Which providers offer residential care in Essex?

Three hundred and eleven residential care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission are listed on this page for Essex. They range from small homes of a few beds to large purpose built settings such as Howard Lodge Care Centre. Each profile shows the provider name, what it is registered to deliver and the current CQC rating. Sorting by area and then by rating is the quickest way to reach a manageable shortlist.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides somewhere to live plus personal care, meaning support with washing, dressing, medication, meals and daily routine. A nursing home provides all of that and has registered nurses on site at every hour to give clinical care. All the homes listed here are registered as residential care homes. If someone needs regular nursing input, the care needs assessment should identify it and a nursing registration becomes the relevant thing to search for.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Essex?

Ask how many permanent staff are on duty overnight and how often agency workers are used, because continuity affects nearly every part of daily life. Ask how long the manager has been in post and what the turnover among carers has been. Ask to see a recent activities programme and a sample menu, and ask exactly what the fee covers. Finally, ask what would happen if your relative's needs increased, and whether the home could keep caring for them.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Essex?

Contact the adult social care team at Essex County Council and explain what has changed, or ask a general practitioner or hospital discharge team to make the referral. The assessment is free and does not depend on income or savings. A social care professional will look at daily tasks, mobility, safety and the support already in place, usually at home or on a ward. The record of assessed needs it produces underpins any funding decision that follows.

Can Essex County Council fund a care home placement?

It can, where the care needs assessment shows that residential care is required and the financial assessment shows capital and income below the nationally set thresholds. The council then sets a personal budget reflecting what meeting those needs should reasonably cost. If the family prefers a home charging above that budget, a third party contribution is normally requested for the difference. People who fund themselves can still request an assessment and ask the council for advice.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home?

Start while the current arrangement is still holding, rather than waiting for it to fail. Assessments, financial checks and waiting lists each add weeks to the process, and well regarded homes in Essex often have no room immediately available. An early start allows several visits and gives the person moving a real say in the choice. Searches begun in the days after a hospital admission almost always end with fewer options.

Care Homes in Essex

Essex has 316 CQC registered care homes. 245 are rated Good, 4 Outstanding, 44 Requires improvement, 4 Inadequate, and 19 have not yet been rated. 200 of the 316 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Essex at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Essex.

Essex County Council pays, residential care: £849 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,384 to £1,672, median £1,520
Care home beds filled across Essex: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67
People aged 75 and over: 174,200. Rising to 196,800 by 2035, up 13%
Care homes, last 12 months: 4 opened, 2 closed. 21 changed owner, covering 1,207 beds.
Who pays, across Essex (estimate): 36% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 22,400. Rising to 27,600 by 2035, up 23%
People aged 85 and over: 46,000. Rising to 68,500 by 2035, up 49%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing a care home in Essex and what to look for

With three hundred and eleven homes registered across the county, the difficulty in Essex is not finding options but reducing them to a handful worth visiting. Narrow by area first, then by what the person actually needs, and only then start comparing individual homes.

What the ratings do and do not tell you

Inspection outcomes across Essex cover the full scale. Homes such as Clayburn Lodge and Howard Lodge Care Centre hold an Outstanding rating, a large middle group including Brook Lodge Care Home, Glenroyd House and Mundy House are rated Good, others are rated Requires Improvement, and a small number are rated Inadequate or have no published rating yet. A rating summarises one inspection on particular days, so check when it was awarded and read the detail underneath it. Concerns about record keeping read very differently from concerns about how residents were treated.

Judging a home in person

Arrange one visit and then make a second, shorter one at a time nobody is expecting you. Watch whether residents are up, dressed and spoken to by name, and whether staff have a moment to stop and talk. Ask how many permanent staff are on duty overnight, how much agency cover the home relies on, and how long the manager has been in post, because continuity shapes almost everything else. Ask what happens if needs increase, since a second move is unsettling and can often be avoided by choosing a home able to adapt.

The practical details

Find out what the weekly fee includes and what is charged separately, such as hairdressing, chiropody and escorted appointments. Ask how care plans are reviewed, how families are kept informed, and how the home works with local surgeries and district nurses.

