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30 Elmdon (Essex) Old Age & Elderly Care Homes
1,711 Reviews
Margaret House Residential and Dementia Care Home

Church End, Barley, Royston SG8 8JS  3.8 miles away

10 112 reviews
"Margaret House gave a home to my 91-year-old mother-in-law for the final weeks of her life early in 2025. She had severe dementia and was…"   Read all 112 reviews

Margaret House residential and dementia care home is an independent, award winning family-run business. Established in 1971, it offers long stay residential and dementia care as well as respite care, with either single or double rooms available. Whether… Read more about Margaret House Residential and Dementia Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 43 Rooms
  • from £1,350 / week
Cherry Hinton Care Home

369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DB  10.5 miles away

9.9 165 reviews
"My friend has spent the last few months in a care home and was very happy there. She particularly praised the services and the…"   Read all 165 reviews
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 compassionate team delivers personalised care tailored… Read more about Cherry Hinton Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 60 Rooms
  • from £1,650 / week
Stanley Wilson Lodge

Four Acres, Saffron Walden CB11 3JE  5.0 miles away

9.9 59 reviews
"After managing to get my father into this home after another one, the experience is night and day. The staff are all very caring and…"   Read all 59 reviews
Group/Owner Excelcare

Stanley Wilson Lodge is a purpose-built 75 bedded home with en-suite facilities offering high-quality nursing, residential and dementia care. All services are built around each resident’s individual needs and preferences: Dementia residential – 22… Read more about Stanley Wilson Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 75 Rooms
  • from £1,800 / week
St Georges Court

Russell Street, Cambridge CB2 1HT  11.2 miles away

9.9 94 reviews
"My brother has been at St George Court for 2 years, and he has been very happy here. He is well looked after, and it is obvious that the…"   Read all 94 reviews
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 home is within walking distance of the town centre,… Read more about St Georges Court

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 76 Rooms
  • from £1,350 / week
Cambridge Grove Care Home

Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5ED  10.5 miles away

9.9 68 reviews
"My father absolutely loved The Grove! The staff are so helpful and attentive, nothing seems too much trouble. As a son, living 300 miles…"   Read all 68 reviews

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 Cambridgeshire, this state-of-the-art care home… Read more about Cambridge Grove Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 72 Rooms
  • from £1,595 / week
Heathlands House

442 Bullen Close, Cambridge CB1 8YU  10.4 miles away

9.9 62 reviews
"Moving a loved one into a care home can be one of the hardest decisions to make. Thankfully, Heathlands House made the whole transition…"   Read all 62 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

Heathlands House care home offers a wide range of care for older people in luxurious surroundings, from residential and nursing care through to dementia care and short-term respite. Located in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, the home provides support for your… Read more about Heathlands House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 64 Rooms
  • from £1,899 / week
Barley Manor Care Home

Station Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5LR  7.8 miles away

9.9 25 reviews
"My Dad moved into Barley Manor three weeks ago and has settled well. The care home has a warm, friendly atmosphere and my Dad and us, as a…"   Read all 25 reviews

Located in the quiet village of Great Shelford, just four miles from Cambridge, Barley Manor is conveniently located a short distance from Shelford station. The area boasts attractions such as the River Cam and King’s College Chapel. Great Shelford offers… Read more about Barley Manor Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 63 Rooms
The Grange Care Home

Fallow Drive, Off Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden CB11 3RP  4.6 miles away

9.8 37 reviews
"My Dad received excellent care at The Grange. All of the staff are incredibly kind and caring, from the carers themselves, to the hosts,…"   Read all 37 reviews
Group/Owner Country Court

The Grange Care Home accommodates up to forty residents across two floors, under the compassionate care of the manager, who brings a wealth of experience from the care sector and is passionate about delivering the highest standards of person-centred… Read more about The Grange Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
  • from £1,600 / week
The Cambridgeshire Care Home

176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JU  8.9 miles away

9.8 107 reviews
"Every aspect of Cambridgeshire Care Home is excellent. The staff are caring and friendly, rooms are very pleasant. Mum enjoys the food, and…"   Read all 107 reviews

Purpose built & delivering the highest possible standards of care and hospitality for your loved one. Situated on the outskirts of historic Cambridge, The Cambridgeshire Care Home is an attractive modern, purpose-built care home, providing residential,… Read more about The Cambridgeshire Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 72 Rooms
  • from £1,595 / week
Elm View Care Home

Newland Avenue, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2UW  10.7 miles away

