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108 Broad Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 9RX
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Larchwood Care Home, Braintree
Larchwood Care Home, Braintree
Larchwood Care Home, Braintree

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...  

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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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,489From £1,638
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,595From £1,755

Contact Larchwood Care Home 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

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)

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9.7

Larchwood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Larchwood Care Home has 111 reviews.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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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...  

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Review from Gail T (Wife of Resident) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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 .
The carers are kind and understanding of Dementia residents and give them the respect they deserve.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Teresa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Christina M (Sister of Resident) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Cyril E (Brother of Resident) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Jo M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Maria F (Wife of Resident) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from J S (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Ian C (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff have all been absolutely fantastic. Really helpful, knowledgeable, kind and friendly.
Mum has settled in very quickly and has enjoyed the activities.

I am really happy that Mum can stay with you.

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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience of Larchwood with my mother has been very good. She is happy here, and we are pleased with her care, the carers and staff are very friendly and helpful.

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.

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Review from Gail S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 28 February 2025
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 10 September 2026

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  • 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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Stacey Scotland
Stacey ScotlandJob Title Home Manager

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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