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Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court sits in the beautiful countryside of Essex, in a Grade II listed property with stunning period features dating back to 1825. The Home provides residential care and residential dementia support for up to 50 residents.
Residents can enjoy beautiful surrounding grounds which includes a golf course, woodlands, a walled garden and an inner courtyard. The Home has two golf buggies (one specially adapted for wheelchair...
Care Provided by Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court
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 50 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- 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
Our care fees are subject to a preadmission needs assessment which is a requirement of admission, so the Home can fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. The prices quoted are weekly and for guidance only. They will be confirmed following a full assessment. Respite care may be offered and is usually 10% above the permanent care fees, subject to availability and will depend on an assessment of a person’s care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court 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
Group / Owner
- The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Sims(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
- Self-funding residents or Freemasons supported by their Local Authority
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Visiting is 24/7 no appointment needed.
Parking
- Parking on site
Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court Reviews (73)
Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.456) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court has 73 reviews.
My mum has been in Prince Edward Duke of kent court for 6 years and the care she has received is excellent. Mum is very happy there and enjoys all in house activities. She often tells me that she is happy there and has a very good relaintionship with all staff.
Thank you, We strive to make this a happy home, mum is settled and enjoys lots of activities including the singers, animals and children. She is supported in our Dementia House and receives excellent care. Thank you for your review.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Only there a week and therefore don't feel I can comment on management and activities which I did not use as did not see anyone. There was a fete I went to in my wheelchair and had the chance to look at gardens. Lovely view from room. Sadly tiny toilet/basin area and was unable to wash myself as could not get my seat into the area and under the sink to get close enough to wash. Plenty of lovely food (too much banana which sadly I cannot eat). Staff were very accommodating for special requests re food.
We have been confident that our aunt has been safe- well looked after for the entirety of the time she was living at this care home. We have very much appreciated the high standard of communications we have had with the staff.
Hi, Many Thanks for your kind words. We miss mum very much, she is at peace now.
take this as a criticism of the home. I thought it was as good as anywhere else I had seen. In the big scheme of things the experience of staying in the home was an eye opener for my husband and I think the result has been positive.
Thank you for your review. I am please that he has settled back at home, and it has made him realise he is not yet ready for a care home. I will let the staff know they were supportive and made his stay a little acceptable. He kept us entertained and was chatty with everyone. We look forward to considering us if and when he needs respite in the future.
I was welcomed with respect as soon as I arrived. The room I had overlooked the garden and I was able to see and listen to the dawn chorus.The staff who looked after me 24/7 were excellent and did everything for me when I approached them. When I thanked them their response was ' that is what we are here for 'I could not have been better looked after. The food to my mind was superb. The staff in the dining room were very accommodating and the Managerial staff were outstanding in every way.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will pass your kind words to the staff and the chef's. We look forward to welcoming you back should you need respite care in the future.
Staff were very good and very patient. Overall, my stay was satisfactory with supportive staff. The room was adequate but the bed was very uncomfortable. Having been told to press the buzzer if I wanted or needed anything, it sometimes took over half an hour for a response and on occasion not at all. It was very frustrating and annoying at not having my clothing returned to me from the laundry and sometimes being given other residents' clothing. I left the home with some of my clothing not returned to me. I was particularly upset at the loss of my drinking glass which I and my daughters asked about on several occasions. It was a birthday gift to me on my 90th birthday. The food was inadequate. It was poor quality and seemed to be at the cheaper end of the scale. The building and its grounds were beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the wildlife from the window.
Thank you for your review. I apologise if we got some things wrong, I will ensure that staff answer calls as soon as they are able to. We have today posted missing laundry direct to you. We look forward to hopefully seeing you in the future.
