
I couldn't recommend a place more than EasthamW H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

the gardens are just wonderful to take my husband for a walk when the weather is suitable.S C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the gardens and outlook are perfect for my dad who is a country boy at heart. Lots of wildlifeT G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I couldn't recommend a place more than EasthamW H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

the gardens are just wonderful to take my husband for a walk when the weather is suitable.S C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the gardens and outlook are perfect for my dad who is a country boy at heart. Lots of wildlifeT G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Nestled atop a picturesque hill in Woodham Ferrers, Eastham Care Home offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside. This historic gem, built in 1890 as a Vicarage, has been transformed into a haven of comfort and care for residents.
Eastham's rich history adds unique charm to its warm atmosphere. In 1948, the Mayor and Burgess of East Ham acquired this beautiful property to serve the community - a legacy the team...
Nestled atop a picturesque hill in Woodham Ferrers, Eastham Care Home offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside. This historic gem, built in 1890 as a Vicarage, has been transformed into a haven of comfort and care for residents.
Eastham's rich history adds unique charm to its warm atmosphere. In 1948, the Mayor and Burgess of East Ham acquired this beautiful property to serve the community - a legacy the team proudly continue today.
Residents enjoy an unparalleled living experience, with many of the 22 thoughtfully appointed rooms offering spectacular views across the rolling Essex landscape.
Eastham's crowning glory is its expansive seven-acre gardens. This oasis provides a private sanctuary for residents to connect with nature, enjoy leisurely strolls, or simply bask in the outdoors. Here, they can breathe fresh country air, observe changing seasons, and find moments of peace and reflection.
The 22-bed capacity allows the home to maintain a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where each resident receives personalised attention. This intimate setting fosters a sense of community and belonging, essential in creating a true home away from home.
At Eastham, the team believe exceptional care goes beyond meeting physical needs. The combination of historical charm, stunning surroundings, and personalised care practices creates an environment where residents thrive. Whether watching a sunset from their room, enjoying tea in the gardens, or participating in tailored activities, life at Eastham is fulfilling, comfortable, and dignified.
Join life at Eastham, where every day brings new opportunities for joy, growth, and meaningful experiences in a setting that celebrates both individual needs and the power of community.
Care Provided by Eastham
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 25 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Eastham for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Eastham 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
- Karolyn Sisto (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
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.
Eastham Reviews (104)
Eastham has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eastham has 104 reviews.
Mums been in Eastham since the end of November 2024 & all the staff seem caring & on top of their job.
Mums been in Eastham since the end of November 2024 & all the staff seem caring & on top of their job.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Very friendly. Clean and cheerful.
Very friendly. Clean and cheerful.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Very clean, kind staff. Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, will recommend.
Very clean, kind staff. Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, will recommend.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
All the staff have been superb, really caring and trying to encourage him to stand a and walk and eat. He has been very well cared for, they could not have done more for him. His room is lovely and so decorated in thoughtful way. The view from his window is spectacular and the grounds are beautiful.
All the staff have been superb, really caring and trying to encourage him to stand a and walk and eat. He has been very well cared for, they could not have done more for him. His room is lovely and so decorated in thoughtful way. The view from his window is spectacular and the grounds are beautiful.
Thank you for your very kind words. They are very much appreciated by all the staff at Eastham.
My husband was admitted for a short respite for mobility and nursing issues. He has settled well and with the good care he is receiving is already showing improvement. We find all staff very caring and work well with them. The care home manager is extremely kind and helpful.
My husband was admitted for a short respite for mobility and nursing issues. He has settled well and with the good care he is receiving is already showing improvement. We find all staff very caring and work well with them. The care home manager is extremely kind and helpful.
Thank you for your very kind words, they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Although my mum was only at Eastham for a short time she was treated with dignity and respect. She was always clean and tidy. As visitors we were always greeted happily by the staff who I cannot thank enough. Eastham is a lovely home, always clean with beautiful views. I would have no hesitation in...
Although my mum was only at Eastham for a short time she was treated with dignity and respect. She was always clean and tidy. As visitors we were always greeted happily by the staff who I cannot thank enough. Eastham is a lovely home, always clean with beautiful views. I would have no hesitation in recommending Eastham to anyone.
Thank you for your very kind words, they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
This amazing home that looks after Mum so well, she is so happy - always dancing. Staff are doing a good job. The home is set in beautiful grounds, which Mum loves, especially in the summer.
