
My sister's end of life care was treated with kindness and dignityJ R(Sister of Resident/Service User)



My sister's end of life care was treated with kindness and dignityJ R(Sister of Resident/Service User)



Larchwood care home, nestled in a quiet, rural location just outside Braintree in Essex, provides personalised residential dementia care for older people.
Residents have a wide choice of places to relax, dine, and socialise in the purpose-built care home, with seven sitting rooms and four dining areas, as well as a popular hairdressing salon, memory room, and a sunny conservatory. The attractive garden at Larchwood includes a delightful sensory area and...
Larchwood care home, nestled in a quiet, rural location just outside Braintree in Essex, provides personalised residential dementia care for older people.
Residents have a wide choice of places to relax, dine, and socialise in the purpose-built care home, with seven sitting rooms and four dining areas, as well as a popular hairdressing salon, memory room, and a sunny conservatory. The attractive garden at Larchwood includes a delightful sensory area and a summer house, providing a popular spot for residents to catch up with friends and family.
Larchwood features a selection of specially designed dining areas that offer the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, family, and friends. On sunny summer days, outdoor spaces are ideal for alfresco dining. The catering team prides itself on ensuring each meal is an enjoyable, heartwarming experience for every resident and visitor to the home.
The professional care team at Larchwood takes time to learn about each resident’s individual hobbies and interests to help those living in the home lead an active and fulfilling life. In addition to the range of activities available in the home, staff encourage residents to take an active role in the Braintree community, from building relationships with neighbours in local community groups and schools to arranging sightseeing trips in the local area.
Each member of the professional care team helps new residents and their families settle into Larchwood. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly Home Manager leads the team to deliver the highest standard of care, supporting residents to live their best life.
Care Provided by Larchwood Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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
- Stairlift
- 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
Contact Larchwood Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Larchwood Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Stacey Scotland (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome with an open-door policy. Please contact the team to arrange a tour of the home.
Parking
- Parking on site.
Larchwood Care Home Reviews (111)
Larchwood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Larchwood Care Home has 111 reviews.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
It has been a year since my dad joined the home and in this first year we have all found him...
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.
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.
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.
My dad was poorly and when hospital and respite in a care home he wasn't looking forward to it but the Larchwood care team made him at home and safe. He didn't want to come home which made it easier for us when the decision had to be made. The whole team go above and beyond the call of duty and...
My dad was poorly and when hospital and respite in a care home he wasn't looking forward to it but the Larchwood care team made him at home and safe. He didn't want to come home which made it easier for us when the decision had to be made. The whole team go above and beyond the call of duty and nothing is too much trouble. He has new teeth which he has wanted for years and Larchwood has so many things, that they sort everything out. I would be at a total loss without Larchwood and the management team as always there to help in any way.
We came to see the country and western singer on the 22nd of August. We had a fantastic time. The weather wasn't good but the staff were great organising the event inside. All the residents were enjoying the music and good food. Again we had a great day.
We came to see the country and western singer on the 22nd of August. We had a fantastic time. The weather wasn't good but the staff were great organising the event inside. All the residents were enjoying the music and good food. Again we had a great day.
Just a word of thanks to the management and staff of Larchwood, I appreciate all the help, care and understanding they are giving to my sister, God Bless you all.
Just a word of thanks to the management and staff of Larchwood, I appreciate all the help, care and understanding they are giving to my sister, God Bless you all.
Since the new management has taken over the home has changed so much for the better. It's clean and tidier. The rubbish has all been cleared and the garden refurbished. The rooms look homely. The staff seem happy and really care about my mum. Her eyes light up when they walk in her room. Thank you...
Since the new management has taken over the home has changed so much for the better. It's clean and tidier. The rubbish has all been cleared and the garden refurbished. The rooms look homely. The staff seem happy and really care about my mum. Her eyes light up when they walk in her room. Thank you for looking after her.