From initial contact through the home visit prior to a taster experience and subsequent admission, all staff were extremely helpful understanding caring and kind in all respects. Helping a frustrated family help a frightened elderly lady with dementia from an intolerable existence with home care into a residential care facility. Every step was taken with understanding and consideration of the individuals fears and reticence to a happy conclusion and cheerful acceptance of a difficult transition from home to residential care. Without the help experience and kindness of the staff this could have been a very traumatic and brutal change. Gentle encouragement made this journey stress free for both family and potential resident. We have nothing but praise and gratitude for all involved at PEDOKC
Hi,Thank you for you kind review. We are pleased the taster day, so experience life in our home went well. Mum has settled in nicely. She appears happy and content and has made new friends. We look forward to your visits.
After a hard decision we placed mum in the care of The Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court Care Home .
Mum loved it there and I could change from carer back to daughter again .
The staff were amazing ,they treated my mum with respect and kindness on every level . And supported all my family during our visits .Mum began to deteriorate during her last few months and all the staff were wonderful . They informed me every time doctors ,nurses,paramedics were called out .
Mum has a peace plan put together and when the time was right mum passed away quietly at the home . The staff were all amazing and treated mum with dignity
They had not only become mums carers but also her friends .
Hi, thank you for your kind words, mum definitely became part of our big family, enjoying new activities, especially the music and visits from children. We are sorry for your loss and we miss her dearly.
He is always made very comfortable and always very welcomed on his return visits.
The staff are always very helpful, kind and accommodating.
I needed a break from looking after my husband and went away for a very short break, I found other local Care homes (Southend on Sea area) not very accommodating a minimum of 2 weeks for respite!
Made a phone call to Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, who were very welcoming, helpful and sympathetic and took a great weight off of my shoulders.
The rooms are nicely decorated, comfortable and kept clean.
The dining room is large and airy and the food is very well presented.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this Care Home.
Thank you, we are so pleased you enjoyed your break. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you both again.
The facilities are excellent, ideal for my mother, with a very comfortable room and a lovely garden for her to enjoy during the day. The staff have all been very welcoming and helpful from our first meeting through to helping my mother settle into her new surroundings. The staff are always very supportive and cheerful and make our family feel very welcome when we visit. Thank you.
Many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased Mum has settled in well and is making new friends. We look forward to a happy future.
Unfortunately my uncle only spent a month at Prince Edward, and half of that was spent in hospital! The staff went above and beyond in their care for him and we all wish he could have spent his final days with them, but as he now needs nursing, the home is unsuitable for his needs. Thank you all for your care and support.
Dear Debbie, I would like to thank you for your review, we wish you and your family best wishes. We are pleased that your Uncle has found suitable accommodation to meet his needs and we wish him well. Many thanks.
Recently made a visit to this care home. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff who went out of their way to help and the care given was superb. The building was very clean, and everyone was very welcoming.
Thank you for your kind review; we are looking forward to our refurbishment, which will create a welcoming environment for our residents and visitors.
Since being there, I have seen a good improvement in her self-confidence. Individual care is excellent with a person-centred approach. Staff are welcoming and supportive, and the social interaction is great. The staff concert at Christmas was delightful and engaged everyone. It’s just like one big family home with joy, tears, friendship and support. Staff listen to any concerns and always let you know the outcome.
We are so pleased you all enjoyed the Christmas Concert; our entertainment here is excellent and is enjoyed by everyone. We hope to see you...
The care home was nice, clean and bright.
I joined in some of the activities, especially Choir Practice, for which I played the piano (I am a church Organist).
I have two Critisms
(a) I would have liked to receive my communion, but there did not seem to be a mechanism for this to happen. My own Vicar lives in Chingford.
(b) The second is very serious in that the food on offer was nothing like what is said in the brochure and the standard was more like school dinners and for the money I was paying each week was not really value for money. I am not going to state any examples, as I discussed with the catering manager.
Dear Peter, thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here and will pass on your comments to the care team. We are sorry the food did not live up to higher expectations; we will be working on this to provide meals that are of substantial quality and quantity. We thank...
