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Alexandra House

Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 1BU
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Alexandra House, Harlow
Alexandra House, Harlow
Alexandra House, Harlow

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.... 

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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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,480From £1,580
Nursing CareFrom £1,600From £1,600

Contact Alexandra House 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 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

Onsite Tours of Alexandra HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Runwood Homes are delighted to welcome in person tours at homes which will take place in line with the Government guidelines. Visitors will be required to provide a negative LFT test on the day of your visit and wear the PPE requested by the care home. Please contact our admissions line on 01702 969999 to book a tour.
Remote Tours of Alexandra HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)If you'd like to take a look around our home, please contact us to make an arrangement for a member of our team to show you around virtually. We support a number of video calling platforms to do this, including Skype, Zoom, FaceTime and WhatsApp. Please contact us to find out more. We are able to answer any questions that you might have about our service too. Thank you.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from M G (Grandson of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Bruce S (Son of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Lynne B (Sister of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Karen W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Peter H (Respite Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Iris T (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from N P (Relative of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Nicola C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Suzette M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Desney H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Angela R (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Geoffrey W (Husband of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Tracey P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Louise S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from P N (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Denise B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 July 2023
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (31) & Events (0)

News
  • 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...

Upcoming Events

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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)

Monica Dragu
Monica DraguJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2025
Marion Walker
Marion WalkerJob Title ReceptionistJoined 2020
Lee Smith
Lee SmithJob Title HousekeeperJoined 2020
Judith Buenafe
Judith BuenafeJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2012

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