Abbot Care Home

Partridge Road, Harlow CM18 6TD
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  • Abbot Care Home, Harlow
Boasting plenty of green space including gorgeous landscaped gardens, Abbot Care Home offers long-term and respite care, including residential, residential dementia, nursing and end of life care.

Offering homely comforts alongside a boutique finish, Abbot Care Home has many excellent facilities and spaces to enjoy. The experienced and qualified team, many of whom live nearby in Harlow, Chelmsford and Stanstead, place residents at the heart of everything they do. They work hard to offer a homely environment where residents spend their days enjoying the things they love.

Residents play an active part in life at Abbots Care Home, and the team make sure life at the home is catered around their interests and preferences, including the wide range of activities and events as well as mealtimes.

Early 2023 saw the opening of the new care suite at Abbot Care Home. Named in honour of her late Majesty’s Jubilee celebrations in 2022, the purpose-built suite has been carefully designed to offer compassionate and dignified care that promotes a meaningful lifestyle of confidence and independence, supporting people who live with dementia.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 117 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1480
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1735
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1785
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1480
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1735
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1785

The nursing costs include costs for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) which will be refunded if it is granted by Essex Continuing Health Care. FNC is currently £235.88. Fee may increase with complex cases.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Abbot Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Susan Deol (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (117)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (117)

Parking

  • There is parking at the home.

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9.7

Abbot Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Abbot Care Home has 98 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan has been at Abbot for over a year and it's the best decision we ever made to send her here. Her life has changed for the better. She is happier here than she has been in years. The staff are so caring and kind; we know she is in the best possible hands whenever we leave. The activities are great
in helping her to meet other residents and the activity staff are so enthusiastic. Nan enjoys every minute of the activities that she does.
Thank you so much to the staff at Abbot for everything you do for my nan and the happiness that you bring to her life.

Reply from Kendra Bray, Group Sales & Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review - we will pass your comments on to the team. It is a pleasure seeing your nan joining in with the activities, we're thrilled she enjoys every minute at Abbot.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan has been at Abbot Care Home for 11 months now and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the care she receives. Each carer goes above and beyond to understand her needs and the little quirks and routines she has throughout the day. You instantly get a homely feel when you walk in and
are always greeted well by the carers. Nothing ever seems too much for them and I couldn't wish for my nan to be anywhere better for her. Thank you Abbots.

Reply from Kendra Bray, Group Sales & Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review, we have passed this on to the team who are so pleased to hear your kind words. They are a great bunch at Abbot and it's great to see it doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The kettle that is being used for the residents and visitors/staff needs to be replaced. It has no filter and is full of limescale.
Urgent attention is needed.
Also, the ward in general had a very unpleasant smell of urine which isn't common.

Reply from Kendra Bray, Group Sales & Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback and high rating. We sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered. The kettle has now been replaced with a brand-new one, as the initial new kettle was unfortunately broken on arrival. Regarding the odour, while rare, such occurrences can happen in a care home environment but we are actively working to address this and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. We truly value your understanding and ongoing support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home, friendly and helpful staff. Residents seem very happy and well cared for.

Reply from Matt Abbotson, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, I will inform the team so that they can read your kind words. It is lovely to hear that you see how happy and well-cared for the people living in the home are.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved into Abbots Care Home in October 2023. I was impressed the moment I walked in. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Went into my room and was gobsmacked, it's a large room with lots of space for my wheelchair. The staff are amazing they're very professional, kind, caring, and have a great
sense of humour - for me, this is the perfect home to be in. I've made some lovely friends in here.

Reply from Matt Abbotson, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very complimentary review. We are really pleased to hear that you are enjoying it here with your Abbot family. The team will be really pleased to read the comments you have written about them. Glad you like your room too, that's good to hear. We do indeed have a very caring team at Abbot and I agree, they do have a fantastic sense of humor too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am glad that Mum has access to 24 hour care. The staff are kind and friendly.
The staff can not only give Mum a lift but me as well, particularly when Mum is having a bad day and I need some reassurance.
I can't understand how, having all Mum's clothes marked with her name and room number can still
go missing in the wash; while she is sometimes wearing someone else's clothes.
I have seen her clothes that have been put in her drawer without being folded.
Mum gets looked after well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum joined The Jubilee Suite of Abbot Care Home in September 2023. Mum was made totally welcome by all the staff and six months on and she's still receiving excellent care and attention from all of her carers, nursing staff and the catering team. Mum's many medical needs often leave her needing urgent
medical attention and the staff have responded in a fast, efficient way to ensure she has received the care and GP treatments in a very satisfactory time frame. Her personal carers are friendly and very supportive of Mum and she has grown very fond of them. The nursing staff have proved invaluable and her care has been excellent. The hostess service ensures that Mum's special dietary needs are always catered for and the chef goes out of her way to provide everything she needs and asks for, she's not been overlooked with adjustments made to ensure she has healthy treats. Administrative staff have been prompt and courteous when contacted and have dealt with things most satisfactorily.