My aunt was cared for with kindness, affection and efficiency by all members of staff since both she and her husband were admitted nine years ago. They were both very happy there, which contributed to them living to the great age of 102 and 104 years. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home to anyone.
Thank you for your kind review; I will pass on your kindness to the staff and am so pleased they were both happy living at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court.
My wife is generally well looked after, is happy and very comfortable at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court. I believe the staff do their utmost to care for the residents and encourage them to participate in the day-to-day activities. Overall I am very pleased with the standard of care at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court.
Thank you for your review, our aim is to provide activities to meet the needs of the residents, from singers and dancers to animals and the children who come to entertain.
My wife has been a resident for over 3 years now and during that period has been looked after with care and kindness. She is always saying to me how happy she is living at the care home. I know from my visiting experience that the management and staff do their best to ensure my wife is cared for with a high level of professionalism. This high standard is even more noticeable considering the periods of lockdown due to Covid-19. I have full confidence in the home's ability to look after my wife to the same degree in the foreseeable future.
Thank you for your review we look forward to seeing you over the Christmas period.
Since being here I've been looked after well. This is my fourth respite care. Couldnt ask for better out of all the places I have been. 10 out of 10.
Thank you Trevor for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you next month.
She feels safe and secure.
Mum has settled in really well and enjoys the daily goings on within the home. She has made many new friends. It is a pleasure looking after mum.
I'd recommend this establishment to anyone with a loved one that needs care. They are top of my list. Thank you to all staff.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We strive to make the transition into a care home as smooth as possible, and are here to answer all your questions, to support and advise in the best way possible, as this must have been hard for the both of you. I'm so pleased you felt supported and...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2020Good
- 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
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News (18) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2026
Residents and staff across RMBI Care Co. Homes took part in 'Learning at Work Week' during 18th to 24th May to share and learn new skills. The theme for this...
- 02 Jun 2026
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, are celebrating after taking first place in a local carnival competition, following a week of creativity,...
- 23 Apr 2026
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, recently set off on a unique and joyful outing, transforming a trip around the grounds into...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court.
Meet the Team (2)

When I wanted a fresh challenge, I thought I’d explore working for the RMBI Care Co. as I’d heard only positive things about its care ethos and support for its teams. I’m very pleased I did.
I’m passionate about providing the highest standards of care and working with the team to maintain Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court's 'Good' rating. Ours is a lovely home to live and work in, with its acres of beautiful gardens set in the middle of a golf course on the outskirts of Braintree, and it’s a huge privilege to work here and be leading the team. We are always striving to deliver professional, and individual care services which make a real difference in the resident's daily lives.
We strive to be Kind, to our residents, their families and each other because we are passionate about how we deliver care. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and their wishes respected at all times.
We are supportive in our approach to care, placing residents at the heart of all we do. We treat each person as an individual, recognising the things that are important to them and working as a team to achieve this.
We are trusted, open and honest in delivering care to Freemasons, their dependents and the wider communities and work closely with our residents and their families to offer a safe environment.
In my free time, I like to spend quality time with my grandchildren, eat out and enjoy swimming.

I have worked for the RMBI for just over 18 years, it is a fantastic organisation to work for. The home is an amazing site to see when you drive up to the home through the golf course and the home emerges through the trees.
I started here as a carer and then slowly progressed to more senior positions over the years in supporting and meeting the needs of all of our residents in a positive and person-centred way, ensuring that we provide care to a high standard. The residents are at the centre of all we do to ensure that their time here is a happy and fulfilling one.
I feel privileged to have met and known so many of our past and present residents, getting to know what they used to do growing up and meeting their extended families.
It is always lovely to see families return when we have events that support the home.
We strive to embed our values of KInd, support and Trust towards all our residents, families and staff alike.
The home has a really happy feel to it and is much like home from home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court
What types of Care is Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court have?
There are 44 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, 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 Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court to the centre of Braintree?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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