset... Read more

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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 854 care homes with fees listed in East of England.

Type of Care Provided	East of England	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,366	£1,311	£1,316
Residential Dementia Care	£1,399	£1,344	£1,350
Nursing Care	£1,615	£1,578	£1,563
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,586	£1,598	£1,590
All Care Types	£1,371	£1,322	£1,329

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 828 care homes with fees listed.

£1,366 per week

4.2% above England average
3.8% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 627 care homes with fees listed.

£1,399 per week

4.1% above England average
3.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 253 care homes with fees listed.

£1,615 per week

2.3% above England average
3.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 179 care homes with fees listed.

£1,586 per week

0.8% below England average
0.3% below UK average

How many care homes are there in East of England?

There are 1,510 Care Homes in East of England, including 379 Nursing Homes & 1,131 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in East of England 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 East of England.

Which care homes in East of England offer Nursing Care?

Alderwood Care 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 894 care homes offering Dementia Care in East of England including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in East of England?

Respite Care is offered by 1,053 care homes in East of England including Alderwood Care Home, Wensley House & Old Shenfield Place.

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

There are 994 care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 102 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.