Dudbrook House is a warm and welcoming residential care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people. Supported by a highly experienced and compassionate team, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
As part of a family-run care home group that has proudly served the Brentwood and Essex community since 1991, Dudbrook House places great importance on treating residents as individuals, recognising their...
Dudbrook House is a warm and welcoming residential care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people. Supported by a highly experienced and compassionate team, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
As part of a family-run care home group that has proudly served the Brentwood and Essex community since 1991, Dudbrook House places great importance on treating residents as individuals, recognising their unique life experiences, preferences, and aspirations.
Set within beautifully maintained gardens and surrounded by the picturesque Essex countryside, Dudbrook House offers a peaceful and comfortable environment where residents can feel safe, valued, and at home. The home provides a strong sense of community, combining quality care with meaningful relationships and engaging daily experiences.
The dedicated team strives to create a supportive and enriching atmosphere where residents are encouraged to remain active, maintain their independence, and enjoy a fulfilling quality of life. Through compassionate care, companionship, and a genuine commitment to each individual's needs, Dudbrook House provides a place where residents are respected, supported, and treated like family.
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Dudbrook House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.297) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dudbrook House has 40 reviews.
What can I say about this marvellous care home? My friend was in another care home before she came to Dudbrook Hall Care Home and was very unhappy. Since living in Dudbrook Hall she has really changed for the better, she looks healthy, is well fed, looks clean and tidy and she really enjoys all the...
When I visit my friend I am always offered a cup of coffee and a biscuit and there is always something going on, I really do appreciate Dudbrook Hall and its staff, thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we will be sharing this with all the staff team and it will assist with people when they are looking for a place for their loved ones. We are very proud of the staff team for what they achieve on a daily basis for the residents and so glad that is what is witnessed by you when you visit. Kindest regards.
Her room and the other...
Her room and the other rooms, including the kitchen, are kept clean each day.
Thank you so taking the time to complete a review on Dudbrook Hall. So glad you are happy with our services and thank you for the very lovely comments, we will be sharing them with all the staff.
thanks again
Dudbrook Hall has been the best decision, as a family, we have made for my nana's care. My nana is really living her best life at the grand age of 96. Her health and wellbeing have skyrocketed since she has been there. (She has even put on weight). I have not seen her this happy and content in a...
It's been amazing seeing all the videos and photos of my nana on Facebook as I'm not well enough to visit yet but I'm so happy that I still get to share her experience.
Thank you again.
Dudbrook Hall is the most amazing home from home. The staff were absolutely wonderful, and nothing was too much trouble. My dad was cared for extremely well throughout his 4 years there. I would highly recommend Dudbrook Hall.
Dudbrook Hall is the most amazing home from home. The staff were absolutely wonderful, and nothing was too much trouble. My dad was cared for extremely well throughout his 4 years there. I would highly recommend Dudbrook Hall.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review on Dudbrook, and thank you for the lovely comments; it means so much to us and all the team, thank you again.
It is such a relief to know that my mum is happy and well cared for. The staff go that extra mile!
It is such a relief to know that my mum is happy and well cared for. The staff go that extra mile!
Thank you.
Caring, efficient, consistent. It would be difficult to find a better facility for the elderly.
Caring, efficient, consistent. It would be difficult to find a better facility for the elderly.
Thank you so much for your response I will share it with the Staff Team.
A very big thank you from myself and his family.
A very big thank you from myself and his family.
Thank you so much for your lovely reply. The staff team will be so delighted with your comments. Thank you for entrusting your loved ones with us at Dudbrook Hall, and we are proud that our colleagues have made your decision for the care for your Husband exceeded your expectations. Thanks again.
A very caring environment. Staff are pleasant and helpful, and residents are very well looked after.
A very caring environment. Staff are pleasant and helpful, and residents are very well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey and your comments - it will be shared with our staff team also.
Mum was living alone and her physical and mental health was deteriorating. She had been diagnosed as having dementia but refused help and was eventually taken to hospital following a breakdown. Since being cared for in Dudbrook Hall her physical health has improved considerably. Although her mental...
Mum was living alone and her physical and mental health was deteriorating. She had been diagnosed as having dementia but refused help and was eventually taken to hospital following a breakdown. Since being cared for in Dudbrook Hall her physical health has improved considerably. Although her mental capacity has deteriorated she is happy and content and her children no longer have to worry about her welfare.
