Care Homes for Older People in and around Messing

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Browse 30 Messing Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.6
Total 1,655 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,429 per week

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Alderwood Care Home

39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP

7.4 miles from centre of Messing

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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Colne House Care Home

Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2LT

7 miles from centre of Messing

9.9106 Reviews

17 1

"I cannot speak highly enough of everyone at Colne House Care Home. The entire team consistently goes above and beyond to provide..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,450 / week38 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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Boars Tye House

20 Boars Tye Road, Silver End, Witham CM8 3QA

5.5 miles from centre of Messing

9.981 Reviews

14 1

"Our family couldn't be happier with the care our mum has received at Boars Tye. From the very beginning, the staff have been outstanding...."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,400 / week27 rooms

Boars Tye House is a welcoming residential care home set in a peaceful rural location, offering a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for older adults. The home provides person-centred care tailored... Read more

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Park View

Kings Chase, Witham CM8 1AX

5.6 miles from centre of Messing

9.8158 Reviews

30 2

"I visit my friend every week and am very pleased with the care she receives and the way she is looked after. She goes on lots of trips and..."Read all 158 reviews

from £1,550 / week87 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Park View is situated in Witham and many of the rooms overlook the parklands. Yet, Parkview’s unique location is such that the heart of the town is a short walk away, giving both peaceful location and... Read more

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St Dominics Residential Home

London Road, Kelvedon, Colchester CO5 9AP

2.4 miles from centre of Messing

9.857 Reviews

"I cannot speak highly enough of St Dominics and the incredible team who cared for my Nan. From the very beginning, they treated her with..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,450 / week60 rooms

St Dominics is nestled in the tranquil village of Kelvedon is set in landscaped gardens overlooking mature trees. The home is easily accessible from the A12 road link and is close to the mainline train... Read more

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St George's Nursing Home Witham

18-20 Avenue Road, Witham CM8 2DT

5.2 miles from centre of Messing

9.854 Reviews

"Dad came to St George's for end-of-life care from hospital. We found the staff to be informative on entry and were shown around the homes..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,400 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Outlook Care

St George's Witham Nursing Home is situated in Witham and is ideally located for the nearby railway station and bus services. Care is provided for those looking for nursing care, residential care and... Read more

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Peverel Green Care Home

Wickham Bishops Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3 2JL

7.2 miles from centre of Messing

9.729 Reviews

35 3

"PG is a wonderful nursing home with loving caring professional staff. From the moment you walk in, it's welcoming warm friendly staff make..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,800 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Nestled in the picturesque area of Essex, Peverel Green Care Home is a brand-new purpose-built home that accommodates up to 60 residents in spacious private bedrooms, all equipped with en-suite wet room... Read more

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Stanway Green Lodge

Stanway Green, Colchester CO3 0RA

4.8 miles from centre of Messing

9.773 Reviews

12 1

"My dad has been a resident since mid January after his wife of 40 years passed away. My dad was grieving and not used to being alone, the..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,250 / week30 rooms

This long-established, family-run care home features 30 en-suite rooms and has been committed to providing dementia and residential care for three decades, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere for its... Read more

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Firstlings

7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4NB

7.3 miles from centre of Messing

9.776 Reviews

"We are delighted with the care and support Dad gets at Firstlings. We find all the staff caring and they treat Dad with kindness and..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,400 / week32 rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Firstlings has been established since 1986 and has an excellent reputation within the area. Firstlings is located in Maldon and is very near to lots of local amenities. The home welcomes elderly people... Read more

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Brook House

47 Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2PW

6.5 miles from centre of Messing

9.716 Reviews

"Mum was a resident for just over a year at Brook House and the care provided from arrival to her death was exceptional. She had always..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,400 / week36 rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Located in a residential area of the village of White Colne, Colchester, Brook House provides residential care for the elderly and those living with dementia. There are 35 rooms in the home all with... Read more

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Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7NL

6.1 miles from centre of Messing

9.664 Reviews

13 1

"I could not recomend this carehome highly enough.My father has been a resident for over a year.The staff are delightful and do an amazing..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,400 / week26 rooms

Group/Owner Heritage Manor Ltd

Abberton Manor is an established, well-respected nursing home, located in a listed Queen Anne Manor house, set in acres of formal lawns and woodland, enjoying unspoiled views over the Roman River Valley.... Read more

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New Copford Place Residential Care Home

London Road, Copford, Colchester CO6 1YR

3.9 miles from centre of Messing

9.654 Reviews

13 1

"My father in law had been a resident of New Copford Place Care Home for the last 2 years and I can not praise them enough. Other care homes..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,520 / week27 rooms

Group/Owner Friends of the Elderly

New Copford Place care home specialises in residential care. Rooms are light and airy with TV and telephone points. A number of rooms have en suite facilities and some with separate bathroom facilities... Read more

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Valentine House

Broadway, Silver End, Witham CM8 3RF

5.7 miles from centre of Messing

9.675 Reviews

15 2

"Mum resides at Valentine House where the staff are all lovely.Professional and caring.Dad also resided at Valentine House up until recently..."Read all 75 reviews

50 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Valentine House is a care home for older people in Silver End, a small village in Essex, close to Braintree and Witham. Black Swan provides short-term, respite care and longer term support to up to 50... Read more

