
My mother has only been here for a week, but already can see a massive differenceTina M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My nan is in Valentine House and loves it. The staff are all friendly and helpful.Victoria K(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


My mother has only been here for a week, but already can see a massive differenceTina M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My nan is in Valentine House and loves it. The staff are all friendly and helpful.Victoria K(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


Valentine House is a care home for older people in Silver End, a small village in Essex, close to Braintree and Witham. Black Swan provides short-term, respite care and longer term support to up to 50 residents, including special support for those living with dementia.
The home underwent a large-scale renovation in 2013 and includes spacious bedrooms with ensuite facilities. There are communal areas including the lounge, a well presented dining...
Valentine House is a care home for older people in Silver End, a small village in Essex, close to Braintree and Witham. Black Swan provides short-term, respite care and longer term support to up to 50 residents, including special support for those living with dementia.
The home underwent a large-scale renovation in 2013 and includes spacious bedrooms with ensuite facilities. There are communal areas including the lounge, a well presented dining room and quiet spaces for residents to relax in. There is also has an in-house salon where residents enjoy hairdressing and nail care appointments on a regular basis. The upper floor can be accessed via a lift.
Valentine House has a beautiful private garden with modern patios and a large lawn area backing onto the home’s private car park. The gardens are regularly used throughout the summer months with meals being served in the garden, regular barbeques, birthday celebrations and activities with the local community.
Valentine House has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission with an ‘Outstanding’ line in the Responsive category (May 2019).
Valentine House is situated directly at the heart of Silver End, which has a row of shops and a doctor’s surgery directly opposite the home’s entrance. Next door to the home is the beautiful Silver End Memorial Garden and the nearby Church. Residents are welcome to explore the local area if they wish.
Care Provided by Valentine House
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 Types
- Mild 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
- Lift
- Stairlift
- 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
Contact Valentine House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Valentine House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Black Swan Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Galvin (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- 24 hour visiting welcomed
Parking
- Parking available outside home
Valentine House Reviews (88)
Valentine House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.852) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Valentine House has 88 reviews.
My mother has been in Valentine House 2 1/2 years now. I have always been more than satisfied with the care she received at the home and I find nothing is too much trouble for the management and the care staff exceed expectations. My Mum is very happy there.
My mother has been in Valentine House 2 1/2 years now. I have always been more than satisfied with the care she received at the home and I find nothing is too much trouble for the management and the care staff exceed expectations. My Mum is very happy there.
I am very happy with the excellent care provided at Valentine House. There is always plenty of entertainment for the residents and the staff from my experience have always been very helpful, friendly and approachable.
I am very happy with the excellent care provided at Valentine House. There is always plenty of entertainment for the residents and the staff from my experience have always been very helpful, friendly and approachable.
My Mum has been in Valentine House for 2 and a half years and I am very happy with the care and support Mum receives from all staff who are very friendly. She has made two good friends and now has company and someone to talk to. She enjoys the entertainment and activities when she is well enough to...
My Mum has been in Valentine House for 2 and a half years and I am very happy with the care and support Mum receives from all staff who are very friendly. She has made two good friends and now has company and someone to talk to. She enjoys the entertainment and activities when she is well enough to participate. I would recommend Valentine House to anyone looking for a care home.
I can only thank all of the staff at Valentine House who looked after Mum so well up to the time she sadly passed. The team there were always courteous and helpful at all times and made mum's last months with us so much more pleasurable. From the day we first met the team to the last day, I can...
I can only thank all of the staff at Valentine House who looked after Mum so well up to the time she sadly passed. The team there were always courteous and helpful at all times and made mum's last months with us so much more pleasurable. From the day we first met the team to the last day, I can only praise them and although I am not going to mention names, they know who they are. A massive thank you.
My dad came to Valentine House for two weeks respite care. The staff have all been helpful and kind. They really know how to make everyone feel welcome. They have a great selection of food and activities daily, including daily walks to the local park. The management are so professional but also...
My dad came to Valentine House for two weeks respite care. The staff have all been helpful and kind. They really know how to make everyone feel welcome. They have a great selection of food and activities daily, including daily walks to the local park. The management are so professional but also exceptionally competent. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home and hope that dad will visit again.
Overall I have had a lovely time and I would happily come back. Staff have always been very polite and well mannered, the building is lovely.
Overall I have had a lovely time and I would happily come back. Staff have always been very polite and well mannered, the building is lovely.
I find the staff very helpful. It's very nice to sit in the garden when the weather is nice. I am very happy with the management and care.
I find the staff very helpful. It's very nice to sit in the garden when the weather is nice. I am very happy with the management and care.
Staff are very helpful and friendly, they take care of all my needs. I am happy and have made some good friends and I am in a really nice room. I have a nice garden to sit in during the summer.
Staff are very helpful and friendly, they take care of all my needs. I am happy and have made some good friends and I am in a really nice room. I have a nice garden to sit in during the summer.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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
8 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 30 September 2026Single En-Suite
News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Oct 2025
The multi-award winning Black Swan Care Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired All Hallows Care Home, in Bungay, Suffolk marking a major strategic investment in local care...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
Accreditations
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