Care Homes for Older People in and around Saffron Walden

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Saffron-Walden

Average starting prices for self-funders in Saffron-Walden Care Homes by care type. Average cost of Residential Care from 21 care homes with fees listed: £1,491 per week (8.5% above Essex average, 13.7% above England average, 13.2% above UK average). Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed: £1,555 per week (11.1% above Essex average, 15.5% above England average, 15.0% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed: £1,745 per week (4.5% above Essex average, 10.6% above England average, 11.4% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed: £1,555 per week (1.6% below Essex average, 2.8% below England average, 2.5% below UK average).

Q: How many older person care homes are there in Saffron-Walden?

There are 5 Older Person Care Homes in Saffron-Walden, including 2 Nursing Homes & 3 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Saffron-Walden?

Respite Care is offered by 5 elderly care homes in Saffron-Walden including Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge, Bailey Lodge & The Grange Care Home.

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Avg. Review Score 9.6
Total 1,813 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,491 per week

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Elm View Care Home

Newland Avenue, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2UW

10.8 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.926 Reviews

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"My mother moved into Elm View, initially for much needed respite care, staff made a great effort to move her in quickly, the family were..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,590 / weekSize 78 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Elm View Care Home in Bishop's Stortford provides residential, dementia, and respite care, offering the latest in luxury care home living. This beautiful home is a place where older people can enjoy life... Read more

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Cambridge Grove Care Home

Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5ED

11.4 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.989 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 89 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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Redbond Lodge

Chequers Lane, Great Dunmow CM6 1EQ

11.6 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.9131 Reviews

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"My mum Doreen has been a resident in Redbourne lodge for nearly three months . At first i was not to sure the care facility was going to..."Read all 131 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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Barchester Melbourn Springs Care Home

Hyacinth Drive, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6FY

10.1 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.991 Reviews

21 1

"My Dad became a resident at Melbourn Springs following successive falls and prolonged stay at Hospital. We viewed a couple of care homes..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

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Melwood Grange

Desborow Lane, Royston SG8 7FR

10.8 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.923 Reviews

15 1

"My uncle John lived at Melwood Grange for 11 months before he passed away. He really liked living there and made lots of friends. He..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 73 rooms

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... Read more

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The Cambridgeshire Care Home

176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JU

11 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.8124 Reviews

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"My mother spent nearly ten years in the Cambridgeshire Care Home up to her death at the beginning of August 2026. During that time, Angie,..."Read all 124 reviews

from £1,795 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner First Care Homes Group

Purpose-built and 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,... Read more

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Barley Manor Care Home

Station Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5LR

9.7 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.839 Reviews

20 1

"The whole Team at Barley Manor went above and beyond from my first phonecall. They worked on their days off and arranged emergency..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 63 rooms

Group/Owner Porthaven Care Homes

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... Read more

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Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge

Four Acres, Saffron Walden CB11 3JE

0.1 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.877 Reviews

19 1

"I can find no fault at all with my time spent in respite care at SWL through all departments and with all staff and facilities. The range..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 80 rooms

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... Read more

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Mountfitchet House

Coltsfield, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8LH

8.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.8102 Reviews

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"I cannot recommend this care home enough. Last year my dad received respite care he had dementia and was dealt with care, compassion,..."Read all 102 reviews

from £2,022 / weekSize 60 rooms

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... Read more

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Hazel End Care Home

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

10 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.889 Reviews

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"Really pleased with home + all staff - nothing is too much trouble for them. My husband (who has dementia) has had some problems settling..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Hazel End is located in the market town of Bishop's Stortford and provides tailored residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents in single rooms with fitted furniture and en suite wet rooms, supporting... Read more

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Bailey Lodge

Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3HY

0.5 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.814 Reviews

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"Everyone on the Team looked after Mum so well while she was there for Respite care. Everyone was so kind, smiley and caring. Thank you. She..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Bailey Lodge is a new, purpose-built care home in Saffron Walden. The experienced team offer a range of quality care services, including residential, respite and specialist dementia care. The luxury... Read more