This amazing home that looks after Mum so well, she is so happy - always dancing. Staff are doing a good job. The home is set in beautiful grounds, which Mum loves, especially in the summer.
Thank you for your very kind words, they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
The staff, every time I have come in, have been very friendly, attentive and make a great cup of tea, which I am offered every time!
The staff, every time I have come in, have been very friendly, attentive and make a great cup of tea, which I am offered every time!
Thank you for your very kind words, they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
My mother-in-law has been here since end of March 2024. We have always found the staff to be excellent and she is very well looked after. We follow their social media page and always pleased to see all the activities. She also really enjoys going out on the bus. The home is very well managed and...
My mother-in-law has been here since end of March 2024. We have always found the staff to be excellent and she is very well looked after. We follow their social media page and always pleased to see all the activities. She also really enjoys going out on the bus. The home is very well managed and exceptionally clean.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
We have found the people and staff very kind and friendly. The home is clean and tidy.
We have found the people and staff very kind and friendly. The home is clean and tidy.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Excellent all-around care. Lovely surroundings. Mother is very happy and that's the main thing.
Excellent all-around care. Lovely surroundings. Mother is very happy and that's the main thing.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
I am happy with everything at Eastham. It has a homely feel as it is a small home and all the care staff are lovely and attentive. I feel so welcome and at home at Eastham.
I am happy with everything at Eastham. It has a homely feel as it is a small home and all the care staff are lovely and attentive. I feel so welcome and at home at Eastham.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Nice location, lots of friendly staff. Nice and clean. My aunt always smart and content.
Nice location, lots of friendly staff. Nice and clean. My aunt always smart and content.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
We have found everyone friendly and helpful and we like the long-term permanent staff. The care home is on beautiful grounds and it is lovely and clean always smelling fresh. I feel safe.
We have found everyone friendly and helpful and we like the long-term permanent staff. The care home is on beautiful grounds and it is lovely and clean always smelling fresh. I feel safe.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Easthams/Woodham is top of the shop. My husband is well cared for. He is settled and comfortable. The carers here are excellent.
Easthams/Woodham is top of the shop. My husband is well cared for. He is settled and comfortable. The carers here are excellent.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
I have found Eastham compassionate and caring and thankful for its beautiful location. We chose this home initially due to the area and surrounding gardens. The team of staff truly care for my dad. The open-door policy and friendliness are appreciated.
I have found Eastham compassionate and caring and thankful for its beautiful location. We chose this home initially due to the area and surrounding gardens. The team of staff truly care for my dad. The open-door policy and friendliness are appreciated.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Mum is happy. The staff are lovely. The location is beautiful.
Mum is happy. The staff are lovely. The location is beautiful.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Thank you Eastham. My nan is so happy and settled in your care home and I can't thank the team enough. The staff are always friendly and couldn't do more for the residents. Thank you for always providing a clean and welcoming environment.
Thank you Eastham. My nan is so happy and settled in your care home and I can't thank the team enough. The staff are always friendly and couldn't do more for the residents. Thank you for always providing a clean and welcoming environment.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
My wife's aunt has been in Eastham Care Home since March this year and I have always found the home very welcoming and the staff very good. My mother was in this home back in the 80's. I try to visit her every 2 days. We live just 2 miles from Eastham in Woodham Ferrers
My wife's aunt has been in Eastham Care Home since March this year and I have always found the home very welcoming and the staff very good. My mother was in this home back in the 80's. I try to visit her every 2 days. We live just 2 miles from Eastham in Woodham Ferrers
My aunt has been in Eastham since March and has settled in well. She seems to be happy and gets on well with the staff. We find everyone very kind and thoughtful.
My aunt has been in Eastham since March and has settled in well. She seems to be happy and gets on well with the staff. We find everyone very kind and thoughtful.
Thank you for your very kind words they are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Eastham.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 March 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (18) & Events (0)
- 18 Sep 2026
Residents and staff at Eastham Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, are celebrating after the home was shortlisted as a finalist in the Active Lives category at the...
- 18 Sep 2026
Eastham Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, is celebrating after being shortlisted across four categories at this year’s ECC PROSPER Awards, run by Essex County Council in recognition...
- 18 Sep 2026
Eastham Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories at this year’s National Care Awards. Home Manager Karolyn Sisto has been shortlisted...
There are no upcoming events for Eastham.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Eastham
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Eastham.
Meet the Team (5)

