Larchwood Care Home

108 Broad Road, Braintree CM7 9RX
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9.7 104 Reviews
  • Larchwood Care Home, Braintree
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.
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Review from K C (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The quality of Mum's end of life care was excellent. The staff were so kind to Mum and we could not have asked for more. We would like to thank all who helped Mum and supported us. Many thanks.
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Review from R W (Wife of Resident) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very caring - nothing is too much trouble. They look after my husband - if I mention something that is troubling me I only have to mention it and it is sorted. I feel as if I have gained a whole new family.
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Review from T W (Friend of Resident) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with the service and care. Always helpful. We have not seen the room so cannot comment.
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Review from Sharon L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care by all the staff is wonderful They are doing a brilliant job, especially during the pandemic.
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Review from Teresa H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault management and staff. Having just lost my father in law they have been nothing but totally supportive and friendly and we as a family have total confidence in Larchwood. Fully recommend Larchwood, we as a family have a fantastic relationship.
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Review from Marion R (Niece of Resident) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larchwood is a lovely, friendly home. The decor and rooms may not be perfect, but this is more than compensated for by the care and kindness of the staff. During this COVID period, we have received re-assuring emails and phone calls and every effort has been made to let us have safe and regular visits
when these are allowed.
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Review from Ursula O (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The genuine care and consideration given to my mother by all the staff at Larchwood is amazing. My mother is always smiling and happy when one of the staff comes into the room so we can see she is happy. This allows us to feel at ease about her wellbeing. The care home is excellent at keeping us up
to date with any events or issues and over the lockdown period have been wonderful at keeping us up to date. Mum loves to dance and she seems to have lots of opportunities to do so.
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Review from Linda P (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although the home is not operating as it would normally. They are doing a marvelous job in keeping relatives informed on their relative's wellbeing and are trying their best to arrange visits under a lot of rules and regulations imposed by the Government.
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Satisfied with general care and support given to mum during what proved to be a very difficult period in her life. Staff were always cooperative and would happily divulge all information that we required.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager recently appointed a new activities co-ordinator. This person has been a carer at Larchwood for a number of years, using her knowledge gained over those years, she is improving the well being of the residents. For example, the amount of one-to-one activities have increased. My mum was given
a large print book about the countryside. This really helped to instil conversation between us, which had not happened for a long time. Mum also seemed more areas, and calmer, as do other residents. All due to the new co-ordinator.
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Review from Suzanne L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at Larchwood for nearly 4 years. We are very happy with the way Mum is treated by the manager and the staff. They are caring and considerate and very sympathetic to Mum's needs. As a family, we always feel very welcome at the home and are treated like old friends. We are so pleased
we chose Larchwood for Mum.
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Review from Di M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident at Larchwood for over 2 years until she sadly passed away last November. My dad had also been a resident until he passed away in 2017. They both received "end of life" care at Larchwood to enable them to stay in a safe, peaceful and comfortable environment until staff the end.
This also allowed our family to have the freedom to spend time with them at any time and to be involved in their care, the continuity of regular staff was also a plus.
Both parents received excellent care throughout the time they lived at Larchwood. They were treated with dignity and respect. Every aspect of their well being was catered for in a friendly, caring, safe and clean home, but without a doubt, it is the staff that make Larchwood such a special place. Each and everyone of them are professional, caring, fun, dedicated, supportive and helpful. They helped us make some wonderful memories, supported us day and night and work tirelessly for the good of the residents. Thank you all.
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Review from Elizabeth G (Wife of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having seen 8 care homes I chose Larchwood for my husband's care. This is a terrible thing to have to do and I have had many "ups and downs" since then. However, I have realised that any home which has dementia patients can never be perfect as the residents often undo the care that the staff have given
them. I find the staff down to earth, caring, cheerful and tolerant. I commend them all and say thank you.
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Review from S D (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When the effects of the Alzheimer's really started to take hold, and Mom had to move into care, she fought the disease with such noble resolve and dignity. She never stopped being appreciative of even the smallest thing anyone ever did for her, and remained kind and sincere throughout. I would like
to take this opportunity to most sincerely thank all the amazing and wonderful members of the Larchwood Care Home team that, over the last four years gave my Mother the most loving and peaceful environment she knew as home. Their sincere fondness and affection was always so evident to see and, on behalf of my Mother and all my family, I would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart for making Mom as comfortable as anyone could ever do.
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Review from K W (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The process of finding the right place for my mother's needs was supported by the knowledge and care shown at Larchwood. They took the time to listen to our many questions and showed care and interest in my mother's needs and the family too, as it was an anxious time for all of us. The home is spotless
and all the staff are professional whilst displaying care, along with that all-important sense of humour.
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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very caring, however, there needs to be more in numbers. If one staff member is on break/lunch/dealing with a fall it leaves one person to look after approx 20 people. Not enough entertainment. People on my mother's floor often miss out and entertainment on that floor often does not happen.
However, I understand that the entertainment person is often told to cook/care which does show a lack of staff.
Reply from Tracy Hardy, Careline Team Leader at Larchwood Care Home

Thank you for your comments. We understand that getting out and about is very important for our Residents and we have been on outings. Unfortunately, only one or two Residents, that require a wheelchair, can be taken at any one time, this means that it takes a while for us to be able to get around all of our Residents on a regular basis. However, please feel free to see the wellbeing coordinator to discuss this further as we are happy to listen to any suggestions.

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Review from T K (Sister of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We liked the home from the time of the visit. We have encountered some issues whilst my sister was setting in, but as everything has been dealt with so swiftly and efficently we are able to say that we are even happier now. The staff are very good and it's clear they work as a team.
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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is well looked after. Staff are all lovely and helpful. Great activities for residents. A very friendly place!
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Review from C M (Wife of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Because my husband and lots of residents cannot walk, I think the stimulation of an outing again would be very helpful.
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Review from W H (Husband of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Have found all staff and management very caring and polite to residents and family. The whole place is clean and comfortable and consider my wife to be in a very good care home.
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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

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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