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Croft House Care Home

Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1HR
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Staff are very helpful and friendly. I feel confident knowing Mum is being cared for.Kathy R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Croft House Care Home, Great Dunmow
From day one when our family friend was admitted I felt reassuredPauline P(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Croft House Care Home, Great Dunmow
Very friendly and helpful staff, have made Dad's stay here very comfortable.D L(Son of Resident/Service User)
Croft House Care Home, Great Dunmow

Croft House offers nursing, residential and short stay care. They’re here when you and your loved ones need them most. For planned respite or last- minute trips. A safe space to recover after an operation. To experience what their home’s like before moving long- term. To just relax. Whatever the reason, their doors are open.

Croft House is an elegant and spacious home situated within a leafy suburb close to Stansted...  

Care Provided by Croft House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,250From £1,375
Nursing CareFrom £1,485From £1,635

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.

Contact Croft House Care Home 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Melanie Kemsley (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • The home is two minutes from the A120, just off Great Dunmow High Street. The nearest train station is nine miles away at Braintree, connecting you with London Liverpool Street.

Parking

  • On-site parking available.

Croft House Care Home Reviews (72)

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9.6

Croft House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.589) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Croft House Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from Andrea H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is very happy in Croft House. She likes the food and the entertainment. Her medical needs are carefully monitored and the staff are kind and caring.

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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find that nothing is too much trouble and enquiries are replied to satisfactorily. If there have been any problems, I have been contacted by phone and informed if it is urgent or not. The staff are particularly friendly and helpful at any time. Nothing unsatisfactory to relate to in my opinion.

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Review from Jenny W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carers are always so good when looking after my dad, they engage him in conversation and ensure that he has everything he needs. They were also very understanding when he became frustrated at times because of his restrictions. The management team have all been so helpful with the transition.

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Review from C S (Niece of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Incredibly friendly, professional and courteous staff who treat residents with great kindness and respect. Visitors always welcomed warmly too.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident 6 years. We have seen a number of managers come and go, some good, some definitely not. We are extremely hopeful with the new manager. The whole place has a different feel of friendliness and the staff seem so much happier which all reflects on the residents.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is generally happy in Croft House.
The staff stop and chat for a short while which I feel is important although I now they must complete their daily tasks.

Some staff are particularly kind and caring and during my mother's recent illness the nursing staff were excellent.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Croft House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from J M (Resident / Service User) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Considering how bad I felt when I came to Croft House and I feel now, it has shown me that with the right care, what a place like this can do for oneself.
The staff are a great help and most of them very cheerful.
I like the position of Croft House because it enables one to walk easily to the shops and back.

The only thing about Croft House is the lack of parking but that is a problem everywhere nowadays.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Croft House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Michelle P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad arrived at Croft House in February 2017. As soon as we arrived, my dad was made very welcome. Despite my dad's communication difficulties, as he does not speak English or understand English, efforts were made by all the staff to ensure his needs were met. Some staff would often "pop" in just to say hello to him with a wave and a smile.

I was always made to feel welcome, whatever time I visited and for whatever length of the visit. Thank you, Croft House for making the last weeks of his life the best that he could have asked for.

Reply from Simone Berkeley, Customer Service Advisor at Croft House Care Home

Condolences, thank you for taking the time to write a review for our home. I am delighted to hear the services provided and support the staff gave during your fathers stay, we appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Marina B (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is always a pleasure to visit my friend in Croft House Care Home. The staff are so nice and friendly and I always get a warm welcome from the receptionist who is always so cheerful and smiling. My friend says it's like being in a hotel and couldn't wish for more.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Croft House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. I am so pleased that both you and your friend are impressed with the home and their staff. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Brian S (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The fact of the matter is Mum will never be happy here. This is not a reflection on this care home as I have indicated below, It simply means that she is not the type of person who would settle in any care home.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Croft House Care Home

I am so sorry to hear that your Mother is not settling very easily into Croft House, however, I am pleased that you would recommend this home to others. If you have any feedback to discuss that might help your Mother settle in, then please email feedback@bupa.com or call 0113 381 6293 so that we can discuss this feedback further. Thank you for your feedback. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from F R (Resident / Service User) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good but food could be a lot better. 2-week menu cycle is not good but this has been mentioned and hopefully this will improve.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Croft House Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from R A (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother arrived at Croft House just before Christmas 2014 needing temporary care. Within a month she has decided to stay on full time having previously wanted to remain in her own home. What she liked was the compact home from home nature of the place. The staff are friendly and professional and the facilities meet her needs. With a range of health issues she has the care and medical facilities to hand while never feeling like she is living in an institution.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Croft House Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 February 2026
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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: 09 August 2026

Croft House warmly welcome those with a range of nursing and residential care needs.

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  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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Mel Kemsley
Mel KemsleyJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2022

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We put our residents at the centre of everything we do and we're passionate about providing the best person-centred care with safety and the welfare of our residents being our top priority.

We have a superb team here and I’m confident that together, we can really make a difference to our resident’s lives and provide them with all the care and comfort in a home away from home environment.

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