Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a Good CQC Rating in and around Downham (Essex)

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Browse 21 Downham (Essex) Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a Good CQC Rating

Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 908 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,481 per week

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Eastham

Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 8RF

4.8 miles from centre of Downham

10105 Reviews

22 3

"I am a florist and delivered to many residential + dementia care home - I have never been to a home as lovely as this home and are so happy..."Read all 105 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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Woodbury Court

Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5QQ

5.1 miles from centre of Downham

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

Eve Belle

Nevendon Road, Wickford SS12 0QQ

2.2 miles from centre of Downham

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

Barchester Pinetree Care Home

Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh SS6 9XH

4.8 miles from centre of Downham

9.749 Reviews

59 1

"My father, David, has been a resident here for 3 months and we couldn't be happier with the care he received. The staff have been..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,583 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Pinetree Care Home is a stunning purpose-built care home located in Rayleigh, Essex which has been beautifully designed to provide first class residential, respite and dementia care. All Barchester... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Windle Court

The Withywindle, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 7BR

4.6 miles from centre of Downham

9.694 Reviews

17 1

"Very well run and my mother in law seems happy. She is comfortable and they ensure she takes her medication etc regularly which she wasn't..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Windle Court is located in a quiet residential area of South Woodham Ferrers. Once inside this purpose built home the conservatory offers the views of the raised flower beds, whilst most of the rooms... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Chelmsford Care Centre

East Hanningfield Road, Howe Green, Chelmsford CM2 7TP

4.6 miles from centre of Downham

9.545 Reviews

14 1

"The staff and support staff could only look after my husband with more care if he was their father/husband...the place is either already..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,860 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Trust Care Management Ltd

Chelmsford Care Centre provides person-centred residential and nursing care in a home situated in Howe Green, Chelmsford. The team offer care for a wide range of requirements including (but not limited... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Mental Health Care

The Grange

69 Southend Road, Wickford SS11 8DX

2.2 miles from centre of Downham

9.563 Reviews

13 1

"Our mum moved here from hospital in July 2026. She has had exquisite care the whole time she's been here. The activities they put on are..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

The Grange is a beautiful Home situated in Wickford. Just 1 mile from Silvanna Court, where the Alzheimer’s Society hold their meetings to support families and all are welcome. The home offers comfort... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

The Laurels

130/134 Church End Lane, Runwell, Wickford SS11 7DP

1.6 miles from centre of Downham

9.561 Reviews

"Mum has been at The Laurels for a few years but recently we have welcomed new management and staff. She has always been cared for as if she..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 32 rooms

Having just undergone complete refurbishment throughout, the Laurels offers first-class single bedroom accommodation over just two floors, served by a passenger lift. It enjoys a family atmosphere, combining... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Gifford House Care Home

London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon SS13 2EY

5.2 miles from centre of Downham

9.4104 Reviews

"I have had a very nice experience which I wasnt expecting as I had a previous care home for my dad which wasnt so good. I have been..."Read all 104 reviews

Size 102 rooms

Group/Owner A M S Care Ltd

Gifford house is a luxury care home providing accommodation for frail older people along with specialist nursing, palliative and dementia care. The home is able to care for one hundred and two clients... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Silvanna Court

84 Runwell Road, Wickford SS11 7HR

2 miles from centre of Downham

9.2132 Reviews

13 1

"Our experience has been second to none! The Staff are incredible going above & beyond what we expected...."Read all 132 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 83 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Silvanna Court provides a calm and friendly atmosphere, with activities designed to stimulate, amuse and entertain all of those who are cared for. Refurbished in 2023, the home provides expert care along... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

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The Belfry Residential Care Home

Dowsetts Lane, Ramsden Heath, Billericay CM11 1HX

0.9 miles from centre of Downham

9.830 Reviews

"The Belfry is such a lovely care home. The staff and management team are always so kind, caring and accommodating. They genuinely care..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 12 rooms

The Belfry is a long established quality care home which is family run and managed. The Manager is a qualified nurse with over 20 years' experience. The Belfry will provide a safe, homely and caring... Read more