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The care home has 58 ensuite bedrooms, with TV and Telephone points and WIFI access, and is...
Hargrave House is an original listed building dating back to the late 1800s, in the Jacobean style with Gothic touches, set in three acres of grounds, and with a newer purpose-built addition. It is is part of the Birchstone Care group that aspires to provide the very best residential care in beautiful hotel-style surrounds.
The care home has 58 ensuite bedrooms, with TV and Telephone points and WIFI access, and is situated 10 minutes from junction 8 off the M11 in the charming picturesque village of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex, which dates back to Saxon times. The home is easily accessible via bus and train, and has on-site car parking.
The original building is now the Hargrave Wing, with the newer Alice Grace wing added later in the 1990s to cater specifically for those requiring dementia care, yet still designed in keeping with the magnificent original.
Residents can enjoy picturesque surroundings and a short walk into the village centre, in a home with the air of a magnificent five star hotel, with many amenities for the most discerning of residents.
If you are looking for compassionate and considerate care in luxurious surrounds, please do not hesitate to visit and see how they make a difference to people’s lives.
Care Provided by Hargrave House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 58 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Hargrave House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
These fees are only a guideline and are based on both room type and dependency. Please contact the home directly to arrange for a tailored personal assessment.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Birchstone Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shelley Sidhu (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Hargrave House welcomes visitors at any time. However, if you would like a tour, it is preferable to arrange this beforehand to ensure that a member of staff will be present to answer any questions.
Parking
- Free parking is readily available on site
Hargrave House Reviews (50)
Hargrave House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.359) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hargrave House has 50 reviews.
My mother is a resident on the Hargrave House side and receives excellent care from the exceptionally kind and caring staff. She enjoys the food and the activities on offer and the calm atmosphere of the home, particularly the beautiful gardens. Management and staff are very approachable and always...
My mother is a resident on the Hargrave House side and receives excellent care from the exceptionally kind and caring staff. She enjoys the food and the activities on offer and the calm atmosphere of the home, particularly the beautiful gardens. Management and staff are very approachable and always go the extra mile to help and communicate any concerns/ medical updates promptly with me. She is thriving on the quality of care she receives and is happy to be at hargrave House. Highly recommended.
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
My husband has settled well into life at Highgrove House.
A big...
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
My husband has settled well into life at Highgrove House.
A big thank you to everyone there.
Very concerned to see my friend slumped in a chair on arrival. He was only helped to sit upright when we requested a cushion to make him more comfortable. He struggles to eat and drink easily. I had to request a beaker rather than a glass. Very concerned that he didn't eat or drink enough. He came...
I was accosted by a resident who was quite aggressive. I felt really uncomfortable and didn't feel that staff were aware of what was going on in the lounge. They were very pleasant but the residents just seemed to be left without anyone checking if they were OK.
We're sorry for what you have experienced if you would like to give the home a call to discuss we would then be able to investigate the matter.
My Aunt spent the last 8yrs at Hargrave House, before passing away November. She had dementia. so was in Alice Grace. From the moment my aunt stepped trough the door at Alice Grace not only did it become her home but everyone there became her family. The whole team of staff treated my aunt with...
I would like to thank all the staff for the care, support given to my aunt, my mum and me
Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear how happy you were with the care provided to your aunt, she is deeply missed. I will pass your kind words onto the team.
The manager came round to assess my mum at short notice after she had a fall on the Saturday. We were going on holiday on Wednesday. Mum enjoyed her stay and said all the staff were lovely.
The manager came round to assess my mum at short notice after she had a fall on the Saturday. We were going on holiday on Wednesday. Mum enjoyed her stay and said all the staff were lovely.
Thank you for your review. We are so glad we could help you at short notice and it was a pleasure to assist you in a stressful time. I will pass on your kind words to the staff.
My mother has just had a week of respite at Hargrave House. She has dementia and has never stayed away from home on her own before. We were very nervous to leave her. However she has had a wonderful time. All the staff were in regular contact with us ( day and night staff) reassuring us that she...
My mother has just had a week of respite at Hargrave House. She has dementia and has never stayed away from home on her own before. We were very nervous to leave her. However she has had a wonderful time. All the staff were in regular contact with us ( day and night staff) reassuring us that she had settled in really well and not to worry. When I went with my father to collect her, she was a diffferent woman. Smiling, laughing relaxed and gentle. The quiet, calm and professional care of the staff have obviously given her the rest and stimulation she needed. She told us she has 'had a wonderul holiday', and has made friends. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STaff for making mums stay with you such a lovely experience. It has given us and our dad the rest we really needed.
