
I have the peace of mind knowing that Mum is well cared for.Alan K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Nothing is done grudgingly and they treat my husband with respect.A G(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Thank you all for being so caring.J S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

I have the peace of mind knowing that Mum is well cared for.Alan K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Nothing is done grudgingly and they treat my husband with respect.A G(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Thank you all for being so caring.J S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

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.
Rooms can...
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 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
- 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
This fee 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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Longmead Court Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 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
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 (42)
Longmead Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Longmead Court Nursing Home has 42 reviews.
The staff are a true asset to Longmead, and the management team should be extremely proud of them.
A big thank you!
Thank you for your kind words which I will share with the staff team. It was a pleasure supporting your dad. We are always here should you need us. Once again, thank you!
Very friendly and caring staff who looked after my day and his needs very well. The only downside was the fact that his dentures were lost twice. The second time they were not recovered and he unfortunately passed away before the situation could be rectified! I'm sure, however, that a solution to the situation would have been found!
Many thanks for finding time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated. Firstly, we would like to offer our sincere condolences for your loss. Your Father was a pleasure to look after and we are very happy that you chose Longmead Court Nursing Home.
My husband joined Longmead last February and ever since he has joined there the staff have been amazing. From the management to seniors to the carers and staff nurses. He is well looked after and I am happy to say that I feel happy and very comfortable leaving my husband in this care home. All the rooms are well cleaned and Maintained on a daily basis. I would just like to say thank you for looking after my husband so well.
It has been an honour to care for your husband, we would like to say a big thank you for being so supportive during his time with us. Thank you for your kind words.
It is lovely and comforting to know my aunt is being so well cared for in a lovely place. Thank you!
I have seen good consistent standards since visiting my relative here. I would say that overall it is still improving. I have no complaints.
I am pleased to see that you feel we are providing good and consistent standards at Longmead Court. Many thanks for taking the time to send in a review. Kind regards Nicky
Dad wasn't in Longmead for very long. Following a fall at home he was admitted to Longmead. We found them very caring and professional. The home was nice and the staff extremely friendly. They all remembered us when we visited dad and took the time to speak to us and kept us updated on how he was doing. We thought the care he received was exceptional and that we were lucky to have found the nursing home. We were happy that dad was in a safe and caring environment. Sadly he passed away a month after entering the home.
Many thanks Charles for you kind words which will be shared with the team here at Longmead. It was an absolute pleasure to have your father with us, such a gentleman - he will be sadly missed.
The service at Longmead is exceptional. From the reception staff to the resident carer teams . The home is clean and has a happy but professional vibe. . Our family are very pleased with care that my mum is receiving.
This is the first time we have had the opportunity to visit my mother in law at Longmead . We were very impressed with the community feel at Longmead and how well my mother in law had settled into her new 'home' . All the staff are commendable from the reception, the nurses , assistant carers and the catering staff ( excellent food ) . Multiple 'home' visits from NHS made medical care and appointments very easy . My mother in laws room was kept very clean and small touches from her old 'home' made her room welcoming. Thanks again to ALL the staff for caring for my mother in law with dignity, efficiency and most importantly with a smile .
A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL
Mum spend a short period of time at you're care home. I would love to commend the staff at this place they were polite , friendly, caring and attentative. They could not of done any more. Rooms were cleaned throughly. All staff were exceptional including management. 10 out of 10 service. Job well done !
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about your mother's stay at Longmead Court Nursing Home. We're truly touched by your kind words about our staff being polite, friendly, caring, and attentive. It's heartwarming to know that you felt we provided exceptional service with clean, well-maintained...
From the begining the staff here have always been helpful and caring to my wife. Also, I would if asked, would recommend Longmead Court Nursing Home to anyone. Thank you Longmead.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us to hear that you've found our team helpful and caring towards your wife-it's exactly what we strive for every day.We're so grateful for your kind words and your recommendation of Longmead Court. Knowing that we've made a positive...
we moved my father here after being refused admission to his previous home after a hospital stay. The staff were friendly and supportive and within a short time he was happy and settled. His care needs were exceptionally dealt with and i was kept fully informed of any changes. As my father declined he was well supported and i was very happy we had made this move to longmead. we would highly recommend here for their family atmosphere and care.