9.8 14 reviews
"Elm View has given me back my life. Before my mother came into Elm View I worried about her all of the time. At Elm View Mum has…"   Read all 14 reviews
Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Elm View care home is a modern luxury home in Bishop’s Stortford which offers the very latest in care home living. This beautiful setting offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where residents can enjoy being a part of the community and living… Read more about Elm View Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 78 Rooms
  • from £1,526 / week

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Hargrave House

103 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8BY  9.3 miles away

9.8 46 reviews
"My mother has just had a week of respite at Hargrave House. She has dementia and has never stayed away from home on her own before. We were…"   Read all 46 reviews

Hargrave House care home is a listed building situated in the Saxon village of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex. Built originally in 1875 in the ‘Jacobean’ style of red brick and stone dressing, AgeCare acquired the property in 2001 and developed it significantly… Read more about Hargrave House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 58 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week
Orchard House Residential Care Home

191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HJ  6.1 miles away

9.8 50 reviews
"Mum moved into Orchard House in January 2025, where she has received excellent care. The staff are extremely kind and considerate, and…"   Read all 50 reviews

With a devoted manager who has been at Orchard House for over 20 years, and many team members having worked there for more than a decade, the home exudes a warm, family feel from the moment you walk through the door. Providing residential and dementia… Read more about Orchard House Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 35 Rooms
  • from £1,257 / week
Melwood Grange

Desborow Lane, Royston SG8 7FR  5.9 miles away

9.8 13 reviews
"Very impressed with the care at Melwood Grange. Carers are amazing! The whole place is spotlessly clean and well-maintained. A calm and…"   Read all 13 reviews
Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Melwood Grange represents the latest in modern luxury care home living. The home provides accommodation for up to 73 individuals in luxurious surroundings and offers guests the very best in care home facilities. The… Read more about Melwood Grange

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 73 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
Brook House Care Home

45 Seymour Street, Cambridge CB1 3DJ  11.4 miles away

9.7 60 reviews
"My mum was taken to the care home from Hospital and was made welcome from day one. the staff were always caring and had time for her even…"   Read all 60 reviews
Group/Owner Excelcare

Brook House is a 35 bedded care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. Situated close to Cambridge city centre, just off Mill Road, the home is in an ideal location for people living in… Read more about Brook House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 35 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Hazel End Care Home

Kitchener Road, St Michaels Hurst, Bishop's Stortford CM23 1EN  10.5 miles away

9.7 72 reviews
"My husband, Jeff, spent the last eighteen months of his life at Hazel End. He had dementia and at times staff had to literally run around…"   Read all 72 reviews
Group/Owner Anchor

Hazel End is located in the market town of Bishop's Stortford and provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents in single ensuite rooms. The home is located in a quiet residential area whilst being close to transport… Read more about Hazel End Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 66 Rooms
  • from £1,650 / week
Home Close

Cow Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5HB  11.1 miles away

9.7 124 reviews
"My father was in Home Close Care Home from Nov 2023 - Oct 2025. His first year, he was mobile and preferred being in a 'home'. The staff…"   Read all 124 reviews

Home Close, located on the edge of Cambridge, provides a warm and peaceful setting for residents needing nursing or residential care. Surrounded by spacious gardens with mature trees and seasonal flowers, it’s a tranquil retreat where residents can relax,… Read more about Home Close

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 72 Rooms
  • from £1,450 / week
Layston Grove

Keen Avenue, Buntingford SG9 9SU  9.1 miles away

9.7 70 reviews
"Beautiful place with nice environment and good new management ,I had good experience with the team members .my friends daughter feel proud…"   Read all 70 reviews
Group/Owner Anchor

Layston Grove continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care both on a permanent basis and for shorter stays. Located in the market town of Buntingford, Layston Grove care home provides friendly and comfortable residential… Read more about Layston Grove

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 66 Rooms
  • from £1,450 / week
Mountfitchet House

Coltsfield, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8LH  9.3 miles away

9.7 86 reviews
"In the fifteen months or so since my partner has been here I can truthfully say that the staff are very kind, definitely patient and…"   Read all 86 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

Mountfitchet House is a purpose-built care home set within the Essex countryside. The skilled team deliver residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as respite and sensitive end of life care. Residents enjoy a great lifestyle thanks to the luxury… Read more about Mountfitchet House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 60 Rooms
  • from £1,899 / week
Southwell Court

Hinkins Close, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6JL  5.6 miles away

9.7 45 reviews
"My father came for a weeks respite stay and it was a very positive experience. The staff were very kind and supportive. He felt relaxed and…"   Read all 45 reviews

Southwell Court is located in a lovely residential area in the village of Melbourn, near Royston on the border of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The home provides daycare, short-term, respite care and longer term care and support for up to 40 people. The… Read more about Southwell Court