Reply from Matt Abbotson, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review. The team do go above and beyond and will try to do everything they possibly can to meet care needs for each of the residents. I am pleased to hear that all team members that Mum has come into contact with have made Mum's stay an enjoyable one. This information has been passed on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Passing on the responsibility of care to someone is one of the hardest things we have had to do but the staff there exceeded our expectations as to the levels of care and love they provided for Mum.
By placing our trust in you all it enabled us to become her children again and her to see us through
a mother's eyes once more.
The times when she was ill and needed nursing back to good health, you were there and got her through it. The compassion and friendship they shared with her was a great comfort for the family.
When it got near the end we wanted her to be where she was at home, Abbots.
We wanted Mum to be where she felt safe and that was there with you all.
When she passed the staff were so supportive and caring, I can never thank them enough for the respect they showed Mum and us at the time.
Everyone there gave us something so special, you gave us time with Mum, time that without your care we wouldn't have had to share in the laughter and smiles we all had when we saw her.

Reply from Matt Abbotson, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review of Abbot and the team, we were very sad to say goodbye to Mum but are reassured that she was loved and cared for well and that the care she received gave you back your relationship as her children again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My cousin says she is very happy here. The staff are very friendly and do all they can to make sure her needs are met. Abbot has a very good social activity calendar, there is something for everybody every day. The ward manager and home manager work well together in achieving her goals.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the activities and the team at Abbot Care Home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are friendly and helpful and pleasant. Nurse in charge is quick to sort out any problems including medication.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has only been in the nursing home for two weeks but have found the reception, carers and nursing staff to be fully committed to their jobs and may it continue!

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review; we are delighted you are happy with the home and will pass your comments on to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To the Abbot Care Home team,
I am writing to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the incredible care and support provided to my father during his stay at Abbot Care Home.
Abbot Care Home has always reached our expectations in respect to my father's care. I cannot thank you enough for the
exceptional care and support provided to my father. You have truly made a positive difference in his life and we are incredibly thankful for that.
With warm regards.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for giving us a five-star review. We are pleased to hear you found the care and support exceptional at Abbot Care Home. We will pass on your kind comments to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very pleased at the professionalism of the staff at Abbot Care Home. I leave my regular visits with my mother, knowing she is being well cared for and is in very safe hands. I always feel welcome at the care home and am made to feel as if some of the staff I know are like my friends. I have
peace of mind knowing that my mother is getting the best care possible, whilst maintaining her well-being and dignity. I would have no hesitation in recommending Abbot Care Home as a place where residents can receive the very best in care.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Sales and Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for this amazing 5 star review of Abbot Care Home, we really appreciate your comments. It is lovely to hear that you feel so welcome and would recommend our home to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was transferred from hospital to Abbot Care Home in August 2022 for end-of-life care. The family wasn't sure what to expect initially but first impressions were good, a lovely room with an en-suite bathroom. Over the first few weeks, we began getting to know the staff and appreciated how incredibly
kind and friendly they were, both to us as visitors and to Mum as a patient. The carers were always very busy but took time when they could to chat to Mum and she built up a great rapport with everyone. We felt that Mum was safe and well looked after the entire time she was there. We have huge respect for the staff who work long hours in often difficult circumstances, yet still treat patients with respect and as individuals. Incredibly, Mum has improved with the help of people at Abbot and has now come home after five months. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Abbot Care Home and the wonderful staff and management who work so hard to make it what it is.

