Larchwood Care Home

108 Broad Road, Braintree CM7 9RX
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Larchwood Care Home, tucked away in a quiet, rural location just outside Braintree in Essex, provides personalised residential dementia care to older people.

Offering a welcoming setting, the purpose-built home boasts a variety of places to relax, dine and spend time with loved ones or fellow residents. Residents also benefit from a hairdressing salon, memory room and a sunny conservatory, while the attractive garden at Larchwood includes a delightful sensory area and a summer house and is the perfect place to enjoy the sunnier days.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly home manager leads the team at Larchwood to deliver the kindest possible care to residents. The professional care team takes the time to learn about each person's individual hobbies and interests, supporting residents to lead an active and fulfilling life. Whether it be continuing with well-loved hobbies or trying out something new, the detailed activities programme ensures every day offer something to look forward to.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1498

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Larchwood Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Donna Owen (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)

Larchwood Care Home Reviews (104)

9.7

Larchwood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Larchwood Care Home has 104 reviews.

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Review from Louise A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were grateful to the home for accommodating our request to hold a small family party to celebrate our parents 39th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, as always, and new memories made. Thank you
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Review from C S (Friend of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our dear family friend who i have known for years is being looked after very well by the staff at the Care Home and they will aways contact my brother and myself when there is a problem so we can discuss it as a team which is very important.
Another important factor is that they actually 'listen' to
our concerns and act upon them wisely and keep us in the loop.
Our dear old family friend recently had a 90th birthday party and they made such a lovely effort decorating the private rom with banners and laid out everything just as you would wish for your birthday party. Attention was to the detail and they even allowed another beloved dog in so that he could enjoy patting her as he used to be a dog walker.
The birthday cake the Chef/cook made was marvellous and we all thought it was lovely and tasty.
Thanks to the team for being so kind, attentive and thoughtful - well done guys x
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Review from Patricia W (Wife of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care that my husband gets at Larchwood Care Home, I've never had a problem with anything that is done there
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Review from Andy B (Husband of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my wife arrived, the support and care provided to our family from all management and staff has been exemplary.
We are grateful for all the information and advice we have been provided with by everyone associated with this great facility.
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Review from Jan T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been living at Larchwood for just over 2 years now, and although her dementia is getting worse, she is treated with the utmost respect, love and kindness. We are happy in the knowledge that she is well looked after and is happy and safe.
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Review from Michael H (Husband of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yet another perfect occasion.
My hearth felt thanks to all staff at Larchwood. Keep up the good work.
A perfect run team of special people.
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Review from Denise L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident of Larchwood for just over a year and was very well looked after by the staff there.
They all work very hard to ensure residents are well looked after, the home is cleaned and nutritious meals are served.
Fortunately there is a new manager in place now and my daughter and I
had the privilege of being invited to the Open Day recently.
The entertainment was fantastic, there was a delicious barbecue in situ and again the staff worked very hard, despite the extremely warm weather. Everyone had a lovely time, the staff had residents up dancing and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves.
We noticed a vast improvement with the new Manager in place here and were very impressed with the day.
Care work is a tough job both physically and mentally and we cannot praise the staff here enough!
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Review from Josephine I (Sister of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Only moved to Coggershall Jan 2025 and this was my first time attending this event and seeing my sister dancing and enjoying her really made me so happy and emotional. Many thanks to each and every one person made me so happy knowing how well looked after and cared for my sister is. Thank you all
so very much.
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Review from A W (Husband of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larchwood care home in excellent. My wife is very well looked after and happy.
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Review from Marie M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff, caring, all go above and beyond their duties.
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Review from Jade B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my Grandma moved into the care home in 2023 I have been very happy with the care she has received. The carers and staff are always very welcoming when I come to visit and always help engage my grandma into conversation and let me know what she's been up to in her day. I generally visit on a weekday
and all the staff are lovely. I have eaten here with my grandma on a few occasions and the food has always been very enjoyable. I feel she is very well looked after and cared for here.
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Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Larchwood to anyone. My dad lived there for 2 years before sadly passing away from his Dementia in 2023, and they did an amazing job looking after him, so when mum was also diagnosed with Dementia and had got to the stage that she needed full time care, Larchwood
was the first place we went to without a second thought. Mum has now been there for a year and is looked after so well by everyone. The home is always clean and tidy, and nothing is ever too much trouble if you ask for anything, an all round amazing team of people working there!
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My loved one came here for respite from hospital. Left here far worse and nearly 2 stone lighter. Every time i visited her clothes were missing, no underwear in her room and she was often sitting in urine. Safety is poor with bell not working, not asking for anyone to sign in or even who we are. Activities
were mentioned and on a schedule but twice I turned up as was told none were happening even though I had come especially to join in.
The laundry is an absolute joke, constant clothes missing including mums underwear which was new this year. This has been my first in sight of a home and not one I want to repeat. Rooms are very very basic, like a hospital side room.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Larchwood Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are sorry your experience of our care home was not to your expected standard and appreciate some aspects of our service at the time of your loved one's stay were disappointing. Please be assured we are working with our team to ensure the high standards we aim for are achieved and maintained.