My mother was sent to Larchwood Care Home from the hospital. She was greeted like an old friend, which made me both surprised and extremely happy and my mother therefore settled in extremely well. She is happy and loves the staff who in turn show nothing but kindness to her. Everyone is encouraged...
My mother was sent to Larchwood Care Home from the hospital. She was greeted like an old friend, which made me both surprised and extremely happy and my mother therefore settled in extremely well. She is happy and loves the staff who in turn show nothing but kindness to her. Everyone is encouraged to socialise which is a lovely thing to see.
Mum came to the home in February 2022 - she had dementia and we could no longer care for her at home. After a difficult couple of weeks finding her feet, Mum soon settled in, we found staff to be kind, caring and attended to all Mum's needs. She had a lovely well kept room with doors to a lovely...
Mum came to the home in February 2022 - she had dementia and we could no longer care for her at home. After a difficult couple of weeks finding her feet, Mum soon settled in, we found staff to be kind, caring and attended to all Mum's needs. She had a lovely well kept room with doors to a lovely garden. She enjoyed the food and even though wheelchair-bound at the end, she enjoyed the activities with the lovely staff. Nothing was too much trouble, it was her home.
I think my husband is being well looked after. Staff are lovely and cheerful and will answer any questions you have regarding my husband. Food is great.
I think my husband is being well looked after. Staff are lovely and cheerful and will answer any questions you have regarding my husband. Food is great.
My mother has been at Larchwood Care Home for approximately eight months. During this time I have only ever seen her treated with dignity and friendship. She feels happy and has many people to talk to. Her condition does leave her confused and muddled but the staff at Larchwood help and aid her....
My mother has been at Larchwood Care Home for approximately eight months. During this time I have only ever seen her treated with dignity and friendship. She feels happy and has many people to talk to. Her condition does leave her confused and muddled but the staff at Larchwood help and aid her. Overall we are extremely happy with Larchwood.
Mum has settled in very quickly and has enjoyed the activities.
I am really happy that Mum can stay with you.
Mum has settled in very quickly and has enjoyed the activities.
I am really happy that Mum can stay with you.
Apart from that, we are very thankful for all you do for my mum, she is very quiet, but takes everything in, a wonderful and loving...
Apart from that, we are very thankful for all you do for my mum, she is very quiet, but takes everything in, a wonderful and loving mum.
The staff at Larchwood Care Home are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. My mother-in-law was always worried she would be lonely. She is always talking to somebody when we visit. We are grateful that she is safe and being looked after.
The staff at Larchwood Care Home are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. My mother-in-law was always worried she would be lonely. She is always talking to somebody when we visit. We are grateful that she is safe and being looked after.
My stepmother has been in the care home since August 2022. We are very happy with the care that's been provided for her. The staff are always polite and friendly to visitors. She eats well and is always clean and tidy and we often ask her if she is happy here and she always says that she is, and...
My stepmother has been in the care home since August 2022. We are very happy with the care that's been provided for her. The staff are always polite and friendly to visitors. She eats well and is always clean and tidy and we often ask her if she is happy here and she always says that she is, and you are all lovely souls.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 04 Sep 2025
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Larchwood Care Home in Braintree, Essex, have been busy nurturing their green spaces in a bid to win this year’s HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition....
- 22 Jun 2025
Residents and childminders from across Essex including HC-One’s Larchwood Care Home in Braintree, Essex, came together to celebrate the first anniversary of the FaNs Network’s Grandfriends scheme with a delightful...
- 20 Jun 2025
Larchwood Care Home, run by HC-One and located in Braintree, Essex, welcomed visitors, guests, and members of the local community to take part in this year’s Care Home Open Week...
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Meet the Team (1)

Introducing Stacey Scotland, Home Manager at Larchwood
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Stacey has gained a wealth of experience in providing...
Introducing Stacey Scotland, Home Manager at Larchwood
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Stacey has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and support to elderly people to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for residents.
Having worked in the care sector for many years, Stacey's aims to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
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