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With a strong focus on person-led care, the home provides a warm and supportive environment where residents can feel comfortable and maintain their independence.
Alexandra House features beautifully furnished bedrooms, spacious lounges and communal areas, alongside a dedicated sensory relaxation space designed to promote wellbeing....
Situated in beautiful grounds in Harlow, Essex, next to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Alexandra House is a welcoming 106-bed care home offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.
With a strong focus on person-led care, the home provides a warm and supportive environment where residents can feel comfortable and maintain their independence.
Alexandra House features beautifully furnished bedrooms, spacious lounges and communal areas, alongside a dedicated sensory relaxation space designed to promote wellbeing. Residents enjoy a varied programme of engaging activities, encouraging friendships, wellbeing and connections with the local community.
The dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate, personalised care, ensuring every resident feels valued, supported and at home.
Care Provided by Alexandra House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 106 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent 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
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Alexandra House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alexandra 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose 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.
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Monica Dragu (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (106)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at their home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. They kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps them to maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Alexandra House Reviews (120)
Alexandra House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alexandra House has 120 reviews.
It's no wonder Alexandra House has a waiting list. Everything about it is second to none. My nan is so happy here. Every member of staff I have had dealings with are kind and professional no matter what we are discussing. Well done management.
It's no wonder Alexandra House has a waiting list. Everything about it is second to none. My nan is so happy here. Every member of staff I have had dealings with are kind and professional no matter what we are discussing. Well done management.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a king and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear your nan is happy and feels well supported at Alexandra House. Your positive feedback about our team, facilities and overall care means a great deal to us, and I will be sure to share your comments with the whole staff team.
They all made my mothers last few months, the most enjoyable she had, had for some time.
The care and kindness shown to mother, and ourselves was superb.
They all made my mothers last few months, the most enjoyable she had, had for some time.
The care and kindness shown to mother, and ourselves was superb.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to our entire Cherries Unit team. We are honored to care for your family member, and hearing that our support and dedication have made a positive difference is incredibly meaningful to us.
Our staff works hard every day to...
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to our entire Cherries Unit team. We are honored to care for your family member, and hearing that our support and dedication have made a positive difference is incredibly meaningful to us.
Our staff works hard every day to create a safe, compassionate, and comfortable environment, and your kind words remind us why we do what we do. Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation. We're grateful for your trust.
If there is ever anything more we can do for your family, please don't hesitate to let us know.
My sister has been a resident here for nearly 2 years. The staff who look after her have been nothing short of amazing. My sister has some difficulty in expressing her views but all the staff have gone over and beyond, including a way to understand her. She has progressed so much in her speech and...
My sister has been a resident here for nearly 2 years. The staff who look after her have been nothing short of amazing. My sister has some difficulty in expressing her views but all the staff have gone over and beyond, including a way to understand her. She has progressed so much in her speech and general health. I have nothing to say but praise for the staff here, amazing!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words. We're so pleased to hear that your sister had such a positive experience at Alexandra House over the past two years. It means a lot to our team to know that our care and support made a difference to her and your family. We'll be sure to share your feedback with everyone here - it will truly brighten their day.
The staff are all lovely and caring. The staff are always cheerful. The care home is very welcoming. The care home provides a safe, happy & clean environment for residents. I understand the chef makes a lot of lovely food from scratch, which is a lovely thing to do. Thank you all.
The staff are all lovely and caring. The staff are always cheerful. The care home is very welcoming. The care home provides a safe, happy & clean environment for residents. I understand the chef makes a lot of lovely food from scratch, which is a lovely thing to do. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind review. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team
I came to Alexandra House for rehabilitation. It was a daunting place to come, not knowing what to expect but my very first day I was made to feel at ease by joining other residents in the dining room for breakfast. The staff have been amazing, making my experience an easy one for which I am very...
I came to Alexandra House for rehabilitation. It was a daunting place to come, not knowing what to expect but my very first day I was made to feel at ease by joining other residents in the dining room for breakfast. The staff have been amazing, making my experience an easy one for which I am very grateful.
