
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...
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 be decorated to suit individuals' personal preferences and the home encourages residents to bring furniture and photos to make the room personal to them and as homely as possible.
Residents can enjoy the pleasant spaces and areas created throughout the home such as the music area, conservatory, sensory wall, history wall, memory lane wall, and inclusive communication and activity room, as well as join in the communal areas in the large dining area and lounges. The home also has a small library/quiet area, offering further opportunities to the residents residing in the home.
The activities team offers a varied programme of activities in and outside the home for individuals to enjoy, these can be conducted on a one to one basis also, tailored for individuals preferences. The home has regular visits from the local school children, Church members, PAT therapy dogs and musical entertainment.
Staff are also on hand to help each and every resident to continue to pursue their hobbies and interests.
Longmead Court also has a hairdresser who makes fortnightly visits to the home as well as the visiting Chiropodist who attends every six weeks.
Residents can enjoy a balanced and varied diet at the home, all preferences and dietary requirements can be met by the fantastic Kitchen Team.
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
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:
Services Included:
Accommodation, food and drinks (to include snacks), themed events and entertainment, housekeeping, laundry, ironing, utilities and the general maintenance of the home
£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
£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.
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 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)
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
I have found the staff to be most kind and caring, very attentive to my husband's needs. Nothing is done grudgingly and they treat my husband with respect.
I have found the staff to be most kind and caring, very attentive to my husband's needs. Nothing is done grudgingly and they treat my husband with respect.
Staff are caring and approachable. They are hardworking, and I am happy to leave my husband with them.
Staff are caring and approachable. They are hardworking, and I am happy to leave my husband with them.
Kind and attentive staff. Very helpful.
Kind and attentive staff. Very helpful.
We can't praise the staff of Longmead Court highly enough for the excellent care they are providing for my mother. They are all very special people. They do their best to bring my mother suitable food - and, although she struggles to eat, everything is well cooked and tasty, and we are delighted...
We can't praise the staff of Longmead Court highly enough for the excellent care they are providing for my mother. They are all very special people. They do their best to bring my mother suitable food - and, although she struggles to eat, everything is well cooked and tasty, and we are delighted with the care in preparation. Mother's room is beautifully decorated and pleasant to be in. It's always very clean. Thank you all so much for the care you provide.
Remarkable staff/resident ratio.
Staff show amazing patience towards those under their care with a wide variety of needs and challenging behaviour.
Remarkable staff/resident ratio.
Staff show amazing patience towards those under their care with a wide variety of needs and challenging behaviour.
The team at Longmead provided professional, personalised and thoughtful care to my lovely nanny and us as a family throughout her stay and through her passing. We considered moving Nan to a closer home (that was also significantly less costly) however she was so comfortable at Longmead and we were...
The team at Longmead provided professional, personalised and thoughtful care to my lovely nanny and us as a family throughout her stay and through her passing. We considered moving Nan to a closer home (that was also significantly less costly) however she was so comfortable at Longmead and we were so happy with the care that we decided to have her stay and we’re so pleased we did. The end-of-life care and consideration was exceptional. The genuine, authentic extra care and kindness was unexpected and made what has been the most sad time a little more tolerable. Words can’t actually explain the difference the team made and we will be forever grateful. Thank you to every single person from the Longmead team who extended such kindness to the nanny and to us. We appreciate each and every one of you.
My visit to this care home was met with very helpful staff, there was always a member of staff on hand to help in any way. The atmosphere was cheerful and welcoming, nice and clean and smelled fresh. Not like the usual experience I have encountered before in some nursing homes.
My visit to this care home was met with very helpful staff, there was always a member of staff on hand to help in any way. The atmosphere was cheerful and welcoming, nice and clean and smelled fresh. Not like the usual experience I have encountered before in some nursing homes.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Longmead Court nursing home. It's fantastic to hear that your visit was met with such helpful and attentive staff. Having a member of the team always on hand to assist is so important and can make a big difference in the overall experience.
