
Aunty has everything she needs for her care on a day to day basis and I cannot thank them enoughSue D(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff were very caring and conscientious.John T(Partner of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always friendly and accommodating.C B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Aunty has everything she needs for her care on a day to day basis and I cannot thank them enoughSue D(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff were very caring and conscientious.John T(Partner of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always friendly and accommodating.C B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Brenalwood is a purpose-built residential home, situated close to the sea and shops and accommodates 36 residents on two floors. An eight-person passenger lift is available for residents on the first floor.
There are 32 single and 2 double rooms. All have en-suite facilities, phone points, nurse call points, and are individually furnished.
There are front and rear accessible gardens with bird aviary and rabbit enclosure and fish pond.
A variety of...
Care Provided by Brenalwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brenalwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brenalwood to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Regal Care Trading Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kana Thiru (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)
Brenalwood Reviews (63)
Brenalwood has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brenalwood has 63 reviews.
Dad was very happy here and even suggested that we come and live here as well. He wasn't here very long but felt very much at home.
It was always a pleasure for us when we visited Dad.
All the staff are doing excellent jobs
Thank you all
Brenalwood is a superb place, the staff are very caring, the management are always available if you need anything. The food is tailored for the residents' individual needs. As visitors we are always welcomed and treated to tea and biscuits. I am very grateful to be able to rely on them caring for mother during a very difficult time for our family.
She is always looking well and cared for.
The staff are welcoming, kind and supportive.
My friend says she wanted to stay here today and not go anywhere else.
We have found Brenalwood to be very welcoming, and we feel that they look after Shirley very well. Food is very good, and we can relax knowing that Shirley receives such good care.
The manager and all the staff are extremely attentive to the all the residents and to all the visitors. I am a regular visitor to this care home and they always greet me and my 9 year old daughter with open arms and are very friendly, kind and nothing is too much trouble. The care home is very clean. The food is absolutely amazing, the roast dinners OMG and the ice cream too :) The garden is beautiful.
I truly cannot fault this care home - it really is such a caring and warming environment and I thoroughly enjoy every visit. My dad receives brilliant care and the staff make a real effort to get to know every resident and their likes and dislikes. It really is lovely to see my dad looked after so well. Thank you so much to the amazing manager and all the amazing staff at Brenalwood - Your work and dedication is very much appreciated so thank you so much :):):):)
We are very pleased with the home now that it has a new manager. The staff are also very good and work as a Team together. they are very kind and caring. The food is excellent. The summer party was very good and Simon enjoyed the music and the sandwiches. We are very happy with the home in the recent months the care home has greatly improved.
Care home is very good. (Well done.)
Food very good.
Garden very good.
I have to seriously get '6' buses to get here even though my mum has passed, just to see her friends.
I visit regularly and I am always received warmly and respectfully - made to feel welcome. My sister seems will-cared for and always looks clean and healthy. She responds well to the carers and genuinely is fond of them. With prompting her memory of parts of our past is good and she is settled here. When she first came into Brenalwood, she was very agitated - this only happens occasionally nowadays.
Staff are lovely caring + kind. I feel very peaceful when I come there.
I am happy to be here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I can ask for what food I want and they will get it for me. I feel safe and comfortable, my room is very nice and clean.
Our mother has been living at Brenalwood Care Home for a year. We are very happy indeed with her care. The staff are friendly and extremely caring. Our moth loves all the activities and is always well presented and comfortable and our family loves the welcoming atmosphere - we can pop in anytime: and it's fantastic to see our mum smiling and happy - especially at the music events! We are very glad we found Brenalwood!
With granny staying here in Brenalwood is all v.good, staff here are very friendly, very nice, Food are all v.good, facilities are v.good. Granny's bedroom is nice and clean. Over all experience is excellent. Thanks.
The care is of a high quality on a 24/7/365 basis. If at any time there has been a problem, the care home has always telephoned me with an update of the problem, care and well-being. Day and or night time it gives me peace of mind.
A very nice care home with patient staff that keep all the residents healthy and happy. I have seen a few care homes, and Brenalwood makes every effort to ensure good stimulation in addition to rest and relaxation.
All the staff are very caring.
There are many activities held each day for the residents & when we visit my father they always offer us refreshments or something to eat if they are serving food or snacks.
We are always keeped informed about any issues if they arise and very happy with the care my father receives at Brenalwood.
We are grateful for the care & hard work all the staff give my father here.
From the very first day all staff have treated mum and her family with the utmost respect and kindness and nothing is too much trouble.
She was put on the end of life care pathway last Feb '24 and we thought we were going to lose her last year but due to the amazing care from the staff, we are lucky enough to still have her.
She is now able to eat solid food and the staff go out of their way to provide foods to tempt her appetite, they are all so patient with her.
I can only visit once a week but the manager keeps me updated and informed of any changes, mums key worker also tells me how she has been in the week.
My family feel blessed that mum was placed in this home
My relative also has good things to say about the staff, telling me how well he is looked after considering his ailments.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. If there is anything she needs I can ask and they will get it for her.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 August 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Regal Care Trading Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Regal Care Trading Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Regal Care Trading Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Brenalwood.
Meet the Team (1)

I am the Care Home Manager at Brenalwood, bringing over 20 years of management experience in both Nursing and Residential homes. As a trained geriatric nurse, I have extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, and chronic illnesses. My deep understanding of CQC regulations and legislation ensures compliance and the highest standards of care. I am a highly professional, dynamic, and detail-oriented leader, known for my easy-going nature and strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and senior managers alike. My leadership extends across multiple sites, where I proactively manage daily operations and address challenges effectively. In 2015, I was honoured with the ‘Carer of the Year’ award by Richmond Council, who described me as “an exemplary home manager whose professionalism and management skills have benefited many residents over the years. He makes a personal commitment to improve the level of care offered wherever possible.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Brenalwood
What types of Care is Brenalwood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brenalwood have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brenalwood?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brenalwood to the centre of Walton on the Naze?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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