Thank you for your kind review. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team.
Our mum was 100 years old on 12/1/25. The home absolutely gave my mum a day to remember. They put on a lovely buffet. They made her a beautiful cake that was delicious. They decorated her room and also the room that we were allowed to have just for her 100 birthday celebration with her family. All...
Our mum was 100 years old on 12/1/25. The home absolutely gave my mum a day to remember. They put on a lovely buffet. They made her a beautiful cake that was delicious. They decorated her room and also the room that we were allowed to have just for her 100 birthday celebration with her family. All the staff made a big deal over her birthday, singing happy birthday to her. We cannot praise the management and all the staff enough for how they look after our mum. We would definitely recommend Alexandra Care Home. Thank you all again. From all her family. With much love to you all.
Thank you for your kind review. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team.
I have two relatives in Alexandra House. My sister and my mother. I have been happy with the overall care offered to both by the staff and am impressed with the general positive attitude of both residents and family.
I have two relatives in Alexandra House. My sister and my mother. I have been happy with the overall care offered to both by the staff and am impressed with the general positive attitude of both residents and family.
Thank you for your kind review and we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your mum and sister gets here at Alexandra House.
All Alexandra House nurses, carers and staff have provided outstanding, compassionate care to our lovely Dad, enabling us to have a precious extra year with him and Dad to enjoy the activities, company and an enjoyable outing. For this, we will be forever grateful.
All Alexandra House nurses, carers and staff have provided outstanding, compassionate care to our lovely Dad, enabling us to have a precious extra year with him and Dad to enjoy the activities, company and an enjoyable outing. For this, we will be forever grateful.
At Alexandra House, we strive to deliver care to the highest of standards for our residents and will always go above and beyond to ensure a comforting homely environment. Thank you for your very kind words. Absolutely pleasure to care for your loved one. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team.
Mum has been a resident at Alexandra House for a little over a year. She is very happy there. I cannot fault the staff in any way. Their attention to detail and their never-ending care just prove to me that Alexandra House choose their staff correctly. The manager is always available to talk to me...
Mum has been a resident at Alexandra House for a little over a year. She is very happy there. I cannot fault the staff in any way. Their attention to detail and their never-ending care just prove to me that Alexandra House choose their staff correctly. The manager is always available to talk to me and my family whenever we wish. An all-around great atmosphere in the home. Runwood Homes should be very proud.
Thank you for your kind review and we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your mum gets here at Alexandra House. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team.
The staff are wonderful, from the deputy manager down to well-being, all caring and supportive.
The staff are wonderful, from the deputy manager down to well-being, all caring and supportive.
The wonderful care all the staff gave him was an amazing and lovely final year of life. The staffing is consistent and extensive, not to forget the background staff, providing the feeding, cleaning and maintenance.
He...
The wonderful care all the staff gave him was an amazing and lovely final year of life. The staffing is consistent and extensive, not to forget the background staff, providing the feeding, cleaning and maintenance.
He loved being there and we will be forever grateful for their kindness and compassion, not only to him but to us as a family.
We were in a blessed position that between us we could see Dad every day.
Our heartfelt thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing such heartfelt and positive feedback about Alexandra's team. It means the world to us to know that your dad received the compassionate, dedicated care he needed during such a challenging time. We strive to create a warm and supportive environment for all our residents,...
Thank you so much for sharing such heartfelt and positive feedback about Alexandra's team. It means the world to us to know that your dad received the compassionate, dedicated care he needed during such a challenging time. We strive to create a warm and supportive environment for all our residents, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that you found our team empathetic, kind and fully committed to your dad's well-being. Ensuring dignity, respect and love is at the core of everything we do and your words affirm that we're making a difference.
Myself and my brothers and sisters are very pleased with the level of care given to our mother at Alexandra House, the staff are very tentative and polite, as a family we feel at ease that our mother is safe and being excellently cared for 24 hours, day and night. We are encouraged to ask questions...