Welcome to Eastham Care Home, where compassionate care meets tranquil living.
I am Karolyn, the proud Home Manager, and I'm delighted to introduce...
Welcome to Eastham Care Home, where compassionate care meets tranquil living.
I am Karolyn, the proud Home Manager, and I'm delighted to introduce you to our exceptional residential and dementia care home nestled in the picturesque village of Woodham Ferrers, just southeast of Chelmsford, Essex.
My journey with Runwood Homes spans 13 years, starting as a carer here at Eastham. Through dedication and passion, I've risen to the position of Home Manager. As a registered social worker, I also bring a unique perspective to our residents' holistic well-being.
Eastham Care Home offers a perfect blend of comfort and professional care with 22 beautifully furnished bedrooms, a spacious, airy dining room, two inviting lounges and homely designs throughout.
Our stunning location and thoughtfully designed spaces create a warm, welcoming environment where residents truly feel at home.
At Eastham, we prioritise health, well-being, and individualised care.
We are committed to tailoring our services to meet each resident's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care in a supportive, nurturing atmosphere.
I look forward to welcoming you to Eastham Care Home.

Amber began her journey with Runwood Homes 11 years ago at the age of 16, starting as a carer with a genuine passion for supporting others. Through...
Amber began her journey with Runwood Homes 11 years ago at the age of 16, starting as a carer with a genuine passion for supporting others. Through dedication and hard work, she progressed to care team leader before achieving her current position as Deputy Manager at Eastham Care Home.Her career progression from carer to deputy manager demonstrates her commitment to the care sector and her natural leadership qualities. Outside of work, Amber treasures time spent with her family and her dogs.

Becca began her career with Runwood Homes as an apprentice at just 16 years old, demonstrating early dedication to the care sector. She has since...
Becca began her career with Runwood Homes as an apprentice at just 16 years old, demonstrating early dedication to the care sector. She has since progressed to serve as both carer and care team leader at Eastham Care Home, showcasing her commitment and natural leadership abilities.Her journey from apprentice to team leader reflects her passion for caring and her continuous professional development within the organisation. Outside of work, Becca maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying regular gym sessions and spending quality time with her children.

Danielle brings extensive experience and a very bubbly character to her role as Wellbeing Lead at Eastham Care Home, having dedicated 16 years to...
Danielle brings extensive experience and a very bubbly character to her role as Wellbeing Lead at Eastham Care Home, having dedicated 16 years to Runwood Homes, with the last 4 years as Wellbeing Lead. Her wealth of experience has deepened her passion for enhancing residents' quality of life through meaningful engagement and activities.Danielle finds the greatest satisfaction in her work through direct interaction with residents, focusing on creating enriching experiences that promote their wellbeing and happiness. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her young daughter, maintaining an active social life with friends, and exploring the local dining scene at new restaurants.

Charlotte has been a valued member of Runwood Homes since 2023, working as cook at Eastham Care Home. She brings passion and dedication to her role,...
Charlotte has been a valued member of Runwood Homes since 2023, working as cook at Eastham Care Home. She brings passion and dedication to her role, taking great pride in preparing nutritious and appealing meals for residents while fostering meaningful connections through her daily interactions.Charlotte finds genuine fulfilment in creating enjoyable dining experiences and building relationships with the residents she serves.
Outside of work, she maintains an active lifestyle through outdoor walking, continues to develop her culinary skills through baking, and enjoys organising special events that bring people together.
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