Boucherne

30 Holloway Road, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4SQ
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9.4 27 Reviews
  • Boucherne, Maldon
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 with care needs but at the same time preserving the much loved character of the building. A conscious effort is made to maintain the atmosphere of a warm and comfortable home.

Equipped and updated to facilitate the most up to date forms of care, the accommodation includes assisted bathrooms and wheelchair accessible showers, with open plan living areas and en-suite bedrooms.

Boucherne has lovely Gardens which are particularly popular with residents during the warmer weather. Residents can enjoy the outdoors by relaxing in a shaded outdoor space taking in the beautiful colours of the garden. Carers are always on hand throughout the day and night to help with any issues.
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Care Provided by Boucherne

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £950 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1350

Fees subject to assessment and room type. Please contact Boucherne for the current fees.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Boucherne for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Boucherne Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Gayle Guinea (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2004
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome by appointment. Please call 01629 855429 or 07947 157173

Parking

  • On site parking

Boucherne Reviews (27)

9.4

Boucherne has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.426) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Boucherne has 27 reviews.

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Review from P W (Grandson of Resident) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm not one to leave reviews, but this was a must! The care my grandad received at Boucherne was nothing short of superb. The attention to detail and care the residents get is first class. I could not say a bad word about Boucherne, from the management to staff, cleaners; everyone is so welcoming. For
all the care my grandad received, I will be forever grateful.
Reply from Ann Barlow, Manager at BoucherneThank you. It was a privilege to care for your lovely grandfather.
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Review from P R (Resident) published on 11 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lived in a retirement flat in the same area, came here from the hospital - from then until now; very happy. Care and company very friendly and sure this will continue. I am not very active by choice.
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Review from Paul R (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunt loves it at the Boucherne; we are so lucky she is here and not somewhere else. The Boucherne is homely, the staff are friendly, welcoming and create a warm atmosphere. As others have said, nothing is ever too much trouble - the care she receives is first rate. There are many activities/trips
to get involved in, whilst my Aunt is able to keep her independence. It doesn't feel at all like a care home, just a home - which is a good thing.


Finally, I will say, if I ever need to go into a care home in later life, if it's half as good as the Boucherne, I'd be more than happy.

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Review from Margaret (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident at Boucherne for a year. The care was excellent, the staff caring and attentive, nothing was too much trouble for them.
Visiting was anytime, for as long as you liked, visitors welcomed and offered drinks or you are welcome to go down and make your own whenever.
The food was
all cooked fresh on the premises, homemade soups and cakes, and always a roast Sunday lunch.
I could not recommend this home enough, it is more a home than an institution, the residents are not sitting in a circle all day long looking at a TV.
Outings and meals out are arranged, there are lots of things arranged in the home during the week.
A loving, caring home.
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Review from Kate J (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our father spent 3 years at Boucherne during which time he was extremely well looked after by the incredibly kind, caring and professional staff who always had time for him and his individual needs. He was encouraged to continue with outside interests as long as he was able. The end of life care he
received was wonderful and as a family we were always involved.
Reply from Ann Barlow, Manager at BoucherneIt was a privilege to know your father. He was a gentleman. I miss him. I miss our chats.
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Review from Allen W (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother entered this care home mid April 2016 and was very much against being put here, in a quite aggressive way. Our family were very concerned as she is 96 years old and we had spent a considerable amount of time finding the right place for her as there are no other alternatives because of family
situations. She is now a very very happy person, she loves it there. Everyone is so kind and helpful, the staff are brilliant, the food great, lots of activities and mum has the run of the garden, which she loves, it is home.
Reply from Ann Barlow, Manager at BoucherneIt is a pleasure to see how well your mum has settled here at Boucherne and how much she is enjoying life.
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Review from Richard B (Son of Resident) published on 21 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing, always cheerful, and make no fuss over doing anything. The owner spends most of his time ensuring standards are maintained. There are activities organised every week and regular outings. All food is cooked at home and mum eats in her room by choice, which they make no fuss over.
I live close and visit at all hours, it's always friendly and hospitable, can't fault it.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.426)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.426) out of 10 for Boucherne is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.651 for Boucherne is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 126 Ratings = 4.651
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Boucherne is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Apr 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 29 May 2026

Single Occupancy Room

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Vaishali

Vaishali Pala

Job Title: Director Joined: 2022

I have been a part of Boucherne since 2022. I work with a very professional team of carers who genuinely care for our residents. I very much enjoy the compassionate, warm and homely atmosphere at Boucherne, where all our staff and residents are more like family.

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