My husband was admitted to Longmead Court Nursing Home from another medical facility for end-of-life care. I was anxious about the care he would receive as I'd had no choice in the placement. However, I quickly realised my concerns were unfounded. From his reception to his passing, he received dedicated care, as I have never witnessed before. The compassion and nursing skills combined allowed him to end his life peacefully and comfortably.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly honoured to have been able to support your husband during such a difficult time. It means so much to our team to know that we could provide the care and comfort he needed. Please know that we are always here for you and your family, and we send our warmest wishes to you all.
My mother was admitted to Longmead in March 2023 after a very stressful 3 weeks in hospital after a fall. The treatment she received once she arrived at the home, was excellent. She was dealt with in a very caring manner and all the staff are always helpful and friendly when you visit.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your mother received the care and support she needed after such a stressful time. All our team will be delighted to know that their efforts made such a positive difference and that you found everyone helpful and friendly...
My grandad visits my nan a few times a week and has always said how nice the staff are.
Thanks for your review and your kind words. It's so great that you and your grandad visit often and it's always a pleasure to see you. We know it makes all the difference to your nan.
The staff at Longmead Court Nursing Home are amazing. The admin team and managers were friendly and approachable. The carers and nurses were so caring and looked after my dad with so much care and consideration of his needs. They also looked after us the whole way through we are just so grateful to all the staff at Longmead Court Nursing Home. Thanks again to everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly grateful to hear that your dad received such compassionate care and that you and your family felt supported throughout his time with us. Knowing that our team met his needs with care and consideration means a great deal to us. It was a pleasure to care for your dad, and we're so pleased to have been able to support you as well.
I write this review soon after my husband of 54 years has died following inoperable brain tumours. Life at the end was as good as it could be, thanks to the staff at Longmead Court. He was welcomed to Longmead from hospital, a very ill and unhappy man. The nursing staff instinctively knew how to talk to him and put him at ease, explaining what they needed to do and how they would care for him. He had hated being in hospital and this felt like a sanctuary to us both. He could be challenging but they saw through this to the man behind the brain tumour and gave him just incredible, respectful loving care. His bright sunny room became our home for the last 6 weeks. All the staff, from the caring admin staff, nurses, care staff and the cleaning, catering and ancillary staff could not have been more friendly and helpful to me and my family. They were careful to support us too, we felt we could talk to them about any worries and fears. Amazing committed people!
We are deeply touched by your kind and thoughtful words during such a profoundly difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved husband. It means the world to us that you found Longmead Court to be a sanctuary for both you and your husband in his final weeks....
My wife was transferred here from the hospital after a hemiarthroplasty of a broken hip, successful but ruined by too-early discharge. In Longmead she needed dementia care and palliative wound care. Both were provided by a competent staff of nurses and carers very well.
Thank you for taking the time to review Longmead Court at this difficult moment in your wife's care. Combining nursing and dementia care requires considerable knowledge, compassion and understanding. We're so glad you found our nurses and staff achieved this very well and will pass your comments on to them.
My mother has been a resident at Longmead Court Nursing Home for five and a half years now. Our family has always found that it is a warm and friendly environment, and the staff treat the residents with dignity and respect. I have the peace of mind knowing that Mum is well cared for.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure caring for Mum, and we're so glad you feel she's being well looked after and have the peace of mind that comes from that.
Our dad was placed in Longmead Court 3 weeks ago it was the only care home which would take him from the hospital. We are both so grateful to you. Our dad was cared for so well, 24 hour care one on one. The staff were absolutely amazing, gentle and caring. Our dad passed away with dignity and comfort and we could visit him whenever we wanted. We both feel so grateful to you all. Thank you.
Good afternoon, Many thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to look after your father and your message will be shared with the team here at Longmead Court Nursing Home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (2)

- RGN DIP HE
- NVQ Level 5 Management in Health and Social Care
She has a wealth of experience working in Nursing Homes as a nurse, clinical lead, and Registered Manager.

Nicky has been a Registered Nurse since 1993, qualifying as a Learning Disability Nurse.
Nicky has obtained qualifications in:- Registered Managers award
- Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care
- Diploma in coaching
- Safeguarding Level 4
- AET - Teaching and Assessing
Nicky has worked in care homes as a Registered Manager and also held portfolios of up to 9 homes as an Area Manager working across Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Southampton.
Nicky has spent over 15 years in a Regional Manager's role working in Learning Disabilities care homes as well as Nursing homes for older adults.
Nicky joined us in January 2024 as Operations Director.
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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