Arranging care and sorting out the funding

Assessment comes before funding, and funding comes before any firm commitment to a particular home. Doing it in that order saves families from agreeing to fees that later prove unsustainable.

Getting the assessment

Anyone who appears to need care has a right to a care needs assessment, whatever their savings, and it is free. You can approach Essex County Council adult social care directly, or a hospital team can refer someone while discharge is being planned. The assessor records what support is needed and whether a care home is the right setting, and family carers can ask for an assessment of their own needs at the same time.

Who pays what

A financial assessment then measures income and capital against nationally set thresholds. People above the upper threshold usually meet their own fees, while below it the council contributes and sets a personal budget for meeting the assessed needs. Choosing a home that charges more than the budget generally means a third party contribution, which should be affordable for the long term rather than the first year. Where someone needs nursing as well, a separate contribution towards that element is paid by the National Health Service directly to the home.

316 care homes in Essex (showing 1–50)

Eco Nights · 1A Limetree Avenue, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5AA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Eco Wings & Nights Limited
We at Eco Nights are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Benfleet, Essex, where personalised support meets a genuine sense of community. Nestled within the SS postcode area, our home provides a calm and supportive...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
18 Acorn Avenue · 18 Acorn Avenue, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1LQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by TLC CARE HOMES BLAMSTERS RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
We at 18 Acorn Avenue are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Halstead, Essex, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, alongside respite care for those who need...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Jenny's House · 36 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1HX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jennys Resource Centre Ltd
Here at Jenny's House, we are a residential care home based in Clacton on Sea, Essex, and we are proud to be part of this community. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, and that reflects the commitment our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Mid Meadows · 72-74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Black Swan International Limited
We at Mid Meadows are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the coastal town of Frinton On Sea, Essex. Nestled within the CO postcode area, our home provides a calm and homely environment where residents receive...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Grovelands Lodge · 21 Grovelands Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9DG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Radacare Company Ltd
We at Grovelands Lodge offer a welcoming residential care home in Wickford, Essex, providing specialist support for adults living with mental health needs in a setting designed to feel like home. Nestled within the SS postcode area, our...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Firstlings · 7 The Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4NB
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Sohal Healthcare Limited
We at Firstlings are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Maldon, Essex, where older people can enjoy comfort, companionship, and truly personalised support. Our home has been thoughtfully created to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home · Low Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home is in Harwich, Essex, providing a settled and comfortable home for older people who can no longer manage easily on their own. Many of the people who live here are living with dementia. Our approach...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
The Lodge · Dykes Chase, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SDM Care Homes LTD
We at The Lodge are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the historic market town of Maldon, Essex, where older people receive compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. Nestled within the CM postcode area,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Care Consortium - Marks Tey · Laurels, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Essex Care Consortium Limited
Here at Essex Care Consortium Marks Tey, we are a care home based in Colchester, Essex, providing support to a wide range of people who need a safe, comfortable and genuinely caring place to call home. We support older adults, younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Care Consortium · Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Essex Care Consortium Limited
We at Essex Care Consortium Colchester are proud to offer residential care in the heart of Colchester, providing a supportive home for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the historic town of Colchester in Essex, our home is...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Albans House · 2 St. Albans Road, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 6BA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at St Albans House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Clacton on Sea, providing specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. Nestled within the coastal...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Dominics Residential Home · London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St. Dominics Residential Home Limited
We at St Dominics Residential Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the historic town of Colchester, Essex, providing a welcoming home for older people who need support with everyday living, including specialist...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Belmont Lodge Care Centre · 392-396 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5DY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Diomark Care Limited
We at Belmont Lodge Care Centre are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Chigwell, Essex, where older people receive compassionate support in surroundings that genuinely feel like home. Our focus on residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Mill House · 102 Mill Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Broad Horizons Limited
We at Mill House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Colchester, Essex, where adults with learning disabilities and autism can enjoy a supportive place to call home. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of the CO...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Bethany House · 32 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1EF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Meadowview Care Limited
We at Bethany House are delighted to welcome you to our residential care home in Halstead, Essex, where we provide specialised support for younger adults and individuals living with learning disabilities or autism. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Three Cups · High Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5AQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Berrys Carehome Limited
