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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 mother has been at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court for a year now and I have nothing but praise for the staff here and the care they provide for the residents. The residents live in a wonderful environment where they have the benefit of regular entertainment and activities, not to mention delicious food! I particularly love the fact that our dogs are welcomed into the home, as so many of the residents are animal lovers and are always so pleased to see them. My mother celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday recently and was presented with a beautiful birthday cake and present from the staff. I couldn't wish for my mother to be in a better place!
Thanks so much for your positive feedback! The staff all work extremely hard and are a credit to our home. Thank you again.
The permanent staff are very good but they are few. The home seems to have been relying heavily on agency.
Thank you for your honest feedback. The Health and Social Care sector is currently extremely understaffed, however, we are doing our best in recruiting good quality staff members. We have recently had many new employees come through our doors and we are currently processing many more too. Please bear with us whilst they settle into their new roles.
That was Tuesday thought would leave a few days to adjust, invited to call anytime, and given positive news when we have. Mum thinks she is too shy to make friends, told she's made some already.
Thank you to everyone that helped it go smoothly.
Thanks so much for your feedback and a very positive one at that! We try our best to ensure the smoothest and calmest transition into the home. I am glad to hear your mum has managed to make friends promptly, despite her initial shyness. Yet again, thank you for your kind feedback, it means a lot to us.
I have been really pleased with how well my mum has settled into the care home since she was admitted in March 2022 after what was a horrendous six months for her, prior to that, both at her home and in various hospitals. She feels safe, loved and looked after by everyone there. The team are so thoughtful, compassionate and attentive. Mum says the food is amazing and she especially likes the roast every Sunday! With her own chair, pictures and ornaments, Mum says her room feels like home and she has help and support on hand 24/7. That also gives me peace of mind that she is in very safe hands. It has certainly exceeded my expectations.
Kind regards
My mother has completely changed in a positive way since becoming a resident. The care, support, respect, interaction, cleanliness and food are excellent. Everybody goes out of their way to help and meet her needs in a wonderful location. Activities and entertainment are unbelievable, both in terms of social interaction and cognitive. In addition, I and the family have been supported and guided through emotional times. It’s one big loving family in a large family house! In these strange times, the staff have risen to the challenges in a very professional way always with residents' safety and care in mind.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for such wonderful feedback. It is our absolute pleasure to be able to care for your mother within the home and we are delighted that you feel we have been supportive. It has been a very emotional...
The care my mother has received since becoming a permanent resident in November 2019 has been amazing. I cannot find one single word or comment to fault the care. I am so grateful that she is safe and being loved and looked after. I miss not being able to hug and talk to her and hold her hand but the staff are so kind and I am satisfied that Mum is in a good place. My thanks to everyone.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for your incredibly kind words. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care and support we provide your Mother and it really is our pleasure. This has been such a challenging year for everyone but we cannot wait to welcome you back in the very near future!
I am pleased to say that my elderly mum is spending a second spell in Stisted enjoying excellent respite care. This is a particularly challenging time for all of us at the moment due to Covid but I cannot imagine any other facility that could offer her better care and support than Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for such kind and valued feedback. We have absolutely loved having your Mum stay with us for a second time at Prince Edward and she is very much part of the family! Your feedback really is appreciated...
My mother has received and continues to receive excellent care from the caring and professional staff at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, Stisted Hall. They were particularly proactive in ensuring robust protection measures were put in place to safeguard their residents and staff during the early days of the pandemic and these measures continue to be enforced and enhanced as the situation develops. Although it has been a very difficult year when I have hardly been able to see my mother at all due to cross border travel restrictions, it is comforting to know she is in safe and caring hands. It is lovely to see pictures posted on social media of my mother enjoying activities and interacting with the other residents.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for your kind feedback. Whilst the Covid pandemic period has been such a challenging period for us all, we are so pleased you feel comforted knowing that your Mother is in our care and it has been...
Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, from the first moment I rang for an enquiry I was treated with the utmost respect, it is not easy sending a loved one away to be cared for, but I'm so glad I did. My mum is getting the most amazing care, the staff go way beyond anything I could ever imagine. Truly amazing people, I have spent 10 years myself caring in homes and in the community looking after the elderly, and I must say from what I have seen, and what my mum tells me, us as a family are so lucky to have got mum into the care of this home, truly amazing! Thank you, RMBI and Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court for everything, 5 stars without a doubt!
The home has taken extremely good care of both of my parents - unfortunately, my father has passed away, but my mother continues to enjoy living in the home. It puts our minds at rest to know that she is so well cared for, especially during such difficult times.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for your kind feedback of the home. We are so pleased that you feel your Mother is well cared for and she is very much an important part of our big family here at Prince Edward! Thank you again for your feedback.
My mother entered Stisted Hall in April 2020 and is extremely well cared for by staff who constantly go the extra mile for the residents especially in these difficult times of pandemic. The home is situated in beautiful grounds and residents are taken around these, the Golf Course and through the Safari Trail in the woods on an 8 seater buggy. The new visitor pods enable safe visiting to take place and appointments are booked online. There are lots of activities taking place, including a weekly inter home quiz online in which relatives and friends can join in and see their loved ones. It gives me huge peace of mind that Mum is well cared for in safe hands 24/7. The staff here are genuinely caring, supportive, progressive and always open to ideas and suggestions. I am extremely grateful to everyone at Stisted Hall for enabling Mum to enjoy quality care with dignity.
