
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
Contact Eastham to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Eastham for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 (105)
Eastham has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eastham has 105 reviews.
They have gone above and beyond to keep my whole family in contact with my nan during this challenging time and my nan has always said she is happy and feels safe.
The care they have given her since she moved in...
They have gone above and beyond to keep my whole family in contact with my nan during this challenging time and my nan has always said she is happy and feels safe.
The care they have given her since she moved in (December 19) has been outstanding. We do not worry for her safety anymore and know she is in the best place to be cared for.
Thank you to you all.
The whole family is grateful for the loving care Mum received from the staff at Eastham. Mum died peacefully yesterday in her first floor sunny room with lovely views over the valley towards Hyde Hall.
The whole family is grateful for the loving care Mum received from the staff at Eastham. Mum died peacefully yesterday in her first floor sunny room with lovely views over the valley towards Hyde Hall.
Mum is very happy, she is well looked after and we are pleased with the care she receives.
Mum is very happy, she is well looked after and we are pleased with the care she receives.
The staff at Eastham showed great kindness and professionalism, caring for my mother-in-law, for the last 4 and a half years of her life. They treated her with dignity and respect and cared for her throughout, with great concern. She was able to pass away peacefully in familiar surroundings, from a...
The staff at Eastham showed great kindness and professionalism, caring for my mother-in-law, for the last 4 and a half years of her life. They treated her with dignity and respect and cared for her throughout, with great concern. She was able to pass away peacefully in familiar surroundings, from a chest infection, supported by attentive staff and we have no hesitation in recommending Eastham to other service users.
The staff were very welcoming and polite. The accommodation was very bright and clean. My aunt was very presentable and seemed very happy in her surroundings.
The staff were very welcoming and polite. The accommodation was very bright and clean. My aunt was very presentable and seemed very happy in her surroundings.
Very friendly and caring staff.
Everyone is very helpful, very clean.
Fabulous surroundings.
Perfect for Mum.
Such a lovely place.
Very friendly and caring staff.
Everyone is very helpful, very clean.
Fabulous surroundings.
Perfect for Mum.
Such a lovely place.
Very impressed with all-round care. The staff and the whole package.
Very impressed with all-round care. The staff and the whole package.
They have plenty of things for the ladies and gentlemen in the home to join in with if they so wish. The food and nutrition are to a high standard.
Cleanliness is one of the most important...
They have plenty of things for the ladies and gentlemen in the home to join in with if they so wish. The food and nutrition are to a high standard.
Cleanliness is one of the most important issues we have had in precious homes and feel that this home meets its standard of being very clean and no nasty smells when you enter the front door.
This is all due to the excellent care she receives from the friendly and caring staff who are...
This is all due to the excellent care she receives from the friendly and caring staff who are attentive to the resident's needs and always carry out their tasks with a smile.
Very pleasant, friendly staff. My sister is very happy here.
Very pleasant, friendly staff. My sister is very happy here.
Nothing is too much trouble for any of them as they will always help you and listen to you in any aspect of your relative's care and well-being. Always a very...
Nothing is too much trouble for any of them as they will always help you and listen to you in any aspect of your relative's care and well-being. Always a very friendly atmosphere and lots of activities if your relative wants to join in.
They all take great care of Mum. The entire set up is great including surroundings and especially the staff.
They all take great care of Mum. The entire set up is great including surroundings and especially the staff.
My Aunt has been a resident for a year now, the change in her is heartwarming to see, she has started to re-engage with daily life again, clearly feeling happy and safe living here, she continues to blossom since moving here and always has a smile and laugh for everyone. She very clearly has...
I cannot imagine how much this means to her husband (my uncle) who recently himself received a birthday card from her which she had signed herself!
The team at Eastham work in such an open person-centred way and whenever I have visited there is always a lovely transparent welcoming atmosphere which as a manager of a home myself I know is something of huge importance to family members and visitors alike. Despite being a large home supporting people with very complex needs they have kept a family feel and staff always have a smile and welcoming word.
Thank you all!
Since my aunt's arrival, the manager and the staff at Eastham have been both helpful and kind, which has allowed my aunt to settle into the environment. Very impressed all round.
Since my aunt's arrival, the manager and the staff at Eastham have been both helpful and kind, which has allowed my aunt to settle into the environment. Very impressed all round.
I am happy to recommend Eastham - excellent caring staff and a comfortable environment.
I am happy to recommend Eastham - excellent caring staff and a comfortable environment.
Always given a warm welcome when we arrive. Mum always looks happy and her wellbeing has improved since her arrival in August 2017. I would recommend this care home to anyone looking to place a relative.
Always given a warm welcome when we arrive. Mum always looks happy and her wellbeing has improved since her arrival in August 2017. I would recommend this care home to anyone looking to place a relative.
I am quite happy with my experience here within the home. I would perhaps like to have gone out more, but that could get better in the warmer months.
I am quite happy with my experience here within the home. I would perhaps like to have gone out more, but that could get better in the warmer months.
Mum has been here since March and I could not have wished for a better environment. The staff are wonderful, caring and fun. The home is a happy place. I know mum is safe here.
Mum has been here since March and I could not have wished for a better environment. The staff are wonderful, caring and fun. The home is a happy place. I know mum is safe here.
We have been impressed and pleased with the care and friendliness of members of staff towards both residents and their families when visiting. The home has a warm and welcoming atmosphere at all times. It always smells fresh and clean. We are pleased that residents are given the opportunity to join...
We have been impressed and pleased with the care and friendliness of members of staff towards both residents and their families when visiting. The home has a warm and welcoming atmosphere at all times. It always smells fresh and clean. We are pleased that residents are given the opportunity to join in activities which are arranged for them. It is good that they have a visiting hairdresser weekly.
Because of the care and attention my mother receives, we are less stressed as previously she lived on her own. She has dementia.
Because of the care and attention my mother receives, we are less stressed as previously she lived on her own. She has dementia.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 March 2024Good
- 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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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...
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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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