We at Three Cups are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Harwich, Essex, where compassionate support meets a true sense of community. Our home provides residential care for older people, younger adults, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kacee Lodge · Ivy Lodge Road, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Clearwater Care (Hackney) Limited
We at Kacee Lodge are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Colchester, Essex, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. Our home has been thoughtfully shaped...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
The Cottage Residential Care Home · 51 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AQ
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Mr Roy Bellhouse
The Cottage Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with a...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Jameson House · 19A Chapel Street, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7JS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Inclusive Support Limited
Jameson House is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cavendish Residential Care Homes · 26 Kings Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1AZ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Cavendish Residential Care Homes Limited
We at Cavendish Residential Care Homes are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Clacton On Sea, Essex. Our home provides a nurturing environment where older people, younger adults, and those living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Duncannons · Bromley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SF
Care home · Run by Inclusive Support 2 Limited
Here at Duncannons, we are a care home based in Colchester, Essex, and we are proud to support a wide range of people who come through our doors. Our team works hard every day to make sure that everyone living with us feels genuinely at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Mellows · 38 Station Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4NX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Mellows Limited
We at The Mellows are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Loughton, Essex, where older people can enjoy comfortable living alongside compassionate, personalised support. Whether you are seeking long...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Drummonds · The Street, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9QJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Black Swan International Limited
Drummonds is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mickleboro Lodge · 184 St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by D & S Healthcare Limited
We at Mickleboro Lodge are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Colchester, where compassionate support meets a genuine sense of belonging. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of Essex, our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Orchards · Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited
Here at The Orchards in Colchester, Essex, we provide residential care for a wide range of people, and we take real pride in getting to know each person who comes through our doors. We support older adults, younger adults, and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Frintondene Care Home · 4 Third Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9EG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs E Lambert
Frintondene Care Home in Frinton on Sea provides residential care for older people. We are a home where the day is comfortable and unhurried, and where staff and residents know each other properly rather than in passing. We do not run the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Penny Pot Care Home · 8-16 Alton Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Integrity Care Services Limited
Penny Pot Care Home is a residential home in Clacton on Sea, looking after older people who need help with daily living rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays, and many of our residents live with dementia. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Bamburgh House · Clacton Road, Thorrington, Essex, CO7 8JN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bamburgh House Ltd
We at Bamburgh House are proud to offer warm, dedicated residential care in the peaceful village of Thorrington, Essex. As a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, we provide a nurturing home where every resident...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Honey Lane Care Home · Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3BA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Towertrend Limited
Honey Lane is a residential care home in Waltham Abbey. We look after older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we take respite bookings from those who need a short stay. We try to run the place as a home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rowan House · Church Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
We are Rowan House, a residential care home in Brentwood supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. The home works rather like a shared household. People have...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Quiet Waters · 8 Thorndon Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3TT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
We at Quiet Waters are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Brentwood, Essex, where adults with a learning disability or autism can feel truly at home. Our setting has been thoughtfully shaped around the people who live...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Holland Road · 48 Holland Road, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 6EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at Holland Road are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Clacton on Sea, Essex. Our home provides a nurturing environment where residents receive personalised support tailored to their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Jamesons RCH Wormingford Road · Wormingford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jameson's Residential Home Limited
Jamesons at Wormingford Road in Colchester is a residential care home supporting adults and younger adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic. We are a small home, which is what allows us to know each person properly and to...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Squeaks House Residential Care Home · Steeple Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7BD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Squeaks House Residential Care Home
Squeaks House Residential Care Home is in Southminster, Essex. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. We want to be straightforward about our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Grange · 69 Southend Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8DX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