Reply from Kendra Bray, Group Sales & Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us and that our team members provided you with the care and support Mum needed. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to our team members, they will be thrilled to hear that their hard work and dedication are appreciated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My time at Abbot Care Home was very good. All staff are fantastic whether they are nurses, cleaning staff, food chefs or receptionists, they were fantastic at their jobs. I can't say a bad word about the staff and can't thank the nurses enough for what they did for me and other residents. In my 7-week
stay, I was treated with respect as I did all staff. I would recommend this care home to my family and friends.

Reply from Ruth Halls, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Dear Stephen, thank you for taking the time to write a review and I am so pleased that your stay went well. I am very proud of the team they work very hard to ensure everyone's stay is as good as it can be. We always welcome comments which allow us to make positive change where necessary. I know the team miss you and would want you to know that you are always welcome to pop in and have a cup of tea with us at any time! Thank you again. Ruth.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been spending time with my mother-in-law (resident) in Abbot Care Home since January 2020.
She is the first person with dementia who I've built a relationship with. The unit she's on had an informational board that provided a wealth of information, tips, and encouragement. Observing staff interactions
with her also provided a model of respect and dignity. I recently changed work and often support people with dementia. Various training has reinforced how knowledgeable and skilled the staff are.
Their infection control practices also seem excellent. I noted this first with their communication and containment of norovirus. It continued throughout Covid lockdowns and beyond.
We did hit some bumps around weekend visits during lockdown window visits, but management worked through them each time.
Staff are attentive not only to my family member's physical health, but her general wellbeing and interests. They problem-solve issues as they arise and communicate well with her children

Reply from Ruth Halls, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will share it with the whole team as I know they will be delighted to hear that their hard work and commitment towards the residents are being acknowledged through your review.
We are always looking for ways of making any necessary improvements for the resident's care so taking the time to write a review supports us in doing that and ensures that we are going in the right direction.
Once again thank you very much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my mum is receiving at Abbot Care Home. The staff (carers) are excellent. The staff give extra care to my mum, they work very hard and my mum is very content. So I would like to thank everyone at Abbot Care Home for the wonderful work they do.

Reply from Kendra Bray, Group Sales & Marketing Business Partner at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review - the team at Abbott will be delighted to hear that Mum is content with the care that they provide. We will be sure to pass on your very kind message.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan has settled in straight away. I am really impressed with the efficiency of the staff. They are extremely friendly and have Nan's best interests at heart at all times, nothing is too much trouble. I can't thank the staff enough.

Reply from Ruth Halls, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments and I am so pleased that Nan is settling in, we are aware that the transition can increase an individual's worries and as a team will continue to support Nan in whatever way she needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have a member of our family currently staying at Abbot Care Home. The care is excellent and second to none. We feel at ease knowing our relative is being cared for to the best standards. Staff and facilities are to a very high standard. Highly recommend.

Reply from Ruth Halls, Home Manager at Abbot Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the service, the team and I really appreciate the support and want you to know that we are happy for feedback to continue to improve the experience for your loved one. Many thanks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in Abbot Care Home for just over 2 weeks now. We have noticed a marked improvement in her since she arrived from hospital. All of the nursing and caring staff have been helpful and happy to answer any questions we have had. We are extremely happy with the care my wife has been receiving
since she arrived. We appreciate the diligent, professional way all the staff have been looking after her so far.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.734)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10 for Abbot Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.734 for Abbot Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (293 Excellents x 5) + (85 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 387 Ratings = 4.734

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abbot Care Home is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 117 registered maximum number of service users is 23.4, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Feb 2024

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Susan Deol

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

Susan joined the Abbot Care Home team on 7th July 2025, and brings
with her over 34 years of experience in the adult health and social care sector.


She specialises in the care of older people, including people who live with dementia. Throughout her career, she has worked within nursing, residential, palliative, day-care, and domiciliary care services.
   
Susan is passionate about providing high-quality care to older people. She looks forward to working in partnership with the people who live at Abbot, their families, and the care home team, to ensure expectations are being met and high standards are maintained.

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Sabitha Pamu

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2019

Sabitha is a dedicated and caring leader, having joined the Excelcare-family in November 2019 as a Nurse and worked her way up to be the Care Manager of Abbot Care Home. Sabitha has been a qualified nurse since 2003 in India before she moved to the UK in 2016 and has been a UK registered nurse since 2017 with one year of experience as a Care Manager and 15 years of being a Mum.


For Sabitha, ‘Doing the right things for the right reasons in the nicest way’ is what being a Care Manager is.

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