Thank you for your lovely review of Hargrave House. I will pass on your kind words to the whole team. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your mum and we are so happy to hear the whole family had a well deserved break.
We have always found the staff (at all...
We have always found the staff (at all levels) to be professional, respectful, courteous and efficient at all times. The most important thing of all to us is that my mum regularly tells everybody how happy she is living at Hargrave House and how well she is looked after by the staff.
Thank you for your review. I will pass on your kind words to the team and we are so pleased that your mother is enjoying her residency at Hargrave House.
It is now more than one year since mum was admitted. She tells me that she is as happy as she can be considering her physical condition and everyone is kind and compassionate towards her. I am kept up to date with her progress and communications...
It is now more than one year since mum was admitted. She tells me that she is as happy as she can be considering her physical condition and everyone is kind and compassionate towards her. I am kept up to date with her progress and communications with the management and staff continue to be excellent.
Our thanks go to a great team at Hargrave House.
With kind regards
Paul
On my and my mums first initial visit
The manager spoke directly to my mum and this made such a difference with helping the transition into a care home , we are only a week in and already my mum...
On my and my mums first initial visit
The manager spoke directly to my mum and this made such a difference with helping the transition into a care home , we are only a week in and already my mum has settled in beyond my expectations
Hargrave house feels like a hotel all the staff are amazing
I look forward to every visit as it's such a lovely place
Thank you for your feedback, I am sure the whole team will be pleased to know that your Mum settled so well.
with the care she received that I felt compelled to write a review. We visited a few care homes when it became clear that mum needed help but from the very first...
with the care she received that I felt compelled to write a review. We visited a few care homes when it became clear that mum needed help but from the very first time we met the manager at Hargrave we felt the care and professionalism exceed our expectations. Letting others take care of your loved one seemed a huge step for us to take but every need was taken care of with compassion. Our next difficult journey now begins without our mum but knowing she was so well cared for during her final few months makes a sad situation seem much more bearable. Thanks again to a great team.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to care for your mum and to get to know you all as a family. I will pass on your kind words to my team as they a truly appreciated. Your mum will forever be in our thoughts
The staff coped with the situations and we came to the conclusion my husband...
The staff coped with the situations and we came to the conclusion my husband needed nursing care.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. It was unfortunate we was unable to help you further but we wish you and your husband all the best.
Having spent a year visiting numerous residential care homes in and around the area. Hargrave House was found to be not only the closest but by far the best place to cater for my elderly mother's entire care needs. From its location to the care and attention afforded to my dear mother for her...
Having spent a year visiting numerous residential care homes in and around the area. Hargrave House was found to be not only the closest but by far the best place to cater for my elderly mother's entire care needs. From its location to the care and attention afforded to my dear mother for her overall needs. All but none when it came to the staff were absolutely wonderful. By the time my mother took up her residency within the 'Alice Grace' dementia wing a year after first visiting Hargrave House, new senior management had been introduced to manage the whole of Hargrave House. For anyone considering where their ageing loved ones must spend their twilight years, I would have no hesitation in recommending Hargrave House.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review for Hargrave House. We really do appreciate your comments and recommendation. I am very glad to read that the Hargrave House team took such good care of your mother.
I cannot thank the staff highly enough for their ongoing support and...
I cannot thank the staff highly enough for their ongoing support and care - and not just for Mum but for me, my wife and sons also.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will ensure I pass this on to my team. Your feedback is highly appreciated and I am pleased that you are happy with the service provided to your mum and your family and thank you for your ongoing support to Hargrave House
I have always found the staff very good, they keep me up to date with how my auntie is doing and when we take her out they always make sure she is ready and looking good. The manager is also very good and tells us what has been going on and anything that is coming up. She also keeps us informed...
I have always found the staff very good, they keep me up to date with how my auntie is doing and when we take her out they always make sure she is ready and looking good. The manager is also very good and tells us what has been going on and anything that is coming up. She also keeps us informed about my aunt's health and any issues she has had. Overall, the staff and home are very good.
Thank you for your kind words. Your feedback is invaluable to us and I am so pleased that you feel so positive about the care and communication you receive. I will ensure to pass this feedback on to my team as it is highly appreciated.
My husband was in Hargrave House for a very short time but all the staff were invested in his wellbeing. They were also very kind to myself and my family at a difficult time which they made as easy as possible.
My husband was in Hargrave House for a very short time but all the staff were invested in his wellbeing. They were also very kind to myself and my family at a difficult time which they made as easy as possible.