The Grange is a residential care home in Wickford, Essex, offering a permanent home and short stays to adults who need support with daily living. We care for older people and for younger adults, and the people who live here have a wide...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Barrow House · 365 Little Wakering Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS3 0LB
Care home · Run by Eastern County Care Limited
Barrow House is a residential care home in Southend on Sea, supporting adults who need help with daily living in a setting that feels like a home rather than a unit. Much of our work is with adults who have a learning disability or who are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory · Manston Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3PA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Livability
Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory is a residential care home in Harlow, Essex, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Broomhills · Stambridge Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 2AQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
Broomhills provides residential care in Rochford for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss. We also take planned respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Peter House · Sneating Hall Lane, Frinton-on-sea, Essex, CO13 0EW
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Peter House Care Ltd
Peter House is a residential care home in Frinton on Sea, Essex. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, people living with mental health conditions and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Swan Care Home · 29 North Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7TR
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Airaa Swaan Ltd
We are Swan Care Home in Southminster, Essex. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite bookings for shorter stays. We have kept our focus clear rather than trying to be...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Berrys Carehome · 43 Gardenia Court, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5PG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Berrys Carehome Limited
The Berrys Carehome provides residential care in Basildon for older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also take planned respite stays. Day to day our work is practical. Helping people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Maple View · 4 Amber Court, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9GE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Maple Health UK Limited
Maple View provides residential care in Colchester for adults, including younger adults, adults with learning disabilities and autism, and people who have sight or hearing loss. We also offer planned respite stays. The people who live here...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Maple Lodge · 2 Amber Court, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9GE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Maple Health UK Limited
Maple Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester supporting adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we offer planned respite stays as well as longer term places. This is somebody's home, and that governs how...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
The Tamarind · 112 Ramsey Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4RN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by AGL Care Ltd
The Tamarind is a residential care home in Harwich supporting adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we offer planned respite stays as well as longer term places. This is somebody's home, and that governs how...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Kinglea Court · Sewardstone Road, London, Essex, E4 7RE
Care home · Run by Crystal Care Homes Chingford Opco Limited
Kinglea Court is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability, from the surrounding part of Essex and the eastern edge of London. People...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Lychgate House · 145 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lychgate House Care Limited
We are Lychgate House, a residential care home in Colchester. We support older people and younger adults, including people managing a mental health condition. What we offer is residential care done carefully rather than anything elaborate....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Penfold Lodge · 8-10 Penfold Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1JN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Partnerships in Care 1 Limited
Penfold Lodge is a residential care home in Clacton On Sea, Essex. We are a house by the coast where people live at their own pace, and we try to keep the feel of a home rather than an institution. We care for older people, including many...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Little Wakering House · 367-369 Little Wakering Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 0LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Eastern County Care Limited
We are a residential care home near Southend on Sea supporting adults with a wide range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Fiorano · Walden Road, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2RE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP
Fiorano is a residential care home in Thaxted, Essex, supporting adults who need help with everyday living in a house rather than an institutional setting. Much of our work is with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ewer Court · 1 Fairfax Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ED
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited
We at Ewer Court are proud to offer dedicated residential care in the heart of Colchester, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people and adults living with a range of support needs. Nestled within the historic town of Colchester...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Essex, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520.	£849	£1,384 to £1,672
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,103	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close, 30 September 2026, Good
Hawthorn Bungalow, 15 September 2026, Requires improvement
The Berrys Carehome, 9 September 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Bethany House, 30 August 2017, Good
Creative Support - 2, 3 and 4 Nightingale Close, 7 September 2017, Good
Belamacanda, 23 September 2017, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Essex

How many care homes are there in Essex?

Essex has 316 CQC registered care homes: 4 Outstanding, 245 Good, 44 Requires improvement, 4 Inadequate, 19 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Essex?

Essex County Council pays an average of £849 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,384 to £1,672 a week. Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Essex were inspected most recently?

Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close (30 September 2026), Hawthorn Bungalow (15 September 2026) and The Berrys Carehome (9 September 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in Essex

New 55 bed care home registered with CQC in Basildon: Oaklands (Essex) (5 November 2026)
Highfield Care Home registered as a 60 bed care home in Uttlesford (5 November 2026)

More local care news for Essex