We're...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Longmead Court nursing home. It's fantastic to hear that your visit was met with such helpful and attentive staff. Having a member of the team always on hand to assist is so important and can make a big difference in the overall experience.
We're thrilled that you found the atmosphere cheerful and welcoming. Creating a positive and friendly environment is something we strive for, and it's great to know that it was evident during your visit. And of course, cleanliness plays a significant role in ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay, so we're glad that the home was nice and clean, with a fresh scent.
Our experience of Longmead has been a happy one for our mother. Everyone is friendly and approachable. A clean and homely feel to the rooms. We could also ask the staff any questions at any time and nothing was too much trouble. The food was good and the care was excellent.
Our experience of Longmead has been a happy one for our mother. Everyone is friendly and approachable. A clean and homely feel to the rooms. We could also ask the staff any questions at any time and nothing was too much trouble. The food was good and the care was excellent.
Our staff take...
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Longmead Court Nursing Home. We're delighted to hear that your mother has been well taken care of and that our staff's friendliness and approachability have made her stay even more enjoyable. It was a delight to care for her.Our staff take great pride in maintaining a clean and homely atmosphere, as well as providing delicious meals and exceptional care to all our residents. Your kind words serve as a testament to their commitment and dedication.
Thank you once again. We truly appreciate your support.
I find the staff very helpful and caring. Any problems they ring to inform us to keep us in touch. My mother's room is well-decorated and always clean. Mum is always up and dressed and nearly always in one of the Day Rooms.
I find the staff very helpful and caring. Any problems they ring to inform us to keep us in touch. My mother's room is well-decorated and always clean. Mum is always up and dressed and nearly always in one of the Day Rooms.
Thank you all for being so caring.
Thank you all for being so caring.
You're very welcome, and we're delighted that you're happy with everything.
My dad was only at Longmead Court for a short time having been discharged from hospital. All of my dealings with this care home in this time were first class and very professional. Dad had a pleasant room with a nice view and was cared for well. It's quite daunting to choose a care home for your...
My dad was only at Longmead Court for a short time having been discharged from hospital. All of my dealings with this care home in this time were first class and very professional. Dad had a pleasant room with a nice view and was cared for well. It's quite daunting to choose a care home for your loved one I would have no hesitation in recommending Longmead Court.
Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. Your dad was a pleasure to look after and we're delighted you are pleased with his stay here.
The staff are extremely caring and professional - not only did they make my mum's last few months the best they could be, but they also gave me the support. I cannot thank them all enough I would recommend Longmead court - a great place with great, caring staff.
The staff are extremely caring and professional - not only did they make my mum's last few months the best they could be, but they also gave me the support. I cannot thank them all enough I would recommend Longmead court - a great place with great, caring staff.
Thank you for your wonderful words. Our staff try very hard to ensure everyone gets the very highest standards of care. I'll pass your comments on as they'll be delighted to see their hard work is recognised and appreciated.
I would certainly recommend Longmead to anybody and have no complaints at all!
I would certainly recommend Longmead to anybody and have no complaints at all!
My father has put on weight, is looked after extremely well and the staff are very caring. I can now go in and spend time with him and the staff are very friendly.
My father has put on weight, is looked after extremely well and the staff are very caring. I can now go in and spend time with him and the staff are very friendly.
Staff are amazing and willing.
We certainly will recommend Longmead Court.
Staff are amazing and willing.
We certainly will recommend Longmead Court.
I am very satisfied with the way my husband is looked after. The carers are very good as are the management, who always inform you if there are any concerns. I have no complaints with the home and would recommend it on all aspects.
I am very satisfied with the way my husband is looked after. The carers are very good as are the management, who always inform you if there are any concerns. I have no complaints with the home and would recommend it on all aspects.
The Longmead Team appreciate the time you have taken in writing this review.
Over the years, I have found all staff very polite and experienced, so much, I love them all.
Over the years, I have found all staff very polite and experienced, so much, I love them all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (2)

- RGN DIP HE
- NVQ Level 5...
Vanessa was a registered Nurse from 1985 until 2026. She has gained the following qualifications during her career:- 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...
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.
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