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Humfrey Lodge

Rochelle Close, Thaxted, Great Dunmow CM6 2PX

6.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.891 Reviews

12 1

"I always find the staff at Humfrey Lodge kind and welcoming. My husband is cared for very well. All his needs are met in an efficient and..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

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... Read more

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Southwell Court

Hinkins Close, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6JL

10.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.852 Reviews

16 1

"We are very happy with the home generally. The staff are always polite, efficient and happy. The residents are all looked after very w..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Southwell Court is a warm, welcoming care home in the village of Melbourn, near Royston on the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire border. The home provides a homely, comfortable environment where residents... Read more

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Margaret House

Church End, Barley, Royston SG8 8JS

8.6 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.8119 Reviews

19 1

"Very happy with all aspects. A regular home from home. Very friendly staff overall. Extremely satisfied...."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 43 rooms

Margaret House Residential and Dementia Care Home is an independent, award-winning, family-run care home, established in 1971. Set within over 2.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds in the peaceful... Read more

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Maycroft Residential Care

73 High Street, Meldreth, Royston SG8 6LB

11.3 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.7101 Reviews

"I came here for a 2 week holiday to see if I would like it and would want to stay. It was my decision. It was hard because I had to give up..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Advinia Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

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Home Close

Cow Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5HB

11.4 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.7135 Reviews

14 1

"From my first telephone enquiry I felt respected and heard. The first time I entered the home, it felt like a 'home'. I felt the warmth and..."Read all 135 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

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,... Read more

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The Grange Care Home

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

2.8 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.745 Reviews

14 2

"Throughout my friend's stay the staff showed care, compassion, respect and professionalism not only towards the resident but also to..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 40 rooms

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... Read more

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Moat House Care Home

Moat Park Retirement Village, Great Easton, Great Dunmow CM6 2DL

9.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.737 Reviews

13 1

"Mum was apprehensive about going into a care home but has been shown nothing but kindness at Moat House. My sisters and I visit quite..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Nestled within the Moat Park Retirement Village in Great Easton near Great Dunmow, Essex, Moat House Care Home has undergone a comprehensive transformation. Alongside its sixty bedrooms, the home features... Read more

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Orchard House Residential Care Home

191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HJ

7.4 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.758 Reviews

13 1

"My mother was admitted to Orchard House Care Home in the summer of 2023. She was beautifully looked after by the dedicated staff there...."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,333 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

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... Read more

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Cleves Place

Millfield Way, Haverhill CB9 0JB

9.6 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.755 Reviews

19 2

"Lovely and clean premises. Friendly staff. Especially would like to mention Jack who was so caring and kind to the residents- he has a..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,899 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The dedicated team at this CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ (March 2023) care home provides the best in residential, dementia and respite care. They also offer compassionate end of life care. Living in a care... Read more

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Highfield Private Care Home

Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4AQ

0.5 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.678 Reviews

19 1

"My wife left hospital with only a few days to live. This was Feb. 26 she has vascular dementure. She lost her speech. Over 1yrs ago. I..."Read all 78 reviews

Size 60 rooms

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... Read more

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Conewood Manor Nursing Home

60 Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5HL

11.1 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.659 Reviews

19 1

"My Uncle is being cared for extremely well.Staff show a lot of compassion and patience towards him which gives me peace of mind as i live a..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,875 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Ltd

Conewood Manor Nursing and residential care home has been under new ownership and management for the last five years and has gained a high reputation in East Hertfordshire and beyond for outstanding care.... Read more

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Broome End

Pines Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8EX

8.9 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.233 Reviews

32 1

"The level of care, compassion and attentiveness shown by every member of the team goes above and beyond expectations. It is felt by..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Curaa Group Ltd