Thank you so much for your review of Dudbrook Hall. Hope you don't mind but I am going to share this with the staff as it's so lovely for them to feel they are making a difference. Thank you again.
Dad only spent a few months at Dudbrook Hall but was warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. Covid made things far from normal but the home made every effort to maintain our family visits. Whenever we saw dad he was always well turned out and in good spirits.
Dad only spent a few months at Dudbrook Hall but was warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. Covid made things far from normal but the home made every effort to maintain our family visits. Whenever we saw dad he was always well turned out and in good spirits.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Hope you and your family are keeping safe and well.
Mum is very happy living in Dudbrook Hall and calls it "home". The staff and management have managed to create an environment for the residents which makes the home warm and welcoming - it's almost like being in a large family home! The staff are friendly, caring, attentive and professional, always...
Mum is very happy living in Dudbrook Hall and calls it "home". The staff and management have managed to create an environment for the residents which makes the home warm and welcoming - it's almost like being in a large family home! The staff are friendly, caring, attentive and professional, always having time for the residents. A full programme of activities for the residents keeps them busy, entertained and stimulated. Overall, excellent home.
Thank you so much for this lovely review of Dudbrook Hall. I will make sure we share this with the staff members and thanks again for your time in completing this review of us.
It was a happy chance that saw my elderly friends becoming residents at Dudbrook Hall. We had been looking for a care home for them but the pandemic stopped our search. Then - after a fall - one of the ladies was placed in Dudbrook Hall to recuperate. The welcome and care she received was so lovely...
Being able to see on the Facebook page the pictures of the many activities provided for the residents was particularly comforting when visits were not allowed. Contact with staff has always been easy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services. Thank you.
I have found Dudbrook Hall so welcoming to my mother. She always looks well cared for and is included in every activity - albeit as an observer which she always chooses to be. I'm so happy we have now found the right home for her.
I have found Dudbrook Hall so welcoming to my mother. She always looks well cared for and is included in every activity - albeit as an observer which she always chooses to be. I'm so happy we have now found the right home for her.
So glad you're happy with our services, thank you for taking the time to review us. Thank you.
I found it to be such friendly and happy staff, end of life was treated with such dignity.
I found it to be such friendly and happy staff, end of life was treated with such dignity.
Thank you.
My mother-in-law was in an extremely poor place mentally and prone to falling. She had carers at home three times a day, but wasn't eating properly, and distressed at being isolated due to the virus which just made her dementia worse. When we contacted Dudbrook Hall with a view to placing her there...
My mother-in-law was in an extremely poor place mentally and prone to falling. She had carers at home three times a day, but wasn't eating properly, and distressed at being isolated due to the virus which just made her dementia worse. When we contacted Dudbrook Hall with a view to placing her there we were happy to discover they were Covid free, and would take her with minimum isolation as this was her biggest problem. The Manager of the home was able to visit almost immediately, do an appraisal and a Covid test, and take her within a few days. It took a few weeks for her to settle down, but there are so many activities and people around that she quickly got used to the routine. She's eating better and has built a good rapport with the staff and other residents. It helps enormously to see all the lovely photos and videos on social media, so even if all the family can't visit, we can see what she's been doing - sometimes exercise, or manicures, dancing, birthday celebrations, or gardening.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review on Dudbrook Hall.
My mum was very well cared for in Dudbrook Hall for 3 years and my uncle joined her for a short while. With my hand on my heart, I can honestly say I was so glad I chose Dudbrook Hall. It may not be all singing and dancing accommodation wise (there are plans to rebuild) but the care is superb and...
My mum was very well cared for in Dudbrook Hall for 3 years and my uncle joined her for a short while. With my hand on my heart, I can honestly say I was so glad I chose Dudbrook Hall. It may not be all singing and dancing accommodation wise (there are plans to rebuild) but the care is superb and the entertainment programme is all singing and dancing and much more. A majority of the staff have been there for a long time and that says it all. I also like that it is run by a very caring family under the umbrella of St Michaels Homes. Any concerns are addressed. Caring is a very hard job and it's not always possible to please all the people all the time but I feel they listen. I have no hesitation in recommending Dudbrook Hall.
Thank you for all your kind words. Also thank you for your time in completing a review of our services. Thanks, Sean.
It was such a relief...
