St Mary's Court Care Home

Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5SR
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  • St Mary's Court Care Home, Braintree
St Mary's Court is a 90-bedroom care home situated on a gated 8 acres of picturesque greenery in Braintree. With an award-winning chef and activity coordinator, each resident experiences exceptional dining service delights and captivating activity programmes.

The care home boasts a delightful BBQ pit, perfect for summer parties and events, a convenient onsite Minibus for outings and hosting the Joy Birds Dementia Friendly Club that fosters inclusivity and community engagement. Every day brings a new array of activities, complemented by the convenience of an onsite Café/Bistro and a dedicated Hairdresser, ensuring that residents feel happy and comfortable in their homes.

The care home exhibits a wonderful banquet hall perfect to celebrate special occasions, and quiet lounges, allowing residents and family members to relax and unwind. 8 friendly and beautiful peacocks also live on and roam the grounds.

With 10 passionate activities team at the helm, residents have the choice to partake in various engaging movie nights, quiz evenings, arts & crafts workshops, exercise classes and meaningful charity events. Conveniently located, amenities are just a short stroll away, allowing residents to enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800

Fees are subject to an assessment of individual needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Mary's Court 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Hazel Joseph (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (90)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (90)

Visiting

  • Family and friends always receive a warm welcome. Please see website for visiting protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Parking

  • There is on-site parking.

St Mary's Court Care Home Reviews (91)

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St Mary's Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Mary's Court Care Home has 91 reviews.

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Review from Susan J (Niece of Resident) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt is in St Mary's Court Care Home. She is treated with dignity and respect. I am always informed of any incidents etc that occur. I always recommend this caring home.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Mary's Court Care Home has done a marvellous job with my dad over the past two years. He was very unwell when he first went to live there as he was in the late stages of Alzheimer's, and his behaviour was challenging. The staff have shown him great understanding, patience and empathy, and their focus
has been and continues to be maintaining his dignity. The food is also excellent, as are the activities and entertainment, and I highly recommend the establishment.

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Review from Pauline H (Resident) published on 28 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home very comfortable and clean.
Staff very helpful.
Food excellent.
Strongly recommend.

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Review from Richard M (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Warm, clean room but needs a little more furniture/surface etc, for pictures, flowers etc, and please do not use it as a store! Staff very good, nice and friendly, always smiling. Nurses very helpful in phone re, updates on Mum. One lady nice and welcoming, another a great asset and very helpful, admin
worked well and customer-focused. All in all, first-class, keep it up.

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Review from Diane F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad went into St Mary's Court for palliative care. The care he received and the support that my sisters and I had from the amazing staff could not have been any better. It is such a friendly and welcoming place, and we will always be grateful that our wonderful dad went there.

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Review from John H (Husband of Resident) published on 20 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife, who is living with young-onset Alzheimer's, moved to this wonderful home in March, and from day one, they have been there for her and for me too.
Nothing seems too much trouble, and they keep me updated on all things.

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Review from Henry M (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A very well organised and managed visit, accounting for Covid restrictions. Met on arrival to enable a quick induction and sign-in process. Well-appointed visiting room with resident already waiting on arrival; friendly staff enhanced the visit, helping provide some group engagement from which the resident
benefitted.

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Review from Mary M (Wife of Resident) published on 26 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband was a resident for 2 months after a hospital stay.
He was looked after well and became mobile quickly with all the good care.

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Review from Sara M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother recently moved to here from another care home. We saw an immediate positive change in her from day one. She has a number of medical issues and the home have managed them faultlessly from the minute she arrived. The care staff are amazing, professional, caring and patient. My mother says the
staff make her feel special and nothing is too much trouble for them. The home itself is bright and cheery and there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The grounds and outside areas are lovely too. The home puts on lots of activities and trips out for the residents and the care staff interact so well with the residents, you can see they genuinely care about them. Our experience of this care home is extremely positive.

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Review from Dennis A (Son of Resident) published on 13 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother (aged 92) has been in care at St. Marys Court for 4 years suffering from dementia. Her care has been excellent given that she has continued deteriorating and has required a high level of support. I genuinely cannot praise the carers enough, their patience, kindness and affection is exemplary.
The home is well run, spotlessly clean and always welcoming. She is happy and content, whilst receiving the best care possible.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum was a resident on Cedar floor for 21 months and throughout that time I was impressed with the level of care she received. The staff carried out their duties professionally but with kindness and sensitivity at all times. None more so than during January/early February, during Mum's final weeks. The
dedication, support and care were exceptional. It was a great comfort to the family knowing Mum was receiving the best care possible, especially in her time of greatest need.

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Review from Alan B (Husband of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been at St Mary's Court Care Home for some months and because it has 24/7 visiting, I have been able to spend some considerable time there. This has enabled me to have an 'inside' view of how it functions. The home has good but discreet security and manages to combine good safety with great
care, and still make it feel as 'un- institutional' as possible. The best way I can describe it is that it must be like living in a family home with an extended family who happen to be well qualified, caring and capable.
I am not one to be over-enthusiastic in writing recommendations, I rarely do so. So I surprised myself to find that I have given such a high score, but all very much deserved. I have been unable to fault it.

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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot praise the staff and home enough. We have our Mum back for the first time in about 5 years. She is really enjoying herself and has made lots of new friends.

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Review from Sue M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband moved into St Mary's 6 months ago and during his stay, I would like to say thank you all for the care and attention he received. I visited regularly and was very impressed with all the activities he was encouraged to attend. Once again, thank you very much for all your help.

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Review from Gemma T (Wife of Resident) published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ash community is a wonderful, caring place for young onset Alzheimers. Friendly, caring staff members with a genuine interest in each resident. My husband loves his time there.

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Review from Rose (Wife of Resident) published on 23 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was at St Mary's Court for over a year. I was a regular visitor who turned up on different days and times. The care and love the staff gave to my husband was excellent. Throughout the week, there were plenty of activities for the clients to engage with if they so wished. At least once a
month, additional themed family events were arranged, making it fun and easier to bring grandchildren along to see their relatives.
I reviewed many care homes in the area before I choose St Mary's. The service and care received was beyond my expectations.

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Review from Anthony S (Husband of Resident) published on 13 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a long struggle deciding whether to move my wife into care events lead me to the conclusion that I couldn't care for her effectively at home. Local services provided only limited care facilities. The change in my wife is the result of good care and activities was almost immediate.

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Review from Lorraine P (Sister of Resident) published on 25 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been very well cared for at this home. Rooms and communal areas very clean. Staff are very good and caring.

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Review from E T (Sister of Resident) published on 25 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister is in residential care Ash unit and after ironing out some initial issues, which were resolved, we are now satisfied with the care given, in particular, one member of staff who is absolutely excellent.

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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Whilst happy in St Mary's my mother was affected by the call button response times, especially at night when nobody arrived at night time to help her to the toilet and having to use the incontinent pants. Food choice limited due to her being allergic to fish. No set time for meals - mother likes consistency.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.506)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10 for St Mary's Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.506 for St Mary's Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (182 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (13 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 261 Ratings = 4.506

  • b) 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 St Mary's Court Care Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 90 registered maximum number of service users is 18, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Joann

Joann Harmon

Job Title: Care Home Manager

As a degree qualified nurse with a deep passion for dementia care and supporting individuals with cognitive impairment. I bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt dedication to my role as home manager. I believe outstanding care begins with an empowered team. I am committed to building a culture of trust, support and professional growth where every team member feels valued and equipped to deliver person centred care with compassion and confidence.

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