The cleanliness and food provided is a very good standard.
At Alexandra House, we strive to deliver care to the highest of standards for our residents and will always go above and beyond to ensure a comforting homely environment. Thank you for your very kind words. Absolutely pleasure to care for your loved one. I will ensure to share your lovely review with the team.
Staff all excellent, my mum had 2 weeks respite. We could relax knowing Mum was safe and looked after with kindness in Alexandra House. Thank you.
Staff all excellent, my mum had 2 weeks respite. We could relax knowing Mum was safe and looked after with kindness in Alexandra House. Thank you.
Excellent care and food. Thank you.
Excellent care and food. Thank you.
Thank you for the time taken to review us. We will ensure to inform the extended team of your excellent review.
My dad has been a resident just over a week. He is really settling in quickly and the staff are so kind and friendly. The chef has been to see him to ensure he gets the food he likes. They have become friends and my dad looks forward to seeing him and a few others who have gone out of their way to...
My dad has been a resident just over a week. He is really settling in quickly and the staff are so kind and friendly. The chef has been to see him to ensure he gets the food he likes. They have become friends and my dad looks forward to seeing him and a few others who have gone out of their way to make him feel welcome and special. His room is lovely and light with huge window and en-suite. The whole place is modern and clean. I'm so happy that he likes it.
Thank you for your kind review and we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your dad gets here at Alexandra House.
The care provided for Mum during the past 10 months is second to none. The way they are with not just Mum but every resident shines through, it's clear to see they all make such a difference to...
The care provided for Mum during the past 10 months is second to none. The way they are with not just Mum but every resident shines through, it's clear to see they all make such a difference to everyone there.
It is extremely safe, clean, well organised, providing many fun activities weekly and has a nice happy feel as soon as you step through their door.
It's like one big happy family and they go above and beyond to make everyone welcome, this includes family and friends that visit.
The food always looks good and Mum enjoys seconds so compliments to the chef too.
Mum being there has allowed me to continue working without the constant worry of how she is as I am 100% certain she is completely taken care of with all her needs met by happy, caring, smiling staff. Mum is so happy and it's a pleasure to see. I will always remain forever thankful to every one of them caring for her.
Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. We're happy to hear that you're pleased with the care your mother is receiving. I will pass your feedback on to the team. Kind regards
My mum has been a resident for more than a year but my comments are given for the past 1 year. The staff have given exemplary care. Mum is treated as an individual and with respect. The food is excellent and is prepared in the on-site kitchen. There are numerous activities every week. My family is...
My mum has been a resident for more than a year but my comments are given for the past 1 year. The staff have given exemplary care. Mum is treated as an individual and with respect. The food is excellent and is prepared in the on-site kitchen. There are numerous activities every week. My family is always made welcome and I am involved in decision-making. Mum is always well-kept, and the visiting hairdresser is a bonus. The building, fittings and furniture are kept in excellent condition and are always clean. The manager is a lady of great experience and knowledge and has great vision and energy for continuing to improve what is excellent. The same enthusiasm and skills are also found in the senior staff, carers and nursing staff. I have found all staff to have a pleasant disposition and readily listen and be helpful. Every effort is made to make Alexandra House a caring, but stimulating environment for the residents, which importantly makes the residents feel that it is their home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review for Alexandra House. The care team in the home are dedicated to giving the best care and support to our residents and their families, so it's heartwarming to hear that you feel your mum is well-looked after. We hope your mum continues to enjoy our wonderful home and that you and your family always feel welcome to visit at any time.
My mum spent from the end of August 23 until mid-December in Alexandra House following a fall in July, in which she unfortunately fractured her leg and was unable to weight bear for over three months. On arriving, all staff seemed very friendly and were very helpful and informative on Mum's...
My mum spent from the end of August 23 until mid-December in Alexandra House following a fall in July, in which she unfortunately fractured her leg and was unable to weight bear for over three months. On arriving, all staff seemed very friendly and were very helpful and informative on Mum's situation. She enjoyed the social events she attended and said the food was very nice. All in all, a nice care home to know Mum was well looked after. Five stars to all the lovely staff; you do an amazing job.
