
I would highly recommend St Mary's Court to anyone without any hesitation.Steve D(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very attentive, patient, supportive and caring.J B(Resident / Service User)

With so many activities and outings, the residents appeared happy and engaged.Trish N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend St Mary's Court to anyone without any hesitation.Steve D(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very attentive, patient, supportive and caring.J B(Resident / Service User)

With so many activities and outings, the residents appeared happy and engaged.Trish N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
Care Provided by St Mary's Court Care Home
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 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
- 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
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Mary's Court 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hazel Joseph (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
- 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 (101)
St Mary's Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Court Care Home has 101 reviews.
We continue to be very happy with the care Mum receives at St Mary's Court Care Home. There is always a happy atmosphere from reception through to caring staff.
We love going to 'The Bistro' with Mum as this feels like we're going to the coffee shop like we used to. There have been four great events since July on the grounds. The summer fete and seaside day were really good. So nice to see so many residents and their families enjoying it. The catering especially the fish and chips were superb.
St Mary's Court Care Home has Care with a capital 'C'.
An amazing team of people who work with love and compassion not only to the residents but their families also. My sister has been at St Mary's Court Care Home three and a half years. In that time she has enjoyed so many of the activities that provided a real home from home that St Mary's Court Care Home provides.
The staff are open and honest about her well being.
Always informed if there is any change in my sister's condition.
Could not wish for a better care home regarding my sister.
My aunt was admitted to St Mary's Court in May 2017 after her daughter and myself had visited several care homes. Our choice of St Mary's proved to be a good one. I cannot speak too highly of the home. It is set in lovely grounds where residents can walk and the home is spotlessly clean. The staff are friendly and very caring and always ready to speak with relatives. My aunt loves the food and enjoys the many activities which that the home arranges including weekly bus outings. Residents' own rooms are lovely and have en-suite showers. All residents are very safe and both her daughter and myself are very happy with all aspects of her care.
From entering the building you are made to feel welcome. The unit Oak in which my aunt is superb in all ways. The staff are caring observant, helpful and always on hand to look after their charges. My aunt has settled well and looks 100% better than when she arrived. Everything she needs or wants is satisfactory.
The routine suits me fine everyone so kind and considerate. Food is lovely, could not grumble about it.
My husband is safe and given a very high standard of care. Staff are kind to him and know him as a person not just as someone needing care, they see past his current problems to the man I know. His medication is always given on time which is essential to control his Parkinson's disease. He has a very nice room which is always kept clean, his laundry is always returned promptly. He enjoys meals at St Marys, served by staff who are friendly and know people's preferences, and there is always a carer to give help when needed. If he has not been able to eat at meal times alternatives have been found later, and we both enjoy visiting the bistro for coffee. The grounds are lovely and well cared for and our grandchildren are happy to visit and like to play with Grandad watching. The activity staff are brilliant and ensure people are able to join in. We have lived with Parkinson's for 11 years but this last year at St Mary's Court Care Home has been the easiest for us both and I am very grateful.
From the very first interview, I felt happy for my father's care. Time was taken to get to know his likes, his interests, where he worked and his family. On walking in St Mary's Court Care Home, all the staff say hello and are very friendly. It is spotlessly clean and no smell of 'wee' anywhere. My father is thriving under their peaceful, tender care. I am really happy we found this care home.
Totally professional from initial contact regarding emergency respite needed for my dad to his admission within one day. All staff are very friendly, welcoming and understanding showing my dad respect and dignity. The fragrant smell, as you enter the house, continues through the building and nothing is unpleasant about it.
My mum has been here just over a week. It was a massive decision to move her to a care home but she has settled in so well. The staff (all staff) from manager, carers, cleaners etc have been so kind. They have encouraged her to join in all the activities.
My wife has been in St Mary's Court Care Home for two months during which time the care has been excellent. All the staff at every level are totally dedicated. Having had a very severe stroke my wife needs complete nursing care. Every day when I visit her she is always being well cared for and there is always a really homely atmosphere in Cedar Unit whatever time of day I visit.
Wonderful care at St Mary's. The staff are fantastic and so caring. As close to a 'home from home' as there is!
I am very pleased with the care which my husband is receiving at St Mary's Court. Also, the range of activities provided cater for individual needs.
I have found St. Mary's to be excellent for my brother. He has much improved in his well being and personal hygiene, which concerned us. I have seen him slowly becoming more aware and interacting with us. The facilities are very good and rooms are spacious, yet retain a homely feel. Everywhere is spotlessly clean and lots of staff around who are always willing to help and chat about resident. There are lots of outings and in-house activities to keep residents active and stimulated.
Excellent care home, wonderful staff who look after my brother to the very best. The accommodation is excellent and always clean and inviting. We cannot thank the staff enough especially to the team on ASH. We feel my brother is settled at St Mary's and as it stands we wouldn't want him to be anywhere else.
My parents have been treated with care and respect, they have found friends.
My mother has lived at St Mary's Court for nearly six years. Her care has been extremely good almost without exception she is very happy.
My family and myself are very pleased with the care given to our father. All the carers are very good and easy to talk to and ask if we need anything when we visit. A good atmosphere is very noticeable too. The food is excellent and dad kept very clean with clean clothes. I would not hesitate to recommend St Mary's Court to my friends and family. Thank you for looking after him, so much better than where he was before.
My father was moved here for ‘end of life’ care whilst suffering from a brain tumour. Me and my mum would like to say a massive thank you to ALL the staff of St Mary’s as they made my dads final weeks as comfortable & dignified as possible for him and for us. You should all feel proud of yourselves for doing such great work, I cannot thank you enough.
The home is warm and friendly, I have always been made to feel welcome and included in all decisions regarding to her care. The staff are fantastic the food is wonderful and plentiful, the activities are amazing and plentiful. We are encouraged to part-take in them, a true home from home and a real family atmopshere.
Bed Vacancies
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News (17) & Events (1)
- 16 Jul 2026
There was a wonderful atmosphere at The New Deanery & St Mary’s Court as more than 130 residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for our...
- 10 Jul 2026
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- 22 Jun 2026
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- 30 Aug 2026Organiser: St Mary's Court Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hazel Joseph is a Registered General Nurse who completed her nursing qualification in Guyana in 2002. After working as a nurse in the UK for eight years, she went on to achieve her QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management and Leadership.
As a Registered Manager, Hazel has worked across a number of organisations, with one of her proudest achievements being the successful commissioning of another care home, where she built a team founded on strong values, compassion and effective leadership.
Hazel is passionate about creating a culture where residents are always at the heart of the care they receive. She is committed to leading with integrity, supporting her team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, and continually developing both personally and professionally. In Hazel's own words, working at Gold Care Homes continually strengthens her leadership and management skills, enabling her to provide the very best support for residents, families and her team.
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