Dear Peter, thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court and for your incredibly kind words. We are delighted that your Mother is able to enjoy our varied program for activities and regularly joins us for rides on our Safari Shuttle, or for our...
My time has been very comfortable. My room was perfectly comfortable, superbly clean and the decoration was very up to date. I understand it had been redecorated recently, as all the bedrooms have. There was everything I needed even a plug on the mirror for my toothbrush and razor. They had thought of everything. The security at the home was as good as you would expect. Requesting for help or emergency assistance was all there and efficient. The food was a good choice especially the desserts. Activities included going out on the shuttle, an eight-seater golf buggy. You get to go out without having to walk miles, around the grounds and even around the golf course. There were even evening activities like quizzes but I’m not really into them. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were very helpful and efficient. They even sorted out my hearing aids. Being a friend of the home, volunteering and driving for them, I am pleased to say how much I have enjoyed it. Home from home.
A wonderful venue with caring and professional staff, lots to do even during the pandemic. Safe meeting pods allow visits to be conducted. Food is excellent with a wide choice on offer. Wonderful grounds are regularly explored by the new home buggy which takes the residents on animal trails through the woods.
Kindest regards, the Home Management Team.
The home has always had very good standards but since the new manager has been at the Home she has done wonders in updating facilities and activities for the residents. My mother especially enjoys the jaunts in the new safari bus acquired by the home this summer. The entire team of staff have excelled during the Covid crisis, keeping all our loved ones safe. I would highly recommend Stisted Hall.
Dear Audrey, thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court. We are thrilled that you are pleased with our updated facilities and activities - we are in the process of refurbishing both communal areas of the home and bedrooms to an incredibly high...
My mother has been a resident of Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court for over 3 years. I can highly recommend it. The staff are so caring and engaged with the residents that it really does give the atmosphere of the home. As I live overseas I am only able to visit once a year, but when I do the staff all make me very welcome and it is lovely to be able to spend whole days with mum and share mealtimes with her. The Facebook page the management have created is a wonderful way of keeping updated on the wide variety of activities and events organised for the residents and to see mum participating. Especially in this time of isolation, it is comforting to know that mum is being so well looked after.
Kindest regards, the Home Management Team.
I would like to thank the staff who do an amazing job with both my mum and dad, who are in different wings of the care home, even more so at these particularly trying times. The visiting Pods are a fantastic idea and allow me and my sister to visit on a regular basis.
Kindest regards, the Home Management Team.
My father has been in the home for respite care at the age of 92 years. It was an easy process to apply for his place - he is self-funding. The home were very helpful and within 48 hours we took him for his stay. He is happy, safe and being cared for very well. He looks happier than he has for a long time. We are able to visit the COVID safe pod which is bookable online. We can communicate with him on the phone and feel very confident in the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are incredibly pleased that you found the process of admission easy and that you seem so pleased with the care your Father has received. It is our absolute pleasure to be able to care for your Father and hope that...
Great team that has helped Mum throughout these harrowing times, in and out of hospital with COVID and complications. Continually strived to improve contact and communications, and couldn’t have asked for a more professional and comprehensive service.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court. We are absolutely delighted that you are pleased with our service, especially during these difficult times as described, and we do always strive to achieve more and more. It is our absolute pleasure to be able to care for your Mum.
Kindest regards, the Home Management Team
I am posting this review for July 2020 as my Aunt was 90 years old this month. Originally we had planned a small family gathering at the home to celebrate this milestone birthday, this was with the full cooperation of the home who were going to arrange afternoon tea at a very reasonable price, and they very kindly offered to contribute her birthday cake. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put paid to all of that, and we were faced with no celebrations until the home stepped up, and arranged not only a cake but gifts, cards, singing and a video call. Despite my aunt having Dementia she clearly thoroughly enjoyed every single minute. This is only one situation where the staff at Stisted go over and above the norm, I have never encountered staff who show such care and devotion to all the very precious family members in their care, this is not just a job to them, it is a calling. Families can feel safe entrusting the care of their loved ones to PEDKC.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court.
We are delighted that you were pleased with the celebrations arranged for your wonderful Aunt's extra special 90th birthday in these difficult times. Celebrating birthdays and special occasions are so...
My lovely mum had been a resident for four and a half years. She was really happy and settled and, as a family, we felt confident and assured that her developing needs were being fully met. Over the last few months, she had become increasingly frail and Parkinson's disease had taken its toll. The staff were always very upbeat and Mum thoroughly enjoyed her chats with them - she maintained her sense of humour! Mum sadly passed away at the end of August. The staff were extremely professional and supportive throughout her final few days and showed love and sensitivity to both Mum and myself at a very difficult time. I would not hesitate to recommend this home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2020Good
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- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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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)
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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.
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