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Review from Gail T (Wife of Resident) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larchwood Care Home is an excellent home, all the staff are kind, caring and truly lovely people. My husband is very happy there and he is looked after so well, I could not be happier knowing when I am not there he is being kept clean, treated with respect and I can only say loved. The home is clean,
the rooms are lovely and has a lovely feel about it. I have always been treated with respect whenever I visit my husband, I cannot praise he home enough.
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Review from Anthony M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larchwood is a well run and very friendly care home ALL the staff are friendly helpful and pleasant. It is clean good food and they try very hard to keep all residents involved in activities.The staff respond to residents needs promptly when asked or buzzer pressed
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Review from Joy F (Wife of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been in Larchwood for over a year, in that time the new manager has done wonders, the home is always clean and homely, nothing is too much trouble, any problems are resolved quickly. There is always a member of staff on hand to discuss any needs, any medical problems are resolved quickly
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The carers are kind and understanding of Dementia residents and give them the respect they deserve.
In difficult situations.


The entertainment team are first class and there is always a variety of activities for the residents.
The hairdresser and chiropodist visit regularly. The gardens are well kept with plenty of leisure areas for the residents to see the wildlife.

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Review from Emma B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very pleasant visit to see my Dad, he appeared to be very well looked after. Staff are so pleasant and caring. I was there during lunchtime and could sit with my Dad at mealtime. the food is excellent, a choice of meals are well cooked and nutritional (fresh vegetables and good quality meat). So pleased
that my Dad is resident in such a lovely care home.
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Review from David A (Husband of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Staff and nurses have worked hard to help my wife recover from pressure sores which were discovered following a recent Hospital visit.
They (Larchwood) were proactive in getting her back from Hospital so they could provide the care and attention that was required to meet her needs as someone with
vascular dementia.
They are kind, supportive and most of all understanding.
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Review from David W (Son of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just a note about our pie and mash visit with Dad recently, my sisters and I were very pleased and impressed with the facilities and staff, thanks very much for this and also for looking after Dad.
It has been a year since my dad joined the home and in this first year we have all found him improving
steadily, he's more the happy-go-lucky person he has always been so once again thank you.
Hoping you have a lovely Xmas.
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Review from M F (Wife of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is in Larchwood and I cannot express enough. The kindness of all staff towards him. He is looked after with dignity and love. He loves his new home and is very delicious. Me and my family thank you all.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.721)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10 for Larchwood Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.721 for Larchwood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (287 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 355 Ratings = 4.721
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Larchwood Care Home is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Feb 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Larchwood Care Home

What types of Care is Larchwood Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Larchwood Care Home have?

There are 64 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Larchwood Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Larchwood Care Home to the centre of Braintree?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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