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Humfrey Lodge

Rochelle Close, Thaxted, Great Dunmow CM6 2PX  10.5 miles away

9.6 73 reviews
"Everything at Humfrey Lodge is excellent. The staff is so kind and caring, and nothing seems too much trouble. The manager is lovely and…"   Read all 73 reviews

Humfrey Lodge is set in a rural village location of Thaxted and this quaint village setting has the advantage nearby shops and amenities. It is very much part of the local community. Change is always difficult but staff are there to transform your… Read more about Humfrey Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 49 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week
Barchester Melbourn Springs Care Home

Hyacinth Drive, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6FY  5.4 miles away

9.6 73 reviews
"My husband actually spent a week in Respite at Melbourne Springs whilst I was having a hip replacement . He was well looked after and kept…"   Read all 73 reviews

Melbourn Springs Care Home offers residential care, dementia care and pre-bookable respite stays. Committed, friendly and dedicated staff members provide high-quality residential care for older people who benefit from additional care and support… Read more about Barchester Melbourn Springs Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 75 Rooms
  • from £1,450 / week
Highfield Private Care Home

Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4AQ  4.8 miles away

9.6 64 reviews
"My mother has now been at Highfields for nearly 6 months. The level of care and support she receives is excellent. Staff are always able to…"   Read all 64 reviews

Highfield is an established, largely purpose-built care home offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Its dedicated staff has been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for… Read more about Highfield Private Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 60 Rooms
  • from £1,600 / week
Broome End

Pines Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8EX  9.8 miles away

9.6 32 reviews
"Broome End care home is a really great home for my mother. There are lots of activities to take part in, something for everyone.…"   Read all 32 reviews
Group/Owner Curaa Group Ltd

Broome End is proud to have won the coveted “Care Home Of The Year” and highly commended “Champion of Champions” at the 2019 Prosper Awards for Essex County Council. The home provides person-centered care like no other in the area. The historic converted… Read more about Broome End

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 37 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Maycroft Residential Care

73 High Street, Meldreth, Royston SG8 6LB  6.8 miles away

9.8 91 reviews
"Maycroft Care home provides a warm family atmosphere for Mum. The garden is lovely and a lot of effort has gone into it looking nice for…"   Read all 91 reviews

Maycroft Residential Home is an attractive care home, found in the quiet village of Meldreth just ten miles from Cambridge, and offers personalised residential services to 25 residents from the surrounding counties, including those with dementia.… Read more about Maycroft Residential Care

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 25 Rooms
  • from £1,425 / week
St George's Nursing Home

42 Kneesworth Street, Royston SG8 5AQ  6.8 miles away

9.6 36 reviews
"Dad been in the home for about 2 years. He is always clean and shaven even though he bedridden.The home is an old house so place looks a…"   Read all 36 reviews

St George's Nursing Home, in Royston, offers personalised nursing and care packages for a range of individual needs, including for people with physical disabilities. Carers take pride in providing the highest standards of care for the elderly, in a friendly… Read more about St George's Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 24 Rooms
  • from £1,649 / week
Symonds House Nursing Home

Symonds House, 44 Symonds Lane, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HY  7.6 miles away

9.1 31 reviews
"The care my Mum receives at Symonds House is lovely. The team go above and beyond to make sure she's comfortable, happy, and well looked…"   Read all 31 reviews

Symonds House is a lovely 55-bedded red brick Grade II listed building. The dual-registered nursing home is set in its own grounds in Linton - a thriving village 10 miles south of the City of Cambridge. The majority of the rooms are single with en-suite… Read more about Symonds House Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 58 Rooms
  • from £1,200 / week
Bailey Lodge
Spring 2026

Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3HY  5.4 miles away

Group/Owner Care UK

Bailey Lodge is Care UK’s newest care home, opening in spring 2026. The experienced team will offer a range of quality care services including residential and specialist dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. The luxury Saffron Walden care… Read more about Bailey Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 70 Rooms
  • from £1,500 / week
Elmhurst Manor
Opening Apr 2026

Windhill, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NF  11.6 miles away

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Elmhurst Manor is a peaceful and spacious new luxury care home in Bishop’s Stortford, scheduled to open in April 2026 offering residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia care. Thoughtfully arranged over two floors, the home has been designed… Read more about Elmhurst Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 62 Rooms
  • from £1,500 / week
Windmill Lodge

Windmill Hill, London Road, Buntingford SG9 9JP  9.0 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 6 Rooms
Hatherley Care Home

Chaters Hill, Saffron Walden CB10 2AB  5.0 miles away

8.1 2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 37 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week