Thank you for your kind words. We're happy to hear that you're pleased with the care your mother received during her stay at our home. I will pass your feedback on to the team. Kind regards.
My father has received excellent care since moving into Alexandra House in June 2023. The staff are care team are very friendly and attentive. This is a very well-run care home with good support from the community nursing team and GP.
My father has received excellent care since moving into Alexandra House in June 2023. The staff are care team are very friendly and attentive. This is a very well-run care home with good support from the community nursing team and GP.
Thank you for your kind words. We're happy to hear that you're pleased with the care your father is receiving in our Home. I will pass your feedback on to the team. Kind regards and thank you for taking the time to review our Home
I am really happy with the care my mother is given. All the staff are excellent with her. All the staff are really friendly. Management are excellent with talking to me about Mum. I am very happy with all.
I am really happy with the care my mother is given. All the staff are excellent with her. All the staff are really friendly. Management are excellent with talking to me about Mum. I am very happy with all.
Thank you for the time taken to review our home. We are pleased to know that you are happy with the care Mum receives in our home. I will ensure your lovely review will be shared with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 July 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (31) & Events (0)
- 09 Oct 2026
Residents and staff at Alexandra House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, have taken their first steps towards an ambitious goal this October, as the Strawberry Unit launches...
- 23 Sep 2026
Alexandra House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, is celebrating the dedication of its nursing team after receiving wonderful feedback from relatives and recognition through the National Care...
- 04 Sep 2026
Alexandra House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, was delighted to celebrate resident Suzanne’s extraordinary milestone as she marked her 104th birthday. Suzanne’s family approached members of the...
There are no upcoming events for Alexandra House.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Alexandra House.
Meet the Team (4)

My journey in care began in 2009, when I started working as a Care Assistant at Runwood Homes – Alexandra House. In February 2010, I proudly achieved...
My journey in care began in 2009, when I started working as a Care Assistant at Runwood Homes – Alexandra House. In February 2010, I proudly achieved my registration as a qualified Registered General Nurse and continued to work at Alexandra House until 2012.
Since then, my career has taken me on a rewarding path into management, where I’ve held a variety of leadership roles within the care sector. Wanting to continue developing my skills and leadership abilities, I completed a Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and the My Home Life programme, alongside several other management trainings that have helped shape the way I lead and support my teams.
In 2025, I was delighted to return to Runwood Homes – Alexandra House as a Registered Manager. It feels like coming home to where my passion for care first began, and I’m committed to making a difference by maintaining the high standards and quality of care that inspired me at the very start of my journey.

I have been a receptionist at Alexandra House for 4 years. I really enjoy my role and all that goes with it. I enjoy seeing people every day; I like...
I have been a receptionist at Alexandra House for 4 years. I really enjoy my role and all that goes with it. I enjoy seeing people every day; I like interacting with relatives and residents.
In my spare time, I am currently decorating my new flat, which I enjoy doing.

My name is Lee, I’ve been a Housekeeper at Alexandra House for 3 years. I was domestic staff for 1 year, and I was promoted by our home manager, who...
My name is Lee, I’ve been a Housekeeper at Alexandra House for 3 years. I was domestic staff for 1 year, and I was promoted by our home manager, who has supported me with settling into my current role. I enjoy my job and the people I work with.
In my spare time, I do my housework and walk my dogs.

Hello, my name is Judith, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Alexandra House. I bring over 12 years of experience in caring for elderly people,...
Hello, my name is Judith, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Alexandra House. I bring over 12 years of experience in caring for elderly people, including those living with dementia. I began my journey at Alexandra House as a care assistant in 2012 and have worked my way up through various roles to become Deputy Manager.
I truly enjoy collaborating with our team to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care to all our residents. Every aspect of my role brings me joy, as it allows me to make a meaningful difference in their lives.
In my spare time, I am an active member of my church, where I also sing in the choir.
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