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Longmead Court Nursing Home

247 London Road, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 8QQ
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I have the peace of mind knowing that Mum is well cared for.Alan K(Son of Resident/Service User)
Longmead Court Nursing Home, Braintree
Nothing is done grudgingly and they treat my husband with respect.A G(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Longmead Court Nursing Home, Braintree
Thank you all for being so caring.J S(Niece of Resident/Service User)
Longmead Court Nursing Home, Braintree

Longmead Court Nursing Home is located in the village of Black Notley, in Essex situated between the towns of Braintree and Chelmsford.

Many of the rooms offer a toilet and wash basin within a sectioned off room within. Other residents have access to several communal toilets, shower rooms and bathrooms throughout the building.

The home has two floors and the first floor can be accessed by the lift or stairs.

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Care Provided by Longmead Court Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 54 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing Care£1,900 - £1,900£1,650 - £1,900
Nursing Dementia Care£1,900 - £1,900£1,650 - £1,900
These fees will cover all aspects of care, either nursing or residential, there are no bills other than any personal appointments such as the visiting chiropodist and hairdresser.

All in house activities are also included in the weekly fee such as arts and crafts, movie afternoons, games, visiting entertainers, the visiting PAT dogs as examples.


Total weekly fee of: 1900.00 p/w
Made up of:
Accommodation £700 p/w, Care services £600 p/w and Nursing care £600 p/w
Minus FNC (if applicable at £267.68 p/w) which WE will collect and keep as part of the fee as long as it is payable.

Net Amount £1,632.32 p/w.

Daily accommodation service fees:

£700 p/w
Services Included:

Accommodation, food and drinks (to include snacks), themed events and entertainment, housekeeping, laundry, ironing, utilities and the general maintenance of the home

Daily care services fee:

£600 p/w Personal care services to include, washing, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, mobility assistance, assistance with eating and drinking, assistance to attend social events, engagement and activities

Daily Nursing Services Fee:

£600 p/w (if you are awarded FNC, then this will be deducted, however, if it is reduced or removed, the fee will remain at £600.The FNC as of 2026/27 is £267.68 per week. Clinical Nursing Care as agreed following review and assessment.

Contact Longmead Court Nursing 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 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.

Good to Know

Owner

  • Dovecote Care Homes Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Vanessa Wells (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1997
  • Last Refurbishment: 2005
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • They welcome open visiting to promote a homely environment for those living with us.

Parking

  • They have parking available on site. They also have a disabled parking bay.

Longmead Court Nursing Home Reviews (45)

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Longmead Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Longmead Court Nursing Home has 45 reviews.

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Review from Lorraine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Laura F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sue L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Lauren D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Celia P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Clare L (Wife of Resident) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from K S (Niece of Resident) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from T K (Sister of Resident) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Charles P (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Martin B (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Donald H (Husband of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Paula R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from K L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lindsay (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 April 2024
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (2)

Vanessa Wells
Vanessa WellsJob Title Registered Home ManagerJoined 2023
Nicky Romang
Nicky RomangJob Title Operations DirectorJoined 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Longmead Court Nursing Home

What types of Care is Longmead Court Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Longmead Court Nursing Home have?

There are 50 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Longmead Court Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Longmead Court Nursing Home to the centre of Braintree?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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