
he has been very happy and well looked after. I have always found the staff pleasantLyn C(Sister of Resident/Service User)



he has been very happy and well looked after. I have always found the staff pleasantLyn C(Sister of Resident/Service User)



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 the exception of one premium double room, this would be lovely for a married couple; for sharing with a friend or if you wish just the luxury of having a magnificent room all to yourself.
Brewster House has an adjoining Day Centre - for further details please contact the Home Manager.
Care Provided by Brewster House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 74 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brewster House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brewster House 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alin Cuciureanu(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (74)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Brewster House Reviews (71)
Brewster House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.546) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brewster House has 71 reviews.
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 is always available and ready to listen, its obvious he cares very much and I know his team speak highly if him. His team are amazing and always are willing to help whenever we ask. i can relax and know my brother is being taken care of and truly likes all of his carers and its always a nice atmosphere. with a welcoming smile
Thank you again for your support and trust!
I can't express how wonderful the staff are to Mum and would recommend Brewster House 100%.
Thank you again for your trust and support!
Having gone through some devastating changes, Mum was really struggling to live independtly so residential care was the wisest choice. From first contact the staff & management have listened to us, acted quickly to address any concerns & provided Mum with all she needs & more. She is always busy with activities & is enjoying the food. She is slowly settling in & seems happier.
It is wonderful to hear that she is settling in, enjoying the activities and food, and feeling happier.
Thank you for your kind words!
My husband has been in Brewster House since August 2025. The staff are excellent and the cleaning staff. Everyone there are caring and always cheerful. I am very pleased with the way my husband is cared for.
We are truly grateful for your feedback and are delighted to hear that you are pleased with the care your husband has been receiving. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that their efforts are making a positive difference.
He finds the food on the whole ok, although he wishes for different choices for the evening tea to be available.
His room is kept clean and tidy with his laundry frequently collected and returned in a timely manner.
I really do think that all the staff led by the Management team try their very best to set a high standard.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear your father is settling in and that our team has been able to support him.
The areas of treated with dignity & safety/security have in the past been very poor, but again this has improved & given a further period this review could improve further.
Time taken to answer residents bell still needs improvement
Greatest asset here are management & staff who without their conduct/performance would impact my opinion.
It is very encouraging to hear that the overall atmosphere and experience have improved and that you have seen positive changes in areas such as dignity, safety, and security for residents. The team is working hard to create a supportive, respectful environment, so it means a great deal to know...
I would like to say that the home is lovely and all the staff are fantastic and I could not wish for my dad to be in a better place.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience. It means a great deal to our whole team to hear that you feel the home is a lovely place and that the staff have made such a positive impression.
Outstanding care for my mum, lunch a joy for her she gets to choose from two meals daily! And she is called 'Mum' so lovely!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to us that your mum feels cared for and comfortable in Brewster House. Your feedback truly means a lot to our team, and we're grateful to be part of her care.
Each time I visit my friend I am more impressed
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that each visit leaves a positive impression . Your comments mean a great deal to our team and encourage us to improve and keep providing the best possible care.
The home and staff are excellent. The home is well laid out, spacious, clean and comfortable. All staff are friendly, kind and professional.
I really look forward to my visits to the home to see my mum as there is always so much going on and it's great to get to meet and know the other residents and their families along with her new friends. We are very pleased indeed with her care.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and positive review. We are delighted to hear how happy your mum is at Brewster House and that she now feels so settled and at home with us. It's also lovely to hear that you enjoy your visits and feel part of the Brewster House community. Building strong relationships with residents and their families is very important to us.
He is safe well looked after and comfortable
The staff have been friendly, considerate and attentive.
Thank you for your feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Thank you to everyone at Brewster House for the wonderful care given to my mum, the staff are so kind, compassionate & treated her with dignity, which gave our family great peace of mind. We were truly thankful for all you did & hope to use you again if the need arises.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback and overall review of our home. At Brewster House, we take great pride in providing person-centred, dignified care to all of our residents, as well as offering meaningful support to their relatives and loved ones. It was truly a privilege to care for your mum.
My mum was admitted for an interim stay. She has dementia and seizures. The rooms are well laid out. The staff are excellent, caring and my mum was well looked after. Food choices very good. An excellent facility.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that you found our facilities suitable and enjoyed the catering experience. Our team takes great pride in delivering a high standard of care, and your feedback is a testament to their continued hard work and dedication.
I was afraid that my independent friend, having lived alone for most of his adult life, would be unhappy in a care home; but very quickly, he settled down, saying 'The staff here are so lovely. They really look after me and are so kind.' He once said 'I am going to buy an electric scooter. I'd like to see where I used to live once more, and stroke my cat, and then come back here.' What a recommendation! I am impressed by his neat little room, the alarm, the en-suite and the lightness. I am, as a visitor, always greeted and treated by all the staff and given time and patient consideration by the manager.
Since moving to Brewster House mum has been cared for well. My first impressions were of a clean comfortable home, where the staff appear happy, helpful and caring, six weeks later my first impressions have been reinforced. I can't comment on value for money as to date social services have been paying.
My parent came to Brewster House at the end of last year from the hospital, so we had no idea what to expect. We have been pleasantly surprised on all fronts from the level of care and attention, the kindness and caring from all staff, cleanliness (including no smells!), the standard of the food and the constant stream of activities the Home organises. My parent has even been taken out to the cinema! The staff are very proactive and attentive. Thank you so much to all the staff.
Brewster House has created a caring, diligent and calm home environment for those staying there, sprinkled with a bit of fun, crazy and entertaining activities for those who want it. Everyone has a smile for you and there's not really anything else we could ask for.
Mum stayed for a week but has decided not to stay. This is in no way a reflection on Brewster House and the acre given by its staff but Mum hasn't had the social interaction that is important to her. Some of your residents with dementia have come into her room uninvited and have tried to take her food and drink when she was in communal areas. They are so noisy that she hides herself in her room.
I come in and do some entertainment for the residents and they always make me very welcome.
Dad has been at Brewster House since November 22, and the care he’s received has been marvellous. The staff are extremely helpful, and the management is great - keep up the good work and thank you. He has one-to-one care day and night and feels very safe and secure. Once again, thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 February 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (27) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2026
Residents, families, friends and staff at Brewster House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of music and dancing during a lively Country & Western-themed...
- 18 May 2026
Residents at Brewster House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, enjoyed a fun-filled and creative culinary experience after Hospitality Manager Chris Williams spent the day leading a hands-on...
- 15 May 2026
Residents, families, and staff at Brewster House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, came together on 8 May 2026 to celebrate VE Day with a heartwarming afternoon of...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Brewster House.
Meet the Team (4)