I have nothing but praise for all of the staff at Dudbrook Hall. The home is spotless, all the residents are clean and well presented. My mum can be quite demanding as the dementia progresses but the staff are great with her. You can visit Dudbrook Hall at any time and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. There is always entertainment laid on for the residents and they have pamper days for the ladies. If Mum has to see a doctor, staff always ensure that you are aware of the visit and also the outcome. I would thoroughly recommend Dudbrook Hall to care for your loved ones.
Thank you for your kind words, I will make sure they are passed onto all the staff.
Having chosen Dudbrook Hall for mum, l believe I made the best decision for her. She is cared for with much love, kindness and compassion by all the staff.
Having suffered a serious fall last year, mum at 98, has been nursed back to good health. My sincere thanks goes out to all those who have...
Having chosen Dudbrook Hall for mum, l believe I made the best decision for her. She is cared for with much love, kindness and compassion by all the staff.
Having suffered a serious fall last year, mum at 98, has been nursed back to good health. My sincere thanks goes out to all those who have helped to achieve this.
I'm certain she would not have survived her hospital experience without the intervention of the Senior Staff at Dudbrook Hall. Thank you so much.
Dudbrook Hall is home from home.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will have pleasure sharing this with our colleagues who care for your loved one as if she was their loved one.
Mum had dementia which progressed over the years. We know she was loved by all the staff. I feel I am an extended part of the...
All staff from Domestics, Kitchen, Carers, Managers, Directors and of course the Activities Lady make the home a really welcoming place and I would highly recommend Dudbrook Hall and have done so to people that have asked me.
Many thanks for this lovely review, it was our honour to look after mum and thanks again for all your help and support with our activities. Please don't become a stranger and stay in touch. Thanks.
After being told by the staff at the hospital that my mother could no longer cope at home, even with carers, and that she should be moved to a care home as soon as possible, I began the search. I visited several potential homes, but none of them seemed right for my mum, I was getting desperate, but...
After being told by the staff at the hospital that my mother could no longer cope at home, even with carers, and that she should be moved to a care home as soon as possible, I began the search. I visited several potential homes, but none of them seemed right for my mum, I was getting desperate, but when discussing the rather emotional challenge with a colleague, he mentioned his mum frequently visits friends at Dudbrook Hall and was full of praise for the place and the staff.
I immediately drove out to the home and met with the manager, she was fantastic and understanding and showed me around, it just felt right for my mum. The manager dealt with the hospital and within a day my mum was being cared for by the fantastic team at Dudbrook Hall. Nearly four years later, she's still there and getting the same level of care, even though her dementia has made it challenging for the carers they still care.I thoroughly recommend this home.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to complete this review, it's our honour to look after your mother and I am glad we have been of help to you and your family.
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Kerry Toulson manager of Dudbrook House Care Centre said: “I started as a carer at Dudbrook Hall in Feb 1998, Mrs Watson CEO took me under her wing...
Kerry Toulson manager of Dudbrook House Care Centre said: “I started as a carer at Dudbrook Hall in Feb 1998, Mrs Watson CEO took me under her wing and I was supported along the way with great training and support which then lead me to become the manager, can’t quite believe it has been that long, however I have enjoyed every min of it, caring for the elderly is all I love to do and St Michaels Homes allows me to concentrate on this important aspect of my career.” St Michaels Homes have always been very keen to invest in all its staff, and they have won awards for medium-sized employer by Cube in 2019 for their commitment to training staff to achieve all their goals & promote their own potential. Now the manager of Dudbrook House care centre.
Jo Moss, team leader, has worked at Dudbrook Hall and then at Dudbrook House for 24 years now and said“In my eyes, it is not just a job; the residents and staff are an extended part of my family. We are all there for each other all the time. St Michaels Homes are very dedicated to providing the very best of care to our residents and staff, and I would honestly never work anywhere else; they could not fire me if they tried lol.”
More than 55% of the staff at St Michaels Homes have worked at the homes for more than 5 years or more. Sean Watson, Director, said, “We are extremely proud of our teams and their dedication. The staff turnover rate for the adult residential care sector currently stands at around 27%, so to be celebrating 55% of our staff being here for more than five years is quite something.
Director Sean Watson believes it's down to treating all staff with the utmost respect; they are the heart & soul of our organisation, and they all make the difference for our residents' lives. During this pandemic, we are seeing who our true heroes are, and we are forever thankful for all they have done for us and, most importantly, our residents.
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