Thank you so much for your kind review of Hargrave House. I am glad to hear that you and your family felt cared for by the Hargrave House team, at such a difficult time for you. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
I was very impressed with the level of kindness and compassion shown by the staff and manager towards not only my friend but his wife and family and friends.
Thank you.
I was very impressed with the level of kindness and compassion shown by the staff and manager towards not only my friend but his wife and family and friends.
Thank you.
We moved Dad from out of the area to Hargrave House. The transition was very smooth - all the staff were very helpful, kind and caring. We couldn't have asked for a better welcome.
We moved Dad from out of the area to Hargrave House. The transition was very smooth - all the staff were very helpful, kind and caring. We couldn't have asked for a better welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're very much appreciative of your comments and very glad that your father has settled in well. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
My uncle has been a resident of Hargrave House for a number of years. He immediately settled in well and was made him very welcome. All the staff have a very caring nature towards him. The room he has is lovely and is much bigger than many others we viewed in other care homes. He is very happy and...
My uncle has been a resident of Hargrave House for a number of years. He immediately settled in well and was made him very welcome. All the staff have a very caring nature towards him. The room he has is lovely and is much bigger than many others we viewed in other care homes. He is very happy and content and loves the food. During the covid lockdown when we were not allowed to visit I was regularly kept informed as to how he was doing which was very reassuring. I cannot recommend Hargrave House highly enough. It is like staying in a country house hotel.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, the management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so happy that your uncle is settled with us and content at Hargrave House. We're very much looking forward to the reduction in restrictions in the coming weeks and life begins to return to normal. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
I have been very impressed by Hargrave House. My Mother moved there in 2021 and since then they have done an excellent job in helping to settle her and make her feel like part of the Care Home community. I have always found the staff to be very friendly, helpful and caring for my Mother and she is...
I have been very impressed by Hargrave House. My Mother moved there in 2021 and since then they have done an excellent job in helping to settle her and make her feel like part of the Care Home community. I have always found the staff to be very friendly, helpful and caring for my Mother and she is always tidy and looks very well cared for. The quality of the rooms are also very good and any requests to personalise have been dealt with promptly. Medical care has also been excellent and the staff have been very proactive in keeping me updated after Doctors' visits to the Home. Very happy with the home and happy to recommend Hargrave House.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. The management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so very happy that your mother has settled in and is enjoying her time with us. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Her room is lovely, much bigger than many viewed at other homes, and...
Her room is lovely, much bigger than many viewed at other homes, and they let her personalise it; the emphasis is on it being her home. Myself and my sister are able to visit often and take her out. Covid rules have been difficult (nobody's fault) but the home has always strived to put the residents first, and all their needs which includes family contact.
Mum was not coping well on her own, but since being at Hargrave House we see much more of our "old Mum" back, which proves the care is excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. The management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so happy that your Mum is content in our care. We're really looking forward to putting the pandemic behind us and life getting back to some sort of normality. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 May 2019Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 30 Sep 2026
Residents at Hargrave House enjoyed a fun-filled open day, with plenty of laughter, activities and time spent together in the garden. The sunshine helped make it a particularly enjoyable occasion,...
- 15 Sep 2026
Residents at Hargrave House recently took part in a morning armchair exercise session led by Sami. The gentle session gave residents the opportunity to stay active in a safe and...
- 08 Sep 2026
Last week, we celebrated Onam with some of our lovely staff from India. Several members of the team kindly came in on their day off wearing beautiful traditional outfits, giving...
There are no upcoming events for Hargrave House.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Oct 2025Recipient: Birchstone Care
- 27 Sep 2024Recipient: Birchstone Care
- 17 May 2024Recipient: Birchstone Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Hargrave House.
Meet the Team (1)

Anna is an experienced care professional with a strong background in residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as care home management and team...
Anna is an experienced care professional with a strong background in residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as care home management and team leadership.
She began her career in Poland as a Mental Health Nurse before moving to the UK, where she progressed from Care Team Leader into senior management and Registered Care Manager roles. Her dedication to care has also been recognised with a Carer of the Year award.
Anna has extensive experience in person-centred care, dementia care, safeguarding, care planning, staff development, regulatory compliance and quality improvement.
She believes excellent care starts with seeing the person, not just their care needs, and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for every resident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hargrave House
What types of Care is Hargrave House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hargrave House have?
There are 52 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hargrave House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hargrave House to the centre of Stansted Mountfitchet?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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