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Loganberry Lodge

79/81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PG

5.2 miles from centre of Messing

9.6148 Reviews

21 1

"Since being brought to Loganberry Sue has recieved excellent treatment from staff with nothing seeming to be too much trouble. As a..."Read all 148 reviews

from £1,550 / week143 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Situated on the outskirts of Colchester in Stanway, Loganberry Lodge has excellent transport links to both the town and nearby amenities. The Home surrounds a beautiful courtyard and many rooms lead... Read more

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Foxburrow Grange Care Home

Ypres Road, Colchester CO2 7NL

6.9 miles from centre of Messing

9.660 Reviews

12 1

"My sister in law moved to Foxburrow Grange in October 2025. It was an incredibly difficult time for her coming from a care home that did..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,400 / week69 rooms

Group/Owner Outlook Care

Staff at Foxburrow Grange believe life is for living and are dedicated to enabling residents enjoy it to the full in an environment where independence and involvement are encouraged and where residents... Read more

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Brewster House

Oak Road, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4AX

6.9 miles from centre of Messing

9.671 Reviews

17 1

"My brother has been in Brewster House for almost six month now and is settled and very happy and content. Alan the manager is so caring and..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,350 / week74 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Brewster House is situated in the Heybridge Basin with good transport links to nearby Maldon, Chelmsford and Witham. The accommodation provided is over two floors and the rooms are all single with... Read more

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Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court

Stisted Hall, Kings Lane, Stisted, Braintree CM77 8AG

7.4 miles from centre of Messing

9.573 Reviews

13 1

"My mum has been in Prince Edward Duke of kent court for 6 years and the care she has received is excellent. Mum is very happy there and..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,388 / week50 rooms

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

Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court sits in the beautiful countryside of Essex, in a Grade II listed property with stunning period features dating back to 1825. The Home provides residential care and residential... Read more

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The Oaks Care Home

15/25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Colchester CO3 3PR

6.8 miles from centre of Messing

9.468 Reviews

25 1

"Im personally very pleased with the attebtion and care that my daugher T receives It goes beyound just looking after her All her welfare..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,500 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Aurem Care

The Oaks Care Home offers a homely and inclusive environment designed to provide exceptional care and comfort for its residents. Nestled in the peaceful suburb of Colchester and overlooking the Hilly... Read more

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Elmcroft Care Home

Brickhouse Road, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon CM9 8JX

4 miles from centre of Messing

9.447 Reviews

23 1

"We have always been very pleased with the home in general. Staff have always been welcoming and friendly. We have always been very happy..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,400 / week54 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

Elmcroft Care Home, is modern purpose-built single storey home situated in a rural tranquil location near the village of Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, Essex. The home is registered to provide both residential... Read more

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Wickham Care Home

Wickham Bishops Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3 2JL

7.2 miles from centre of Messing

9.486 Reviews

12 1

"Now this is a place that truly cares! The staff are so kind and cannot do enough for mum. She moved in last year and considering she came..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,350 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Willowmead Care Home, is a wonderful home based in Chelmsford. It has the capacity to care for even complex needs and have many ranges of residents, some of whom are living with dementia or Alzheimer's.... Read more

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Crouched Friars

103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3HA

6.9 miles from centre of Messing

9.757 Reviews

"During her stay at Crouched Friars my Aunt was exceptionally well care for by the kind and dedicated staff. she was very happy there and..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,350 / week56 rooms

Ideally located in the heart of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, Crouched Friars is just a one minute stroll from the town centre shops and amenities. The sympathetically restored part Grade... Read more

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Springfields Nursing Home

Rectory Road, Copford Green, Colchester CO6 1DH

2.9 miles from centre of Messing

9.635 Reviews

"The care my mother received was wonderful. The nurses were kind, patient and i am deeply grateful for the dignity and comfort they gave..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,390 / week37 rooms

Group/Owner Springfields Ltd

Springfields Nursing Home is a country estate, set in approximately 6 acres with 36 single en-suite ground floor bedrooms, in a purpose-built complex. Springfields Nursing Home has established a... Read more

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Little Oaks

Braxted Road, Little Braxted, Witham CM8 3JY

4.8 miles from centre of Messing

9.512 Reviews

13 1

"I have found the Little Oaks staff and accommodation to be very good The care that they provide for the people is carried out with respect..."Read all 12 reviews

from £1,400 / week14 rooms

At Little Oaks, care workers don’t think of the home as a ‘care home’ but as ‘your home’. Your home with help at hand, enabling you to maintain the lifestyle you used to have which may have become difficult... Read more

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Boucherne

30 Holloway Road, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4SQ

7.1 miles from centre of Messing

9.427 Reviews

"I live on my own and following an injury I had to go into respite care with some dread misgivings. Following a recommendation from a nurse..."Read all 27 reviews

from £950 / week24 rooms

Boucherne is a historic property situated in the scenic surroundings of Maldon. The home has been lovingly renovated over the years in order to offer a homely residential care service to older people... Read more

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Totham Lodge

Broad Street, Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon CM9 8NU

5.9 miles from centre of Messing

8.46 Reviews

"My mum has been in Totham Lodge since December 2024. She was at death's door, refusing to eat and drink. But with compassion, perseverance..."Read all 6 reviews

from £1,130 / week28 rooms

Totham Lodge is a detached residence located in beautiful grounds, which welcomes both long and short-term care needs and employs a team committed to quality support. The home has a choice of Single... Read more