Welcome to Broome End Care Home Broome End Care Home provides high-quality Residential, Dementia and Specialist Care in a friendly and homely environment. Broome End was proudly awarded Care Home... Read more

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Hargrave House

103 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8BY

8.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.150 Reviews

"My mother is a resident on the Hargrave House side and receives excellent care from the exceptionally kind and caring staff. She enjoys the..."Read all 50 reviews

Size 58 rooms

Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Hargrave House is an original listed building dating back to the late 1800s, in the Jacobean style with Gothic touches, set in three acres of grounds, and with a newer purpose-built addition. It is is... Read more

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The Meadows

Brybank Road, Haverhill CB9 7WD

8.5 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

8.514 Reviews

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"Everything is impressive. From the initial call and risk assessment, handled in huge detail by Lucy. To ongoing emails and discussions..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Minster Care Group

The Meadows is a purpose-built (2008) to offer professional care within a stylish accommodation, suitable for a wide range of personal needs and lifestyles. The home is an ideal environment for adults... Read more

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Eastcotts Nursing Home

Calford Green, Kedington, Haverhill CB9 7UN

10.8 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.133 Reviews

"It was very hard putting mum into a nursing home after me and my sisters cared for mum with Alzheimer's for nine years. But mum has..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,375 / weekSize 59 rooms

Group/Owner Raveedha Care Ltd

Eastcotts Nursing Home is well staffed with professionals who are all knowledgeable in looking after elderly clients. All staff are well equipped with knowledge to enhance client's lives and make their... Read more

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Symonds House Nursing Home

Symonds House, 44 Symonds Lane, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HY

5.5 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.134 Reviews

"I would like to thank Symonds House for the 8-day Respite Care I enjoyed recently at the House.. Staying in Honeysuckle Wing was a great..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 58 rooms

Group/Owner Raveedha Care Ltd

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... Read more

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Elmhurst Manor

Windhill, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NF

11.3 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

‘Opening Summer 2026’

from £1,500 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Elmhurst Manor is a peaceful, spacious new luxury care home in Bishop’s Stortford, scheduled to open in Winter 2026, offering residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care. Thoughtfully... Read more

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The Swallows Residential Care Home

Helions Bumpstead Road, Haverhill CB9 7AA

8.9 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

from £1,350 / weekSize 16 rooms

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Hatherley Care Home

Chaters Hill, Saffron Walden CB10 2AB

0.2 miles from centre of Saffron Walden

9.614 Reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 37 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saffron Walden Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Saffron Walden

Average older person care home costs in and around Saffron Walden 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 4 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Saffron Walden.

Type of Care Provided	Saffron Walden	Essex	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,491	£1,374	£1,311	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,555	£1,400	£1,346	£1,352
Nursing Care	£1,745	£1,670	£1,578	£1,566
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,555	£1,580	£1,599	£1,594
All Care Types	£1,491	£1,382	£1,323	£1,330

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 Saffron Walden Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 21 care homes with fees listed.

£1,491 per week

8.5% above Essex average
13.7% above England average
13.2% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed.

£1,555 per week

11.1% above Essex average
15.5% above England average
15.0% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,745 per week

4.5% above Essex average
10.6% above England average
11.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.

£1,555 per week

1.6% below Essex average
2.8% below England average
2.5% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Saffron Walden?

There are 5 Older Person Care Homes in Saffron Walden, including 2 Nursing Homes & 3 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Saffron Walden have the highest Review Score?

Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge, Bailey Lodge & The Grange Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Saffron Walden.

Which older person care homes in Saffron Walden offer Nursing Care?

Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge & Highfield Private Care Home are some of the 2 Nursing Homes in Saffron Walden.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Saffron Walden?

There are 5 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Saffron Walden including Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge, Bailey Lodge & The Grange Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Saffron Walden?

Respite Care is offered by 5 elderly care homes in Saffron Walden including Excelcare Stanley Wilson Lodge, Bailey Lodge & The Grange Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Saffron Walden have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 5 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Saffron Walden have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.