I started my career in care in 2014 as a Care Assistant at Loganberry Lodge. Over the years, I’ve progressed into leadership roles, gaining valuable experience that has led to my current position as Manager.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, I bring strong skills in leadership, planning, and team coordination. My professional development includes training in dementia care, medicines optimisation, and evidence-based practice, which have strengthened my ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
I’ve completed advanced qualifications in health and social care leadership, focusing on safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. A Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Adult Social Care further reinforced my practical understanding of delivering care in line with national standards.
I believe in honesty, fairness, and mutual support. My focus is on fostering a safe, respectful environment for both residents and staff, ensuring care is always compassionate and tailored to individual needs.

My name is Leoni, and I have been part of the Runwood Homes family since summer 2020. Initially starting as a carer, I transitioned into the Lifestyle Coordinator role in summer 2023—a role that truly feels like my calling.
Before joining Brewster House, I worked in a bakery and wasn’t quite sure what my next steps would be. However, within just one week of working here, I realised I had found where I was meant to be.
As many residents and families know, I have a deep love for animals, especially dogs. My dog, Cash Tennessee, often visits the home and brings so much joy to everyone.
I cherish coming to work each day, engaging in conversations, having fun, and helping residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. It’s a privilege to be part of their lives, to plan trips and outings, and to make their wishes a reality whenever possible.
Being a Lifestyle Coordinator is more than just a job for me—it’s about building meaningful connections and making a positive impact on everyone at Brewster House.

I'm Paula. I am excited to have recently joined Brewster House as Unit Manager, working closely with Jenna, the Home Manager. My journey with Runwood Homes began approximately 15 years ago when I started as a Care Assistant. Over the years, I progressed to Senior Care Assistant and, for the past two years, have held the dual role of Unit Manager and Home Administrator.
I am passionate about building meaningful connections with our residents, their families, and friends. Ensuring that everyone in our care receives the highest standard of support and compassion is at the heart of everything I do.

Hi, I’m Andy, and I’m the Chef here at Brewster House.
My journey into the kitchen started somewhat by accident. When I was 17, my mum worked as a night senior in the care sector, which led me to take a kitchen porter job. From there, I worked my way up through the ranks, eventually becoming a chef.
I’ve now been at Brewster House for almost 3 years, and I’m proud to be part of a fantastic kitchen team. Together, we’re dedicated to creating delicious meals and providing excellent care for our wonderful residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brewster House
What types of Care is Brewster House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brewster House have?
There are 74 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brewster House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brewster House to the centre of Maldon?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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